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Iowa

Ace Hardware

Business
Ace Hardware
Street
200 E Main St
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-3538
Website
decorahacestores.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa, Services, Shopping
Tags
Gifts, Hardware Store, Lawn, Garden & Floral, Pets

Chain retailer stocking household tools, supplies & more (many family-run or independently owned).

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.

Allamakee County Historical Society Museum & Genealogy Research Center

Business
Allamakee County Historical Society Museum & Genealogy Research Center
Street
121 Allamakee St. NW
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-2954
Website
allamakeehistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Iowa, Waukon
Tags
History, Museum

Alum-Line Inc

Business
Alum-Line Inc
Street
802 2nd Ave SW
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-3247
Website
alumline.com
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Iowa, Services, Shopping
Tags
Vehicles & Boats

All aluminum products, built contractor tough. With our motto, "Where Workmanship Lasts a Lifetime," we promise reliable products built with the value and strength needed to last years and years without committing your time and money into multiple repairs.

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
Arts, 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.

Aztec Parlor

Business
Aztec Parlor
Street
15 W Main St
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-8184
Website
www.aztecparlor.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Waukon
Tags
Bakery, Casual Dining, Coffee

Coffee. Smoothies. Specialty Drinks. Hot Food. Baked Goods. Located downtown Waukon.

B&B on Broadway

Business
B&B on Broadway
Street
305 West Broadway St
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-1420
Website
bandbonbroadway.com
Category
2025-2026, B&B, Decorah, Iowa, Lodging

Built by Norwegian immigrants in 1910, the B&B on Broadway provides ample space for gathering with family and friends and finding some quiet time. The home is located in the historic district of Decorah, two blocks from downtown.

Barney’s Bar & Grill

Business
Barney’s Bar & Grill
Street
3607 236th Ave #7889
City
Burr Oak
State
IA
563-735-5900
Website
Facebook
Category
2025-2026, Burr Oak, Eating & Drinking, Iowa
Tags
Bar, Bar & Grill, burgers

Bar & Grill

Bear Creek Cabins

Business
Bear Creek Cabins
Street
3497 Highlandville Rd
City
Highlandville
State
IA
563-546-7722
Website
bearcreekcabinsia.com
Category
2025-2026, Cabins, Highlandville, Iowa, Lodging

If you've never experienced the mystic beauty of Highlandville, you are truly missing out. This is a hidden paradise where you can sit back, breathe in the fresh air, and let the scenery win you over. We are located on North and South Bear Creeks, which are the number one trout streams in Iowa! If you're ready for some hunting, fishing, or simply some time away from it all, this is the place to be!

We offer 9 fully finished cabins of all different sizes, including 2 that are dog friendly! Available to rent year-round.
January-March special - stay 3 nights for the price of 2!

Blue Herron Knittery, LLC

Business
Blue Herron Knittery, LLC
Street
300 West Water St.
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-517-1059
Website
www.blueheronknittery.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Crafts & Fibers

Knitting & Crocheting supplies. Unique locally made items. Fine yarns. Select fair trade yarns. Books & patters. Spinning & felting fiber. Classes offered: beginning knitting, felting, socks and more... call for details!

Bluffside Gardens

Business
Bluffside Gardens
Street
1020 Park Street
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-880-0445
Website
bluffsidedecorah.com
Category
2025-2026, Cabins, Decorah, Iowa, Lodging

Book your stay at our beautiful garden cabins located right in Decorah, IA.

11 Rental Units - small and large cabins. Direct bike trail access.

Bluffton Resort & Bar

Business
Bluffton Resort & Bar
Street
2619 W Ravine Rd
City
Bluffton
State
IA
563-735-5738
Website
blufftonresort.com
Category
2025-2026, Bluffton, Camping, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Lodging, Recreational
Tags
Bar, Bar & Grill, burgers, Camping, Fish Fry, Outfitter/Rentals

Beautiful campground nestled in the bluffs along the Upper Iowa River.
Bar and Grill - New 30 amp electrical sites waterfront - 50 amp sites as well as full hookup sites now available - book your reservation online.

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!

Cresco Farmers Market

Business
Cresco Farmers Market
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Iowa
Tags
Farmers Market

May - October
Thursdays 3-6pm
Beadle Park (The Train park on Hwy 9)

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.

Decorah Bicycles

Business
Decorah Bicycles
Street
101 College Dr.
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-8209
Website
decorahbicycles.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa, Recreational, Shopping
Tags
Biking, Outfitter/Rentals

More smiles per mile with electric pedal assist! Rentals available. New ebikes on hand. Service after the sale.

