Guidebook for Decorah
Food Scene
USA Today’s Best Wood-Fire Pizza in Iowa; outdoor seating and weekend entertainment series in summer; beautiful surroundings.
http://www.mcdolcevita.com/
2149 Twin Springs Rd
2149 Twin Springs RoadUSA Today’s Best Wood-Fire Pizza in Iowa; outdoor seating and weekend entertainment series in summer; beautiful surroundings.
http://www.mcdolcevita.com/
The Courtyard / Old Armory BBQ Chop House: Enjoy a few drinks on the outdoor patio and then head inside the to find some of the best BBQ in Iowa at the Old Armory BBQ Chop House (www.oldarmorybbq.com)
421 W Water St
421 West Water StreetThe Courtyard / Old Armory BBQ Chop House: Enjoy a few drinks on the outdoor patio and then head inside the to find some of the best BBQ in Iowa at the Old Armory BBQ Chop House (www.oldarmorybbq.com)
400 W Water St
400 West Water StreetDowntown location, close to the Coop (www.javajohnscoffeehouse.com)
Unique, fresh dishes in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere (https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Rana-Bistro/108552905850586)
120 Washington St
118 Washington StreetUnique, fresh dishes in a cozy, eclectic atmosphere (https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Rana-Bistro/108552905850586)
Good, authentic Mexican food with an outdoor patio option (http://donjosedecorah.com/)
201 E Water St
201 East Water StreetGood, authentic Mexican food with an outdoor patio option (http://donjosedecorah.com/)
Fanciest (and pricey-est ;) place to eat in Decorah; tasty and interesting combinations; great bar for drinks and a reasonably-prices wine-by-the-bottle selection (www.rubaiyatrestaurant.com)
117 W Water St
117 West Water StreetFanciest (and pricey-est ;) place to eat in Decorah; tasty and interesting combinations; great bar for drinks and a reasonably-prices wine-by-the-bottle selection (www.rubaiyatrestaurant.com)
Local favorite; locally-owned for years and still the best pizza in town. (www.mabespizza.com)
110 E Water St
110 East Water StreetLocal favorite; locally-owned for years and still the best pizza in town. (www.mabespizza.com)
207 W Water St
207 West Water Streethttp://koreanadecorah.com/
Although only offered on Sunday mornings when college is in session, this is the best brunch (and value) in Decorah...EVERYTHING is made from scratch! (www.luther.edu/dining/catering/peace)
700 College Dr
700 College DriveAlthough only offered on Sunday mornings when college is in session, this is the best brunch (and value) in Decorah...EVERYTHING is made from scratch! (www.luther.edu/dining/catering/peace)
202 W Water St
202 West Water StreetCoffee, sandwiches, soups, breakfast, and fresh combinations (www.mymagpiecoffee.com)
Locally roasted (in Calmar, IA) coffee in small batches; unique custom blends (www.facebook.com/kuuncoffee)
118 Washington St
118 Washington StreetLocally roasted (in Calmar, IA) coffee in small batches; unique custom blends (www.facebook.com/kuuncoffee)
Drinks & Nightlife
Try some nationally-ranked micro-brews on the outdoor deck!
