Northeast Iowa Tourism
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Fox Ridge Herbs
On hills that are part of the Wapsipinicon River Valley is the setting for this herb farm. From spring through the fall, Julia Ladd, a floral designer, and her staff keep busy growing, harvesting, and drying flowers from two-acres of gardens and the surrounding fields. All of the harvest is turned into seasonal arrangements. Julia over the years has experimented with varieties and drying techniques so that the arrangements developed show the natural beauty of each plant. Visitors can purchase flower arrangements at the site.
FORT ATKINSON PRESERVE - Fort Atkinson, Iowa
Fort Atkinson was established in 1842 along the Turkey River to protect the Winnebagos from other Native American tribes; parts of it still remain. Originally there were 24 buildings and a stockade wall. The fort was abandoned in 1849, and sold to local settlers in 1855. Many of the buildings were destroyed or altered. The museum is located in the old barracks and is operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
THE AQUARIUM - Guttenberg, Iowa
THE AQUARIUM - Guttenberg, Iowa
The Aquarium is at the Upper Mississippi River Fisheries Station. Featured there are fish common to the areas such as walleye, northern pike, sunfish, blue gill, and bullheads.
ON-SITE ACTIVITIES
Tour the DNR Aquarium. Have students ask the biologist questions from their Field Trip Activity Booklet brainstormed prior to the field trip.
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area - Waterloo, Iowa
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area - Waterloo, Iowa
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area - Charles City, Iowa is one of 37 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and is an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service.
The mission is to interpret farm life, agribusiness and rural communities-past and present. As preservation and interpretation of the agricultural history and current activities are a critical part of maintaining the flow of information the Silos & Smokestacks organization diligently maintains this information.
Seed Saver’s Exchange - Decorah, Iowa
Seed Saver’s Exchange - Decorah, Iowa
Heirloom seeds, rare varieties of vegetables, fruits and grains handed down within families of gardeners for generations. Available for all to grow.
Salt and Pepper Museum - Traer, Iowa
Salt and Pepper Museum - Traer, Iowa
Something different and so much fun awaits you in Traer, Iowa. Come and see the HUGE salt and pepper collection in this unique museum.
The city approved a $12,500 (collected in sales tax) purchase of 14,400 pairs of salt and pepper shakers.
Fontana Interpretive Nature Center - Hazelton, Iowa
In Hazelton, Iowa this nature center’s personnel have developed displays and dioramas that depict woodlands, wetlands, and prairies. There are a number of exhibits that allow visitors to look at and touch natural objects found in the area. Other displays encourage visitors to develop solutions for environmental problems. A wild animal display features native wildlife, such as: cougar, timber wolves, eagles, hawks, owls, waterfowl, bison, and deer. Visitors can camp, fish, and boat in the area.
UNI MUSEUM - Cedar Falls, Iowa
This museum has the largest natural science collection—geology, biology, history, and anthropology—in northeast Iowa. The museum serves the University of Northern Iowa and the surrounding communities, and has since 1892. It has both permanent and changing exhibits; themes often deal with such topics as fossils to rare animals, archeology, and human history.
The Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum - Cedar Falls, Iowa
The Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum - Cedar Falls, Iowa built in 1861 by A. D. Barnum, a building contractor whose local projects included the Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home (later the Iowa State Norma School and now University of Northern Iowa).
The Ray House - Vinton, Iowa
In Vinton as one tours this lovely Queen Anne-style mansion, the visitor has an opportunity to learn about Victorian life, architecture, and craftsmanship. The house was built in 1893-1904 by Frank Ray, a leading businessman and entrepreneur.
