LODGING AND DINING ON THE TOUR! Lodging and Dining pdf available at www.iowaarttour.com DECORAH LODGING AND DINING QUALITY INN & SUITES LA RANA BISTRO STONE HEARTH INN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE HOTEL WINNESHIEK/RESTAURATION Hearty breakfast, evening snacks, indoor pool, free wireless Local seasonal menu. Creative Midwest fare. Homemade desserts. Casual fine dining, lounge. Steaks, sandwiches, pasta, seafood. high-speed Internet, 100% smoke-free. Serta pillow top beds. Best cocktails, wines and local beers. Small setting. Warm ambi- Mon.–Sat lunch-dinner, Thurs night Iowa Chop, Fri. night all-you- Stop in to refresh and refuel while viewing local art on display. Whirlpool rooms. ence. Mon–Sat lunch 11a–2p, dinner 5–9p, bar ’til close. can-eat fish, Sat night prime rib. (Behind Super 8, on Hwy 9) Breakfast, lunch, dinner and bar available. A restaurant where you 705 Commerce Drive, Decorah • 563-382-2269 • gm.ia186@choicehotels. 120 Washington Street, Decorah • 563-382-3067 • laranabistro.com 811 Commerce Drive, Decorah • 563-382-4614 • stonehearthdecorah.com can expect the best! com • qualityinn.com/hotel-decorah-iowa-IA186 104 East Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-4164 • hotelwinn.com MABE’S PIZZA T-BOCK’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL THE BAKKE FAMILY FARMHOUSE Legendary pizza, full menu. Beer and wine. Seven days a week Favorite local hangout. Best burgers, coldest beer in town—22 taps. DECORAH LODGING Only 4.5 miles from Decorah. Spacious deck with patio furniture, 11a–close. Huge menu includes: breakfasts, hot wings, appetizers, burgers, BED & BREAKFAST ON BROADWAY gas grill, large fenced-in lawn. Four bedrooms with queen beds, 110 East Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-4297 sandwiches, wraps and salads. Open every day 7a ’til closing. Enjoy luxurious accommodations in a Victorian home in historic 1.5 baths, kitchen, dining, washroom, den, living rooms. Call Jan MAGPIE COFFEEHOUSE 206 West Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-5970 • tbocks.com and Arleen. downtown Decorah. Five guest rooms with spa bathrooms Great espresso drinks and smoothies. Breakfast served daily til 2131 Oil Well Rd, Decorah • 563-382-2811 • [email protected] CLERMONT/ELGIN DINING including one lavish suite. Organic, local breakfast daily. Free wifi 10:30a, Lunch 11a–2p. Everything house-made. Hours are season- and cable TV. WINNEBAGO RETREAT al. Please call and check hours. Rated #1 by Urban Spoon. THE ORIGINAL TJ’S PIZZA 305 West Broadway, Decorah • 563-382-1420 • Decorah’s newest VRBO downtown apartment. Sleeps six. 1100 square 202 West Water Street, Decorah • 563-387-0593 • mymagpiecoffee.com Finest homemade pizza in the area, great combinations of ingredi- bandbonbroadway.com • [email protected] ents. Daily 4p ’til closing. feet. Beautifully renovated. Spa services available for booking. Where MCCAFFREY’S DOLCE VITA RESTAURANT & TWIN comforts of today meet classic beauty from the past. 218 Mill Street, Clermont, IA 52135 • 563-423-7222 BEAR CREEK CABINS SPRINGS BAKERY Hidden paradise with fully furnished modern log cabins along 115 Winnebago Street, Decorah • 563-382-6139 • DORCHESTER DINING Iowa’s premiere trout stream South Bear Creek. Hunt, fish, relax! [email protected] Specializing in wood-fired pizza and international cuisine. Beer 3497 Highlandville Road, Highlandville, IA 52149 • 563-546-7722 • and fine wine. Experience the “sweet life” in an outstanding WINGS SUPPER CLUB WHISPERING PINES CABIN scenic setting. Wed–Fri 4–9p. Sat 11a–9p. Sun 10a–8p, w/brunch Serving the Bluff Country region with a full bar and menu. Stop bearcreekcabinsia.com • [email protected] Enjoy a cozy log cabin with heat, air and much more for your 10a–1:30p. in for great food and conversation! Tue.–Sun. starting at 4p and perfect weekend get-away! Minutes from Decorah. CANOE CREEK LODGE 2141 Twin Springs Road, Decorah • 563-382-4723 • mcdolcevita.com Sunday brunch 10a–1:30p 1824 Canoe Ridge Road, Decorah • 563-380-2285 • 563-380-0136 • Lodge-type setting, full breakfast. Bath, kitchenette, three rooms. 606 Waterloo Creek Road, Dorchester, IA 52140 • 563-497-3353 Nestled in Canoe Creek Valley—close to MANY artists! Less than [email protected] • whisperingpinesdecorah.com MEMPHIS PITT BBQ 15 minutes from Decorah. Real wood BBQ featuring ribs, pulled pork brisket and tri tip. Real LANSING LODGING DECORAH DINING food! Real quick! Open Wed–Sat 11:30a–6p. 2881 Pleasant View Road, Decorah • 563- 382-1380 • OUR TARA INN BED & BREAKFAST canoecreeklodge.com • [email protected] 118 Winnebago Street, Decorah • 563-382-6558 • CULVERS OF DECORAH Housed in century old barn between Waukon and Lansing. Wire- Home of the butter burger and frozen custard. Everything made to [email protected] CHIMNEY ROCK CAMPGROUND AND CABINS less Internet. Private entrances. Private baths, TV, mini-fridge, order. Great food served fast. Locally owned. Casual dining, buses Cabins, tent, and RV accommodations in scenic fall foliage on the OLD ARMORY B.B.Q. & CHOP HOUSE microwave, blow-dryers, hot country breakfast buffet. welcome. 