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www.visitiowa.org You’ll love the view from here! Stand at the top of a bluff and gaze out across the forests and hillsides of Northeast Iowa or venture down into the valleys and enjoy a dip in a fresh, Northeast Iowa’s cool river or lake, either way you’ll love the view. Northeast Iowa is a refresh- ing escape that can be filled with outdoor excursions, spectacular attractions

bluff country Michael Marti by Photo Byway, Scenic and fine dining. This guide is jammed packed with things for you to do and see in a six- region and by picking it up you’ve taken your first step toward your very next get away.

Whether it’s a family vacation, a weekend getaway with your sweetie or a “guys only” fishing trip – you’re sure to make lasting memories in Northeast Iowa’s Bluff Country. So why wait? Let your adventures begin! What’s Inside . . . Natural resources & outdoor recreation Natural Areas to Explore...... 5 Scenic Byways ...... 7 Land, Snowmobile & Water Trails ...... 8 Campgrounds ...... 13 Outfitters & Recreational Equipment...... 15 Cast Away! – Trout Fishing in Northeast Iowa...... 19 Northeast iowa dining highlights...... 20 Northeast iowa golf courses...... 21 arts, history and culture Arts...... 23 Museums & Historical Sites...... 24 Tours...... 26 Attractions & Entertainment Attractions...... 29 www.visitiowa.org Wellness Centers ...... 30 Wineries & Breweries ...... 30 Stock Car Races ...... 31 Ethnic & Cultural Festivals...... 31 Northeast Iowa Area Map...... 32

www.visitiowa.org City, County, State & National Parks Guides ...... 34 Contact Information ...... 46

2 3 Midwest Living named Natural Resources Recreation & Outdoor Pikes Peak (lower right) Natural Resources & one of the “Best Midwestern Free Attractions,” saying: Outdoor Recreation “Pikes Peak, on bluffs ortheast Iowa is often called in your kayak. Scope out North America’s overlooking the Iowa’s Bluff Country or the Little premier bird flyway, the Upper Mississippi , offers N Switzerland of Iowa. The bluffs, River Wildlife and Fish Refuge from the top great hiking with beautiful hills and valleys are full of Iowa’s most of a bluff, or discover an American Indian vistas, spring-fed streams extensive hardwood forests, native burial mound built in the shape and waterfalls, and large prairies, wetlands, cold water trout of a bear. Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Resources Natural timbered tracts.” streams and spectacular views. This region boasts small family farms, dairies Wade in a cold water stream and catch and more public land to explore than in native brook trout or relax back at camp — any other region of Iowa. next to a cozy campfire with a cup of hot cocoa. Whether you’re taking photos of To get the most out of your adventure, the fall foliage or a sunset on the prairie, be sure to enjoy the vistas along the way. watching your loved ones enjoy their Cruise the scenic byways on your motor- adventure or savoring your time away, cycle, the hills on your bike, or the rivers we know you’ll love the view from here! www.visitiowa.org www.visitiowa.org

4 5 6 www.visitiowa.org Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Natural mountain bike! waterfalls,best-known trout fish, or hike the Upper , dipyour toes inIowa’s offto enjoyand take dramatic overlooks of its size intheMidwest. Pick your pleasure acres than any capita per of othercommunity parks.city Decorah park hasmore highquality Prairie are includedinmore than500milesof Malanaphy Springs, Phelps Park andDecorah Springs,Dunning Ice Cave, Twin Springs, www.decorahia.org 563-382-4158 ParksDecorah City System land species. Truly abird watcher’s paradise. come migrating shorebirds andnative marsh - is excellent andwith thechangeinseasons birding destination. waterfowl Spring viewing thisapremier and marshhabitat making includes 1,165acres ofwoodland, upland, Cardinal Marsh, anIowa DNRwildlife area, www.iowadnr.gov on345thAve.and 1milenorth Located 4miles west ofRidgeway onA46, Cardinal Marsh on site. licenses andtrout purchased be stampscan of theland.” Admission isfree andfishing is ultimate“the barometer for thecondition fishing for rainbow trout.Discover how water Fishing Pond,” theirhandat children try can in Iowa. to Home Iowa’s firstandonly “Kids Turkey River at the baseoflargest spring to islocatedThis the troutnext hatchery www.iowadnr.gov Rd.,16212 BigSprings Elkader, 563-245-2446 Fish Hatchery Big Springs

Areas to Explore

inLansing, Bridge and Blackhawk Iowa. River valleyview of50miles theMississippi 450 feet to provide panoramic aspectacular This 104-acre includesabluff that park rises 6th Street, Lansing St.),on 9(Main turnleft Heading EastonHwy ParkMount Hosmer City Landmark. in Iowa andisconsidered aNational Natural landscape. This isthe largest blacksoilprairie beforelike European settlerschangedthe tall-grassof theMidwest prairie looked to provide aglimpseofwhat thevast expanse cent ofitsprairie, this242-acre gemcontinues Although Iowa haslostmore- than99.9per www.iowadnr.gov 4.9 miles onA23 W ofLime Springs Hayden Prairie www.nps.gov/efmo 76,HarpersFerry,151 Hwy 563-873-3491 Effigy Mounds National Monument ponds. of thehatchery eagles to swoop down andsteal trout out www.raptorresource.org orwatch for of thefamouseaglesnestasseenat along the Trout Run Trail, getaglimpse trout streams intheMidwest. Located into cold someofthemostpristine water largest inIowa. spring The trout are dispersed forested limestone bluffs andthesecond- native brook trout, to andislocated next raises rainbow,This hatchery brown, and www.iowadnr.gov 2321 Siewers Rd., Spring Decorah,563-382-8324 Decorah Fish Hatchery visit round. After you’ve enjoyedMounds, Effigy 16 free; admissionfee for adults. year- Open tomodest routes. extended Children under by the Yellow River. Walking trails provide The 2,526-acre isdividedinto park two units Native from Americans 100BCto 650AD. or birds. These moundswere burial builtby ofbears of whichare inthelikeness shaped mounds withintheborder ofthepark, 31 prehistoric ishometo Mounds 210known Iowa’s onlynational monument, theEffigy the Great River Road, 30 conical mounds. (moundgroup) containscemetery acluster of Fish Farm on MoundsState Preserve, north

