The Shady Rest
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Area Attractions
Looking for a place to call home whether for a weekend, a mid-week get-away, or a week this is the place! Located only minutes from Decorah. You'll experience a relaxed and inviting space to call your own and get back to simplier times.Come Experience all that North East Iowa has to offer.
Spillville Is home to the world famous hand-crafted Bily Clocks
Located in Fort Atkinson the only fort ever built to protect Winnebago Indians from Sioux, Sauk, Fox Indians home of the Annual Rendezvous held the last full weekend in September.
Located South of Calmar on Hwy 24 great fishing and picnic area.
Located just outside of Festina
See a working trout hatchery and catch a glimpse of the world famous Eagle's Nest..
The Raptor Resource has established a great look at nature by providing life streaming of an Eagles Nest that is located across from the Decorah Trout Hatchery.
Come experience the newest bike trail in the area ride alongside the Upper Iowa River, past the Eagle's nest and view wonderful art sculptures along the trail.
International acclaimed museum focusing on the treasures of Norwegian-Americans descendants.