Decorah Travel Guide

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Ornate building housing Porter House Museum on W Broadway in Decorah Iowa
Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Dunning Springs waterfall flowing into the Upper Iowa River
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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
Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

2 out of 5
1832 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is NZ$118 per night from 1 June to 2 June
NZ$118
1 June - 2 June
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Appropriate for the cost. Clean beds and rooms. Older style pillows, I slept well. Quiet.

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$244
17 May - 18 May
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! (891 reviews)
Lovely hotel, wonderful bartender, and great location.

Reviewed on 9 May 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 NZ$202 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$202
28 May - 29 May
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! (935 reviews)
Everything was great....staff helpful and friendly!! the continental breakfast was amazing and provided great variety. Thank you!!

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA
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The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

Decorah IA
Stay at this apartment in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Amundsons Clothing and Agora are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
Had a tiny problem checking in. She answered in the first ring and fixed the problem. Always a nice place to stay.

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.
Upper Iowa River Valley Overlook, Peaceful Country Escape

Upper Iowa River Valley Overlook, Peaceful Country Escape

Decorah IA
Stay at this holiday home in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sollien Wildlife Management Area and Lowell's Bridge ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
The property location is close to town with beautiful views and an abundance of wildlife. The house was clean, well furnished and cozy. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Upper Iowa River Valley Overlook, Peaceful Country Escape
Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah

Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah

Decorah IA
Stay at this family-friendly condo in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Lowell's Bridge and Sollien Wildlife Management ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)
Room for the number of guests and all kitchen items available.

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

Country setting 2-3 miles from the River, Luther College and downtown Decorah
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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
Dunnings Spring Park

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
Ice Cave Hill Park

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.

Bluffton Bluffs

You can take time to visit Bluffton Bluffs during your travels to Decorah. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Bluffton Bluffs

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Ornate building housing Porter House Museum on W Broadway in Decorah Iowa

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