Guidebook for McGregor
Parks & Nature
Pikes Peak has some of the most stunning views in the Midwest. They have terrific hiking trails for the more adventurous, and beautiful lookouts if you're looking for a less strenuous activity. It's a great place to have a picnic.
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Pikes Peak State Park
Pikes Peak has some of the most stunning views in the Midwest. They have terrific hiking trails for the more adventurous, and beautiful lookouts if you're looking for a less strenuous activity. It's a great place to have a picnic.
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is a nature center nestled among the bluffs of northeast Iowa, just up the road from the Mississippi River in Marquette, Iowa.
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre provides fun and interactive educational experiences for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages through nature exploration and discovery. Their goal is to connect people to the natural world and empower them to positively impact their local environment.
Driftless Area Wetlands Centre
509 US-18The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is a nature center nestled among the bluffs of northeast Iowa, just up the road from the Mississippi River in Marquette, Iowa.
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre provides fun and interactive educational experiences for families, school groups and vacationers of all ages through nature exploration and discovery. Their goal is to connect people to the natural world and empower them to positively impact their local environment.
The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Effigy Mounds National Monument Visitor Center
151 IA-76The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The 200 plus American Indian mounds are located in one of the most picturesque sections of the Upper Mississippi River Valley.
Hiking, snowmobile and horse trails and several picnic areas are located on the Paint Creek unit of Yellow River Forest. Several scenic overlooks are accessible by horseback, foot or auto and a large portion of the cross country ski trail system is found here.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Yellow River State Forest
729 State Forest RdHiking, snowmobile and horse trails and several picnic areas are located on the Paint Creek unit of Yellow River Forest. Several scenic overlooks are accessible by horseback, foot or auto and a large portion of the cross country ski trail system is found here.
Food Scene
Backwater Bar & Grill
113 South Main StreetCafe McGregor serves a full breakfast and lunch menu. They have amazing photos of McGregor throughout the years.
Cafe McGregor
211 Main StCafe McGregor serves a full breakfast and lunch menu. They have amazing photos of McGregor throughout the years.
The Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery
123 A StSimply Cafe
204 W Blackhawk AveImpact Coffee
101 W Water StSpring Lake Inn
64040 County Rd NValley Fish & Cheese in Prairie du Chien is a 4th generation commercial fishing family. They opened their doors just blocks from the river on May 1, 1983.
Owner Mike Valley & daughter Crystal Rose Valley offer bus tours & school field trips to learn all about commercial fishing.
"Mississippi Mike" works 90 hours a week to bring you the top quality fish from your river to your table.
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Valley Fish & Cheese
304 S Prairie StValley Fish & Cheese in Prairie du Chien is a 4th generation commercial fishing family. They opened their doors just blocks from the river on May 1, 1983.
Owner Mike Valley & daughter Crystal Rose Valley offer bus tours & school field trips to learn all about commercial fishing.
"Mississippi Mike" works 90 hours a week to bring you the top quality fish from your river to your table.
Don't let Maggie's fool you! It might look like a truck stop given all the 18 wheelers parked in the lot, but Maggie's is a hidden gem with some of the best home-cooked food in the area. They are known for their family atmosphere and terrific service.
Maggie's Diner
28534 US-18Don't let Maggie's fool you! It might look like a truck stop given all the 18 wheelers parked in the lot, but Maggie's is a hidden gem with some of the best home-cooked food in the area. They are known for their family atmosphere and terrific service.
Jones' Black Angus LLC
37640 US-18The Porch
228 North Marquette RoadSimply Cafe
204 W Blackhawk AveLos Aztecas
634 South Marquette RoadThe Blackhawk
225 W Blackhawk AveShopping
By The Spoonful has a terrific selection of regional and local wines, meats, cheeses and craft beers. The owner, Katie, is the president of the local Chamber of Commerce and is a great resource if you have questions while you're in town.
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By The Spoonful
221 Main StBy The Spoonful has a terrific selection of regional and local wines, meats, cheeses and craft beers. The owner, Katie, is the president of the local Chamber of Commerce and is a great resource if you have questions while you're in town.
Located in Historic downtown McGregor, Iowa McGregor Mercantile will take you back in time when the shopkeep knew you by name and offered a personal touch to the shopping experience of main street America.
McGregor Mercantile is also the home of Grizzley's Chainsaw carvings, bringing unique and natural works of art to life.
