Elkader

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Osborne Visitor, Welcome and Nature Center

Clayton County Conservation center, Iowa Welcome Center, nature center, gift shop, live animal exhibit, nature and hiking trails, primitive camping, picnic areas, arboretum, fishing pond, and pioneer village.

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Things to Do in Elkader

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Motor Mill Historic Site

Visit the six-story limestone mill and four other limestone buildings in the settlement of Motor,…

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Elkader Golf & Country Club

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

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Big Springs Trout Hatchery

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

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Carter House Museum

View one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in Iowa, built in 1850.…

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