Decorah

Travel Guide

Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Explore the roads less traveled. #takeahike
This national Norwegian-American museum displays over 24,000 artifacts, the most extensive collection of its kind in the world. The Vesterheim highlights American immigration from Norway and Norwegian culture.
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

Where to stay in Decorah

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Downtown Decorah

While visiting Downtown Decorah, you might make a stop by sights like Agora and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.

Downtown Decorah
Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,063 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
P8,063
P9,030 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (867 reviews)
It was all great

Reviewed on Feb 17, 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 P6,439 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
P6,439
P7,211 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (912 reviews)
clean and friendly, great location

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

2 out of 5
1832 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is P3,649 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
P3,649
P4,086 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

Entrance to the liberal arts university of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College

Explore the campus of Luther College, during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Luther College
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

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 studying the exhibits at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum during your trip to Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
The Ice Cave is located at the top of a stone stairway and tucked within the rocky hillside. Bring a flashlight and explore! Most of the cave is now closed so only a few caverns remain, but the trek is still worth it! #localgem

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 coffeehouses while in the area.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum during your travels in Decorah. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

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