Recently, I made my weekend summertime destination the Bily Clocks Museum and Antonin Dvorak Exhibit in Spillville. It’s in a lovely brick building right on Main Street. As I stepped through the door, I was taken aback by the astounding intricacy and...
Busy with the bustle and looking for a way to kick the holidays into high gear without maxing yourself out? It's key! You deserve a break and a little magic this December. What's often a little-known secret in the area, is that Decorah's Vesterheim Norwegian...
The Ioway people, a Native American tribe once inhabited the area now known as the state of Iowa. There are two legends surrounding the genesis of our state's name. One legend states that at first glimpse of the area, the Native American tribe exclaimed...
This weekend promises to be a beautiful fall day to drive the country roads in Northeast Iowa. Fields are ready to be harvested, leaves are changing to their fall glory of golden, orange, red, and yellow hues, and the air is crisp and clear. Plan on...
I’m not an artist, so I greatly admire those who have the ability to create. Working at Vesterheim Museum, I’m surrounded by art, artists, and artistry every day! I can see folk art and be inspired by it to my heart’s content, but I can’t take it home...
A log: Few things are more mundane. “A lump on a log” means you’re idle, even lazy. “Sawing logs” means you’re snoring. So when the lackluster log transforms into a work of art, a stunning expression of cultural identity, and an incredibly comfortable...
When did you last stop in to see what’s new at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum? If being short on time or money has kept you away, just look for the bright green FREE TODAY flag on the first Thursday of every month, and come on in! A short visi...
The town of Decorah, located in the Oneota River Valley of Winneshiek County, is home to several fantastic and unique museums. Three notable, not-to-be-missed stops here include Locust School, the Porter House Museum, and Vesterheim Museum. Locust...
Even as flowers begin to bloom, Iowa museums are the perfect outing for weekend trips while there is still a nip in the air. The Delaware County Historical Museum Complex is located on College Street in Hopkinton, Iowa. The museum contains beautifully...
Looking for the perfect day out? Head to Edgewood, Iowa where dreams meet reality. Edgewood is a town that can be found by simply driving down Highway 3. The best part about this northeast Iowa town is that there is something for everyone to enjoy. ...
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