Elkader Travel Guide

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Iron through truss bridge crosses the Des Moines River from Ottumwa Iowa to Turkey Island. Train bridge built in 1911.

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Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Elkader IA
The price is NZ$1,056 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$1,056
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Elkader. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attraction Keystone Bridge is located nearby.
Elkader Jailhouse Inn
Waterfront Hotel

Waterfront Hotel

3 out of 5
113 S Main St Prairie Du Chien WI
The price is NZ$235 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$235
20 May - 21 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Prairie Du Chien. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (917 reviews)
Employees were like robots

Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Waterfront Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Prairie du Chien

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Prairie du Chien

3 out of 5
1801 Cabela's Lane Prairie Du Chien WI
The price is NZ$178 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$178
17 May - 18 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Prairie Du Chien. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice location. Friendly staff and good hot breakfast. We dined at the adjacent restaurant an a few times and it was very good. We also enjoyed a couple of evenings just having a picnic lunch on the hotel front porch. The two queen mattresses were each a bit springy. My husband and I thought it was ...

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Prairie du Chien
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Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Elkader Jailhouse Inn

Elkader IA
Stay at this holiday home in Elkader. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attraction Keystone Bridge is located nearby.
Elkader Jailhouse Inn
Charming 2-bedroom suite A with WiFi, AC in adorable Elkader

Charming 2-bedroom suite A with WiFi, AC in adorable Elkader

Elkader IA
Stay at this apartment in Elkader. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted baths and air conditioning. Popular attraction Keystone Bridge is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
The apartment is spacious, very clean, and comfortable. It features beautiful views of Elkader. The location is in easy walking distance to the shops, restaurants, and riverfront trail. I hope to stay again.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Charming 2-bedroom suite A with WiFi, AC in adorable Elkader
Mr. Rogers River View

Mr. Rogers River View

Guttenberg IA
Stay at this apartment in Guttenberg. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Side Park and Guttenberg Public Library ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
We enjoyed relaxing in the living area. We ate at the Lighthouse in Clayton. We visited the coffee shop, brewery and winery. This place has a great view. Our only complaint was the bed.

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025

Mr. Rogers River View
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Popular places to visit

Keystone Bridge

After visiting Keystone Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Elkader.

Keystone Bridge

Carter House Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Carter House Museum during your travels in Elkader.

Carter House Museum

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