thisthree-acre prehistoric hungry allyear long! hungry bank but, ready be for action. These trout are backandrelax onthe and linewhileyou kick lightmorning orhave drop ahook thekids natural reproduction. Fly fishintheearly are by stocked theIowa DNR; dozens have or native brook trout. ofthestreams Some tunities for anglersto catch rainbow, brown and eachprovides four- seasonsofoppor More than75streams have free publicaccess www.iowadnr.gov/fish Iowa’sNortheast Cold Water Trout Streams and snowmobiling. Float for hours down the skiing,try mountain biking, horsebackriding miles oftrails available for hiking, cross-coun- hunting,camping, fishing and italso has25 This man-madenatural area notonlyhas www.iowadnr.gov Rd., Fayette,10225 Ivy 563-425-4161 Recreational Area imagine. or fishing for any freshwater fish can you birds. American North Spend theday boating at thelargestotters migration ormarvel of rookeries. Catch river aglimpseoffrolicking concentration ofeagle’s nestsandblueheron The 240,000-acre refuge hoststhelargest that are by blanketed hardwood forests. refuge meandersthrough limestone bluffs dream andabirdwatchers bounty,” the as “an angler’s paradise, awaterfowl hunters Touted by theU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service www.fws.gov/midwest/UpperMississippiRiver 18 N, McGregor,401 Business Hwy 563- 873-3423 Wildlife andFish Refuge Upper MississippiRiver National concessions are alsoavailable. the firsttime. camping andpark Modern River forWisconsin River andtheMississippi feltPike asheviewed theconfluence ofthe andimaginehowAnn Lieutenant Overlook River bluffonPointthe 500-foot Mississippi dramatic Iowa viewfirst! Stand at the top of Colorado, Lieutenant encountered Pike this shares in itsnamewithamuchhigherpeak River.est bluffontheMississippi Although it PeakPikes State Park islocated onthehigh- www.iowadnr.gov 15316 Great River Rd., McGregor, 563-873-2341

nearby Frog Hollow Lake. Look forstarted! frogs orgofor aswimin of theday onlytwo milesfrom where you and woodedoutat theend hillsidesandtake meandering Volga River withitssteep bluffs Mighty Mississippi ever Mississippi since.Mighty in 1836andhascontinued to traverse the the Iowa Great River Road. started The ferry Scenic Byways; theGreat and River Road the Cassville Car two Ferry alsoconnects the statesJoining ofIowa and Wisconsin, 608-725-5855, www.cassville.org 52/C9Y,IA Hwy Millville Ferry Cassville stream. country tures orexplore asecludedcave by ahillside eagles asthey soarfree over thegreen pas- roller-coaster Iowa, road ofnortheast watch hilltops byway. onthis106-mileloop Onthis bluffs breathtaking andwoodedView RiverScenic Byway Bluffs people. ofIowa hospitality river towns- legendary limestonewhile experiencing bluffs andthe Enjoy dramatic vistasof River,”“Old Man Iowa Great River Road Riveroutcroppings areas. neartheMississippi farmland, forests, valleys, andlimestone oftheroad.directions Travelers willpass zigzaging through terrain asvaried asthe all theway throughout Iowa’s Country, Bluff This 100-milebyway winds Byway Area Scenic Driftless www.iowadot.gov/iowasbyways Scenic Byways year-round orhunting inseason. watching, canoeing, camping, hiking, fishing River.sites alongtheMississippi Enjoy bird Area” —thehighestdesignation ofany ofthe designatedAudubon Society Bird “Important inIowa. oftimber block ofaNational ispart It This hardwood forest isthelargest single www.iowadnr.gov 563-586-2254 729 State Forest Rd., HarpersFerry, Yellow River State Forest

www.visitiowa.org 7 Recreation Outdoor & Resources Natural 8 www.visitiowa.org Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation trails annually. Several national events are held onthese thesetrails anexhilaratingmake challenge. Palisades, Ice Cave and Van Peenen Parks The limestone bluffs andrugged terrain of trails are groomed, andready for marked you. More than18 milesofoff-road, singletrack www.bikedecorah.com Decorah MountainBike Trails www.visitiowa.org Amish Boulevard Trail Iowa Land Trails recognizedbeen nationally. including State ofIowa Water Trails that have recreationalmost popular rivers andstreams, bile. Iowa ishometo thestate’s Northeast small towns viabike, canoe, orsnowmo kayak - hills, limestone bluffs, prairies, rivers, and lakes for visitors to slow down andenjoy theforested those trails provide additionalopportunities Land andwater trails of andtheintersection Trails Land & Water working, andmany otheritems alongthetrail. provide goods, baked handmade quilts, wood- tion in2010. More than30Amish businesses Amish Boulevard Trail isscheduledfor comple- Old-Order Amish settlements, the15-mile Located in thecenter ofonethelargest

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resources alongthiscaptivating trail. folklore, abutterfly garden andnatural Amish community, you’ll experience history, Iowa’s largest Order andanOld windfarm enthusiast withprairie grass, birds, flowers, thedelightedthe trail surprising recreational of nature seentheentire be can lengthof displays andglorious beauty Breathtaking skiing enjoyment. skiing ing, orcross-country biking allyearopen for your hik- —is recognized artwork access,canoe andnationally accessiblepoints, fishing plete withhandicapped trailily friendly —com- most scenic areas. The fam- trail encircles Decorah’s This 12-milepaved loop . Along with travels from Iowa into Railway, this33-miletrail Chicago Great Western Following thevacated www.wgwltrail.com Line Trail Wapsi-Great Western www.troutruntrail.com Trout Run Trail ofDecorah and shadedwoods. animals, rolling farmland, Phelps Park, Photo by Randy Uhl

