Acostas to the Chapel
Things To Do
Don Jose Family Mexican Restaurant
Fresh, authentic and affordable Mexican cuisine! Outdoor patio seating area for family and friends! Specialty cocktails, wine, and beer! Best margaritas in town! Don't skip the chips and guac!
Empty Nest Winery
Sit in their tasting room and watch the sun set! Enjoy fresh cheese curds, sliced cheese and summer sausage, crackers, dip & pretzels. Try their wine freeze mixes & beer bread, too!
Family Table Restaurant
Visit this popular breakfast nook for families and friends. They serve more than breakfast!
Happy Joe's Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor
Kid-friendly pizza chain known for crust choices & oversized sundaes.
Java John's Coffeehouse
Enjoy the freshly brewed coffee and homemade food!
La Rana Bistro
A bistro providing New-American dishes, a wine list & a full bar in an unpretentious setting. (Their words, not mine.)
Mabe's Pizza
This Decorah icon is a staple must-have if you've never tried it. McKenzie and Andres recommend the Taco Supreme.
Magpie Coffeehouse
At Magpie there is a great selection of coffees, ranging from drip coffee to rare Bianco espresso. The baristas are skilled in the art of brewing, so they are able to customize your drinks to suit your preference. Their kitchen uses fresh ingredients to prepare homemade soups, fresh baked sweets, salads and sandwiches.
Oneota Community Food Co-op
Where local meets organic. Not just a corner grocery store, but also a cafe!
Pulpit Rock Brewing Co.
Try a delicious double IPA, a crisp Kölsch-style ale, or a roasty Porter on their menu. Visit Pulpit Rock Brewing to sample their creations and get the contemporary American beer experience.
Rubiayat: Food for Thought
The name "Rubaiyat" derives from a collection of poetry written over 1000 years ago by a Persian gentleman named Omar Khayyam. The poems are a testimony of living life to its fullest with the help of good food and great wine and together, the joy that they can bring to life.
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Company
Any 'Parks and Rec' fans here? In the name of the end of the month of June, do yourself a favor and TREAT YO'SELF!!
T-Bock's Sports Bar & Grill
T-Bocks is THE local burger and sandwich sports bar, featuring a huge selection of tap beer and daily specials. Large group seating available! Watch your favorite team in a fun atmosphere, with an ice-cold drink, while enjoying great food, too!
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
Check out the new Toppling Goliath taproom in Decorah! Named the second-best brewery in the world by Beeradvocate, Toppling Goliath Brewing Company has become world-renowned for IPAs and barrel-aged stouts. They brew over 30 beers!
Whippy Dip
If soft-serve is your bae, stop by for a hot fudge sundae!
Winneshiek Wildberry Winery
These award-winning wines are handcrafted. Most are grown on site or locally. Winneshiek Wildberry Winery features cranberry, rhubarb and midwestern grape wines.
Decorah Fish Hatchery & Bald Eagles
A popular Decorah attraction on Trout Run Trail. Bring some change to purchase fish food from the vending machines. Feed the fish up-close and personal.
Dunning Springs Park
This wooded park has a 200-ft. waterfall, offers extensive walking trails, & spots for picnicking. Parking is limited, but Dunning Springs waterfall is worth the trip!
Ice Cave
Decorah Ice Cave State Preserve contains one of the largest caverns containing ice in the Midwest, and is famed due to the rare ice deposits inside of it until late summer. The cave itself was formed in 450-million-year-old limestone and dolomite.
Palisades Park
Palisades Park provides a scenic overlook of the city of Decorah. Picnic areas available. Miles and miles of mountain biking and hiking trails meander throughout the entire park area.
Phelps Park
Phelps Park features scenic hiking trails, playground equipment, a bandshell and picnic shelters.
Siewer's Spring State Park
A great place to take the family for an afternoon excursion and to watch the Decorah Eagles. Accessible facilities and plenty of parking.
Twin Springs Park
This park offers picnic grounds and excellent trout fishing and about a one-mile trail into the woods. It's gorgeous and well marked. Perfect for families.
Agora Arts & Gallery
Exclusive handmade products created by American artists, Canadian artists, and a plethora of other curiosities from around the globe, including pottery, jewelry, glass, prints, and more.
Seed Savers Exchange
Heritage Farm in Decorah, Iowa is the headquarters of the Seed Savers Exchange. Find the Lillian Goldman Visitors Center and Gift and Garden Store, miles of hiking trails, display gardens and the Historic Orchard.
StoryPeople
A diverse group of people, artists, activists, healers, tinkerers. Inspired by writer and artist, Brian Andreas, they believe in the power of stories, because stories are a valuable way to protect the precious connections between people. Stop by to check out all the art!
Porter House Museum
Located in the former Decorah home of Adelbert Field Porter (1879 – 1968) and Grace Young Porter (1880 – 1964), the Porter House Museum is an inspiring exploration of history, nature, and art. At the museum, visitors experience the historic travels, art, and collecting of this naturalist and his wife against the backdrop of Victorian elegance that was their home and heritage.
Vesterhiem: The National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center
McKenzie is proud to share her Norwegian heritage and she recommends visiting the Vesterhiem Museum to explore all it has to offer. History buffs will love it! With over 33,000 artifacts, 12 historic buildings, a Folk Art School, and a library archive, this treasure showcases the most extensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world.