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Wide River Winery – Clinton, Iowa
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:33:22 +0000
Tours of the winery, vineyards and bluff trail are available
Tasting Room hours are weekdays: 11AM-5PM and weekends: 11AM - 6PM
Isabel Bloom Studio Production Tour – Davenport, Iowa
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:57:28 +0000
Isabel Bloom Studio Production Tour – Davenport, Iowa Isabel Bloom studied under Grant Wood and became an accomplished artist whose art is displayed in gardens and homes throughout the United States. Her subjects varied from children to friendly creatures along with items from the land, sky and sea. Cast in concrete and hand-finished to resemble... [Continue Reading]
Mississippi River Distillery Tour – LeClaire, Iowa
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:56:25 +0000
Mississippi River Distillery Tour – LeClaire, Iowa Take a tour of the new distillery that opened in 2011. You will be able to see see vodka, gin, and bourbon whiskey made from local grains. The grains are decided to give it a try and create something that hadn’t been produced in this area since prohibition,... [Continue Reading]
Wide River Winery – Clinton, Iowa
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:24:01 +0000
Wide River Winery – Clinton, Iowa When you are in the Clinton area you will want to make a trip to the Wide River Winery and visit with the owner, Dorothy O’Brien. Dorothy founded the winery in 2005 after being involved in organic gardening, cooking, grape growing and home wine making. She wanted to share... [Continue Reading]
Old City Hall Art Gallery -Maquoketa, Iowa
Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:31:53 +0000
Old City Hall Art Gallery is located at 121 South Olive St. in Maquoketa, Iowa. Master Artist in residence Rose Frantzen displayed 180 12x12 oil paintings at the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian, in Washington, DC 2009-2010 called Portrait of Maquoketa. A book published called Portrait of Maquoketa is available for purchase. Other artists along with Rose show daily in the Maquoketa gallery. The Old City Hall Art gallery was a winner of the 2010 Tourism & the Arts Award presented by Iowa Tourism & the Travel Federation of Iowa. Daily hours available -ph-563-652-3405 or 563-321-1074 oldcityhallgallery@gmail.com
Soaring Eagles Nature Center – Clinton, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:27:22 +0000
In Eagle Point Park, high above the Mississippi River, a nature center was established over 30 years ago. established. The Center offers displays of flora and fauna of the area and classes dealing with the environment. There used to be a zoo that was part of the center by it is no longer in existance. ... [Continue Reading]
Riverside Gardens – Monticello, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:25:59 +0000
Riverside Gardens – Monticello, Iowa – Located on the north side of Monticello, Riverside Gardens is a city park that was built by volunteers and is maintained by volunteers. The gardens are a showcase for the diversity of flowers available for today’s gardens and home to many local species of plants. Riverside Gardens is tucked... [Continue Reading]
Quad-City Symphony – Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:23:27 +0000
Quad-City Symphony – Davenport, Iowa Come and enjoy the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, as it performs more than 50 times a year at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Centennial Hall on the Augustana College campus in Rock Island, and at other locations. The symphony was organized in 1916. The Quad City Symphony Orchestra is one... [Continue Reading]
Quad City Botanical Center, Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:21:55 +0000
Quad City Boantical Center, Davenport, Iowa Colorful gardens in all seasons! The signature garden, the tropical Sun Garden, is one of the world’s most unique conservatories and located right in Davenport, Iowa. The 6,444 square foot Sun Garden features islands of gardens, a beautiful 14-foot waterfall, reflecting pools with Japanese Koi fish and a 70-foot... [Continue Reading]
OLD SHOT TOWER – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:17:09 +0000
Description – This tower was built in 1856 for the molding of lead shot. (It was an excellent source for ammunition during the Civil War.) It is located on the riverfront. It is one of the few similar structures left in the country. The base is constructed of native limestone and the top 40-feet is... [Continue Reading]
National Farm Toy Museum – Dyersville, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:15:22 +0000
The National Farm Toy Museum features thousands of toys and exhibits between its two floors. Tractors, implements, trucks, miniature farm dioramas, toy manufacturing information, and pedal tractors are on display around the museum. Also displayed are two Doug Schlesier sculptures, plaques honoring inductees into the National Farm Toy Hall of Fame, and a plaque honoring... [Continue Reading]
Mines Of Spain Recreation Area – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:10:26 +0000
The Mines of Spain Recreation Area and E.B.Lyons Interpretive and Nature Center are located on 1380 acres of beautiful wooded and prairie land just south of Dubuque, IA. The area has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and includes Julien Dubuque’s Monument at a point just above where Catfish Creek meets the Mississippi. One... [Continue Reading]
Maquoketa Caves State Park – Maquoketa, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:07:28 +0000
