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Elkader, Iowa

    October

  • 27 - 28
    Heritage Days - Elkader - Crafts, skills and lifestyles of early pioneers. More than 50 demonstrations including blacksmithing, wood crafts, spinning and basketry. Buffalo chip ... more on Heritage Days


Upcoming Events in Elkader Iowa

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

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


Elkader Golf & Country Club

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

Elkader, IA Golf Courses

Things to do near Elkader, IA

Ice House Museum

Exhibit shows how ice was harvested from the Cedar River from the late 1800s to early 1900s. Farm machinery, automobiles, and...

Illinois Central Railroad Depot

This 1892 depot is filled with railroad items and houses the Buchanan County Tourism Visitors Center. See a 1924 steam locomo...

Lidtke Mill Historical Site

The mill has working turbines and is located on the Upper Iowa River. Visit a furnished house from the 1900 period. A gift sh...

Big Rock Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Pheasant Ridge -Pheasant Ridge

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...