- Our list of the best things to do in Decorah, Iowa, features the top 17 nearby activities — including 6 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Decorah, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Decorah, IA
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Adults and children come to Dunnings Spring Park to see its star attraction, a 200-foot waterfall. The park has a large parking lot and hiking trails. The waterfall is a short walk from the car lot, and its access trail is stable, level and easy to walk on.
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Located in Decorah, Iowa, Vesterheim is a museum complex dedicated to the influence of Norwegian immigrants on Iowan life. There are sixteen buildings, two of which are included on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Located next to the Decorah Trout Hatchery, the Trout Run Trail is essentially an 11-mile loop recreational trail that also touches the Upper Iowa River. The last piece of the trail to be completed goes over the Highway-9 bridge and includes special LED lighting.
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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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One of the largest fish hatcheries in the American Midwest, the Decorah Fish Hatchery is an important source of Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. The hatchery is free to visit and is open throughout the year during the daylight hours. Group tours must be pre-arranged via telephone.
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Enjoy a cold beer and learn how to make it at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company. The business offers tours and Q & A opportunities for brewing enthusiasts or those who just like a nice drink.
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One of the most unusual American caves, the Decorah Ice Cave remains thoroughly frozen throughout the year, even in scorching summer temperatures. Footwear with excellent traction is essential, and visitors are encouraged to bring a sweater or jacket if they intend to enter the cave.
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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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1966 337th Street, Decorah, IA 52101
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Located on a family farm, Winneshiek Wildberry Winery offers a tasting room in which its 20 wine varieties can be sampled. It also has a gift shop and a party room and offers hand-made truffles and cheeses.