Garden designed specifically to attract butterflies by providing nectar plants for adults and host plants for caterpillars. Some 60 species of butterflies expected each year. Adjacent to a three-acre reconstructed prairie, this garden is also used as a teaching and research resource.
Bellevue, IA GardensCentury-old residence built of native limestone has 10 rooms and is furnished with fine antiques and turn-of-the-century items. It features a fine collection of china and Parian ware.
Bellevue, IA MuseumsIowa'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 Mills Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7
Also known as the Fourth Street Elevator, this is the world's shortest, steepest scenic railway. Erected in 1882, the lift is...
View 14 acres of labeled trees, shrubs and perennials. One of the top 10 public conifer collections in the U.S. The Visitors ...
Historic stone building on the prison grounds displays artifacts and historical information about Iowa's largest correctional...
Newly-expanded museum has two floors with 30,000 farm toys and trucks on display. Diorama illustrates the history and importa...
Over 22,000 square feet of the unique heritage of Jackson County and pioneer development. Rotating exhibits, traveling displa...