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Stone City
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Stone City General Store Pub A family style historic
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eatery built in 1897. Open Thurs-Sun. 12612 Stone City Rd.
Open to the public by appointment.319-462-4101.
opportunity. Replica of the “American Gothic” house.
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Nat.Reg.of Hist.Places.
Designed by Dubuque architect Guido Beck.12472 Jones Co.Rd.X-28.
Stone City Historic District Buildings constructed using
Anamosa Limestone quarried locally and built between 1870 and 1913.
Matsell Bridge/Mount Hope Access Area Equestrian
trails, primitive camping areas. 3745 Matsell Park Rd.
Stone City River Access Improved hard surface access
to Wapsipinicon River.
Wapsipinicon River Adventures Rent kayaks, canoes,
and tubes. Co. Rd. X-28. 319-784-8823.
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Anamosa Library and Learning Center Free wi-fi.
102 Chamber Dr. 319-462-3925.
Wapsipinicon State Park Camping, trails, public golf
course. etc... 21301 Co. Rd. E34. 319-462-2761.
Anamosa Bowling Center 8 lanes. 117 N Ford St. 319462-2195.
Arts Court A unique and affordable space to create, rehearse, educate, and perform. 136 E Main St. 319-431-6816.
Fawn Creek Country Club 9-hole public golf course.
1601 130th St. 319-462-4115.
Starlighters II Community Theatre 4-6 shows per year.
Drama, comedy, musicals, etc. 200 E Main St. 319-462-4793.
Wapsipinicon Country Club 9-hole public golf course.
In the state park. 11309 County Rd. E-34. 319-462-3930.
Anamosa Floral Flower shop and unique gifts.
104 E Main St. 319-462-3000.
Cottage on Main Knick knacks and country style
hometown shopping. 216 E Main St. 319-462-6846.
The English Wren Great small town shopping. 106
E Main St. 319-462-2771.
Gatherings A gathering of gentle reminders of earlier
times. 130 E Main St. 319-462-6070.
J&P Cycles World’s largest motorcycle after market
retailer. Open 7 days a week. 13225 Circle Dr. 800-338-1747.
Pistol Annie’s Alley An outlet for local artists and craftspeople. 113 Main St. 319-538-6987.
Wild Prairie Rose Antiques Antique shop in a beautiful
setting. Open Thurs.-Sun. 12-6pm. 17718 120th St. 319-480-4741.
Anamosa Chamber of Commerce Visitor
Information. 124 E Main St. 319-462-4879.
Jones County Tourism Visitor Information.
120 E Main St. 319-462-4101.
Monticello Canoe Rental Rent kayaks, canoes and tubes.
Open every day. 21430 River Rd. Monticello. 563-212-5701.
Outback Canoe Rental Rent kayaks,canoes and tubes.Open
every day. 17652 Hardscrabble Rd. Monticello. 319-480-3211.
AmericInn of Anamosa Indoor swimming pool,
continental breakfast, bar. 101 Harley Ave. 319-462-4119.
Super 8 Exercise room, continental breakfast. 100 Grant
Wood Dr. 319-462-3888.
Wyoming
600 E 1st St. 319-462-2183.
10 Grant Wood Art Gallery Exhibits and merchandise. Open
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The Hop at Canton 50’s Diner. Canoe access to the
79 Sweet Things Bakery Delicious apple fritters and ice
Maquoketa River. 14966 4th Ave. 563-652-7172.
The Hound-Dog Bar & Billiards. 500 N Division St.
563-673-3671.
Canton School Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Historic School.
14723 3rd Ave. 563-652-3783.
Eden Valley Refuge 201 Acres. Camping, cabins, nature
center, playground. 1415 50th Ave. 563-847-7202.
Pine Valley Nature Area 676 Acres. Hiking areas, forest
and upland hunting. 18670 63rd St. 563-652-3783.
cream. 107 N Main St. 563-652-9833.
Y-Go-By Bar & Grill Casual sports bar atmosphere.
Located at Timber Lanes. 1005 E Platt St. 563-652-5882.
Clinton Engines Museum Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places.
Interactive museum. 607 E Maple St. 563-652-5020.
Hotel Hurst Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. 227 S Main. Private
residences. Building is now apartments.
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563-673-4091.
59 Tabor Home Vineyards & Winery
Iowa’s oldest estate winery. 3570 67th St. 563-673-3131.
60 Millrock Schoolhouse Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Limestone
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school. 53rd Ave. 563-65-3783.
