Southeast Iowa, Iowa
Follow your travels to amazing discoveries. Climb a rocky path to a secluded cave. Wind around the world's "crookedest" street. Visit historical places steeped in Mississippi River lore. From the steam era to the Victorian era, history surrounds you.
Explore Southeast Iowa
Bentonsport National Historic District
Visit this 1840s river town with its century-old iron bridge and walkway. Stroll through a perennial/rose garden, and watch as local artisans create their products. Historic buildings house shops featuring antiques, art, handmade crafts, gifts, and fudge. Riverside park, campground, B&
Bentonsport, IA Historic DistrictsPresbyterian Church
The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855
Bentonsport, IA Historic ChurchesBentonsport Indian Artifact Museum
Artisan, Tony Sanders, has achieved a unique blend of woodworking and history with his collection of over 4,000 arrowheads. All of the woodwork from the building to the display cases are built by hand from over 16 different native woods and shaped into various patterns. For about 60
Bentonsport, IA MuseumsKathy's Pumpkin Patch
Visit our working farm just one mile east of Donnellson, Iowa, where we feature over 175
Donnellson, IA MazesBentonsport Iron Truss Bridge
Originally opened in 1883 to horse and buggy traffic, this one lane iron bridge replaced ferries that linked Vernon and Bentonsport. It is the oldest standing truss bridge across the Des Moines River and also the longest. Damaged in the flood of 1903
Bentonsport, IA Historic BridgesDonnellson Depot Museum
The old depot in Donnellson is open during Apple Daze or by special arrangements with City Hall. Contains Donnellson historical items. Donnellson historical or genealogical information can be found at the Library, at 319-835-5545
Donnellson, IA Railroad HistoryGreef General Store
The Greef General Store was built of brick and stone in the early 1840's, it was once the largest store in the county, and housed the Greef brothers' banking operations.
Bentonsport, IA Historic BuildingsCatfish Bend Riverboat Casino
This 1500-passenger Mardi Gras-themed riverboat offers more than 1,200 slot games, all featuring ticket-in, ticket-out, along with a full array of table games and a buffet.
Burlington, IA CasinosWaubonsie Trail
The Waubonsie Trail was the first hard road crossing the state of Iowa. It was built in 1911
Donnellson, IA Historic TrailsGeorge M. Verity Riverboat Museum
This museum is on the George M. Verity, a retired paddlewheel steamboat built in 1927 and retired in 1960. View its original boiler, machinery, crew quarters and pilot house. Photos of 19th century riverboats and artifacts of the steamboat era are also displayed on this national historic landmark. Keokuk, IA Museums
Arts For Living Center
Located in Heritage Hill Historic District, this 1868 church building houses an art gallery and gift shop featuring original works by regional artists.
Burlington, IA Historic Churches