Maquoketa Caves State Park – Maquoketa, Iowa – The caves at the state park have been found to release treasures such as tools and projectile points made of stone, hundreds of years of history just waiting to be explored by you. Early recorded history tells of the Native Americans in the area, and that they... [Continue Reading]
Lone Tree Historical Museum – Lone Tree, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:06:50 +0000
Lone Tree Historical Museum – Lone Tree, Iowa Lone Tree Historical Museum – Lone Tree, Iowa features historical artifacts & social history from the late 1800′s and early 1900′s. The three story home features county kitchen, country store, barbershop, antiques and farm equipment on display. The displays rotate so visit often for a new... [Continue Reading]
Luxembourg Village – St. Donatus, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:06:09 +0000
Luxembourg Village – St. Donatus, Iowa – Luxembourg traditional architecture is based on stone construction, a technique introduced by the Romans. Whereas in the United States the Luxembourgers adopted the American way of building houses (frame houses, brick buildings), a few islands remained where Luxembourgers continued to construct in the traditional way. Such concentrations can... [Continue Reading]
John Hauberg Indian Museum/Watch Tower Lodge, Quad Cities, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:04:32 +0000
The Hauberg Indian Museum, located in the lodge constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, interprets the culture of the Sauk and Mesquakie. The collection of Dr. John Hauberg, a Rock Island philanthropist, forms the basis of the museum’s collection, which features full-size replicas of Sauk winter and summer houses. Dioramas with life-size figures depict... [Continue Reading]
Jackson County Historical Society – Maquoketa, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:03:12 +0000
Jackson County Historical Society was founded on April 25, 1903, when 9 prominent citizens met in Maquoketa to arrange for the preservation of the County heritage as a suitable remembrance of those who settled and developed Jackson County. The museum housing one of the finest collections of early farm equipment in the com mission. The... [Continue Reading]
Inwood Woodcarving Exhibit – Dyersville, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:00:33 +0000
Visitors to the Inwood Woodcarving exhibit in Dyersville can look at many examples of woodcarving: clocks, figurines, chains, decoys, and toys. Woodcarvers are working on a full-size carousel and one can watch the steps involved in this carving. Among the items to view are the 12 apostles and the largest carved clock in Iowa. Also displayed... [Continue Reading]
Hurstville Interpretive Center – Maquoketa, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:57:16 +0000
Hurstville Interpretive Center – Maquoketa, Iowa -The Hurstville Interpretive Center offers picnicking, hiking, and nature study. An 18-acre wetland provides wildlife viewing opportunities from the trails, bird blind and observation deck. The Interpretive Center’s displays include a wetland diorama, waste reduction kiosk, historic photos and HO scale model of the Hurstville Lime Kilns. In total... [Continue Reading]
Heritage Trail – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:54:58 +0000
Follow the 26 mile route of a once bustling railroad into a 450 foot deep valley past old mining and mill towns. Discover the rugged beauty that welcomes thousands of bicyclists and hikers each year. 26 miles Surface: smooth, compacted crushed limestone ideal for bicycling Grade: 1 percent maximum (1foot rise for 100 feet traveled)... [Continue Reading]
Way of the Cross – St. Donatus, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:43:26 +0000
Way of the Cross – St. Donatus, Iowa – The outdoor Way of the Cross is believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S., according to its brochure. Built in 1861 under the direction of the parish’s pastor, Rev. Michael Flammang, the 14 brick alcoves of the Way of the Cross zigzag... [Continue Reading]
Vander Veer Botanical Center And Park – Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:40:10 +0000
There have been floral displays in the park in Davenport since the first glass palm house was built in 1897. The park is known for its glorious outdoor gardens. One such is an accredited All-American Rose Selection garden. That section has more than 1,200 roses. Another area is a Hosta Glade with numerous varieties. In... [Continue Reading]
Grand Opera House – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:38:57 +0000
51 private citizens decided to bring live entertainment to the Dubuque, Iowa area in 1889, thus The Grand Opera House Company was formed. The Grand Opera House is the oldest theater in Dubuque, Iowa. It was built in 1889-1890 at an estimated cost of $65,000. With the Richardsonian architectural style, the original facade consists of... [Continue Reading]
Union Station and Burlington Freight House – Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:38:57 +0000
Union Station and Burlington Freight House – Davenport, Iowa On the National Historic Register these two buildings offer a look at different designs than the modern buildings of today. These two freestanding structures adjoined by a wood post and beam shelter. Union Station is Classical Revival while the Burlington Freight House is a one story... [Continue Reading]
Tug Fest – LeClaire, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:37:04 +0000
Tug Fest – LeClaire, Iowa Join the fun and competition at this annual event. Pulling across the Mississippi River between Illinois and Iowa! It began in 1987, with ten 20-member tug teams pulling with all of their strength on a 2,400 foot, 680 pound rope that spans the Mississippi River between Port Byron, Illinois and... [Continue Reading]