Baldwin Marsh 67 Acres. 30-acre wetland, native prairie,
hiking trail. 1 mile West of Baldwin on Hwy. 64.
Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area 273 Acres. Primitive
camping, hunting, hiking. 563-652-3783.
Maquoketa
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11 Anamosa Farmers Market Open June-Oct. Wed. 3-6pm.
64 Maquoketa Public Library Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. 126
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12 Bamboo Garden Chinese Restaurant Chinese
65 Old City Hall Gallery Original oil paintings & drawings.
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66 Bluff Lake Catfish Farm Restaurant next to Maquoketa
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Open Thurs.-Sat. 12-5pm. 124 S Main St. 563-652-9925.
Sat. 7-11am. 600 Main St. 319-462-2971.
S 2nd St. 563-652-3874.
Buffet 226 East Main St. 319-462-6918.
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13 Daly Creek Winery & Bistro Fine dining, local wines,
free wine tasting. 106 North Ford St. 319-462-2525.
Smithsonian artist.Open 11am-5pm daily.121 S Olive St.563-652-3405.
Caves State Park. 9343 95th Ave. 563-652-3272.
14 Grounds & Goodies Coffee and pastries. Free wi-fi.
46 Bear Creek Cafe Delicious food in a small town setting.
67 Brick Tap Local cuisine and spirits. 116 W Platt St.
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15 Larry’s Place Family style home-cooked food. Open 7
47 The Rack Great burgers and a friendly atmosphere.
68 China Café Dine in/carry out. 101 Westgate Dr.
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16 McOtto’s Family Restaurant Extensive menu.
48 Calkin’s Square Historic house (Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places)
69 City Limits Family Restaurant Extensive menu.
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Hotel Williams & Wyoming Historical Museum Old
70 Decker Hotel 1875 Restaurant and pub and historic
112 East Main St. 319-462-2868.
days a week. 221 West Main St. 319-462-4466.
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100 Chamber Dr. 319-462-4200.
Scooters Bar & Grill Bikers welcome. 10537
Shaw Rd. 319-462-3663.
Teddy’s Barn & Grill Rooftop dining. Converted dairy
barn. 14575 E23 County Home Rd. 319-462-3040.
Tucker’s Tavern Known for their famous homemade
pizza. 201 East Main St. 319-462-9909.
Tyler & Downing’s Eatery Casual fine dining. Exotic
menu. 122 East Main St. 319-462-5533.
Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum Open Fri.-Mon.
12-4pm Memorial Day - Oct. 406 N High St. 319-462-2386.
Antioch School, Church & Cemetery Grant Wood’s
Country School.IA 64,4 miles E ofAnamosa.Call for tour.319-462-2255.
Col. William T & Elizabeth Shaw House Nat. Reg. of
Hist. Places. Private historic home. 509 S Oak St.
Hale Bridge Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Historic steel 3 bow
bridge. Wapsipinicon State Park.
Jones County Court House Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places.
Art deco architecture. 500 W Main St.
165 W Main St. 563-488-3353.
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and banquet facility. 104 E Main St. 563-488-3970.
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drug store and themed rooms. 117 W Main St. 563-488-3198.
Little Bear Country Club 9-hole public golf course.
9036 IA 136. 563-488-2559.
Central Park 300 acres (23 acre lake). Camping, nature
center, trails. 12515 Central Park Rd. Center Junction.
Lou Lou’s Landing Rent kayaks, canoes and tubes. 5088
Hwy 38. Olin. 319-202-5687 or 319-484-2829.
Monmouth
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Open daily. 906 S Main St. 563-652-9709.
Jackson County History Museum
1212 E Quarry St. 563-652-5020.
Mitchell-Maskrey Mill Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Oldest
industry in Maquoketa. 120 E Pleasant St.
West Pleasant Street Historic District Nat. Reg. of
Hist. Places. Pleasant St. between 2nd St. and Prospect St.
Blackhawk Wildlife Area 180 Acres. Hiking and equestrian trails., hunting 138th Ave. 563-652-3783.
Maquoketa Caves State Park 13 caves and visitor center. Camping, hiking, trails. 10970 98th St. 563-652-5833.
110 Jeronimo’s Bar & Grill Good food and spirits. 101 W
Main St. 563-872-4885.
111 Kegler-Gonner General Store Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places.
100 E Main St.
112 Whispering Meadows Resort 3 rustic cottages with mod-
ern amenities situated on 200 acres. 34580 100th St. 563-872-4430.
