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There are many reasons to visit Jackson County. Come visit the area and stay at our
beautiful inn. Click on any of the links below to learn more about attractions in
our area. Click here
to view maps of the attractions' locations.
Banowetz Antique Mall
Eastern Iowa's largest antique mall, with 50,000 square feet of space, over 150
dealers, and a showroom. Antique to modern furniture, collectibles, and gift
items for your shopping and browsing pleasure.
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Calendar of Events
Click here to view the Maquoketa Chamber of Commerce's up-to-date calendar of
events for Maquoketa and the surrounding area.
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Hurstville Lime Kilns/Interpretive Center
A very unique historic site; the Hurstville Lime Kilns are the only set of 4 lime
kilns still standing. The kilns were used to process lime from lime stone. The
lime kilns were part of a company town that dates back to the late 1880's. The
interpretive center is in the building process.
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Costello's Old Mill Reception Hall
This is a truly UNIQUE Reception and Banquet Hall. This 1867 limestone mill sits on
over five acres nestled in a bluff overlooking a winding creek. Beautifully kept
grounds provide for a breathtaking outdoor wedding or gathering. Just a few steps
away, the inside of the mill is perfect for a wedding reception or any celebration.
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Ohnward Fine Arts Center
The Ohnward Fine Arts Center is a volunteer based, nonprofit organization that
exists to offer quality and varied entertainment, provide lifelong learning
opportunities, and foster creative expression throughout the community in a
fiscally responsible manner.
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Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery
A family owned and operated winery near the town of Baldwin, Iowa, about 9 miles
west of Maquoketa. The winery offers group tours and wine tasting.
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Old City Hall Art Gallery
The Old City Hall Art Gallery is located near downtown Maquoketa in the Old City Hall.
It features bautiful paintings by the local artist and owner Rose Frantzen, pottery
by Sylvia March, and paintings by Charles Morris.
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61 Drive-in Theater
One of the very few drive-in theaters left in the country, located 5 miles south
of Maquoketa.
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Galena, Illinois
About 40 miles north of Maquoketa, Galena offers a variety of unique shops, antique
stores, and tourist destinations.
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Casinos
There are five casinos located within 40 miles of Maquoketa. The Greyhound Park
and Diamond Jo in dubuque, Isle of Capri and Rhythm City in Davenport, and The
Mississippi Belle II in Clinton.
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Maquoketa Caves State Park
Iowa's most unique state park, with over 6 miles of trails, 28 campsites and 16 caves.
Beautiful scenic overlooks, a natural bridge, and a balancing rock also adorn the park.
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Eden Valley Refuge
Eden Valley Refuge is situated on 201 acres of beautiful forested hills and limestone
bluffs. The park has 4 miles of trails, camping, a swinging bridge, and an observation
tower.
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Bellevue State Park
Bellevue, Iowa is 20 miles northeast of Maquoketa on Highway 62. Bellevue has
several unique shops and a state park along the Mississippi river. The park
has a butterfly sanctuary, nature center, Indian burial mounds, and beautiful
scenic overlooks along the bluffs of the Mississippi.
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Mississippi Palisades State Park
The Missippi Palisades offers camping, hiking trails, fishing, hunting and winter
sports. The park has beautiful hanging overlooks on the cliffs of the Mississippi.
It is located in Savanna, Illinois, 30 miles east of Maquoketa.
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Maquoketa's Other Attractions
Stock car races, city parks, and Main Street's Unique
Shops are amoung Maquoketa's various other attractions.
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Jackson County Historical Museum
This local history museum has a country school, antique agricultural equipment,
period rooms, and changing events and displays.
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