Adventures in Dubuque
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Registration deadline is Monday, April 27
Join us in discovering some of the treasures, Dubuque, our neighbor to the southwest holds.
Our first stop will be the Iowa Welcome Center in downdown Dubuque where we will pick up our step-on guide.
We will then head to St. Luke's United Methodist church. This church is noted for its collection of over 100 Tiffany windows, the fifth largest collection of Tiffany stained glass in the world.
Then we will have a progressive lunch at three locations: Steeple Square, 7 Hills Event Center, and the Fanny Stout House. A progressive lunch is a social dining event where a group of people eat different parts of a meal at different locations, moving from place to place between courses. Our hop on guide will be sharing all things Dubuque throughout the lunch stops.
After lunch we will head to the Fenelon Place Elevator, a narrow-gauge funicular railway, locally known as the “World’s Shortest and Steepest Scenic Railway”.
Afterwards you will have time to shop in downdown Dubuque. The area blends 19th-century architecture (brick buildings, ornate facades) with newer restaurants, breweries, and shops.
And, as always, there will be a suprise stop.
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PLATO is partnering with the Verona Senior Center and UW Retirement Association on this travel opportunity. You will be required to fill out the 2026 Verona Senior Center New Member and Trip Waiver Form (no charge). You can fill out these forms in advance or on the day of the trip.
Schedule: (Return times are approximate)
TRAVELERS ARE REQUESTED TO ARRIVE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
8:00 a.m. Depart (East Madison) Dutch Mill Park & Ride (East Lot)
8:30 a.m. Depart Verona Park & Ride
5:30 p.m. Return Verona Park & Ride
6:00 p.m. Return (East Madison) Dutch Mill Park & Ride (East Lot)
Departure Locations:
Verona Park & Ride - 2585 Old PB, Verona, WI
East Side (Dutch Mill Park & Ride (East Lot))
Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow. (east of Arby's)
Cost: $130 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, meal, taxes, and gratuities.
Seating is limited, so register today! Registrations must be received no later than noon on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Mail-In Registration Form: Print, Fill-in, and Mail this Form for those who wish to register off-line and by check
Refund Policy: PLATO refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend.
PLATO Membership: PLATO membership is $60.00/year and all memberships renew on July 1.
For further information, contact PLATO trip coordinator, Bob Shaw, robert.e.shaw@gmail.com , 608-255-3486.