Bellevue
1228 US 51, South of Maquoketa. 563-674-4367.
Codfish Hollow Barnstormers Live music-local and national
indie bands. 5013 288th Ave. www.codfishhollowbarnstormers.com.
Horseshoe Pond Recreation Camping, fishing, modern
facilities. 905 S Main St. 563-652-2484.
Maquoketa Area Family YMCA Indoor swimming, exercise equipment. 500 E Summit St. 563-652-6566.
Maquoketa Country Club 9-hole private golf course.
17961 33rd St. 563-652-4515.
Ohnward Fine Arts Center 840 seat theatre and art
exhibit area. 1215 E Platt St. 563-652-2877.
Prairie Creek Golf Course 9-hole public golf course.
1793 211th St. 563-652-1833.
Timber Lanes 8 lane bowling alley. 1005 E Platt St.
563-652-5882.
Voy Theatres 3 theatres featuring latest releases.
207 S Main St. 563-652-2877.
Hurstville Interpretive Center
Wildlife & historic
exhibits, nature programs. 18670 63rd St. 563-652-3783.
Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce Hub of Maquoketa.
Visitor Info. 124 S Main St. 563-652-4602.
Grand View Farm Bed & Breakfast Authentic farm
experience. 1109 212th Ave. 563-548-5262.
Maquoketa Inn & Suites West side motel near Hwy 61.
1019 W Platt St. 563-652-6888.
Squiers Manor Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. Bed & Breakfast.
418 W Platt St. 563-652-6961.
Centerstone Inn & Suites Indoor pool, banquet facility.
Off US 61.1910 Nairn Dr. 563-652-0222.
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Riverview Dr. 563-872-5830.
snow shoes, skies, etc. for rent. 300 Potter Dr. 563-872-3838.
113 Bellevue Public Library Free wifi, computers available,
150 Bellevue House Inn Historic Iowa Inn across from the
114 Great River Gallery Open daily with frequently changing
151 Mont Rest Bed & Breakfast On a scenic bluff with a
115 2nd Street Station Casual dining with a view of the
152 Moon River Cabins Relax and lodge in comfort.Within walk-
116 Bellevue Farmers Market Open May-Sept. Sat. 7-11am.
153 More Than a Room House for short term rent (overnight,
117 Brush Creek Winery Relaxed country experience with
154 Baymont Inn & Suites On the banks of the Mississippi River.
118 Carousel Corner Delicious daily lunch specials, floral
155 The Inn at Potter’s Mill Charming rooms in a renovated
119 Grandpa’s Parlour Famous for their breakfast, pulled pork
156 Riverview Hotel & Restaurant Historic downtown hotel
120 Horizon Lanes & Hall Enjoy a sit down meal or order to go.
157 Spruce Haven Cottage 2-Bedroom, year round cottage.
121 Flatted Fifth Blues & BBQ at Potter’s Mill Great food
158 Stone Street Cottage Beautifully restored 2-bedroom,
122 Off Shore Bar & Grill On the Mississippi River. Good
159 Stone House Inn Newly remodeled 4-bedroom cottage.
large genealogical collection. 106 N 3rd St. 563-872-4991.
exhibits. 116 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-3164.
trains. 116 S Second St. 563-872-5410.
Gazebo on Riverview Dr. 563-872-5830.
award winning wines. 16415 298th Ave. 563-672-3481.
shop and gifts. 102 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-4400
sandwiches, and ice cream. 306 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-4240.
Salads, burgers, tacos, pizza. 970 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-4441.
and music in a restored former grist mill. 300 Potter Dr. 563-872-3838.
food with a view. 29921 395th Ave. 563-872-5800.
123 Richman’s Café Casual, small town diner. 602 S
Riverview Dr. 563-872-3749.
124 Riverview Hotel & Restaurant Serving breakfast and
lunch in a historic hotel. 100 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-4142.
125 Spruce Harbor Inn Casual dining atmosphere with a view
of the Mississippi River. 30579 400th Ave. 563-872-5637.
Mississippi River. 500 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-4130.
view of the Mississippi River. 300 Spring St. 563-872-4220.
ing distance of downtown. 905 S Riverview Dr. 877-872-4220.
weekend, week). 100 Spring St. 563-872-3299 or 563-542-1243.
Indoor Pool, free wi-fi. 4115 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-5000.
historic grist mill. 300 Potter Dr. 563-872-3838.
with attached restaurant. 100 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-4142.
Daily or weekly reservations. 39749 308th St. 563-593-0484.
2-bath cottage. 901 Stone St. 563-872-3610.
