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Iowa

Goldfinch Suites

Business
Goldfinch Suites
Street
201 N. Main Street
City
Elkader
State
IA
563-245-2521
Website
goldfinchinn.com
Category
2025-2026, B&B, Elkader, Iowa, Lodging

Come get GEARed up for your day in NE Iowa! Coffee Roaster - Breakfast All Day - Lunch Specials - Made in the USA gear. Also coming in May - Goldfinch Suites - Extended stay suites.

Hartig Drug

Business
Hartig Drug
Street
21 West Main
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-6315
Website
www.hartigdrug.com
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Shopping, Waukon
Tags
Apparel, Gifts, Health

Pharmacy. Over-the-counter Meds. Home Decor, Gifts and Hallmark Cards. Snacks & Drinks. Local Products. Boutique Clothing. Jewelry, purses and more. Travel essentials. Photo printing services.

Howard-Winneshiek Genealogical Research Center

Business
Howard-Winneshiek Genealogical Research Center
Street
320 N Elm
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-2540
Website
cresco.lib.ia.us
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Historical Society and Genealogy, Iowa
Tags
History

Cresco Public Library

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

Johnson Comfort Systems, Inc.

Business
Johnson Comfort Systems, Inc.
Street
107 Center Street
City
Lime Springs
State
IA
563-566-2346
Website
www.johnsongeothermal.com
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Lime Springs, Services

More than 1,205 successful installations of geothermal heating! Geothermal heating and cooling, Uponor radiant floor heat.

K&K Gardens

Business
K&K Gardens
Street
108 E. Wilbur Street
City
Hawkeye
State
IA
563-427-5373
Website
www.kkgardens.com
Category
2025-2026, Hawkeye, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Lawn, Garden & Floral

Iowa's #1 Destination Garden Center. Just 30 minutes south of Decorah. Offering over 40,000 plants.

Lansing Farmers Market

Business
Lansing Farmers Market
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Lansing

June - September
1st and 3rd Thursdays 4-6pm
City Park on Front Street

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

Business
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
Street
3603 236th Ave.
City
Burr Oak
State
IA
563-735-5916
Website
.lauraingallswilder.us
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Burr Oak, Iowa
Tags
History, Museum

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 – National Historic Site

Business
Lidtke Mill – National Historic Site
Street
14969 Mill Road
City
Lime Springs
State
IA
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Iowa, Lime Springs
Tags
History, Tours

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

319-240-6059 or 319-929-5572

Little Switzerland Inn

Business
Little Switzerland Inn
Street
126 Main St
City
McGregor
State
IA
563-873-2057
Website
littleswitzerlandinn.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Iowa, Lodging, Marquette-McGregor

Just across the street from the Little Switzerland Inn, Mississippi River tugboats slide past, as they have since 1862 when the Inn was built. Today, the Inn provides residence suites for its guests. Whether your stay is for a night or weeks, you'll have everything you need to relax and enjoy your visit. All units are spacious, with all the comforts of home. Wedding accommodations are also available. If you would like to travel with friends or family, and have both privacy and closeness, you should consider residence suites at the Little Switzerland Inn, they are one of a kind.

Looking Glass Prairie Furniture Store

Business
Looking Glass Prairie Furniture Store
Street
24852 Klondike Road
City
Harmony
State
MN
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Harmony, Iowa, Minnesota, Shopping
Tags
Amish, Furniture, Gifts

Completely Amish owned and operated. Quality handcrafted furniture: Dining room, bedroom, tables, chairs, rockers, shelves, quilts, gifts.

LS Tap Bar & Grill

Business
LS Tap Bar & Grill
Street
106 W. Main St.
City
Lime Springs
State
IA
563-566-2664
Website
Facebook
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Lime Springs
Tags
Bar, Bar & Grill, burgers

Open Wednesday-Sunday. Daily specials.

Marquette Farmers Market

Business
Marquette Farmers Market
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Marquette-McGregor, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market

End of May to first week of October
Fridays 4-7pm
Driftless Area Wetlands Centre - 509 US 18

Oneota Film Festival

Business
Oneota Film Festival
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-265-1646
Website
oneotafilmfestival.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Decorah, Iowa
Tags
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.

Outdoors and More

Business
Outdoors and More
Street
220 North Elm Street
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-5071
Website
outdoorsandmore.net
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Shopping
Tags
Fishing, Hunting

We buy, sell & trade for firearms. Optics, mounting & bore sighting. Gun cleaning services.
Locally owned.

Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.

Business
Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.
Street
207 College Dr.
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-380-3610
Website
www.pulpitrockbrewing.net
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Eating & Drinking, Iowa
Tags
Brewery, Craft Beer

Contemporary American beers. Handcrafted in Decorah!

Red-Roxy Quilt Co.

Business
Red-Roxy Quilt Co.
Street
415 Water St.
52101
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-4646
Website
redroxyquiltco.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Crafts & Fibers

Sewing | Quilting | Embroidery

Red’s Retreat & Guesthouse

Business
Red’s Retreat & Guesthouse
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-380-5772
Website
redsretreatdecorah.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Iowa, Lodging, Vacation Rental
Tags
Retreat

Our 3 story farm house, built in 1914, will comfortably sleep 13 guests scattered on 3 levels with a full bath on each level. An additional 1,100 square foot common space is perfect for your family gatherings, quilting retreats and more.

