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The immigrant story comes alive at Vesterheim, America's oldest and largest museum devoted to one immigrant group. The downtown historic complex includes the main building, built in 1877 as a luxury hotel; an 1800s farmhouse from Norway; early pioneer immigrant homes; a church and house from North Dakota; and a stone mill that houses early farm equipment. Displays feature costumes, homes, room settings, colorful folk arts and woodcarvings, church altars, and a 25-foot boat.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Porter House Museum

Italianate house with original furnishings. Exhibits of exotic butterflies, South American artifacts. Unique rock wall surrounds the property.

Decorah, IA Museums

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

The immigrant story comes alive at Vesterheim, America's oldest and largest museum devoted to one immigrant group. The downtown historic complex includes the main building, built in 1877 as a luxury hotel; an 1800s farmhouse from Norway; early pioneer immigrant homes;

Decorah, IA Museums

Seed Savers Exchange/Heritage Farm

Heritage Farm comprises 2,000 heirloom vegetable varieties. Also featured are more than 800

Decorah, IA Farm Life

Oneota Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Decorah, IA Golf Courses

Silvercrest Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Decorah, IA Golf Courses

Things to do near Decorah, IA

Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...

UNI Dome

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Tara Hills Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Big Springs Trout Hatchery

State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are ...

Manchester State Trout Hatchery

Watch the cultivation of trout and how they inhabit Iowa streams. Kids can view giant trout up close. Trout fishing for licen...