Roll over to the river in Dubuque

Crowds gather for a Taste of Summer at the riverfront museum in Dubuque. (Photo: Elevated Images)

There’s no wrong time to visit the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque. The three-building complex on the historic riverfront showcases the fascinating history and dynamic ecology of the Mighty Mississippi and the role it plays in the city, region, country and world.

But next Thursday, Aug. 1, is an especially good time to go. The museum stays open late, 5-9 p.m., to host a Taste of Summer with food trucks and a beer-and-seltzer stand outside in the boatyard and plaza areas. So gather your friends, grab some refreshments and enjoy the live music from Boys of Lloyd and Dirt Road Rockers.