Room for large parties. 901 Stone St. 563-872-3610.
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73 Iowa Grape Vines Winery Native wines and juices.
18345 55th St. 563-940-3830.
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Lock 12 Music Featuring musical instruments, accessories and lessons. 134 S Riverview Dr. 563-845-1504.
Patzner’s Pro Shop Apparel and keepsakes, custom
embroidery. 301 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-5931.
Serendipity Spa & Gifts Gifts, home decor, wine and
massage treatments. 112 S Riverview Dr. 615-691-1657 .
Shabbe New, vintage and re-purposed home decor.
124 N Riverview Dr.
Sugar ‘N Spice Gift items and coffee shop. 118 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-3195.
Bellevue Chamber of Commerce Visitor Info. 210 N
149 Offbeat Outfitters at Potter’s Mill Canoes, kayaks,
72 Great Wall Chinese Restaurant Chinese buffet. 140 S
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shop. 305 1/2 S Second St. 563-872-4760.
The Bookworm New and used books, gifts, home decor
and more. 110 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-4802.
Classy Closet & Boutique Vintage and consignment
clothing and home decor. 114 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-3024.
Eagle’s Rest Antiques Antiques, collectibles, glassware.
Artwork by Jack Carson. 106 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-5100.
Fabulous Boutique with ladies clothing and accessories.
124 N Riverview Dr.
Hidden Treasures Antiques and collectibles. 103 State St.
563-872-3255.
JoQuilter Fabrics A cozy quilt shop specializing in “Big
Stitch” hand quilting. 128 S Riverview Dr. 563-872-3473.
sonable price. 118 N Riverview Dr. 563-872-3164.
101 McKinsey Dr. 563-652-6779.
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128 Jackson County Courthouse Built in 1848. Now used as
Mexican restaurant. 100 N Main St. 563-748-0018.
Main Street Café Hometown food and hospitality. 136 S
Main St. 563-652-6679.
Maquoketa Farmers Market Seasonal.Tues. 4-7pm. 1215
E Platt St. 563-652-4602. Family atmosphere.
Obie’s West Famous for their delicious tacos. 3610 173rd
Ave. 563-652-9074.
Perxactly’s Bar & Grill Voted one of the best burgers in
Iowa. 110 S Olive St. 563-652-9084.
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Backwaters Bicycle Shop Bike store & bicycle repair
127 Big Mill Homestead A limestone house built in 1860. 5
hotel with rooms available. 128 N Main St. 563-652-1875.
74 La Casa De Pancho Mexican Restaurant Authentic
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71 Flapjack Family Restaurant Extensive menu. Open daily.
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91 Hwy 61 Drive-In Theatre A true drive-in movie experience.
63 Maquoketa Art Experience Art exhibits and workshops.
daily 1-4pm or by appt. 124 E Main St. 319-462-4267.
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Hurstville Lime Kilns & Historic District
Restored lime kilns. North of Maquoketa on Hwy. 61.
J.E. Squier House Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. 419 W Pleasant
St. 563-652-6961.
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106 Andrew Café Great food and small town company. 16 W
Benton St. 563-672-3405.
107 Ansel Briggs Monument Ansel Brigg’s grave site location.
E Madison St. in the Andrew Cemetery.
108 Jackson County Jailhouse Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places.
Emmet St. Contact Andrew City Hall by appt. 563-672-3570.
109 Cottonville Conservation Area 40 acres. Forest and
upland hunting, hiking trails. N of Andrew. 563-652-3783.
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the Bellevue Elementary. Nat. Reg. of Hist. Places. 100 S Third St.
Bellevue State Park Butterfly Garden, trails, nature center. Scenic overlook. 24668 Highway 52. 563-872-4019.
Green Island State Wildlife Refuge 3600 acres with
recreational opportunities all year. 8 miles SE of Bellevue.
Big Mill State Wildlife Area 42 acres of timber with deer,
turkey and squirrel. 216th St. 2 miles W of Bellevue.
Pleasant Creek Recreation Area Primitive camping,
Mississippi River access. 19995 Hwy 52. 563-582-0881.
Spruce Creek Park 43-acres. Marina, camping, modern
facilities, 30711 396th Ave. 2 miles N of Bellevue. 563-652-3783.
Bellevue Golf Club A fun and challenging 9-hole public
golf course. 32292 395th Ave. 563-652-4262.
Horizon Lanes & Hall Eight lane bowling alley. 970 N
Riverview Dr. 563-872-4441.
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