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Allamakee County EDA & Tourism

Business
Allamakee County EDA & Tourism
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-2624
Website
www.allamakeecounty.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Iowa, Recreational, Waukon
Tags
Organizations

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 Experience

Business
Amish Experience
Street
105 Parkway Ave N
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
507-886-2409
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Amish, Gifts, Tours

Amish Tours. Home decor, T-shirts, bike decor, gifts, books, candy.

Amish Tours of Harmony

Business
Amish Tours of Harmony
Street
94 2nd St. NW
City
Harmony
State
MN
507-696-1354
Website
amish-tours.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Harmony, Minnesota
Tags
Amish, Tours

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.

Art in the Park – Eldader IA

Business
Art in the Park – Eldader IA
City
Elkader
State
IA
Website
artintheparkelkader.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Elkader, Iowa
Tags
Events

Juried Fine Art Festival! 50 Talented artist. Delicious local food. Wine tasting and craft beer. Youth activities. Family-friendly fun. Live music and entertainment.

Bluff Country Studio Art Tour

Business
Bluff Country Studio Art Tour
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
Website
bluffcountrystudioarttour.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota
Tags
Arts, Tours

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.

Canton Railroad Depot

Business
Canton Railroad Depot
City
Canton
State
MN
507-743-8338
Website
cantonmn.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Canton, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Built in 1879. Original RR Wall Clock, Lobby, Bench, Lanterns, RR Oil Cans and photos. Free Guided Tours. Restoration in progress. The Milwaukee Road. Donations appreciated: Canton Historical Society, PO Box 15, Canton, MN 55922.

Casino Queen

Business
Casino Queen
Street
100 Anti Monopoly
City
Marquette
State
IA
563-573-3531
Website
casinoqueenmarquette.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Marquette-McGregor
Tags
Casual Dining

Play. Dine. Win. Repeat.
Find your favorite slots with over 400 machines plus all you can eat at Market Street Buffet!

Castlerock Museum

Business
Castlerock Museum
Street
402 South 2nd Street
City
Alma
State
WI
Website
www.castlerockmuseum.com
Category
2025-2026, Alma, Attractions, Wisconsin
Tags
Museum

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.

Chatfield Center for the Arts

Business
Chatfield Center for the Arts
Street
405 Main Street S
City
Chatfield
State
MN
507-884-7676
Website
chatfieldarts.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Chatfield, Minnesota
Tags
Arts, Entertainment, Music, Theater

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.

Choose Chatfield

Business
Choose Chatfield
City
Chatfield
State
MN
Website
chatfieldmn.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Chatfield, Minnesota, Recreational, Services, Shopping

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.

Commonweal Theatre Company

Business
Commonweal Theatre Company
Street
208 Parkway Ave. N
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
800-657-7025
Website
www.commonwealtheatre.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota, Recreational
Tags
Entertainment, Theater

Professional live theatre in historic Lanesboro.

Cresco Theatre & Opera House

Business
Cresco Theatre & Opera House
Street
115 2nd Ave W
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-1066
Website
crescotheatreoperahouse.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Cresco, Iowa, Recreational
Tags
Arts, Event Center/Space, movies, Theater

Live Shows - Events - Weekly Movies. Available to rent for private and public events.

Destination Pepin Wisconsin

Business
Destination Pepin Wisconsin
City
Pepin
State
WI
Website
destinationpepin.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Pepin, Wisconsin
Tags
Arts, Museum

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Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center

Business
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Street
28097 Goodview Drive
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
507-467-2437
Website
eaglebluffmn.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Hotels & Inns, Lanesboro, Lodging, Minnesota, Recreational
Tags
Event Center/Space, Hiking

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!

Ed’s Museum

Business
Ed’s Museum
Street
100 N Gold St
City
Wykoff
State
MN
507-438-7815
Website
cityofwykoff.gov
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Wykoff
Tags
Museum

Open Memorial Day weekend until the last weekend in September. 11:30am to 2:30pm on Saturdays or by appointment. Adults $5 - under 6 free.

Ernie’s 1917 Station

Business
Ernie’s 1917 Station
City
Whalan
State
MN
Website
cityofwhalan.weebly.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Whalan

Restored Filling Station. Non-operational For visual enjoyment.