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13 www.visitiowa.org Natural Resources & Outdoor Recreation Outdoor & Resources Natural for swimming (unsupervised), nature trails, and Red Barn Resort & Rental area. A sizable intermediate swimming area and your stories as you sit around a warm campfire. cross country skiing along with an archery range, 2609 Main St., Hwy 9 West, Lansing a series of competition lanes provide swimming Open daily May 1 - October 31 from 9a.m. Natural Resources Recreation & Outdoor softball diamond, and playground equipment. 563-538-4956 opportunities for persons of all skill levels. to 5:30p.m. May – October, 6am-10:30pm daily. The resort includes an on-site 18-hole miniature Niagra Cave Lake Meyer golf course and an adjacent trout stream. The converted 1900’s barn offers a rustic environ- Caves 29842 County 30, Harmony, MN 800-837-6606 2526 Lake Meyer Rd., Fort Atkinson, 563-534-7145 ment, an arcade, and bar and restaurant open The caves of Northeast Iowa are a destination www.niagracave.com www.winneshiekwild.com seven days a week. for spelunkers from around the world. The In nearby Harmony, find the top-ten rated Year-round recreation is found on this 38-acre “karst” geology that results in limestone bluffs Niagra Cave. In the cave, visitors will witness a lake setting. Campground includes primitive and Sampson Springs Campground and cold water streams is actively eroding lime- nearly 60-foot-high waterfall, stalactites both electric sites, restroom and showers. 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Amenities 13299 Spook Cave Rd., McGregor, 563-873-2144 www.claytoncountyconservation.org include electrical and water hook-ups, camping www.spookcave.com Cresco Bicycles pads, bath/shower house, playground equip- Osborne Nature Center includes a campground Enjoy a leisurely ride and learn about cave 225 North Elm St., Cresco 563-547-2877 ment, with opportunities for camping, fishing or hiking. formations such as stalactites, stalagmites, www.howard-county.com and a nine-hole golf course near-by. Visitors can also explore an arboretum that has limestone walls, sink holes and mineral deposits. Full-service bike shop that can repair all brands more than 50 species of trees. The live animal Village Creek Bible Camp Water inside the cave ranges from two to six and custom build any bicycle. 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inception in 1961. The Arts Art Council is focused on promoting artists as well as Agora Arts providing opportunities for 104 E. Water St., people of all ages to explore Arts, History & Culture Decorah, 563-382-8786 the artistic creativity we all www.agoraarts.com possess. Visit Northeast Iowa’s finest contemporary Elkader Opera House art and fine craft 207 N Main St., galley featuring more Elkader, 563-245-2098 than 250 American www.elkaderoperahouse.com artists and local artists The beautifully renovated too! Voted one of the 1903 Elkader Opera House, “Top 100 Craft Galler- on the National Register of ies in America.” Open Historic Places, is known as seven days a week. Northeast Iowa’s entertain- ment leader. With its rich Allamakee Wood cultural heritage the Elkader Fired Pottery Opera House provides a 2856 Blair Rd., New Albin, 563-544-4378 charming and unique setting for any event. www.allamakeewoodfiredpottery.com McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts Nate & Hallie Evans produce simple 330 Main St., McGregor, 319-389-8912 functional pottery inspired by folk www.mcgre-marq.org/ArtsCente.htm traditions from across the globe. Visit and The McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts a discover the common spirit of honesty and place to explore your creativity and share in the strength the Evans instill in every pot. creative experience with others is dedicated to Anastasia’s the many forms of creative expression. It will 253 Main St., Lansing, 563-538-9279 provide everyone a place to experience a wide www.felicityarts.com variety of arts activities. Browse and be amazed at the one-of-a-kind New Minowa Players handblown ball ornaments, glass flowers and glass ornaments. 906 Mill St., Decorah, 563-382-5174 Decorah’s premier theater company wows with The area’s annual The Art Gallery and Home Accents its year-round series of plays and musicals. Call Northeast Iowa Artists’ 301 Mill St, Clermont, 563-423-2213 for schedule and ticket information. www.theartgalleryandhomeaccents.com Northeast Iowa Artist Studio Tour Studio Tour attracts Enjoy work from more than 80 local and www.iowaarttour.com thousands of visitors to regional artists, while you sample Iowa wines www.visitiowa.org or flavored coffee. This gallery has a varied Spend three days exploring the culture, art more than 50 private selection of jewelry, pottery, blown glass, techniques and tools of local artists who allow art studios. While on the sculptures, paintings, photographs, music, you to sneak a peek into their personal studios. Artists at more than 50 private studios share tour, see artist Peggy Beanpod Candles made in Iowa, wines from five Iowa wineries, as well as homemade truffles. their secrets while they demonstrate tech- Kittelson flame sculpt niques and converse passionately about their Cresco Fine Arts Council work. Purchase original works of pottery, www.visitiowa.org miniature glass pieces www.howard-county.com jewelry, paintings, basket-weaving and (pictured here) which The Cresco Fine Arts Council has been pro- much more, Held annually in early October are placed inside hand- moting the arts in Northeast Iowa since its at locations within a 30 mile radius of Decorah. 22 crafted kaleidoscopes. 23 StoryPeople from near and far! The rail line has become a The 1866 one room school at this museum lets the to see 113 E. Water St, Decorah recreational trail and this rural community has you experience school days from long ago. how the lockmasters and their assistants & Culture History Arts, restored the five separate hand painted stage ived. Open daily from Memorial Day through www.storypeople.com Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Brian Andraes is internationally known for his curtains that were used at the opera house for Labor Day, weekends in September or by live performances. These curtains are on display 101 2nd Ave. SW, Cresco appointment for special showing. brightly painted wooden sculptures made from www.iowawrestlinghalloffame.com recycled barn wood and tin from old home- at the Riceville Public Library. Established in 1970, the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Historic Governor’s Home steads in Northeast Iowa. Stories and poems are Craft’s at Bluffton Fame honors Iowa natives who have made sig- hand-stamped on each piece. StoryPeople art 26223 Harding Rd., Clermont, 563-423-7173 2572 Village Rd., Decorah, 563-735-5533 nificant contributions to amateur wrestling. We may be purchased or ordered at Agora Arts. Journey into the past at the home of Iowa’s www.craftsatbluffton.com invite you to spend time with George Flanagan, Arts, History & Culture 12th governor, William Larrabee and Anna Dan Gable; the 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist, and See the rare-breed Jacob sheep in this beautiful Larrabee, his wife. Enjoy a guided tour to see Waterloo Workshop many others who have played a role in making country setting. While there, purchase spinning, and hear how the Larrabee family furnished 369 Waterloo Creek Dr., Dorchester wrestling one of our state’s proudest sports. weaving and knitting supplies. and maintained this 1874 vintage brick and In a log home with no electricity, the Stephen- Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum natural limestone mansion situated on 46 sons live as the settlers did 150 years ago. Dis- Cresco Opera House 3603 236th Avenue, Burr Oak, 563-735-5916 acres among 100,000 pines overlooking cover the old-time arts of woodworking, basket 115 W. 2nd Ave., Cresco, www.lauraingallswilder.us the Turkey River. weaving and preserving home-grown fruits and www.howard-county.com Explore the house where Laura Ingalls Wilder vegetables or sit a spell and sip Built in 1914, this historic gem and architectural and her family worked, lived and played. The Motor Mill Historic Park fresh-brewed tea. beauty has spanned the entertainment world through two centuries and is a must-see during museum, located in the Master’s Hotel, is Laura’s 23002 Grain Rd, Elkader, 563-245-1516 Wildflower Art & Frame your stay in northeast Iowa! only childhood home still on its original site. www.motormill.org 120 N Elm St, Cresco, 563-547-4491 Enjoy the nearby historic church and jail and the Gaze 90 feet up through six-stories of the www.crescowildflower.com Dairy Center playground and picnic facilities in the adjacent Motor Mill, imagine the sound of the paddle park. A two-level gallery with exposed brick, tin 1527 Hwy 150 S., Calmar, 563-534-9957 #107 wheel turning and the mill workers moving about. Motor Mill is just one of several ceilings, and hardwood floors features many Learn about “Iowa’s Dairy Story” and explore the Lockmaster’s House Heritage Museum historic limestone buildings located along local artists. Combine a cup of coffee, espresso, Lock & Dam #10, Guttenberg, 563-252-2323 dairy industry from pioneer days to present day. the Turkey River. The park includes an inn, or juice with the passion of art. Nationally re- www.guttenbergiowa.net See cows being milked in a state-of-the-art cooperage, icehouse & livery stable. The site nowned local artist events throughout the year. The history of the lock and dam system are pre- facility, dairy artifacts, nutrition displays and has an annual civil war reenactment and is served along the Mississippi at Lock & Dam #10. more. Guided and self-guided tours available. open year round for exploration. Explore the last remaining lockmasters house on Museums & Fairbank/Amish Boulevard in Buchanan County Historical Sites County Road W13 Buchanan County, 319-334-7497 www.growbuchanan.com Northeast Iowa’s Bily Clocks Museum and Antonin Dvorak Exhibit Experience a slower pace as you are welcomed to one of the nation’s largest Old Order Amish Historic Downtown 323 South Main Street, Spillville, 563-562-3569 communities. Dozens of small Amish country Districts offer www.bilyclocks.org stores sell everything from baked goods to an array of Get a closer look at dozens of hand carved hand-made furniture to quilts, and flowers. clocks built by two brothers, Frank and Joseph shopping and Bily in the early 1900s. Their imagination Fort Atkinson Preserve dining options. spurred them to create the Apostle Clock from Fort Atkinson, 800-463-4692 which the Twelve Apostles appear on the hour, www.iowadnr.gov the American Pioneer History Clock, a memorial Fort Atkinson was built in 1840 to protect the clock to Charles Lindbergh and a clock Winnebago Indians from the Sioux, Sauk, Fox carved like a violin to honor the famous and white intruders. Fort Atkinson Rendezvous Czech musician Antonin Dvorak. Days celebrate this history the last full weekend www.visitiowa.org of September. Brown Opera Block Stage Paintings 307 Woodland Ave, Riceville Froelich Foundation Historical Tractor Museum 641-985-2273 24397 Froelich Road, McGregor, 563-536-2841 Imagine yourself as an early 1900s actor who www.froelichtractor.com has just arrived via the Wapsi Great Western A historic village, Froelich, is the home of www.visitiowa.org Line railroad to perform in front of ornate the first successful gasoline traction engine hand-painted stage curtains for visitors (forerunner of today’s John Deere Tractor).