German American Heritage Center – Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:36:48 +0000
Description – This museum and research center is housed in the restored Germania Haus/Miller Hotel, a Victorian structure built in 1868. The hotel had served as a stopping place for Germans emigrating west in the late nineteenth century. Thousands of these Germans took up temporary residence there before finding a home in the Quad Cities... [Continue Reading]
The Bix Festival – Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:35:30 +0000
The Bix Festival – Davenport, Iowa This fabulous festival will have your wishing for more jazz! The opportunity to hear the greats and the up and coming jazz musicians is something every jazz lover will treasure from one year to the next. The festival is in honor of the memory of Bix Beiderbecke, a... [Continue Reading]
GENERAL ZEBULON PIKE LOCK AND DAM – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:35:28 +0000
Description – This dam, No. 10, is one of a series built on the Mississippi River. It is operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineer. It is 4,818 feet in length and contains 16 gates. Complimentary group tours are available on Sunday afternoons. Admission – None Directions – below Eagle Point Park, on... [Continue Reading]
Figge Art Museum (formerly Davenport Museum Of Art) Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:33:38 +0000
A gift of 334 paintings from Charles August Ficke to the City of Davenport formed the nucleus of the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery’s permanent collection when it was established in 1925. The Museum has more than 3,500 holdings in its permanent collection of nationally and internationally known works of art. Included in these are collections of... [Continue Reading]
FENELON PLACE ELEVATOR COMPANY – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:16 +0000
Description – This is the world’s shortest, steepest scenic incline railway and it lifts passengers 189 feet from Fourth Street to Fenelon Place. The two cars always leave the upper and lower stations simultaneously, and pass at the midpoint of the track. They counterbalance each other so that the engine needs to supply only enough... [Continue Reading]
Family Museum – Bettendorf, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:27:52 +0000
Family Museum – Bettendorf, Iowa The facility includes 44,000 sq. ft. of programming space including a 9600 sq. ft. exhibit hall, three multi-purpose rooms for dance instruction and performances, two preschool classrooms, two art studios, one science studio, a party room, a great hall, museum store, welcome theater for school groups and an outdoor science... [Continue Reading]
PUTNAM MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND NATURAL SCIENCE – Davenport, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:20:37 +0000
Description – The museum’s permanent collection is wide and varied. One is an interactive exhibit of ecosystems—marshland, forest, and prairie–in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Displayed are over 100 animal specimens and an aquarium full of fish. Another room is the Hall of Mammals and that display includes full-scale African and Arctic animals. Another area... [Continue Reading]
Potter’s Mill – Bellevue, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:19:17 +0000
Register of Historic Places and a Point of Interest with Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area, Potter’s Mill offers a unique atmosphere with many of the artifacts from the Mill’s flour producing days still on display. The mill was built in 1843. Limestone from the bluffs across the creek was used for both the foundation... [Continue Reading]
MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:14:00 +0000
Description – This museum is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River on the north side of Ice Harbor. It is comprised of several sites: Woodard Riverboat Museum, the steamboat sidewheeler William M. Black, the River of Dreams theater, the National Rivers Hall of Fame, and an exhibit on Dubuque. While at the museum,... [Continue Reading]
Mississippi Belle II Riverboat Casino – Clinton, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:11:45 +0000
Clinton, Iowa hosts a replica of a Mississippi riverboat, visitors can receive a complete entertainment experience. There are two full casino decks where gamblers can play slot machines, blackjack, poker, Caribbean stud, craps, and roulette. In addition, one will find an onboard dining room, live entertainment, deli, and children’s activity center. Between mid-May and mid-October,... [Continue Reading]
MATHIAS HAM HOUSE – Dubuque, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:08:50 +0000
Description – Visitors can tour an Italianate villa built in 1856 and a double log cabin on the same site. The 23-room villa was built by Mathias Ham and has been authentically restored. Its furnishings are examples of those preferred during the antebellum period along the Mississippi River. The log cabin belonged to a lead... [Continue Reading]
Village Of East Davenport, Iowa
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:41:45 +0000
Village Of East Davenport, Iowa Historic district that is filled with homes, some of which date back to the 1830′s. One event that took place there was the training of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Then parts of the area are connected with the logging industry. Six square blocks comprise the buisness district,... [Continue Reading]
Tabor Home Vineyards & Winery – Baldwin, Iowa
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:33:56 +0000