Explore La Crescent

Business
Explore La Crescent
City
La Crescent
State
MN
800-926-9480
Website
www.explorelacrescent.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, La Crescent, Minnesota, Recreational, Services
Tags
Biking, Hiking, Organizations

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.

Frozen River Film Festival

Business
Frozen River Film Festival
City
Winona
State
MN
507-494-8224
Website
frff.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Winona
Tags
Events

Celebrating 20 years of bringing the world to Winona.
February 9-16, 2025

Hidden Springs Peony Farm

Business
Hidden Springs Peony Farm
Street
18581 County 4
City
Spring Grove
State
MN
Website
hiddenspringspeonyfarm.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Minnesota, Shopping, Spring Grove
Tags
Lawn, Garden & Floral

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

Historic Forestville

Business
Historic Forestville
City
Forestville
State
MN
Website
www.mnhs.org/forestville
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Preston, Recreational
Tags
History, Museum, Tours

Tour this historic town as you explore the choices and changes that faced area inhabitants.

Historic Hixon House Museum

Business
Historic Hixon House Museum
Street
429 7th St. North
City
La Crosse
State
WI
608-782-1980
Website
www.lchshistory.org/hixon-house
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Tags
History, Museum

Hixon House was built in 1858 by pioneer Gideon Hixon, who went on to become a wealthy lumber baron in La Crosse. He and his wife Ellen raised their five sons in this home and expanded it to the size it is today. The family had for many years retained the home in close to the same state that Ellen Hixon left it when she died in 1913. In 1965, their descendants gifted the house to LCHS complete with its original Victorian and Arts and Crafts furnishings. Our knowledgeable docents will guide you through this piece of La Crosse history.

Houston County Historical Society

Business
Houston County Historical Society
Street
104 History Lane
City
Caledonia
State
MN
507-725-3884
Website
www.houstoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Caledonia, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

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.

Howard County Tourism

Business
Howard County Tourism
Street
101 2nd Street SW
52136
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-3434
Website
www.howard-county.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Cresco, Iowa, Services
Tags
Organizations

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

International Owl Center

Business
International Owl Center
Street
126 E Cedar St
City
Houston
State
MN
507-896-6957
Website
InternationalOwlCenter.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Houston, Minnesota

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

Irish Fest La Crosse

Business
Irish Fest La Crosse
Street
Southside Fest Grounds
City
La Crosse
State
WI
Website
irishfestlacrosse.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Tags
Events, Music

Come Celebrate 20 years! August 8-10, 2025
Fantastic Live Irish/Celtic Music. Harp Stage. Cultural Tent. Wee Folks Area. Highland Games. Genealogy Tent. And much more!

JEM Movie Theatre

Business
JEM Movie Theatre
Street
14 Main Avenue North
City
Harmony
State
MN
507-886-7469
Website
www.jemmovies.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Harmony, Minnesota, Recreational
Tags
Entertainment, movies, Theater

First run movies. Movies every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bring your own bucket for popcorn and save!

Kinstone

Business
Kinstone
Street
S3439 Cole Bluff Lane
City
Fountain City
State
WI
608-687-3332
Website
www.kinstonecircle.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Fountain City, Wisconsin
Tags
Event Center/Space, Tours

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.

La Crosse Queen

Business
La Crosse Queen
Street
405 Veterans Memorial Dr.
City
La Crosse
State
WI
608-784-8523
Website
www.lacrossequeen.com
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Eating & Drinking, La Crosse, Recreational, Wisconsin
Tags
Boating, Event Center/Space, Tours

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.

Lake Pepin Towns and Map

Business
Lake Pepin Towns and Map
Category
2025-2026, Alma, Attractions, Bay City, Fountain City, Kellogg, Lake City, Minneiska, Minnesota, Nelson, Pepin, Reads Landing, Red Wing, Wabasha, Winona, Wisconsin

Lanesboro Arts

Business
Lanesboro Arts
Street
103 Parkway Ave N
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
507 467 2446
Website
lanesboroarts.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Lanesboro, Minnesota
Tags
Arts, Theater

Exhibition & juried sales galleries
St. Mane Theatre - Music, drama, film, variety show
Arts campus & community engagement

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