http://www.tgbrews.com/index.html#brews
310 College Dr
310 College DriveTry some nationally-ranked micro-brews on the outdoor deck!
http://www.tgbrews.com/index.html#brews
Everything Else
Locally-owned and Decorah favorite for soft-served ice cream. (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Whippy-Dip/142228832513809)
131 College Dr
131 College DriveLocally-owned and Decorah favorite for soft-served ice cream. (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Whippy-Dip/142228832513809)
Creative chef who likes to use "flavors from around the globe" (www.edesangrypickle.com)
213 W Water St
215 West Water StreetCreative chef who likes to use "flavors from around the globe" (www.edesangrypickle.com)
Outdoor concerts on the courthouse lawn every Thursday evening in the summer. (www.visitdecorah.com/business/lawn-chair-nights)
201 W Main St
201 West Main StreetOutdoor concerts on the courthouse lawn every Thursday evening in the summer. (www.visitdecorah.com/business/lawn-chair-nights)
516 Montgomery St
516 Montgomery StreetFree day pass...tell them Greg sent you! http://teamrehab.org/
Essentials
Locally-owned coop with a great little restaurant too! Creative and good! (http://oneotacoop.com)
312 W Water St
312 West Water StreetLocally-owned coop with a great little restaurant too! Creative and good! (http://oneotacoop.com)
Sightseeing
Beautiful grass and (hilly) foot trail that will traverse bridges, springs, and tree tunnels. Walking, jogging, biking, horseback riding
2597 Quarry Hill Rd
2597 Quarry Hill RoadBeautiful grass and (hilly) foot trail that will traverse bridges, springs, and tree tunnels. Walking, jogging, biking, horseback riding
Palisades offers paved trails that can be driven or walked; very hilly, but a great overview of Decorah from the top.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Palisades Park
Park DrivePalisades offers paved trails that can be driven or walked; very hilly, but a great overview of Decorah from the top.
Beautiful place for a picnic or place to sit and enjoy the coolness of the air as the cave-fed spring drops into a beautiful waterfall. Stairs along one side if you want to climb to the top.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Dunnings Spring Park
Ice Cave RoadBeautiful place for a picnic or place to sit and enjoy the coolness of the air as the cave-fed spring drops into a beautiful waterfall. Stairs along one side if you want to climb to the top.
Deocrah's eagles live here, as well as the trout farms and access to the Trout Run Trail (www.decorahfishhatchery.org)
12 recommandé par les habitants
Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery
2321 Siewers Spring RoadDeocrah's eagles live here, as well as the trout farms and access to the Trout Run Trail (www.decorahfishhatchery.org)
Beautiful trails and places to picnic, fish, hike, or just nap by the peaceful sound of the trickling, spring waters
15 recommandé par les habitants
Twin Springs Park
Twin Springs RoadBeautiful trails and places to picnic, fish, hike, or just nap by the peaceful sound of the trickling, spring waters
Ride/roller/walk/jog our 12-mile paved Trout Run Trail that outlines the city, farms, Fish Hatchery, and nature surrounding Decorah (http://www.troutruntrail.com)
12 recommandé par les habitants
Trout Run Trail
Trout Run TrailRide/roller/walk/jog our 12-mile paved Trout Run Trail that outlines the city, farms, Fish Hatchery, and nature surrounding Decorah (http://www.troutruntrail.com)
151 IA-76
151 Iowa 76http://www.nps.gov/efmo/index.htm
We have two kayaks and one canoe that we will rent to guests for less than area rentals, and even arrange transporation for drop off and pick up. (www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/10-kayak-canoe-ia/)
Palisades Park Trail
We have two kayaks and one canoe that we will rent to guests for less than area rentals, and even arrange transporation for drop off and pick up. (www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/10-kayak-canoe-ia/)
Shopping
3094 N Winn Rd
3094 North Winn RoadA national attraction: (www.seedsavers.org)
Fine craft created by over 250 American artists and craftspeople, including StoryPeople collections.
104 E Water St
104 East Water StreetFine craft created by over 250 American artists and craftspeople, including StoryPeople collections.
115 Winnebago St
115 Winnebago Streethttps://www.facebook.com/modishdecorah
406 W Water St
406 West Water Streetunique activeware
http://www.decorahhatchery.com/
309 E Water St
309 East Water StreetWomen's Clothing
https://www.facebook.com/LillesosterButikken
Decorah Bicycles
101 College Drhttp://decorahbicycles.com/
106 Washington St
106 Washington Streethttp://www.graintoglasshomebrew.com/
Blue Heron Knittery
300 W Water Sthttp://www.blueheronknittery.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Fall event (corn maze), gardens, bakery, gift shop, landscaping, etc. Great place to take the kids for a day of fun in the fall. (www.pintersgardensandpumpkins.com)
Pinter's Gardens & Pumpkins
2475 IA-9Fall event (corn maze), gardens, bakery, gift shop, landscaping, etc. Great place to take the kids for a day of fun in the fall. (www.pintersgardensandpumpkins.com)