East Iowa, Iowa


You won't believe your senses. Baseball players that materialize from cornstalks. A riot of color born aloft on the wings of butterflies. The soulful rhythms of jazz and blues - the river's own music. And to toast it all, a glass of award-winning Iowa wine.
Explore East Iowa
Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House is the oldest theater in Dubuque and was built in 1889-1890 at an estimated cost of $65,000. Done in the Richardsonian architectural style, the original facade consists of St. Louis brick facing with Bayfield red sandstone trim. Dubuque'
Dubuque, IA Opera HousesSchuetzen Park Historic Site
This site holds many special memories for generations of local German-Americans and other area residents. In 1870, the Davenport Schützengesellschaft (later called the Schützen Verein) created this "Schützenpark"
Davenport, IA Historic SitesBuffalo Bill Cody Homestead
One of the homesteads of the Cody family, built of stone in 1847 by Buffalo Bill's father. View restored home, stagecoach and buffalo.
Princeton, IA Historic HomesPotter's Mill
Iowa's oldest gristmill was built in 1843 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been completely rehabilitated and now is a full service restaurant and bed & breakfast. Self-guided and pre-arranged group tours to see the structure are available.
Bellevue, IA MillsTabor Home Vineyards & Winery
Vineyards and international award-winning winery on family's 1890s farm site. Enjoy wine tasting on screened veranda, winery tours, interpretive vineyards, weekend music festivals.
Baldwin, IA WineriesNational Motorcycle Museum
More than 180 rare and vintage motorcycles dating back to 1903 on display, along with thousands of photos and motorcycle memorabilia. Home of the original Captain America bike from the 1969 movie "Easy Rider." Museum gift shop.
Anamosa, IA MuseumsRiver Cruises
Overnight, round-trip cruise from Le Claire to Dubuque and back, with meals, lodging and entertainment.
Le Claire, IA CruisesRiverside Gardens
The 13-acre garden includes 25 flower beds, wetland and prairie areas, natural trail, gazebo, arbor. Historical plants along with new varieties.
Monticello, IA GardensClinton County Historical Society Museum
Learn the story of early Mississippi-area settlers and the local lumber business. Period furniture and rare manually-powered fire engine.
Clinton, IA Museums