Bentonsport

Travel Guide

The Greef house is just one of many houses in the small town where you can read the history of who built the house and also who lives there now. The town in just a small collection a few historic houses. It has a small all local made art shop and grocery where almost everything is made locally.
Found this bridge while exploring. It used to be a railroad bridge, transformed to a buggy bridge, and not after restoration is a walking path bridge. It stretches over a hundred feet and while walking you can still see the old railroad and boards for the buggy.
Historic bridge that has stood over the Des Moines River since 1882. It used to be a crossing for automobiles until the later 20th century and is now used as a pedestrian bridge.
The Mason House Inn is a historic hotel along the Des Moines River, built in 1846-the same year Iowa became a state. It has a reputation of numerous hauntings and has become a popular destination for paranormal thrill seekers. Much of the town of Bentonsport is said to be haunted.
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Found this bridge while exploring. It used to be a railroad bridge, transformed to a buggy bridge, and not after restoration is a walking path bridge. It stretches over a hundred feet and while walking you can still see the old railroad and boards for the buggy.
AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

AmericInn by Wyndham Fairfield

2.5 out of 5
2104 South Main Street Fairfield IA
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Rustic Keosauqua Gem: Fire Pit & Lake Sugema Views

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Stay at this apartment in Keosauqua. Enjoy free parking, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lake Sugema and Lacey-Keosauqua State Park are located ...
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