Southeast Iowa Tourism

Bonaparte’s National Historic Riverfront District offers a unique blend of yesterday’s ambience, today’s progress, and tomorrow’s success.

Bonaparte has been named the smallest Main Street Community in the United States and is one of just 5 winners in the entire U.S. of the "Great American Main Street Award". 

This museum in Orient, Iowa houses displays relating the Mormon trek and its effect on local history. Additional area history information is also available. Visitors can look at a Mormon Trail sign, a replica handcart, and a mural depicting history along the Mormon Trail. Nearby is an interpretive panel that also depicts 

Aunty Green Hotel - Bonaparte, IA
Built in 1844 as the first brick home in Bonaparte this residence was converted to a hotel in 1855.

The hotel was dicontinued in the 1960’s. In 1971 restoration plans began and are still going forward, to get the property back to it’s original state. The lower rooms are used as a public library and the remaining rooms, including the 2nd story, are now a museum open for the public.

Apple Tree Museum - Burlington, Iowa is a general history museum of Des Moines County in Iowa. The picture is of the new museum location.

The museum has been housed at 1616 Dill St. (Located in part of the old Charles Perkins home) in Burlington for a number of years, but due to the growth of the displays the museum is moving at the end of 2007 season (October) when it will move to the old Burlington Public Library building. This move will give the museum considerably more space to display the items of interest to the public.

1st Fridays Art Walk in Fairfield, Iowa from 6:30 to 9:30 PM on the first Friday of every month of the year. The entire business community is open for viewing of the art.

Each month, Fairfield’s art galleries and studios, including various shops and restaurants, all join forces to create a festive time for visitors to feast their eyes, ears, and taste buds as they stroll through town enjoying the best of what is offered by our diverse and creative community. 

"Medicine Eagle" Gathering of the People PowWow - Keokuk, Iowa. All drums, dancers and public welcome.

During Bald Eagle Days on January 19 - 20, 2008 there will be a PowWow for all to see. Even if you have never been to one, don’t really know what they are about, come and enjoy the days of history, story telling, tradition. The costuming, the warmth of hospitality and the beating of the drums will certainly be an interesting adventure for the novice and a trip back with friends for those that have attended a PowWow before.

Catfish Bend Casino - Burlington, Iowa
The casino floor features almost 700 slot machines, 18 table games, luxurious poker room and VIP lounge!

The new casino is designed with the open air feel in the entrance with high ceilings, open dining area and bar. The casino is done with traditional coloring to welcome you to their gaming opportunities. In the center of the floor is a round bar serving all the beverages you might want.