10:30a–10p. Upper Iowa River. Canoe & kayak rental and livery service. Decorah’s smokin’ hot place to eat. House-smoked meats, sauces 1231 Hwy 9, Lansing, IA 52151 • 563-568-2665 or 563-380-8272 • 904 Short Street, Decorah • 563-382-5120 • culvers.com 3312 Chimney Rock Road, Cresco, IA 52136 (in Winneshiek Co.) • made daily. Vegetarian, non-smoked items. Fresh seafood, steaks, ourtara.com • [email protected] 563-735-5786 • chimneyrocks.com • [email protected] DON JOSÉ FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT chops. Patio. Take-out available. Fast service. Sun–Thurs 11a–9p. Fri–Sat 11a–10p. LANSING DINING COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY CARLSON Fresh homemade Mexican food. “Best margaritas in town.” Daily lunch and dinner specials. Fast and great service. Outdoor patio. 421 West Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-6208 • oldarmorybbq.com Be our guest! Hot breakfast, pool and fitness room. Internet. SAFE HOUSE SALOON Sun–Thurs 11a–9:30p, Fri–Sat 11a–10:30p. 2042 State HWY 9, Decorah • 563-382-9646 • ONEOTA COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP We have amazing homemade pizza! Connoisseur collection of Arti- 201 East Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-6052 • countryinns.com/decorahia Featuring organic and local products. Whole foods deli, produce, san and import beer. Old-world atmosphere. Mon-Thurs 4p-10p, decorahdining.com/donjose/index.htm body care, supplements, cheese, wine, beer, bulk foods, and Fri 4p-10p, Sat-Sun 1p-10p. Eat-in, carry-out, and delivery. DECORAH GUESTHOUSE grocery. Mon–Sat 8a–8:30p, Sun 10a–7p. 359 Main Street, Lansing, IA 52151 • 563-538-4228 • safehousesaloon. Whole house on one level. Sleeps six with two bathrooms. FAMILY TABLE RESTAURANT Casual family dining, breakfast all day, everyday 6a–8p. 312 West Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-4666 • oneotacoop.com com 202 Lawrence Street, Decorah • 563-380-8080 • 817 Mechanic Street, Decorah • 563-382-2964 • familytabledecorah.com [email protected] PIZZA RANCH WAUKON DINING Buffet weekday 11–1, 5–8, weekend 11–8. Pizza, chicken, salad DUG ROAD INN GOOD TIMES GRILL GREEN VALLEY GETAWAY Full menu includes hand cut steak, seafood, pasta, burgers, specialty bar. Delivery, carry-out. Large pizzas $12.99, small pizzas $6.99. Eco-friendly B&B in 1870’s home 1½ blocks from downtown, trail Settled on the outskirts of Waukon, enjoy full bar. Sandwiches, sandwiches, salads, featuring homemade sauces, dressings, & soups Add dessert for only $5.99. Sadly Picasso never ate here. His loss. & park. Great front porch. Three bedrooms, two suites, wraps, salads, specialty pizzas. Large outdoor seating and green from scratch. Nightly specials. Full bar, game room. 212 College Drive, Decorah • 563-382-8744 • pizzaranch.com for menu classic & contemporary design, original art, jetted tubs, full space to enjoy with the whole family. Tues-Thurs 4p–close, Fri– 308 College Drive, Suite 5, Decorah • 563-382-0100 organic, local, seasonal breakfasts daily. RUBAIYAT Sun 11a–close. 601 West Main Street, Decorah • 563-382-9355 • dugroadinn.com • JAVA JOHN’S COFFEEHOUSE Seasonal gourmet menu in a relaxed atmosphere. Over 200 wines 78 16th Avenue NW, Waukon, IA 52172 • 563-568-4866 • [email protected] Fair trade & organic coffee drinks. Craft beer, fine wines. and 100 beers. Reservations recommended and appreciated. Happy find us on Facebook—Green Valley Getaway hour 5–6p, Dinner Wed–Sat 5p–close, Sun Brunch 9a–1p. FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES Breakfast, lunch, dinner; fresh-baked goods, homemade soups, smoothies. Free wifi. Live music. Mon–Thur 6:30a–9p, Fri–Sat 117 West Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-9463 • Decorah’s newest hotel that is located among Decorah’s scenic 6:30a–11p, Sun 6:30a–3p. rubaiyatrestaurant.com • [email protected] PHOTOTOGRAPH IDENTIFICATIONS bike trail and bluffs. Travel with confidence when staying with 400 West Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-5690 • cover: Rebecca Kobos, Rose Schutte, Louis Christen us. Hearty breakfast, indoor pool, and free high-speed wireless RUBY’S RESTAURANT & CATERING javajohnscoffeehouse.com mailing panel: Karen Misseldine, Lindy Lee, Jean Murray internet available. Only restaurant serving Norwegian food in town. Homemade 2041 State HWY 9, Decorah • 563-382-8800 • marriott.com/lsefd • breads, lefsa, jams and jellies. “Home of the world-famous Ronnie inside: Suzanne McNiel, Maurland teapot, Doug Cole [email protected] roll.” Best breakfast in town. Family dining. Seven days a week info/key: Nate and Asa Evans 7a–3p. 120 East Water Street, Decorah • 563-382-2558