24 25 Museum of River History and Commercial Fishing Decorah’s Broadway Historic District without electricity to craft quilts, furniture, & Culture History Arts, 60 South Front St., Lansing Tours 800-463-4692 buggies and other items, they sell directly 563-538-4641 or 563-538-3943 Northeast Iowa’s rural communities have pre- Take a self-guided stroll along Broadway and to visitors through their rural country stores. An eclectic mix of items make up the displays at served many of their public and private historic view examples of Midwestern architecture Contact Howard County Tourism to learn this museum, which highlights early settlement structures. Celebrate history through the that dates back to the 1850s. Most homes more. along the Mississippi River. Unique displays will Historic District Tours that provide a glimpse are on the National Register of Historic Maiden Voyage Tours take you closer to understanding the Missis- of many different types of architectural styles Places. Call for a map. On the Riverfront, Harpers Ferry, sippi River, steam-boating, commercial fishing, from those associated with early settlers to Marquette & McGregor Guttenberg Riverfront Historic District the pearl industry, and ice harvesting. those inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. While a 563.880.8970 or 563.586.2123 Arts, History & Culture Downtown Guttenberg, 877-252-2323 few are listed below, stop in the local Chamber www.maidenvoyagetours.com Norman Borlaug Boyhood Home and Farm office and inquire about historic tours to take www.guttenbergiowa.net Dive into the world of the commercial fisher- 19518 200th St, Cresco, 563-569-8300 advantage of these wonderful resources. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, man and clammers on the Maiden Voyage, www.normanborlaug.org Guttenberg has more buildings on the a 49-passenger fully licensed tour boat. 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On the Riverfront, Lansing, 877- 647-7397 subsequent programs to share and implement www.mississippiexplorer.com that knowledge. Visit the 1921 home and farm Howard County Old Order Amish and Discover the beautiful scenery and grandiose where he was born and raised west of Protivin Mennonite Communities eco-system that encompasses the Mississippi or the one-room schoolhouse he attended. Howard County Tourism 563-547-3434 River, where alluring backwaters are aching Purchase everything from produce and baked for your exploration. Enjoy a uniquely tailored Old Court House Museum goods to furniture or a log cabin from these riverboat excursion with magnificent scenery, 107 Allamakee St., Waukon, 563-568-2954 communities that use traditional woodwork- abundant wildlife, waterfowl and bald eagles www.allamakeehistory.org ing and agricultural methods. Working that welcome you around every bend. This restored treasure — a native brick, Italianate/Greek Revival built in 1861 — documents turn-of-the-century living, and Take a barn quilt tour and see the creativity Northeast Iowa’s Most Famous Reality TV Family Native American and Civil War artifacts. of local artists in a country setting. Each quilt block design is 8’ x 8’ and is a burst of vibrant You don’t have to be a microphone for live audio feed! Porter House Museum color and unique patterns. While you’re en bird lover to marvel at the Thousands of people log on each 401 W Broadway, Decorah, 563-382-8465 route to your Northeast Iowa destination, travel fascinating real life look at day to keep an eye on the eagles; www.porterhousemuseum.org the barn quilt tour and enjoy the artistic scen- our national bird, the bald school classrooms, senior citizen This Italianate villa, built in 1867, is filled with ery! Contact each county for information about eagle. homes, and people all across the unique collections of exotic butterflies, rocks their Barn Quilt Tour. globe. An eagle-cam is set up and minerals and seashells. Advance reserva- Expert technical support from Clermont Historic Tour within the nest of North- tions are appreciated. Open June - August. and other local Clermont, 563-423-4171 east Iowa’s most famous businesses keep this “attraction” This amazing little town packs a large historical feathered family. Their Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum up and running and funded punch. Clermont — the hometown of Iowa’s home, a six-foot-wide nest for all to enjoy. Log on to 523 W. Water St., Decorah, 563-382-9681 12th governor, William Larrabee — includes weighing more than 150 www.luther.edu/eaglecam www.vesterheim.org Montauk, the limestone mansion residence of pounds, is conveniently www.visitiowa.org to check it out! Come learn the folk art and culture of Norway William Larrabee and his family, featuring the located nearby the through rosemaling, woodworking, fiber arts, original furnishings of the 1870s. Step back in Decorah Fish Hatchery. Bird watching of all kinds is knife making, and cooking classes. With more time at the Burkhart Reigel Blacksmith Shop. popular in Northeast Iowa. than 24,000 artifacts and 16 historical buildings, While in Clermont, visit The Church of the Mom, Dad and eaglets are Lansing is the home of the Saviour, the Larrabee School and the Union see the sailboats and fishing boats the Norwe- the stars of the reality TV annual Rivers and Bluffs Birding Sunday School, home of the largest Kimball gians once used and the beautiful Norwegian show featured live on the Festival each November.