Regional Health Services of Howard County

Business
Regional Health Services of Howard County
City
Cresco
State
IA
Website
www.rhshc.com
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Iowa, Services
Tags
Health

Working together for the Health of our Community.

Riceville Farmers Market

Business
Riceville Farmers Market
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Riceville, Shopping
Tags
Farmers Market

May to September
Saturdays 9-11am
203 Main St. & Hwy 9

River View Inn

Business
River View Inn
City
Lansing
State
IA
563-537-0072
Website
riverviewinnlansingiowa.com
Category
2025-2026, Hotels & Inns, Iowa, Lansing, Lodging

4 Suites along the Mighty Mississippi River. Deck with river view. One block from downtown. On-site parking. Private boat dock. Pet friendly.

River View Inn – Main Channel Suite

Business
River View Inn – Main Channel Suite
Street
100 South Front Street
City
Lansging
State
IA
563-537-0072
Website
riverviewinnlansingiowa.com
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Lansing, Lodging, Vacation Rental

3 bedrooms, sleeps 6-8. 2 full bathrooms. Fully furnished kitchen. Elevated patio with grill. Handicap accessible. Pet friendly. Patio with River View.

Rubaiyat

Business
Rubaiyat
Street
117 West Water Street
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-9463
Website
www.rubaiyatrestaurant.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Eating & Drinking, Iowa
Tags
burgers, Fine Dining, Seafood, Steak

Dinner Hours: Wednesday-Saturday opening at 5pm. Happy hour: Wednesday-Saturday 5-6pm. Private dining room available, seating up to 36 people. Great for rehearsal dinners, reunions, birthdays, holiday parties. Check out our wine shop for a variety of wines to take home. Gift certificates available in any amount with no expiration date. A great gift for anyone. Iowa's most extensive wine and beer list.

Safe House Saloon

Business
Safe House Saloon
Street
359 Main St.
City
Lansing
State
IA
563-538-4228
Website
thesafehousesaloon.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Iowa, Lansing
Tags
Bar & Grill, Craft Beer, pizza

12 rotating beer taps. Meads. Ciders. Unique Pizzas. Specialty Appetizers.

Schera’s

Business
Schera’s
Street
107 S. Main St.
City
Elkader
State
IA
563-245-1992
Website
scheras.com
Category
2025-2026, Eating & Drinking, Elkader, Iowa
Tags
burgers, Craft Beer, Event Center/Space, Family Dining, Fish Fry, Outdoor Seating, Steak, Wine

Algerian-American Restaurant - Seasonal patio dining, appetizers, entrees, sandwiches, salads, desserts, vegetarian & vegan, gluten-free options, signature cocktails, craft beer, natural wind. Come try our Falafel!

Sportsments Unlimited – Waukon, IA

Business
Sportsments Unlimited – Waukon, IA
Street
866 Allamakee St.
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-4955
Website
Facebook
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Recreational, Shopping, Waukon
Tags
Fishing, Hunting

Hunting and Fishing Licenses. Buy, Sell and Trade Guns. Matthews & Elite Archery Dealer. Live Bait.

Sue-Z-Q’s

Business
Sue-Z-Q’s
Street
Hwy 9 East
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-5992
Website
Facebook
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Eating & Drinking
Tags
Breakfast, burgers, Family Dining, Fish Fry, Ice Cream

Fresh, never frozen burgers. Large assortment of sandwiches and appetizers.
Serving breakfast all day! Omelets, haystacks, french toast, biscuits & gravy, eggs Benedict.

Soft serve ice cream with flavor burst, malts, shakes and flurries.

Noon special daily from 11am-1pm. Hot beef special Monday-Saturday.

Sweet Corn Days

Business
Sweet Corn Days
City
Lime Springs
State
IA
Website
Facebook
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Iowa, Lime Springs
Tags
Events

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.

Sycamore Floral

Business
Sycamore Floral
Street
116 Rossville Rd.
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-3676
Website
www.sycamorefloral.com
Category
2025-2026, Iowa, Shopping, Waukon
Tags
Gifts, Lawn, Garden & Floral

Fresh flowers. Decor. Gifts. Plants. Candles. Full-service florist.
Sycamore Floral can help with any type of flower arrangement. From weddings to funerals, birthdays, anniversaries, new baby, prom, Mother's Day, or just because, we can help. If you need a gift or decorative item, we have that too. Stop in and see us soon.

The Backstich – Elkader, IA

Business
The Backstich – Elkader, IA
Street
108 S. Main
City
Elkader
State
IA
563-245-2967
Website
thebackstitch.net
Category
2025-2026, Elkader, Iowa, Shopping
Tags
Crafts & Fibers

Quilting fabric, patterns and notions. Counted cross stitch graphs, fabric and fibers. Punchneedle.

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