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View prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds, dating from 500 B.C. to 1300 A.D., on more than 2,500 acres of forested land along the Mississippi River bluffs. The visitor center contains auditorium, museum, bookstore, displays and restrooms. Other natural resources include restored tallgrass prairies and wetlands, and 13.5 miles of hiking trails. Daily ranger programs on a variety of topics.

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Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel -- Marquette

A 25-room hotel adjoins a pavilion featuring full buffet and showroom with Las Vegas-style entertainment. Play blackjack, craps, Let It Ride, live poker, and slots aboard this riverboat casino. Visit the snack bar and gift shop.

Marquette, IA Casinos

Marquette Depot Museum, Gift Shop and Information Center

Reconstructed depot includes tourism information center, gift shop, and museum of local and railroad history.

Marquette, IA Museums

Effigy Mounds National Monument

View prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds, dating from 500 B.C. to 1300 A.D., on more than 2,500

Marquette, IA Monuments

Things to do near Marquette, IA

Jackson Heights Golf Course

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

Pheasant Ridge -Walters Ridge

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area

One of only 27 National Heritage Areas in the U.S., Silos & Smokestacks tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness...

South Hills Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...

Schield International Museum

See artifacts collected by Vern and Marjorie Schield on trips to 70 countries. Also on display is the first Bantam dragline, ...