Explore the best of Bellevue
Exciting activities and places to visit
Nestled along the picturesque Mississippi River, Bellevue, Iowa, offers a charming blend of history, natural beauty, campgrounds and recreational activities. The city's Heritage Village provides a captivating glimpse into its past, featuring historic buildings and artifacts that showcase the unique history of the community. For outdoor enthusiasts, Bellevue State Park beckons with breathtaking overlooks of the river, hiking trails, and an enclosed nature center.
Golf enthusiasts can tee off at the Bellevue Golf Club, a nine-hole course boasting scenic views of the Big Bend area of the Mississippi River and Chestnut Mountain Ski Resort. Lock & Dam 12 provides an opportunity to witness barges lock through and offers excellent birdwatching, with bald eagles gracing the skies in winter and pelicans in the summer.
Art lovers can explore Bellevue's vibrant art culture, featuring murals depicting the town's history and Fish Stacks along the Mississippi River. Riverview Park connects Bellevue's parks to Dubuque's Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, offering picturesque views of the Mississippi River and memorial benches along its walking trail.
Eastern Iowa’s Bellevue State Park boasts rich archaeological, historical, and natural beauty.
Situated just 4 miles north of Bellevue, this par 36, nine-hole course offers a fun and challenging golfing experience.
Watch barges lock through or indulge in birdwatching, featuring bald eagles in winter and pelicans in summer.
Home to the city’s public swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, a playground, and soccer fields.
Featuring a walking trail along Mill Creek, a disc golf course, soccer fields, and a pavilion.
Bellevue State Park
Eastern Iowa’s Bellevue State Park boasts rich archaeological, historical, and natural beauty.
Bellevue Golf Club
Situated just 4 miles north of Bellevue, this par 36, nine-hole course offers a fun and challenging golfing experience.
Lock & Dam 12
Watch barges lock through or indulge in birdwatching, featuring bald eagles in winter and pelicans in summer.
Freedom Rock
Located at the Veterans Memorial, the Jackson County Freedom Rock depicts a Civil War-era scene on one side and a somber military caisson on the other, honoring veterans.
Art Culture
Bellevue is rich in art culture, featuring murals such as the Bellevue War mural on Kueter True Value & Rental hardware store, the Chamber of Commerce office mural, and Fish Stacks along the Mississippi River.
David Ensign Memorial Park
Hosting baseball and softball fields for the Bellevue Ball Association’s games and tournaments.
Felderman Park
Featuring a walking trail along Mill Creek, a disc golf course, soccer fields, and a pavilion.
Heritage Days
An annual Fourth of July celebration with a parade, carnival rides, ski show, fireworks, and more.
Annual Events
The city hosts various annual events, including Heritage Days, a Fourth of July celebration with parades and fireworks, and "Unwrap the Magic of Christmas," a festive event featuring a vendor show, downtown shopping, a lighted parade, and fireworks. Bellevue truly provides a delightful blend of recreational and cultural attractions, making it a must-visit destination in Eastern Iowa.