Tabor Home Vineyards & Winery – Baldwin, Iowa On an 1860′s family homestead near Baldwin, Iowa, is this winery and vineyards of Iowa’s premier International, award winning vineyard and winery. Wine tasting, observe the vineyard, watch the wine making activities and enjoy the activities that are planned throughout the year. Location: 3570 67th St.,... [Continue Reading]
Sundown Mountain Ski Resort, Dubuque, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:33:54 +0000
Sundown Mountain Ski Resort, Dubuque, Iowa Sundown is a beautiful BIG Mountain in a natural setting that resembles Colorado where friends and family can get together to renew and recharge their lives. It is just a few miles west of Dubuque. Skiing the mountain is a world of tremendous beauty, challenge, and exhilaration and... [Continue Reading]
Stampe Lilac Garden Duck Creek Park, Davenport, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:32:10 +0000
Stampe Lilac Garden Duck Creek Park, Davenport, Iowa On the eastern edge of Davenport, the city has developed Duck Creek Park with areas for hiking, picnicking, and looking at nature. Here is the Stampe Lilac Garden, which has the Quad Cities’ largest collection of lilacs. Spread throughout the park are other varieties of flowering... [Continue Reading]
St. Francis Xavier Basilica – Dyersville, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:30:06 +0000
St. Francis Xavier Basilica – Dyersville, Iowa This edifice in Dyersville is one of only 33 basilicas in the United States and is the only one outside of a metropolitan area. It was designated a basilica in 1956. The medieval Gothic-style structure was completed in 1889. It has 212-foot twin spires, fine paintings, and 64... [Continue Reading]
Heritage House Museum – New Vienna, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:52:02 +0000
Heritage House Museum – New Vienna, Iowa In a former convent built in New Vienna in 1856 are housed period antiques, quilts, and other collections. The building has 23 rooms, and features pressed tin walls and ceiling in the entrance and staircase. Local quilters work on projects Tuesdays and Thursdays. Quilts and doilies are... [Continue Reading]
Family Museum Of Arts And Science, Bettendorf, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:31:14 +0000
Family Museum Of Arts And Science, Bettendorf, Iowa Busy Bodies: Healthy Choices — This 1300 square-foot permanent exhibit is meant for children ages 5-12. It features interactive stations that explore the human body in five areas—nutrition and health, exercise and fitness, human physiology, blood donation, and tobacco and alcohol abuse. Amazing Acres — Learn... [Continue Reading]
Edinburgh “Ghost Town” And Museum – Scotch Grove, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:27:06 +0000
Edinburgh “Ghost Town” And Museum – Scotch Grove, Iowa On the original site of the first county seat are more than 11 buildings including a log cabin, schoolhouse, church, and blacksmith shop. This “town” was the seat of government for Jones County from 1840-1847. New buildings have been erected to house early documents, photographs,... [Continue Reading]
Eden Valley Refuge – Baldwin, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:25:53 +0000
Eden Valley Refuge – Baldwin, Iowa - Eden Valley Refuge offers a refreshing and natural experience for the visitor. The limestone bluffs and forested hills teem with plant and animal life. The park’s 201 acres are nestled along the banks of Bear Creek. The park serves as an outdoor classroom for many area school... [Continue Reading]
Eagle Point Park – Clinton, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:24:34 +0000
Eagle Point Park – Clinton, Iowa Description – Overlooking the Mississippi River and General Zebulon Pike Lock and Dam (No. 13) are the 164 acres known as Eagle Point Park. Visitors are provided with spectacular views of the river and parts of Illinois, and Iowa. Shelter buildings constructed from native stone are available by reservation.... [Continue Reading]
Dyer-Botsford Victorian House And Doll Museum – Dyersville, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:23:05 +0000
Dyer-Botsford Victorian House And Doll Museum – Dyersville, Iowa This 1850 Victorian home was built by the founder of Dyersville three years after the town was platted out and has been renovated. The rooms are furnished with period antiques circa 1870 to 1900 and decorated with Victorian wallpaper. More than 900 dolls are displayed... [Continue Reading]
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART – Dubuque, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:20:28 +0000
DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART – Dubuque, Iowa Description – This museum originally was located in a “work of art,” an Egyptian Revival structure built in 1858 as the County Jail. It was constructed of gray native limestone with cast-iron columns. In 1999, the museum moved to a new nearby location. It displays both locally... [Continue Reading]
DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS – Dubuque, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:18:42 +0000
DUBUQUE ARBORETUM AND BOTANICAL GARDENS – Dubuque, Iowa Description – On the site visitors can find shade gardens, woodland trails, prairie flowers and grasses, “seed savers” display gardens, dwarf conifer collection, ornamental trees and shrubs, food plants, waterfalls, and water gardens. Of exceptional quality are the hosta glade (nation’s largest) and the rose gardens.... [Continue Reading]
Diamond Jo Casino – Dubuque, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:17:20 +0000
Diamond Jo Casino – Dubuque, Iowa The Diamond Jo offers the most complete gaming experience in the Dubuque area! We have Dubuque’s only table games and video poker — plus all the latest innovations in video gaming and many of your long-time favorites! Diamond Jo’s is a riverboat casino open 24 hours a day,... [Continue Reading]