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 HousesCostello's Old Mill Gallery
Formerly the Oakland Mill, Costello's Old Mill Gallery was built in 1867 as a water-powered turbine supplying power to grind wheat. It later served as a cattle barn before being remodeled into a home and art gallery featuring the art of Patrick J. Costello.
Maquoketa, IA GalleriesFigge Art Museum
Formerly the Davenport Museum of Art, the Figge Art Museum is housed in a new facility overlooking the Mississippi River. Regionalist, Haitian, Mexican Colonial, American, and contemporary art collections, along with extensive traveling exhibit schedule. Restaurant, museum store.
Davenport, IA MuseumsGrant Wood Art Gallery
Gallery in downtown Anamosa features historical photos of Grant Wood and his artist colony, along with books, prints, posters and notecards of Wood and his art. Short film on his life and art. Changing display of American Gothic caricatures.
Anamosa, IA GalleriesInwood Wood Carving Exhibit
See many forms of woodcarving: clocks, figurines, chains, decoys, toys. See carved pieces of a full-size carousel; view an American Indian artifacts display, the 12 apostles and Iowa's largest carved clock.
Dyersville, IA ExhibitsCrystal Lake Cave
Take a guided tour through over 3,000 feet of well-lit passageways, showing nature's crystal menagerie and intricate formations. Gift shop and picnic grounds also on site.
Dubuque, IA ToursBickelhaupt Arboretum
View 14 acres of labeled trees, shrubs and perennials. One of the top 10
Clinton, IA ArboretumsMines of Spain Recreation Area
State wildlife area offers 1,387 acres of forest and tallgrass prairie along the Mississippi River. Designated watchable wildlife area and urban wildlife sanctuary with excellent birdwatching. 14
Dubuque, IA Recreation