Visit some of the unique attractions in Bluff Country.
The area has so much to explore including museums, theaters, arts, caves, Amish communities, tours, unique attractions, and more!
There is a place where the wild woods grow, the rivers wander, grasslands meet bluffs and rolling hills turn amber in fall. It is a place to live, work and raise a family...where people privately vacation outside their own back doors. This is not an imagined place, it is Allamakee County. Tucked away in the heart of America in Northeast Iowa, it is a safe and serene place. The meandering trout streams, rugged sandstone bluffs, and springs appeal to the nature lover in all of us. This is a place to enjoy plentiful wildlife and scenic rivers with sandy islands, panoramic valleys, historic towns and timbered hills. Allamakee County also has many privately owned attractions and recreational opportunities.
Amish Tours. Home decor, T-shirts, bike decor, gifts, books, candy.
Experience a lifestyle where the horse and buggy still provide transportation, the home is lighted with kerosene lamps and water is heated on a woodburning stove. Van tours, car tours, group bus tour. Spring through fall. Winter tours by appointment. No Sunday tours. Enjoy an exciting tour with one of our knowledgeable guides. Located in BReaKeRs at the Village Green.
Marquette, IA
Open at 9AM Daily
Over 400 slots, 6 table games, two restaurants and two bars.
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.Check our websites four tour dates and times.
Arms, Armor and Art. Come and see a world class museum on the Great River Road. Authentic arms and armor used by Grecians, Romans, Dark Age Warriors, Vikings, Crusaders, and Renaissance "Knights in Shining Armor." Open 1-4 Fridays and Saturdays year round. Sundays Memorial Day to Labor Day. Group days by appointment.
In the historic Potter Auditorium. Where all ages sing and play. Where Theatre comes to life. Where the music is intimate. Historic Venue. Live Music and Theater. Creative Education. Small Town Charm.
Where Bluff Country Starts! Nestled along the Root River on US Highway 52, Chatfield is home to outdoor escapes and the only traffic light for 100 miles. Although we're sure you'll find plenty of other reasons to stop...whether for a day, a weekend or a lifetime.
Professional live theatre in historic Lanesboro.
Live Shows - Events - Weekly Movies. Available to rent for private and public events.
Visit and Stay
Experience the thrill of Eagle Bluff's Treetops High Ropes Challenge Course! With obstacles ranging from 2 to 30 feet, this outdoor adventure course is perfect for all ages and abilities. No experience needed—just bring your sense of adventure!
What will you discover today?
- Elkader Depot
900 Mascara Rd. - Elkader, IA
563-880-2066
elkader-depot-museum.org - Earthmoving Legacy Center
Experience the POWER that shaped the EARTH
24412 IA-13 - Elkader, IA
earthmovinglegacy.com - George Maier Rural Heritage Center
Experience agriculture hands-on by visiting one of Silos & Smokestacks' 110 Heritage Area Sites.
1000 Mascara Rd. - Elkader, IA
silosandsmokestacks.org - Motor Hill Historic Site
The Motor Mill Historic Site is a peaceful natural area that features a six-story limestone flouring mill and four related stone buildings dating from the late 1860’s.
28518 Galaxy Road - Eldaker, IA
563-245-1516
motormill.org
Restored Filling Station. Non-operational For visual enjoyment.
Local Events: Enjoy car shows, riverfront festivals and lively seasonal markets.
Nelson Dewey State Park: Check out the breathtaking overlooks and scenic hiking trails.
Cassville Ferry: Ride one of the last operating ferries on the Mississippi River.
Outdoor Recreation: Fish, boat, birdwatch or camp along the majestic Mississippi.
Small-Town Charm: Stroll through friendly shops and cozy cafes that make Cassville feel like home.
Stonefield Historic Site: Step back in time and explore Wisconsin's rich agricultural heritage.
Explore the trails towering over the Mighty Mississippi. Cruise along our 3 scenic byways. A designated bicycle-friendly community, we have routes that fit your needs, from easy to challenging. Taste your way through the many apple orchards that dot our landscape. Finish you amazing day at one of our restaurants or shops. Come to Applefest in September.
Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days | Golden Age Dinner | Community Night Out | Preschool Trick-or-Treating at Businesses | Santa Day | Citywide Garage Sales
Our family-owned and operated peony farm is home to over 600 peony varieties. Many of which are heirloom. Fragrant Varieties | Tree Peonies | Species Peonies | Heirloom Fruit Trees | Farm Leaf Peonies | Itah Hybrids | other unique and rare plants
Tour this historic town as you explore the choices and changes that faced area inhabitants.
Located by Houston County Fairgrounds - Open year-round! Flatten-Swenson log home, Sheldon Presbyterian Church, Daley School, Agriculture Building, Mayville Town Hall. Other displays of Houston County in the new museum.
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Norman Borlaug Boyhood Home. Iowa Wresling Hall of Fame. Over 35 Unique Bronze Statues. Multiple Full-Serive Campgrounds. Three Scenic and Challenging Golf Courses. Visit www.crescochamber.com too
Experience Owls UP CLOSE and Personal
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday - 10am-4pm
Call or check our website for extended summer hours and live owl programs
First run movies. Movies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bring your own bucket for popcorn and save!
Kinstone is a 30-acre haven of peaceful beauty filled with stone sculpture, natural buildings, planted prairie, and spectacular views over the Mississippi River. Located outside of Fountain City, Wisconsin. You can enjoy the tranquility of this one-of-a-kind place on a day trip or plan to visit when staying in this beautiful region. At Kinstone, connecting to the land is the highest goal. Visit Kinstone to immerse yourself in the wonders of the earth and experience the power of the land and sky to transform and renew. This place may help you to feel more connected to nature; you may find yourself feeling personally refreshed and renewed.
Cruise the Mississippi. Daily sightseeing cruises. 3-hour cruises. Pizza cruises. Lunch cruises. Sunday brunch cruises, Weekend dinner cruises with entertainment, Charters and Group Tours from April to October for conventions, receptions, reunions and groups.
Exhibition & juried sales galleries
St. Mane Theatre - Music, drama, film, variety show
Arts campus & community engagement
Hand-carved carousel. Toy Workshop. LARK-made toys, outdoor mini-golf. Gifts, toys galore, bookstore, games, puzzles. Antique toy museum. Llamas. Fudge & candy, food & ice cream.
Open May 1 through October 231 in 2025. Museum and Gift Shop. Visit Laura's Birthsite.
10am-5pm Daily - 7 days a week. Including Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.
Guided tours of the Masters Hotel, Laura's only childhood home still on its original site. Visitor center, gift shop, shelter house, & playground.
Lidtke Mill, also known as the Lime Springs Mill Complex, is a historic building located on the Upper Iowa River located in the "Old Town" area of Lime Springs, Iowa, United States. It is part of the 10 acres Lidtke Park (total camping facility). The mill is an L-shaped structure is composed of limestone covered with a yellow brick veneer.
1 mile north of Lime Springs, IA on Upper Iowa River.
Adults $5
Students $3
5 & under free
Open most weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day
Or by special appointment - school tours available
Join us for Harvest Fest on October 11, 2025
4-8 pm Soup Supper at Community Center
Hay Ride from Community Center to Mill
5-8 pm tour the haunted Mill
Thursday, August 17, 2023. Revving up an AG Days Tradition! Music, Vendors, Food and Prizes.
Come and see the natural beauty of Niagara Cave. Nationally recognized as one of the Top Ten Caves in the United States. On our 1-hour guided tour: Hike one mile underground to depths of 200ft. Discover fossils ~ 450 million years old. See cave formations both delicate and massive. 60ft. Waterfall, wedding chapel, stalactities. Temperature is 48 degrees. Walking shoes are also recommended. Also enjoy: Miniature golf, concessions, gemstone mining, picnic grounds, unique gifts. Open April - October. Located 2 miles south of Harmony, MN on Hwy 139, then two miles west on County Road 30. Just 1 mile north of the Minnesota/Iowa border on Hwy 139 - then west.
