East Iowa, Iowa
You won't believe your senses. Baseball players that materialize from cornstalks. A riot of color born aloft on the wings of butterflies. The soulful rhythms of jazz and blues - the river's own music. And to toast it all, a glass of award-winning Iowa wine.
Explore East Iowa
Schuetzen Park Historic Site
This site holds many special memories for generations of local German-Americans and other area residents. In 1870, the Davenport Schützengesellschaft (later called the Schützen Verein) created this "Schützenpark"
Davenport, IA Historic SitesGrand Opera House
The Grand Opera House is the oldest theater in Dubuque and was built in 1889-1890 at an estimated cost of $65,000. Done in the Richardsonian architectural style, the original facade consists of St. Louis brick facing with Bayfield red sandstone trim. Dubuque'
Dubuque, IA Opera HousesPutnam Museum of History and Natural Science/IMAX Theatre
Permanent exhibits feature Mississippi River history and natural environments of the region as well as worldwide cultures. Changing exhibits, museum store, and 3D IMAX Theater.
Davenport, IA MuseumsMathias Ham House Historic Site
View Italianate limestone mansion, built in 1856 and authentically restored and furnished. Also visit 1833 double log house with hands-on exhibit.
Dubuque, IA Historic SitesClinton County Historical Society Museum
Learn the story of early Mississippi-area settlers and the local lumber business. Period furniture and rare manually-powered fire engine.
Clinton, IA MuseumsTri-County Historical Society Museum
Exhibit features Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Urban "Red" Faber. One-room school, narrow gauge railroad car, bell collection, artifacts and archives from Dubuque, Jones and Jackson counties.
Cascade, IA MuseumsRhythm City Casino and Blackhawk Hotel
Enjoy more than 1,000 slot machines, 19 table games, and two restaurants. End your day in one of our comfortable rooms or suites.
Davenport, IA CasinosAnamosa Penitentiary Museum
Historic stone building on the prison grounds displays artifacts and historical information about Iowa's largest correctional facility.
Anamosa, IA Museums