Guidebook for Decorah
Food Scene
Mabe's Pizza
110 E Water StA tradition in Decorah for the best pizza and broasted chicken.
Old Armory BBQ
208 College DrT-Bock's
206 W Water StGreat for watching sports or grabbing a drink later in the evening.
Magpie Cafe & Coffeehouse
202 W Water StKoreana Japanese Restaurant
207 W Water StRubaiyat Restaurant
117 W Water Stnotable wine selection and tap beer menu
Don Jose Family Mexican Restaurant
201 E Water StPizza Ranch
212 College DrLa Rana Bistro
120 Washington StIconic ice cream shop.....my favorite is a cherry-dipped vanilla cone
14 abantu bendawo batusa
Whippy Dip
121 College DrIconic ice cream shop.....my favorite is a cherry-dipped vanilla cone
Java John's
400 W Water StSugar Bowl Decorah
410 College DrGreat farm to market options with a quaint lunch restaurant. In season farmer's market in their parking lot Wednesday's - 3p-5p and Saturday's 8a-11a
24 abantu bendawo batusa
Oneota Community Food Co-op
312 W Water StGreat farm to market options with a quaint lunch restaurant. In season farmer's market in their parking lot Wednesday's - 3p-5p and Saturday's 8a-11a
great experience to see live music concerts (check schedule) and enjoy learning about seed savers.
10 abantu bendawo batusa
Seed Savers Exchange
3074 N Winn Rdgreat experience to see live music concerts (check schedule) and enjoy learning about seed savers.
Luna Valley Farm
3012 Middle Sattre Rdgreat weekend pizza place
Blazing Star
Amazing vegetarian and vegan offerings.
A version of a food court with several vendors in one location. Beautiful patio (in season) and comfy seating inside.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
The Landing Market
211 College DrA version of a food court with several vendors in one location. Beautiful patio (in season) and comfy seating inside.
Kozi Pie Shoppe
Urban Nutrition Decorah
delicious shakes and teas with high protein, low carba
Water Street Deli
delicious sandwiches and soups
Drinks & Nightlife
Not sure about nightlife - but they have the MOST amazing bloody mary in the city for midmorning/early afternoon.
Hay Market
201 Washington StreetNot sure about nightlife - but they have the MOST amazing bloody mary in the city for midmorning/early afternoon.
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co
1600 Prosperity RdNationally recognized beer offerings
Pulpit Rock Brewing Company
207 College Drgreat patio and amazing beers!
great variety of local craft beers in one location. Nice patio.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Dixie's Biergarten
310 College Drgreat variety of local craft beers in one location. Nice patio.
Convergence CiderWorks
cidery right in the center of town
Your Place
great dive bar
PIVO Brewery
101 Huber Drlocal brewery
Parks & Nature
Phelps Park
613 Park StAlso has a nice hiking trail. Amazing views.
Ice Cave Hill Park
2559-2539 Ice Cave RdDunnings Spring Park
Ice Cave Roadgreat water falls and hiking trails.
12 mile hiking and biking trail next to the Upper Iowa River. Access is 3 blocks from our home.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Trout Run Trail
Trout Run Trail12 mile hiking and biking trail next to the Upper Iowa River. Access is 3 blocks from our home.
Decorah Eagles
View the eagle cam that will allow you to watch the activity in the nest.
Pulpit Rock Road
great hiking trail to an amazing look out
Arts & Culture
Vesterheim The National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center
520 W Water StCenter for The Arts
505 High StArtHaus
107 W Broadway St amazing variety of classes plus artwork for sale
Everything Else
Our home is a perfect location for attending sports or cultural events at Luther College.
12 abantu bendawo batusa
Luther College
595 College DrOur home is a perfect location for attending sports or cultural events at Luther College.
Decorah Public Library
202 Winnebago StLibrary
Decorah Farmers Market
900 Heivly Streetgreat finds when in season - Saturday, 8am-11am; Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Essentials
Fareway Grocery
103 E Main StCasey's
401 College DrWalmart Supercenter
1798 Old Stage RdHy-Vee Grocery Store
Entertainment & Activities
Decorah Bicycles
101 College DrGreat for bike rentals.
Fridley Theatres Viking 3
111 N Mechanic StWinneshiek County Fair
900 E Main StWinneshiek county fair happens in July every year
Nordic Fest
209 W Water StAnnual celebration of Norwegian heritage in July every year.
Upper Iowa Canoe Rental
Canoe and kayak rentals for Upper Iowa River.