Clayton County, IA

Effigy Mounds National Monument

View prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds, dating from 500 B.C. to 1300 A.D., on more than 2,500

Marquette, IA Monuments

Department of Natural Resources Aquarium and Hatch

Built in the 1930s, the aquarium and hatchery is located south of Lock and Dam 10

Guttenberg, IA Aquariums

Froelich Historic Site

See where the first successful tractor was invented. An 1892 scale model and reference materials are on site. Also visit a restored 1886 rural schoolhouse and 1891 general store, with related antiques and displays.

Monona, IA Historic Sites

Motor Mill Historic Site

Visit the six-story limestone mill and four other limestone buildings in the settlement of Motor, which existed only from 1869-1883. Hike rugged trails in nearby hills. Primitive camping, canoe access.

Elkader, IA Historic Sites

Carter House Museum

View one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in Iowa, built in 1850. Exhibits include Victorian clothing and furniture, military and pharmacy items, antique tools, and photographs from the 1800s.

Elkader, IA Museums

Big Springs Trout Hatchery

State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are raised to stockable size and released to 21 streams throughout northeast Iowa. Special tours on Iowa'

Elkader, IA Trout Farms

Garnavillo Historical Museum

Historic church contains prehistoric artifacts and American Indian arrowheads from the area, along with local history information. Also visit a restored and furnished Masonic meeting room and additional exhibits in a 133-year-old building. Log cabin with furnishings also on display.

Garnavillo, IA Museums

Marquette Depot Museum, Gift Shop and Information Center

Reconstructed depot includes tourism information center, gift shop, and museum of local and railroad history.

Marquette, IA Museums

Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel -- Marquette

A 25-room hotel adjoins a pavilion featuring full buffet and showroom with Las Vegas-style entertainment. Play blackjack, craps, Let It Ride, live poker, and slots aboard this riverboat casino. Visit the snack bar and gift shop.

Marquette, IA Casinos

Osborne Visitor, Welcome and Nature Center

Elkader, IA Nature Centers

Wilder Memorial Museum

Relive the past with exhibit of 800 heirloom dolls, 40 Victorian hanging lamps, rare European figurines, exquisite glass and porcelain, and six rooms of Victorian furniture. See toy tractors and pioneer tools, and view a lamp from the movie "Gone with the Wind."

Strawberry Point, IA Museums

Backbone Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Strawberry Point, IA Golf Courses