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West Jr. Grant Wood Scenic Byway Association il M www.ioscapes.com 26 Jones County Court House Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. 78 Iowa Grape Vines Winery Native wines and juices. 110 Andrew Café Great food and small town company. 16 W 136 Green Island State Wildlife Refuge 3600 acres with WELCOME TO THE BYWAY! Art deco architecture. 500 W Main St. Monmouth 18345 55th St. 563-940-3830. Benton St. 563-672-3405. recreational opportunities all year. 8 miles SE of Bellevue. 27 National Motorcycle Museum Open daily 9am-5pm. 79 La Casa De Pancho Mexican Restaurant Authentic 111 Ansel Briggs Monument Ansel Brigg’s grave site location. 137 Pleasant Creek Recreation Area Primitive camping, Stone City 102 Chamber Dr. 319-462-3925. Mexican restaurant. 100 N Main St. 563-748-0018. E Madison St. in the Andrew Cemetery. Mississippi River access. 19995 Hwy 52. 563-582-0881. 28 Wapsipinicon State Park Camping, trails, public golf 80 Main Street Café Hometown food and hospitality. 136 S 112 Jackson County Jailhouse Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. 138 Spruce Creek Park 43-acres. Marina, camping, modern course. etc. 21301 Co. Rd. E34. 319-462-2761. Main St. 563-652-6679. Emmet St. Contact Andrew City Hall by appt. 563-672-3570. facilities, 30711 396th Ave. 2 miles N of Bellevue. 563-652-3783. 29 Anamosa Bowling Center 8 lanes. 117 N Ford St. 319- 81 Maquoketa Farmers Market Seasonal. Tues. 4-7pm. 1215 113 Cottonville Conservation Area 40 acres. Forest and 139 Bellevue Golf Club A fun and challenging 9-hole public 462-2195. © 2011 Kenneth G. West Jr. E Platt St. 563-652-4602. Family atmosphere. upland hunting, hiking trails. N of Andrew. 563-652-3783. golf course. 32292 395th Ave. 563-652-4262. www.ioscapes.com 30 Arts Court A unique and affordable space to create, re- 82 Obie’s West Famous for their delicious tacos. 3610 173rd 140 Horizon Lanes & Hall Eight lane bowling alley. 970 N hearse, educate, and perform. 136 E Main St. 319-431-6816. Ave. 563-652-9074. Riverview Dr. 563-872-4441. © 2011 Kenneth G. West Jr. Springbrook Fawn Creek Country Club 9-hole public golf course. The Hop at Canton 50’s Diner. Canoe access to the Perxactly’s Bar & Grill Voted one of the best burgers in Backwaters Bicycle Shop Bike store & bicycle repair www.ioscapes.com 31 57 83 141 1601 130th St. 319-462-4115. Maquoketa River. 14966 4th Ave. 563-652-7172. Iowa. 110 S Olive St. 563-652-9084. shop. 305 1/2 S Second St. 563-872-4760. 32 Starlighters II Community Theatre 4-6 shows per year. 58 The Hound-Dog Bar & Billiards. 500 N Division St. 84 Sweet Things Bakery Delicious apple fritters and ice 142 The Bookworm New and used books, gifts, home decor 1 Stone City General Store Pub A family-style historic Drama, comedy, musicals, etc. 200 E Main St. 319-462-4793. 563-673-3671. cream. 107 N Main St. 563-652-9833. and more. 110 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-4802. eatery built in 1897. Open Thurs-Sun. 12612 Stone City Rd. 33 Wapsipinicon Country Club 9-hole public golf course. 59 Canton School Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Historic School. 85 Y-Go-By Bar & Grill Casual sports bar atmosphere. 143 Classy Closet & Boutique Vintage and consignment 2 Blacksmith Shop Working forge with blacksmith demonstrations. In the state park. 11309 County Rd. E-34. 319-462-3930. 14723 3rd Ave. 563-652-3783. Located at Timber Lanes. 1005 E Platt St. 563-652-5882. clothing and home decor. 114 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-3024. Open to the public by appointment. 319-462-4101. Anamosa Floral Flower shop and unique gifts. 104 Eden Valley Refuge 201 Acres. Camping, cabins, nature Clinton Engines Museum Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. © 2011 Kenneth G. West Jr. Eagle’s Rest Antiques Antiques, collectibles, glassware. 34 60 86 www.ioscapes.com 144 3 Gothic Building Information signage and photo E Main St. 319-462-3000. center, playground. 1415 50th Ave. 563-847-7202. Interactive museum. 607 E Maple St. 563-652-5020. Artwork by Jack Carson. 106 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-5100. opportunity. Replica of the “American Gothic” house. 35 Cottage on Main Knick knacks and country style 61 Pine Valley Nature Area 676 Acres. Hiking areas, forest 87 Hotel Hurst Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. 227 S Main. Private 145 2nd and State Antiques and collectibles. 103 State St. 563- St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. hometown shopping. 216 E Main St. 319-462-6846. and upland hunting. 18670 63rd St. 563-652-3783. residences. Building is now apartments. Jeronimo’s Bar & Grill Good food and spirits. 101 W 872-3255. 4 114 Designed by Dubuque architect Guido Beck. 12472 Jones Co. Rd. X-28. 36 The English Wren Great small town shopping. 118 88 Hurstville Lime Kilns & Historic District Main St. 563-872-4885. 146 JoQuilter Fabrics A cozy quilt shop specializing in “Big Stone City Historic District Buildings constructed using E Main St. 319-462-2771. Restored lime kilns. North of Maquoketa on Hwy. 61. Kegler-Gonner General Store Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Stitch” hand quilting. 128 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-3473. 5 Baldwin 115 Anamosa Limestone quarried locally and built between 1870 and 1913. 37 Gatherings A gathering of gentle reminders of earlier 89 Jackson County History Museum 100 E Main St. 147 Lock 12 Music Featuring musical instruments, acces- Matsell Bridge/Mount Hope Access Area Equestrian times. 130 E Main St. 319-462-6070. 1212 E Quarry St. 563-652-5020. Whispering Meadows Resort 3 rustic cottages with mod- sories and lessons. 134 S Riverview Dr. 563-845-1504. 6 116 trails, primitive camping areas. 3745 Matsell Park Rd. 38 J&P Cycles World’s largest motorcycle after market 90 Mitchell-Maskrey Mill Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Oldest ern amenities situated on 200 acres. 34580 100th St. 563-872-4430. 148 Patzner’s Pro Shop Apparel and keepsakes, custom Stone City River Access Improved hard surface access retailer. Open 7 days a week. 13225 Circle Dr. 800-338-1747. industry in Maquoketa. 120 E Pleasant St. embroidery. 301 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-5931. 7 to Wapsipinicon River. 39 Pistol Annie’s Alley An outlet for local artists and crafts- 91 Squiers Manor Bed & Breakfast Nat. Reg. of Hist. 149 Serendipity Spa & Gifts Gifts, home decor, wine and Wapsipinicon River Adventures Rent kayaks, canoes, people.
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