The beautiful "Old Main" was founded by Judge George Gale in 1854 as the main building of Galesville University campus (later known as Gale College). It was one of the earliest institutions of higher education in Wisconsin. The building and grounds are open for tours by appointment.
Special Events: Concert Under the Stars - 4th Saturday in June, July and August. Main Event Annual Fundraiser - 3rd Saturday in September. Yoga & Fitness - 3x a week. Monthly game nights, concerts and events.
Oneota Film Festival’s mission is to inform, inspire, and engage viewers and filmmakers in compelling issues of our time by building and sustaining a community of film lovers through film, discussions, and other media to engage a large and diverse audience in Decorah and surrounding communities.
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Apples for everybody. Apples in pies. Apples in doughnuts, rollovers, muffins and bread. Apples in the freshest cider you've ever tasted. Open August - November. Horse drawn wagon rides in the fall.
The world's largest and most extensive collection of Red Wing Clay products. FREE ADMISSION.
41st Annual - July 14, 15 & 16. Member dedicated to teaching and preserving the past. Events for the entire family. Fun Filled Weekend! Featuring MM, TC, MTM, MPC | Tractors and Equipment | Hit and Miss Engines | Lots of Tractors - All branding. Contact Les.
August 8-10, 2025 - Free Sweet Corn and Free Watermelon on Sunday. Parade 1pm on Sunday. Free fun all weekend. Free Street Dance Friday and Saturday.
Built in 1874 by Captain Arnold and Mary Douglas Arnold.
Tours: June-August Sundays 12-4 p.m. or by appointment.
Special Events: Sweetheart Dinners, Spring Salad Luncheon and Style Show, Founders Day with Old Man, Holiday Soup & Sandwich Lunch, Holiday Tours & Treats, Victorian Christmas Dinners.
The Village of Bay City Wisconsin rests on the banks of beautiful Lake Pepin the largest lake connected to the Mississippi River. Bay City offers many opportunities for travelers. There is a spectacular view of Lake Pepin for eagle watching, waterfowl viewing, and many fishing options. Come visit during Bay City Days, July 18-20, 2025! Kids area will be Kids Klimb-Bungee and Trampoline. Pick up your official Bay City sweatshirts at Handy-Mart!
A national treasure with the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world, plus festivals, classes, store, group tours and more! Open all year in Decorah, IA. Preserving a heritage. Connecting us all.
Adventures await in Southeast Minnesota! Explore river adventures, scenic trails, and attractions for all ages. Fish the Mississippi, take bird-watching to new heights, shop our downtown boutiques, enjoy waterfront dining, and so much more. See where the fun takes you in Historic Wabasha, MN!
Three days of celebrations. 850 Arts & Crafts booths. 350 Antiques & Flea Market booths. Cranfest Marsh Tours (Friday and Saturday), 100 Farm Market booths, 100 Food Vendors. Gigantic parade on Sunday at 1.
Three floors of exhibits, museum shop, research library and archives. Programs and events.
38th Annual Winona Jazz Festival! August 16, 2025 - Noon to 5pm. La Canne Park Pavilion - (North of Winona on Hwy 61). It is a rain or shine event. Picnic tables are provided, but you may bring a chair for your own comfort. The Festival is free, parking is free ( The upper Mississippi Jazz Society will pass the hat for donations to help pay the musicians).
Noon - 1:00 Cotter High School Jazz Combo
Old and new Jazz favorites
1:15 - 3:00 Safe Passage Jazz Quaret
Traditional and modern selections from the Great American Song Book
3:15 - 5:00 Gate City Jazz Band
Traditional Dixieland and other toe tapping favorites
See the Beautiful Mississippi River Up-Close. Daily river cruises. Private Parties.
Farm & creamery tours available! Call ahead or email for appointments (especially for groups!). Creamery, ice cream parlor & retail store. Milk, cheese curds, butter, block cheddar cheese & more!