Decorah

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Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Explore the roads less traveled. #takeahike
This national Norwegian-American museum displays over 24,000 artifacts, the most extensive collection of its kind in the world. The Vesterheim highlights American immigration from Norway and Norwegian culture.
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

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Where to stay in Decorah

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Downtown Decorah

If you're spending some time in Downtown Decorah, Agora and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Decorah
Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
The price is S$183 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
S$183
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (867 reviews)
It was all great

Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026

Hotel Winneshiek
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

3.5 out of 5
2042 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is S$144 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$144
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
Yes, everything was very good

Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

2 out of 5
1832 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is S$89 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
S$89
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Good service and nice room's

Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Ruan ...
9/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
reserved a two room suite and was unknowingly changed to single room. believe to obtain higher cost. unresolved. reserved six months in advance. unknown charge as well. unmanned hotel so nobody to speak to and customer service is almost impossible to get ahold of. the room we had to take was fine ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb, 2026

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Popular places to visit

Entrance to the liberal arts university of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Luther College during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Luther College
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

Dunnings Spring Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dunnings Spring Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Dunnings Spring Park
Sign to entrance of main building of the Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum on the town main street in Iowa

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
The Ice Cave is located at the top of a stone stairway and tucked within the rocky hillside. Bring a flashlight and explore! Most of the cave is now closed so only a few caverns remain, but the trek is still worth it! #localgem

Ice Cave Hill Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ice Cave Hill Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Ice Cave Hill Park

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

You can take time to visit Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. during your travels to Decorah. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Sollien Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Sollien Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Decorah. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Sollien Wildlife Management Area
Ornate building housing Porter House Museum on W Broadway in Decorah Iowa

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Panorama of Mississippi River viewed from the bluffs at Effigy Mounds National Monument on a bright summer day

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