Posted in Iowa
June 17, 2018
The Most Whimsical Town In Iowa Will Steal Your Heart
Iowa is full of so many beautiful towns that it’s always easy to find a new destination for a weekend trip! When you’re looking for a beautiful, enchanting town to spend a few days, look no farther than the little town of Decorah.
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This unique museum is the National Norweigan-American History Museum, and it features mutliple buildings and over 33,000 artifacts celebrating the lives of Norweigan-Americans throughout the country.

The Nordic Fest is the best time of year in Decorah! Visitors flock to town to enjoy a parade, local artisan craft booths, delicious Scandanavian food and traditional dances and celebrations. This year, the festival is held from July 26-28, 2018.

Stop by Toppling Goliath Brewery's tasting room, enjoy a wine flight from Winneshiek Wildberry Winery
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Wineries & Vineyards, or taste new brews from Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.

Be sure to try Rubaiyat Restaurant while you're here! This unique spot is in a historic downtown building and serves up some of the best food in the county.


This charming private Liberal Arts college features one of the most beautiful campuses in the entire Midwest, and that draws plenty of talented scholars.

The Decorah Ice Cave is one of the most unique places in the state! This aboveground cave is filled with ice, even well into the summer. Read more about this phenomenon right here.

This beautiful park features an easily-accessible waterfall, plenty of space for a picnic, and some of Iowa's most beautiful scenery.
What’s your favorite of Iowa’s small towns? Personally, I love how you can Travel The World Without Ever Actually Leaving Iowa by visiting towns like Decorah, Pella and more.