Visit Decorah Iowa To Enjoy A Charming Historic Town

Iowa is known for being a state full of tiny, charming towns. Many of them offer unique cultural ties to European towns like how Pella is a a Dutch community and Elk Horn showcases their Danish roots. One of Iowa’s best small towns, Decorah, loves to brag about their Norweigan heritage. When you visit Decorah, you’ll fall in love with history and culture tucked away in this little town.

The charming town of Decorah is the star of the Driftless area, and when you visit, you’ll find plenty of things to do!

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The town is constantly hosting events, festivals, and parades, thanks to the efforts of the Decorah Area chamber of commerce. This little town is full of activity!

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The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Decorah is the beautiful and unique architecture. Everything looks like it’s straight out of the past!

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Be sure to make time to see the Vesterheim. This heritage museum explains the Norweigan-American history of Decorah and the surrounding area.

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Many Iowans first visit Decorah when they come to see Luther College. It’s one of Iowa’s most well respected institutions of higher learning.

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The Seed Savers Heritage Farm is worth a trip, too! When you visit Decorah, you’ll have so many attractions to choose from.

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Before you leave town, stop by Dunnings Spring to see a beautiful cascade on Ice Cave Road.

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Of course, you can’t drive along Ice Cave Road without stopping to see the Ice Cave itself! This natural phenomenon is a chilly cove well into the summer.

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You can learn more about the fascinating Decorah Ice Cave by reading about how A Trip Inside Iowa’s Frozen Cave Is Positively Surreal.