www.visitiowa.org textiles they wore and so much more! Pipe Organ in the U.S. Concerts held in the internet – nonstop! Newest Guttenberg hosts its annual Sunday School from April through November. features include state of Eagle Watch in February and the art camera technology, Effigy Mounds has an eagle infra-red capabilities for appreciation day held each 26 night time viewing and a February. 27 Attractions & Entertainment & Entertainment Attractions

Best Rodeo Action in Northeast Iowa Luther College Center Stage Series Downtown, Edgewood, 563-928-7036 700 College Dr., Decorah, 800-458-8437 www.edgewoodiowa.com www.luther.edu/programming/centerstage Enjoy 3 nights of PRCA Pro Rodeo action with Enjoy quality entertainment from September bull riding, calf roping, bull dogging, bronc through May at the Luther College Center Stage riding and barrel racing. Dig out your cowboy series, which draws critically acclaimed acts hat and cowboy boots for Edgewood’s Annual from all over the world. Dinner theater option is Rodeo Days, held the last weekend in June. available with most performances. Attractions & Entertainment Main Feature Theatre & Pizza Pub 38 West Main St, Waukon 563-568-6134 or 563-568-4900 The “eat while watching a movie place!” Combination theatre & restaurant offering unique entertainment and dining experience with first run movies and seating for 120 plus. Open 7 days a week. Peake Orchards, Inc. 319 North Line Dr., Waukon, 563-382-4486 The sweet taste of freshly picked apples is a true sign of fall. Peake Orchards invites you to share that experience and sample some of the best Honeycrisp, Redwell, Enterprise, Connell Red, Cortland, Regent, and Haralson apples available. Take a hayride through the orchard on Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 in September and October. Open weekends mid September through Thanksgiving. Heartland Acres Agribition Center 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm 3074 North Winn Rd., Decorah, 563-382-5990 319-332-0123, www.heartlandacresusa.com www.seedsavers.org Heartland Acres Agribition Center is an exhibi- Known worldwide, this 890-acre heritage farm tion of agriculture’s past, present, and future. includes a unique educational garden center Your experience begins in “The Barn”, complete with more than 25,000 vegetable varieties. It is with a theater and interactive displays. Feel and also the largest non-governmental seed bank smell what a day on the farm is like as you pet in the United States. Enjoy display gardens, trial live cows and pigs, learn how to use corn grind- gardens and children’s garden, wander through ers and water pumps and shuck your first ear of Seed Savers Exchange an extensive trail system or pick out heritage is a beautiful 890-acre corn. Experience a day-in-the-life of a late 1800s garden seeds, books and gifts at the gift shop. student at the One-Room Schoolhouse. Open April - December. Arts, History & Culture History Arts, organic farm nestled www.visitiowa.org Lady Luck Casino Willowglen Nursery in a valley just five 100 Anti Monopoly, Marquette, 800-843-4753 3512 Lost Mile Rd., Decorah, 563-735-5570 miles north of Decorah. www.ladyluckmarquette.com www.willowglennursery.com Feel the excitement of Lady Luck Casino as you Visitors come and Imagine a new kind of nursery, focused on play your favorite game of slots, video poker, growing the finest in perennial flowers and then explore the gardens and table games or the players club. Enjoy a great visit Willowglen to see one firsthand. Known for dining experience or take in free Las Vegas Style www.visitiowa.org choose from hundreds of its extensive display gardens and superior qual- entertainment every Friday and Saturday. Stay ity potted plants, Willowglen is a must see for all seeds for their backyard at the Lady Luck Hotel and enjoy the scenic gardening enthusiasts and master gardeners. gardens. History never view of the Mississippi River. By appointment only. 28 tasted so good! 29 Photo by Kyrl Henderson Kyrl by Photo World’s Largest Strawberry Facilities open seven days a week and include Winneshiek Wildberry Winery & Entertainment Attractions 111 Commercial St., Strawberry Point gym, fitness center and aerobics/dance studio. 1966 337th St., Decorah, 563-735-5809 Stock Car Races 563-933-4417 www.wwwinery.com Cresco Speedway www.strawberrypt.com Take a tour of this country winery, stroll the 220 7th St. W, Cresco Founded in 1853, Strawberry Point was named Wineries & Breweries grounds of the 140-year-old family farm and 563-547-3400 vineyard or sit and enjoy a glass of wine and live by the soldiers, traders, and railroad workers who www.mhcfair.com enjoyed the bountiful wild strawberries found Eagles Landing Winery music at one of the scheduled weekend events. along the area’s trails and hillsides. Have your 121 North St., Marquette, 563-873-2509 Featuring award-winning Midwestern grape Echo Valley Speedway picture taken in front of the “Big Strawberry,” www.halvorson.org/vineyard and fruit wines, Winneshiek Wildberry also offers 10201 Harding Rd., West Union which celebrates Strawberry Point’s unique Sample award winning wines or take a winery local artisan wares in their gift shop. 563-422-6271 name and marks the site of the city hall. tour at Eagles Landing Winery, a family owned www.echovalleyspeedway.com Attractions & Entertainment winery, offering 22 varieties of wines made from Hub City Brewery World’s Smallest Church locally grown grapes and fruits. Find the perfect 11352 40th St., Stanley, 319-283-7369 Fayette County Speedway St. Anthony of Padua Chapel, Festina, 800-463-4692 gift for family and friends in the gift shop, which www.hubcitybrewingcompany.com 405 1∕₂ S. Vine Street, West Union Johann Gaertner’s mother vowed to her son, has wine-related gift items, wine and beer Locally brewed beer is on tap at Hub City, 563-422-5286 who was drafted into the French army and making kits. Located in beautiful Marquette, with six different styles of craft beer along with served under Napoleon that a chapel would Eagles Landing is tucked into the bluffs of the seasonal brews. Oatmeal Stout, Brown Porter, Upper Iowa Speedway be built if he returned safely from the Russian Mississippi River, close to antique stores, flea Brown Ale, Amber Ale, German Hefeweizen 900 E. Main St, Decorah campaign. Upon his return, in 1885 nearby land- markets and a riverboat casino! Wheat, and Golden Ale are available in 563-382-9984 owners quarried stone and built the little chapel 12-ounce heritage bottles by the six-pack www.upperiowaspeedway.com with room for only 8 people. or case, and also in half or sixth barrel kegs.

