Location: Decorah
Top Things to do in Decorah
The 7 Best Nature & Parks in Decorah, Iowa (IA)
Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,127 at the 2010 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S. Route 52, and is the largest community in Winneshiek County.
Restaurants in Decorah
1. Trout Run Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By jimanddelmyg - Milwaukee, United States
This trail was the reason that my wife and I came to Decorah. It is about 17 miles long and goes around the whole town. It varies from city to farmland to trout stream. We walked the trail and had a great time. There are a few changes in elevation, but all in all it is not a hard trail to walk
2. Phelps Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By 246carrien - Eagle Grove, United States
Phelps Park is always a great place to hang out. It's great for getting out and hiking in nature, bringing kids to play, have a picnic, or to relax and work or read a book on one of the benches or in one of the shelters.
3. Heritage Farm and Preservation Gardens
4. Dunnings Spring Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By Z5974LLlizc - Chariton, United States
I visited the springs with my friend and her toddler twins. The path to the spring was stroller friendly and lovely to see. There were some stairs to climb up to the tops of the spring, but we didn't venture that this time. I am eager to go back when the trees full of leaves.
5. Decorah Fish Hatchery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By Koakie - Apple Valley, United States
If you enjoy fishing for trout - you will love this fish hatchery! We enjoyed a FUN day at the trout fish hatchery!!! Enjoyed feeding the fish (bring quarters!) and hiking/seeing the surrounding area - so beautiful and scenic (and the bonus of seeing the incredibly huge eagles nest - located nearby the hatchery!)!!!
6. Malanaphy Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By jmpncsu - Raleigh, United States
We visited Malanaphy Springs for a hike with our dog to see the waterfall while visiting Decorah. A 1-mile trail leads along the trail and ends at Malanaphy Springs. The waterfall drops into Upper Iowa River from here. Can't see much of the waterfall from the top and it's a tricky scramble down to the base, but beautiful views of the waterfall and river. The spring originates from a fissure in the cliffs above. It's a steep climb up loose gravel to see the cliffs and the spring. Definitely worth a visit if in Decorah and much less crowded than more popular attractions.
7. Ice Cave
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By 433amandao - Ladora, United States
I came here with my family (husband and two sons). It is right down the road from the Dunning Springs waterfall, so we got to see both in a short amount of time. The cave goes is narrow at first, but opens up into two larger rooms, where ice can be seen. We also climbed up along the cliffs and got to explore a few smaller caves, which was pretty cool. It was definitely worth the stop!
