Decorah

Around 8,000 people call Decorah in Northeast Iowa home.

The city lies approximately 150 miles (241 kilometers) from the state capital of Iowa, Des Moines and about 90 miles (145 kilometers) from Cedar Rapids - Iowa City.

If you’re looking for a little culture in Decorah, make tracks to the Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum and the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Of the many fascinating museums in Decorah these venues are among the most highly praised.

Motorsports enthusiasts will love the smell of burning rubber at the Upper Iowa Speedway, the most popular speedway in Decorah. For an unforgettable experience, visit on a race day and cheer along as local speed demons race to be first past the chequered flag.

Find a little peace in Dunnings Spring Park, one of the places where visitors can breathe in the fresh air. Visitors of all ages love to visit here for its pretty garden beds and trees.