Toppling Goliath Brewery Wellness Centers 310 College Dr., Decorah, 563-387-6700 Cresco Fitness Center & Thompson Pool www.topplinggoliath.com Big-flavored beers brewed in small batches are 316 3rd Ave. E, Cresco, 563-547-3443 The frontier www.crescoia.govoffice2.com available to sample and purchase at Iowa’s experience Golf driving range, batting cages, walking track, latest microbrewery. sport courts, aerobics and dance facilities, and comes alive at in-door, zero-entry swimming pool. Rendezvous Days, Waukon Wellness Center held every 1220 3rd Ave N.W., Waukon, 563-568-0074 September in www.waukonwellness.com Ethnic & Cultural Festivals Fort Atkinson. Providing wellness opportunities for people of all ages, WWC includes cardio & strength train- Northeast Iowa is known for its cultural festivals. ing, group exercise classes, sport courts, indoor Visit Decorah at the end of July and dance to track, batting & golf cages, a teen center and a live music and dine on Norwegian delicacies at senior center. Nordic Fest, the largest Norwegian celebration West Union Rec Center and Aquatic Center Complex in the nation. Travel to Guttenberg’s German North Pine St., West Union, 563-422-3685 Fest at the end of September to listen to a The West Union Rec Center is a beautiful area, German band, enjoy brats and beer and fest complete with playground, two miles of walking

along the Mississippi River, experience our www.visitiowa.org paths, playing fields, and ponds for “catch and release” fishing. The West Union Aquatic Center Czech culture and traditional food at Czech Days boasts 7,775 square feet of fun! Enjoy its 132-foot Old Man River Brewery in Protivin or travel to Strawberry Point, home of water slide, competitive swim lanes, zero-depth 123 A St., McGregor, 563-873-1999 the worlds largest Strawberry to an all American entry, two diving boards, and a full-service www.oldmanriverbrewery.com festival, Strawberry Days. concession stand. Taste the classic traditions of German, Austrian and Czech-style lagers, especially Bavarian Wei- www.visitiowa.org YMCA of Northeast Iowa, Inc. zenbier and similar styles of guest tap beer from Check out the Northeast Iowa Calendar of 313 West Post St., Postville, 563-864-9622 August Schell Brewing Company and Boulevard Events at www.visitiowa.org to make sure you YMCA programs include health & fitness, family, Brewing. Old Man also has a contemporary know when and where to go to immerse your- community development, arts & sports. menu with eclectic cuisine. self in your favorite culture, food and festivities! 30 31 www.visitiowa.org Northeast Iowa’ Area Map 32

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Northeast Iowa Area Map Area Iowa Northeast www.visitiowa.org 34 Hwy. 26, NedgeofNew Albin New Albin Roadside W. edgeof Waterville onX32 Kolsrud/Halverson Park Ferry Harpers Sec. 224, Fairview Township, SW of CanoeIon Bridge Access Ferry 5 milesNEofHarpers Heytman’s Dr., Heytman’s Landing Boat Ferry,2 milesSofHarpers 364 Hwy Slough FishingHarpers Access 427 N1st, Ferry Harpers Ferry Office,Harpers Boat Landing 2.5 milesNEof Waukon 9 onHwy County Park Home West 9 Edge ofLansingoffHwy Clear Creek Park S of Waterville 16,Sec Linton Township, 16CanoeBridge Access 563-586-2996, www.mycountyparks.com/County/Allamakee.aspx PARKSCOUNTY www.waukonparkandrec.com Waukon Park, City 563-568-6420 www.cityofpostville.com Postville Parks, City 563-864-7454 Park,New Albin City 563-544-4260 www.lansingiowa.com Parks,Lansing City 563-538-4757 563-586-2777 Parks, Ferry City Harpers PARKSCITY County Allamakee

EW P n Camping n NB Dump Stations n n n n n n n n NB NB n NB Fishing n n n n n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n n n Playground n n n n n n n Recreation n n n n n n n n Rest Rooms n NB Shower n n n n n n n Shelter / Lodge n n NB Swimming n n n n Trails n n n n n Handicapped Accessible n n n Canoe Access n Public Hunting National PARKS www.nps.gov/efmo 3 milesN. ofMarquette, IA National Monument Mounds Effigy www.nps.gov Hwy 76,Hwy 364, Hwy B25, Ferry Harpers Campground Yellow River State Forest & Hwy 26,Hwy New Albin, IA Fish Farm Mounds www.reserveiaparks.com STATE PARKS White Pine Dr. 2.5 milesSEof Waterville, Waterville Farm James Rd., Volney Volney Canoe Access 7 miles 76onA26 W ofHwy 1171 Iowa River Dr. Upper Iowa River Landing Wild 8miles Nof Waukon 76onA26,3.5 milesEofHwy Upper Iowa River Canoe Access Township, 2.5milesSWof Waterville Jct. 76mX32, Hwy Paint Creek ParkRossville Hwy X52,Hwy 4mi. SofLansing Power Plant Fishing Access 3.5 miles S of Harpers Ferry,3.5 milesSofHarpers 364 Hwy Nobles Island Landing Boat LEGEND: E = Electric P=PrimitiveE =Electric W = Water NB=Nearby P P Camping Dump Stations n n n n n n Fishing n n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n Playground n n n n n Recreation n n n n n n n Rest Rooms n Shower n n n n Shelter / Lodge Swimming n n n n Trails n Handicapped Accessible n n n n n Canoe Access n n n

35 Public Hunting 36 Lime Creek Area 2791 136thStreet, Aurora Jakway Forest 1883 125thStreet, Hazelton Fontana Park brochure pleasevisittheirweb site at: www.claytoncountyconservation.org 563-245-1516, County Buchanan 39total boasts publiccounty parks. For acomplete listing, mapand PARKSCOUNTY edgeofQuasqueton,South off W-35 CampgroundQuasqueton City 5th St &Patterson St, Fairbank Veteran’s Park StreetMain & Water Street, Fairbank Bentley Park Street,Main Jesup Park City Jesup 150South,Hwy Independence ground ParkIndependence RV &Camp- 130th Street, Lamont ParkLamont City 334 2ndStreet South, Winthrop Winthrop Park City Street ofMain Bridge,North Fairbank Island Park StreetMain &Iowa Street, Fairbank Riverside Park Walnut Street, Fairbank Fairbank Park Ball 1st Street West, Independence Veteran’s Park Central Avenue, Independence River Walks Park PARKSCITY County Buchanan

