Donnellson

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Mormon Trail

Donnellson is located along the first 265-mile segment of the 1846 en masse movement of the Mormons from Nauvoo, IL to the Valley of the Great Salt Lake.

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Things to Do in Donnellson

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Historic Hills Corridor

Donnellson is the head end for this scenic corridor that heads west on Highway 2…

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Kathy’s Pumpkin Patch

Visit our working farm just one mile east of Donnellson, Iowa, where we feature over…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Waubonsie Trail

The Waubonsie Trail was the first hard road crossing the state of Iowa. It was…

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Green Acres Country Club

9-hole golf course, swimming pool, clubhouse & restaurant. Cart rentals available. Open to non-members. One…

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Donnellson Depot Museum

The old depot in Donnellson is open during Apple Daze or by special arrangements with…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Woodlands Scenic Byway (East End)

Beginning in Donnellson, head west on Highway 2 and follow the winding road of the…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Underground Railroad

The Donnellson Genealogical Department has documented evidence of the underground railroad passing near Donnellson. Contact…

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