Elkader

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Osborne Visitor, Welcome and Nature Center

Clayton County Conservation center, Iowa Welcome Center, nature center, gift shop, live animal exhibit, nature and hiking trails, primitive camping, picnic areas, arboretum, fishing pond, and pioneer village.

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Things to Do in Elkader

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Motor Mill Historic Site

Visit the six-story limestone mill and four other limestone buildings in the settlement of Motor,…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Elkader Golf & Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Big Springs Trout Hatchery

State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Carter House Museum

View one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in Iowa, built in 1850.…

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