P n P n P n P n P n n Camping n n n Dump Stations n n n n n n Fishing n n n n n n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n n n n n n n Playground n n n n n Recreation n n n n n n n n n n Rest Rooms n n n Shower n E n n n n n n n n n E n E n E n E n Shelter / Lodge n n Swimming n W n n n n n n Trails n n n n n n n n n Handicapped Accessible n n n n Canoe Access n n Public Hunting LEGEND: Buffalo CreekBuffalo Area Boies Bend Area Bend Boies Otter Creek Park Roadside Otter North of Jesup 41/2mileson ofJesup North V62 Cutshall Area 2 milesEonD22 on 4 milesNofJesup V62 & Littleton Dam Access Blvd. NW ofIndependence onOtterville State Access Otterville Wapsi Access Blvd. NW corner ofIndependence, Wapsi County Access North ofdam North Downtown Independence, Access City Bathing Beach off Hwy 150 off Hwy edgeofIndependenceSouth Knott’s LandingAccess Three Rd Elms edgeofIndependence,South off Three County Elms Access Nolen Avenue, NWofQuasqueton Iron County Bridge Access SE ofQuasqueton, Ave. offStewart Troy County Access Mills www.iadnr.comstateparks/cedarrock Cedar Rock www.reserveiaparks.com State P E = Electric P=PrimitiveE =Electric W = Water NB=Nearby arks P n P n Camping Dump Stations n n n n Fishing n n n n n Picnic Area n Playground n Recreation n n n n n n Rest Rooms Shower E n Shelter / Lodge Swimming n Trails n Handicapped Accessible n n n n n n n n n Canoe Access n n n n n n

37 Public Hunting 38 26254 Mississippi Road,26254 Mississippi Guttenberg Frenchtown Park Road,16723 Chariot Elkader Freidens Park 30286 232ndStreet, Garnavillo CreekBuck Park Run Road,29857 Bloody Marquette Run CampgroundBloody &Park 563-245-1516, www.claytoncountyconservation.org PARKSCOUNTY www.volgacityiowa.com Volga Park, City 563-767-3511 563-933-4482 Pt.Strawberry Park, City www.cityofpostville.com Postville Parks, City 563-864-7454 www.mononaiowa.com Park, City Monona 563-539-2355 www.mcgreg-marq.org Park, City McGregor 563.873.3795 www.mcgreg-marq.org Marquette Park, City 563-873-3735 www.naturallyguttenberg.com Guttenberg Park, City 563-252-1161 www.garnavilloia.com Park,Garnavillo City 563-964-2331 www.elkader-iowa.com Park, City Elkader 563-245-2098 www.edgewoodiowa.com Edgewood Park, City PARKSCITY www.strawberrypt.com County Clayton

2 4 8 6 - 8 2 9 - 3 6 5 P P P P W E Camping n n Dump Stations n n n n NB n NB Fishing n n n n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n n n n n n n Playground n n NB n n n n Recreation n n n n n n n n Rest Rooms n Shower n n n n n n n n Shelter / Lodge n n n NB n Swimming n n n n n n NB Trails n n Handicapped Accessible n n n Canoe Access n n Public Hunting LEGEND: Marquette 563-873-3491, 3milesN. of Mounds MonumentNationalEffigy www.nps.gov/efmo National P 9 mi. SWofMcGregor Sny 4.5 mi. NWofElkader Creek Roberts Wildlife Area 15316 Great River Rd, McGregor PeakPikes State Park, 1 mileNofMederville Leonard Wildlife Area 322nd Ave, 4milesSWof Volga Ensign Hollow State Preserve Road, Springs 16212 Big Elkader Springs Big Trout Hatchery 1347 129thStreet, Dundee State Park,Backbone 563-924-2527 www.reserveiaparks.com STATE PARKS Point20195 Strawberry Rd Turkey River Park Rd,29862 Osborne Elkader ParkOsborne 23002 Grain Road, Elkader Motor Mill 37771 Alpha Ave, Point Strawberry Joy Park Springs Magill/North Ceder Magill/North Wildlife Area E = Electric P=PrimitiveE =Electric W = Water NB=Nearby arks 563-873-2341 P P PE PE Camping n n Dump Stations n n n n n n NB n Fishing n n n n n Picnic Area n n n Playground n n n n n Recreation n n n n n Rest Rooms n n Shower n n n n Shelter / Lodge n Swimming n n n n n Trails n n n Handicapped Accessible n n n Canoe Access n n n n n n Public Hunting 39 40 www.wuparkandrec.com Hwy. 150N., West Union Sunset Park www.wuparkandrec.com Pine st.,North West Union Park Rotary www.wuparkandrec.com West Bradford St., West Union Lion’s Park www.wuparkandrec.com Located onFleet St., West Union ParkClark www.wadenaiowa.com Wadena www.oelwein.com ParkOelwein City 563-425-4316 Klock’s Island Park www.fayetteia.com Fayette www.elginiowa.org Elgin www.clermontia.org Clermont www.arlingtonia.com Arlington PARKSCITY County Fayette E PE Visit www.fayetteia.com for parks information. city Visit www.elginiowa.org for parks information. city Visit www.clermontia.org for parks information. city Visit www.arlingtonia.com for parks information. city E Camping n n Dump Stations n Fishing n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n n n n Playground n n n n n Recreation n n n n Rest Rooms n n Shower n n n n n n n Shelter / Lodge n Swimming n Trails Handicapped Accessible Canoe Access Public Hunting LEGEND: 9780 Echo Valley Road, West Union Echo Valley State Park 2 milesNofArlington Brush Creek Canyon State Park www.reserveiaparks.com State P Clermont) (West Great and267thStreet River Road Turkey River Canoe Access Road,3306 Diamond Egin Valley Canoe Access Westgate Downing Park 2300878thStreet, 18649 SunsetRoad, Hawkeye Gouldsburg Park 150,28191 Lincoln Rd/Hwy Eldorado ParkGoeken Gilbertson 14650 130thSt, Maynard Twin Park Bridges 18673 LaneRoad, Fayette Wildwood Nature Center 18to Hwy W42, NEof West Union Dutton’s Cave www.fayettecountyiowa.org/CONSERVATION.html 563-422-5146 PARKSCOUNTY 22850 AAve, Elgin E = Electric P=PrimitiveE =Electric W = Water NB=Nearby Conservation Education Area arks

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41 Public Hunting 42 1 mileNEofRiceville Hendricks Lake 0.75 miles W ofElma PondHart Wildlife Area 9 milesNofCresco Florenceville Park 3.5milesSofChester Dieken Wildlife Area Hwy. 63 6miles W ofElma, 1mileSon Crane Creek Wildlife Area 4 milesSEofCresco Cleghorn Wildlife Area Upper Iowa River at Chester Chester Canoe Access 4miles W &1.5milesNofCresco Shooting Range Bonair 7 milesNEofCresco Bigalk Trout Stream Wildlife Area 563-547-3634, www.iowatelecom.net/~howardccb C Park, City Riceville Woodland Ave Protivin Park, Ball Commercial Ave Grant St. E, LimeSprings ParkBall Park, &City Ball Elma Park City Rd 7th Ave E&8thSt E, Cresco East Park 2nd Ave St, SW&NElm Cresco, ParkBeadle Chester Park, City 63 Hwy www.howard-county.com PARKSCITY County Howard P ounty arks &Managed Areas

