The immigrant story comes alive at Vesterheim, America's oldest and largest museum devoted to one immigrant group. The downtown historic complex includes the main building, built in 1877 as a luxury hotel; an 1800s farmhouse from Norway; early pioneer immigrant homes; a church and house from North Dakota; and a stone mill that houses early farm equipment. Displays feature costumes, homes, room settings, colorful folk arts and woodcarvings, church altars, and a 25-foot boat.
Italianate house with original furnishings. Exhibits of exotic butterflies, South American artifacts. Unique rock wall surrounds the property.
Decorah, IA MuseumsHeritage Farm comprises 2,000 heirloom vegetable varieties. Also featured are more than 800
Decorah, IA Farm LifeThe immigrant story comes alive at Vesterheim, America's oldest and largest museum devoted to one immigrant group. The downtown historic complex includes the main building, built in 1877 as a luxury hotel; an 1800s farmhouse from Norway; early pioneer immigrant homes;
Decorah, IA Museums Course Access: Semi-Private
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Course Access: Semi-Private
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This 1867 gristmill, one of the largest in the state, is located on the beautiful Wapsipinicon River in downtown Independence...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are ...
History collection focuses on the period from 1933, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915...