Description – Visitors can tour an Italianate villa built in 1856 and a double log cabin on the same site. The 23-room villa was built by Mathias Ham and has been authentically restored. Its furnishings are examples of those preferred during the antebellum … [Read more...]
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Village Of East Davenport, Iowa
Village Of East Davenport, Iowa Historic district that is filled with homes, some of which date back to the 1830's. One event that took place there was the training of Union soldiers during the Civil War. Then parts of the area are connected … [Read more...]
Tabor Home Vineyards & Winery – Baldwin, Iowa
Tabor Home Vineyards & Winery - Baldwin, Iowa On an 1860's family homestead near Baldwin, Iowa, is this winery and vineyards of Iowa's premier International, award winning vineyard and winery. Wine tasting, observe the vineyard, watch … [Read more...]
Sundown Mountain Ski Resort, Dubuque, Iowa
Sundown Mountain Ski Resort, Dubuque, Iowa Sundown is a beautiful BIG Mountain in a natural setting that resembles Colorado where friends and family can get together to renew and recharge their lives. It is just a few miles west of Dubuque. … [Read more...]
Stampe Lilac Garden Duck Creek Park, Davenport, Iowa
Stampe Lilac Garden Duck Creek Park, Davenport, Iowa On the eastern edge of Davenport, the city has developed Duck Creek Park with areas for hiking, picnicking, and looking at nature. Here is the Stampe Lilac Garden, which has the … [Read more...]
St. Francis Xavier Basilica – Dyersville, Iowa
St. Francis Xavier Basilica - Dyersville, Iowa This edifice in Dyersville is one of only 33 basilicas in the United States and is the only one outside of a metropolitan area. It was designated a basilica in 1956. The medieval Gothic-style … [Read more...]
Heritage House Museum – New Vienna, Iowa
Heritage House Museum - New Vienna, Iowa In a former convent built in New Vienna in 1856 are housed period antiques, quilts, and other collections. The building has 23 rooms, and features pressed tin walls and ceiling in the entrance and … [Read more...]
Family Museum Of Arts And Science, Bettendorf, Iowa
Family Museum Of Arts And Science, Bettendorf, Iowa Busy Bodies: Healthy Choices — This 1300 square-foot permanent exhibit is meant for children ages 5-12. It features interactive stations that explore the human body in five areas—nutrition … [Read more...]
Edinburgh “Ghost Town” And Museum – Scotch Grove, Iowa
Edinburgh “Ghost Town” And Museum - Scotch Grove, Iowa On the original site of the first county seat are more than 11 buildings including a log cabin, schoolhouse, church, and blacksmith shop. This “town” was the … [Read more...]
Eden Valley Refuge – Baldwin, Iowa
Eden Valley Refuge - Baldwin, Iowa - Eden Valley Refuge offers a refreshing and natural experience for the visitor. The limestone bluffs and forested hills teem with plant and animal life. The park's 201 acres are nestled along the banks of Bear … [Read more...]