Explore Rural Iowa’s Past at the George Maier Rural Heritage Center
The George Maier Rural Heritage Center in Elkader is filled with objects once found in barns, kitchens, workshops, gas stations and small-town businesses across northeast…
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What to Know Before Visiting Motor Mill Historic Site Near Elkader
Hidden at the end of a gravel road southeast of Elkader, Motor Mill Historic Site is one of northeast Iowa’s most striking historic settings. The…
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See the Machines That Built America at the Earthmoving Legacy Center
The Earthmoving Legacy Center in Elkader tells the story of how moving dirt went from horse-drawn scrapers to massive tracked machines. Inside the 38,000-square-foot museum…
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Spook Cave in McGregor, Iowa: What to Expect on Iowa’s Underground Boat Tour
There are plenty of caves you can explore on foot. Spook Cave is different. Located near McGregor in northeast Iowa, Spook Cave offers a guided…
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church — Elkader, Iowa
Some churches seem to belong in big cities — but then you stumble on St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elkader, and realize that small‑town Iowa…
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Exploring Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa
With bluffs that tower 500 feet over the confluence of the Wisconsin River and the Mississippi River, Pikes Peak State Park is one the most…