McGregor Mercantile
258 Main StLocated in Historic downtown McGregor, Iowa McGregor Mercantile will take you back in time when the shopkeep knew you by name and offered a personal touch to the shopping experience of main street America.
McGregor Mercantile is also the home of Grizzley's Chainsaw carvings, bringing unique and natural works of art to life.
Cited as a "must see" in the New York Times travel section, the Paper Moon is a one of a kind book and gift store located just one block from the Mississippi River!
Ken, Louise, and Jennifer opened the Paper Moon in 1994. The historic 1860’s building proudly went green with solar heat in 2009.
The Paper Moon has been described as “the ultimate in therapy shopping.” The ground floor hosts a unique array of gifts, including beautiful jewelry, a hand-picked line of cards and postcards, toiletries, household accessories, and tons of bizarre and fun stuff! The second level balcony holds children’s books and toys; the third level is 1,000 square feet of new books.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Paper Moon
206 A StCited as a "must see" in the New York Times travel section, the Paper Moon is a one of a kind book and gift store located just one block from the Mississippi River!
Ken, Louise, and Jennifer opened the Paper Moon in 1994. The historic 1860’s building proudly went green with solar heat in 2009.
The Paper Moon has been described as “the ultimate in therapy shopping.” The ground floor hosts a unique array of gifts, including beautiful jewelry, a hand-picked line of cards and postcards, toiletries, household accessories, and tons of bizarre and fun stuff! The second level balcony holds children’s books and toys; the third level is 1,000 square feet of new books.
Arts & Culture
The McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that provides enriching experiences in the visual, performing and literary arts. It operates the Left Bank Shop and Gallery which provides a retail outlet for regional artists.
The Center also provides low-cost adult classes during the winter months.
McGregor/Marquette Center for the Arts
158 Main StThe McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization that provides enriching experiences in the visual, performing and literary arts. It operates the Left Bank Shop and Gallery which provides a retail outlet for regional artists.
The Center also provides low-cost adult classes during the winter months.
Drinks & Nightlife
The outdoor riverfront patio is hard to beat! Check out their delicious fried local cheese curds. The brats are sourced from a local meat locker and are cooked to perfection, as is to be expected given the strong German heritage in the area.
McGregor's Marina Beer & Bratz
101 Front StThe outdoor riverfront patio is hard to beat! Check out their delicious fried local cheese curds. The brats are sourced from a local meat locker and are cooked to perfection, as is to be expected given the strong German heritage in the area.
Josie's is a local favorite known for cold beer and some of the best homemade pizza this side of the Mississippi! If you're a musician, or just like listening to live music, they have an Open Mic Jam Session every Sunday (call to confirm).
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Josies River Queen
216 Main StJosie's is a local favorite known for cold beer and some of the best homemade pizza this side of the Mississippi! If you're a musician, or just like listening to live music, they have an Open Mic Jam Session every Sunday (call to confirm).
Casino Queen Marquette
100 Anti MonopolyEagles Landing Winery
127 North StEmpty Nest Winery
1352 Apple RdMadigan Winery
Lily RoadToppling Goliath Brewing Co
1600 Prosperity RdPulpit Rock Brewing Company
207 College DrPIVO Brewery
101 Huber DrBackwater Bar & Grill
113 South Main StreetThe Crooked Oar
32319 Co Rd KSightseeing
Take a step back in time to the Victorian age with a visit to the Villa Louis Mansion in Prairie du Chien, WI. Hercules Louis Dousman (1800 – 1868) acquired a large fortune through his various enterprises as a fur trader, lumberman, land speculator and frontier entrepreneur. In the mid-1840s the Dousman family began developing an estate on the banks of the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien that would evolve into Villa Louis.
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Villa Louis Historic Site
521 N Villa Louis RdTake a step back in time to the Victorian age with a visit to the Villa Louis Mansion in Prairie du Chien, WI. Hercules Louis Dousman (1800 – 1868) acquired a large fortune through his various enterprises as a fur trader, lumberman, land speculator and frontier entrepreneur. In the mid-1840s the Dousman family began developing an estate on the banks of the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien that would evolve into Villa Louis.
Essentials
Kwik Star has a good selection of produce, eggs, meats and beverages to help with everyday essentials.
Kwik Star #720
125 Main StKwik Star has a good selection of produce, eggs, meats and beverages to help with everyday essentials.