- TripBuzz found 12 things to do with kids in or near Decorah, Iowa.
- From Dunnings Spring Park to Vesterheim, the Decorah area offers 24 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Parks, Other Adventures and Bowling.
- Since it's settlement in 1849, the city of Decorah has been an area of thriving Norwegian culture. Visitors from around the country come in to attend Nordic Fest, an annual authentic celebration of Norwegian culture, food and entertainment. The city's natural springs, ice caves, ski park and waterfalls are also a popular draw for tourists.
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3094 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
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Visitors to the Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm are received at the Lillian Goldman Visitors' Center. The farm is devoted to maintaining biological diversity of local plants and food crops through the exchange of heirloom seeds. The Farm also has a lovely childrens' garden for little visitors to enjoy.
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A one room school house that was operated continuously for over a hundred years, the Locust School is now owned and operated by the Winneshiek County Historical Society. It is open for tours at select times.
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105 Parkway Avenue S., Lanesboro, MN 55949
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The Lanesboro Historical Museum has three floors of exhibits covering local history and features historical artifacts from local residents. Exhibits cover the local Norwegian immigrant community and memorabilia belonging to Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show.
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206 Parkway North, P.O. Box 15, Lanesboro, MN 55949
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With its new facility opened in 2007 and having a seat capacity of 200, the Commonweal Theatre Company has staged numerous plays, including in here Macbeth, Euripides Medea and Gulliver's Travels.
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For six miles, Root Rivers offers the visitors plenty of scenic bike trails on the shores. On the route there are plenty of things to be seen, including a golf course.
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Budding speleologists are in seventh heaven at Spook Cave in McGregor, Iowa. This solid limestone cave features an unusual subterranean river navigable by guideboats. Walking tours are also available, and there are rental cabins nearby.
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The varieties of vintage tractors exhibited in the museum are the major attractions of Froelich Foundation Museum. There are many guides available. The restored general stores and many more tell a lot about the place's history.
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Harpers' Ferry, Iowa contains the Effigy Mounds National Monument. The Monument consists of a series of earthen mounds built by the First Nations as sacred religious sites. Visitors are welcome and are asked to behave respectfully during their visit.
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Villa Louis, the estate of one of Wisconsin's most prosperous families, allows guests to get a feel for Victorian life in the 19th century. Stroll the gardens, tour the estate's outbuildings. Breakfast in a Victorian Kitchen is a popular event offering.
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With Mississippi Explorer Cruises, guests can take a scenic ride aboard a riverboat and see the backwaters of the Mississippi in a unique way. Captains are licensed with the U.S. Coast Guard, so safety is always top of mind. Private tours and charters are available.