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
Schuetzen 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 SitesGrand 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 HousesBellevue Butterfly Garden
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 GardensBuffalo Bill Museum/The Lone Star Steamer
Tribute to legendary native "Buffalo Bill" Cody, as well as a memorial to American Indians, pioneers, and steamboat days. View the "Lone Star Steamer, " the last wooden-hull sternwheeler and a National Historic Landmark. Learn of Professor James Ryan, inventor of the "black box"
Le Claire, IA MuseumsGrand Harbor Resort and Waterpark
Mississippi River-themed indoor waterpark, with 25,000 square feet of family fun. Indoor/
Dubuque, IA Water ParksAntioch School
Artist Grant Wood attended Antioch School from first to fourth grade. Built in 1874, the building has been restored to Wood's era. Local artists'
Anamosa, IA Historic SchoolhousesVillage of East Davenport
Historic Mississippi River neighborhood with shopping, art, cafes, special street and park events.
Davenport, IA ShoppesMississippi Belle II Riverboat Casino
A complete entertainment experience. Two full casino decks (slot machines, blackjack, Caribbean stud, craps and roulette), onboard dining room, weekend entertainment, gift shop, deli, and supervised children's activity center.
Clinton, IA CasinosRiver Arts Center - Home of the Clinton Art Association
Downtown Clinton's River Arts Center houses our Gallery, Gift Shop, Clinton Art Players Theater, and Rainbow Pottery. We offer many classes throughout the year. Our Gallery offers eight exhibits per year, each lasting approximately six weeks;
Clinton, IA Art CentersBasilica of St. Francis Xavier
Also known as the pope's church, this fine example of true medieval Gothic architecture was designated a basilica in 1956. Home to 5,000 parishioners, it has 212-foot twin spires and 64-stained glass windows.
Dyersville, IA Historic Churches