Decorah Farmers Market

Business
Decorah Farmers Market
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa
Tags
Farmers Market

Outdoor market May - October
Wednesdays 3-6pm
Saturdays 8-11am
Lower Oneota Community Co-op parking lot

Indoor Market November & December
1st and 3rd Saturday 8:30-11:30am
Danan Lansing Building at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds

Decorah Genealogy Association

Business
Decorah Genealogy Association
Street
808 River St.
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-4197
Website
decorahgenealogyassociation.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Historical Society and Genealogy, Iowa
Tags
History

Depot Outlet

Business
Depot Outlet
Street
510 Montgomery Street
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-2700
Website
depotoutlet.org
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Apparel, Gifts

Thrift Store - Profits granted to Winneshiek County non-profit organizations.

Double Windsor Clothing Co.

Business
Double Windsor Clothing Co.
Street
309 W. Water St.
City
Decorah
State
MN
563-277-1317
Website
.doublewindsorclothingco.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Apparel

Devil Dog & Grand River jeans. Saxx underwear. Tux rental. Dress & fun socks. Ball caps. Shoes. Formal hats. and More!

Driftless Area Inn

Business
Driftless Area Inn
City
Lansing
State
IA
563-537-0072
Website
driftlessareainn.com
Category
2025-2026, Cabins, Iowa, Lansing, Lodging, Vacation Rental

Located one miles south of Lansing, IA, near the Mississippi River. 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Accommodates 25+ comfortably. Game room and 18-hole disc golf. Fire pit and screened porch. Optional: 2 Amish-built cabins on site with electric, water, A/C and heat. Pet friendly. Perfect for family reunions.

Eagles Landing Winery

Business
Eagles Landing Winery
Street
127 North St
City
Marquette
State
IA
563-873-1905
Website
eagleslandingwinery.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Marquette-McGregor
Tags
Outdoor Seating, Wine

​​Eagles Landing Winery is a small family owned business located in northeast Iowa in downtown Marquette. We are nestled in the breathtaking rolling hills along the Mississippi River next to the Great River Road. Conveniently located 3 miles from Pikes Peak State Park, 3 miles from Effigy Mounds ​National Monument, 10 miles from Yellow River State Forest and ​15 miles from Wyalusing State Park in Wisconsin. ​Our first grapes were planted in 2000 and have been producing ​our own wines since 2003. Our wines can be found at over 150 locations in Iowa and Wisconsin. We are Pet Friendly in the Wine Garden.

Elkader Farmers Market

Business
Elkader Farmers Market
Website
Facebook
Category
2025-2026, Elkader, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market

May through October
Fridays 5-8pm
Founders Park

Elkader General Store

Business
Elkader General Store
Street
107 N Main St
City
Elkader
State
IA
563-245-1799
Website
elkadergeneralstoreandmore.com
Category
2025-2026, Elkader, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Grocery & Specialty Foods

Elkader General Store And More, in Elkader, IA, is the area's leading general store serving Elkader, Monona, McGregor and surrounding areas since 2011. We carry ice cream, candy, meats, cheeses, pasta, teas, kitchen gadgets and much more. For more information, visit Elkader General Store And More in Elkader

Empty Nest Winery

Business
Empty Nest Winery
Street
1352 Apple Rd.,
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-2758
Website
emptynestwinery.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Shopping, Waukon
Tags
Catering, Event Center/Space, Wine

We use mainly locally grown berries & ferment whole fruit for the best tasting. "True to the Fruit" unfiltered wines! Open for tastings Saturdays 10am-5pm & Sundays 1-5pm. Closed in January. Book your next event in the NEW winery building! Seating for up to 200 people.

Epic Suites on Main

Business
Epic Suites on Main
City
Waukon
State
IA
Website
Facebook Page
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Iowa, Lodging, Waukon

You will be close to everything when you stay at these centrally-located Epic Suites.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

Business
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Street
2041 State Hwy 9
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-8800
Website
www.marriott.com/lsefd
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Hotels & Inns, Iowa, Lodging

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Fennellys’ Irish Pub & Restaurant

Business
Fennellys’ Irish Pub & Restaurant
Street
105 1st Street NW
City
Elkader
State
IA
563-245-3663
Website
www.fennellysirishpub.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Elkader, Iowa
Tags
Bar, Bar & Grill, burgers, Fish Fry, Seafood, Steak

Full menu all day. Full bar.

Fisk’s Farm & Home

Business
Fisk’s Farm & Home
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-2492
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Agriculture, Lawn, Garden & Floral, Pets, Vehicles & Boats

Great Service. Great Selection. Great Price. More than a hardware store. Open 7 days a week.

Frisky Fox Vineyard

Business
Frisky Fox Vineyard
Street
5295 70th Street
City
Riceville
State
IA
504-951-9024
Website
friskyfoxvineyard.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Riceville
Tags
Outdoor Seating, Wine

Frisky Fox Vineyard is a family owned and operated vineyard & winery located on a farm near Riceville in Northern Iowa.

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