EP Camping Dump Stations n n n n n n n Fishing n n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n n n n n n n Playground n n n n n n Recreation n n n n n n n n n n Rest Rooms n Shower n n n n n n n n Shelter / Lodge n n Swimming n n Trails Handicapped Accessible n n Canoe Access n n n n n Public Hunting LEGEND: 1 mileNofLimeSprings ParkLidtke Lubbert Park,Lubbert Saratoga 3.5 miles NW of Elma 3.5 milesNWofElma Lylah’s Marsh 1 mileNofLimeSprings AccessMiller Area 4 miles W ofCresco Mullen Wildlife Area 1.5 miles W ofCresco Prairie’s Edge Nature Center 15 miles W ofCresco Reis Wildlife Area 3 milesNWofProtivin Taylor’s Pond Park 2 milesSWofCresco Turkey Bend Wildlife Area 1 mileNofLimeSprings Upper Iowa River Access Campground Vernon Park/Turkey Springs River Elma toElma Lylah’s Marsh Wapsi Great Western Line Trail 4.3 miles onB17 W ofElma Elma Wildlife Area www.iowadnr.gov State Areas DNRManaged 4.9 miles onA23 W ofLime Springs Hayden Prairie 0.6 miles E on Kings Rd 0.6 milesEonKings 1 milesSofCresco on V58, Turkey River Access E = Electric P=PrimitiveE =Electric W = Water NB=Nearby EP E Camping Dump Stations n n n n n n n n n Fishing n n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n n Playground n n n n n n n Recreation n n n n n n Rest Rooms n n Shower n n n n n n Shelter / Lodge Swimming n n n n n n n n n Trails Handicapped Accessible n n n n n Canoe Access n n n n n n n n n n Public Hunting 43 44 Gissleson Park, Ridgeway ParkFort City Atkinson ParkOssian City www.decorahia.org Wold Park www.decorahia.org Twin Park Springs www.decorahia.org Decorah Swimming Pool Park www.decorahia.org Phelps Park www.decorahia.org Palisades Park www.decorahia.org Dunning’s Park Spring www.decorahia.org Wayside Park www.decorahia.org Van Peenan Park www.calmaria.com Calmar LionsPark www.calmaria.com Calmar Pool Park Riverside Park &Inwood, Spillville www.decorahia.org Pulpit Campground Rock &Park PARKSCITY County Winneshiek

n EP P Camping n Dump Stations n n n n n n Fishing n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n n n n n n n n n n Playground n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n Recreation n n n n n n n n n n Rest Rooms n n n n Shower n n n n n n n n n n n n Shelter / Lodge n n n Swimming n n NB n n n n n n NB NB n Trails n n n n n n n n n n n n Handicapped Accessible n n n n Canoe Access n Public Hunting LEGEND: Fort Atkinson Fort State Atkinson Reserve Trout RunRd., Decorah Decorah Fish Hatchery www.reserveiaparks.com Trout RunPark, 1mi.EofDecorah 3 mi. W ofFestina 150 Hwy off Smallest Church Park E edgeofRidgeway ParkRidgeway Roadside Lake Meyer, 2.5mi.SWofCalmar 11 mi.N,2 W ofRidgeway Kendallville Park 2.5 milesNofBluffton ParkChimney Rock 563-534-7145, www.winneshiek wild.com State C ount E = Electric P=PrimitiveE =Electric W = Water NB=Nearby P y P arks arks

EP EP Camping Dump Stations n n n n n Fishing n n n n n n n n Picnic Area n n n Playground n n n n n n n Recreation n n n n n Rest Rooms n n Shower n n Shelter / Lodge n Swimming n n n Trails n n n n n n n n Handicapped Accessible n n n n n Canoe Access n Public Hunting 45 46 www.visitiowa.org Contact Information NEITA Information Contact and for information eachofthesixcounties about pleasecontact: and economic development leaders. For additionalcopies ofthisbooklet Tourism Association, NEITA, comprised oftourism asixcounty partnership Iowa This by publication wasNortheast developed andfundedinpart www.growbuchanan.com/tourism.htm 319-334-3439 —phone 800-506-4470 —toll-free Independence, IA50644 1111 5thAvenue N.E. CountyBuchanan Tourism Bureau Buchanan County www.claytoncountyiowa.com 563-245-1881 —fax 563-245-2201 —phone 800-488-7572 —toll-free Elkader, IA 52043 132 S. St. Main Clayton County Development Group Clayton County www.allamakeecounty.com 563-568-6990 —fax 563-568-2624 —phone 800-824-1424 —toll-free Waukon, IA52172 101 W. Street Main Development CountyAllamakee Economic Allamakee County www.fayettecountyia.com dailyfromOpen May to October. 563-425-4447 —phone 800-798-4447 —toll-free Fayette, IA52142 SW Corner, Hwys. 150&93inFayette Fayette County Tourism Center Fayette County www.howard-county.com 563-547-2056 —fax 563-547-3434 —phone Cresco, IA52136 101 2ndAve. SW Development Howard County Economic Howard County www.visitdecorah.com 563-382-5515 —fax 563-382-2023 —phone 800-463-4692 —toll-free Decorah, IA52101 507 W. Water St. Visitor’s Bureau CountyWinneshiek Convention & Winneshiek County Iowa Tourism —www.traveliowa.com Eastern Iowa Tourism ­ to offer. Please visitourweb site for additionaltravel resources. We Iowa’s allthat Northeast could fitintobooklet notpossibly one has Bluff Country Iowa Northeast Tourism Association (NEITA) ­ Area Travel Web Sites www.northeastiowarcd.org 563-864-7113 –Fax 563-864-7112 –Phone Postville, IA52162 PO Box 916, 101East Greene St. Iowa RC&D,Northeast Inc. for information program theRC&D about pleasecontact: Iowa DNRForestry Bureau. For and additionalcopies ofthisbooklet fundingfrom the Natural Resource Opportunities Business Based Iowa RC&D, Inc., anon-profit organization, with andpaid for inpart This publication was developed withassistance from theNortheast Partners Cornerstone Creative, Decorah, Iowa. Iowa’s andlayout forDesign Northeast services provided by Country Bluff Uhl Randy Marti Michael Lisa Brainard Kyrl Henderson, www.kyrl.com Chip Peterson, www.petersonphotography.com Adam Kiel Thank you to the following photographers: Special Thanks — www.easterniowatoursim.org

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