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Tom Sieverding and granddaughter Avire share a seat during the Deppe Threshing and Antique Day near Bellevue.

Attractions

Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam No. 12: Entrance on Riverview St. A popular visitor destination with plenty of parking and viewing areas to watch barges, pleasure boats and excursion riverboats lock through.

The Bellevue House Bed and Breakfast: 500 N. Riverview St. Built in 1898, it offers a variety of packages. Also, there is a murder mystery overnight package.

Bellevue State Park: 510 acres, has picnic spots, camping facilities and views of Mississippi River. Also has unusual one-acre butterfly garden with 37 species of butterflies, each with its own food plot. Some plants are grown to provide nourishment for caterpillars, while others are grown to provide nectar for adult butterflies. Hiking trails in the Nelson Unit lead to conical Indian mounds attributed to the Woodland Culture. Open pavilions provide room for large groups. Fresh drinking water, rest rooms and plenty of parking throughout the park.

Boat Factory Gallery: 124 N. Riverview St. Features local and regional artists of every media, from jewelry to paintings to pottery. 563/872-4553.

The Cellar Urchin: 134 S. Riverview St. Features works by area artists, limited edition prints and original works. Also creates custom frames. Call 563/872-3231.

Granny B's: 905 S. Riverview Dr. Sleeping or housekeeping cabins by the day, week or month. Call 563/872-5443.

Green Parrot Inn: 111 N. Riverview. Overlooks the Mississippi River. Call 563/872-4994 for reservations.

Joe A. and Grace Young Museum: 410 N. Riverview. It houses the extensive antique collection of Grace and Joe Young, successful turn-of-the-century business owners and world travelers. The 10 rooms of the quaint native limestone house are filled with fine china, bisque figurines, Victorian hats and pins, historic photographs and documents and more. Open Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in the summer, 1-5 p.m.

Riverfront Park: Northern half of the city's riverfront (nine blocks) have been renovated to include winding brick walkways, shrub, tree and flower plantings, antique replica lighting, gazebos and numerous park benches and picnic tables to gaze out over the Mississippi river from.

Shopping: Numerous shops, ranging from antiques, boats, homemade items, etc. Throughout town and area. And, a variety of eating establishments are available.

Spring Side Inn: 300 Ensign Road. Enjoy the view of the Mississippi River and surrounding hills. Named for the springs that surround it, it was built of native limestone in 1850 in Gothic Revival style. Dinners, overnight stays and murder mysteries are available. For information, call 563/872-5452.

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Special Events

Nov. 28: Unwrap the Magic of Christmas, throughout the town. Event includes: craft fair, breakfast with Santa, children's activities, Christmas parade and fireworks.

Nov. 28: Painting Fun for Christmas, 1 p.m., Off the Wall Art Gallery, 124 N. Riverview. Children's painting workshop. Cost is $10 for ages 3 to 5 and includes materials and snack and $20 ages 6 to 10 and includes a suprise for mom. For more information, call 563-872-3388

Nov. 29: Tour of Homes, noon to 4 p.m. Enjoy beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. Cost is $5. Maps and tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce.

Dec. 3: Christmas Vocal Festival, 7 p.m., Bellevue High School. Featuring bands and choruses from area schools. For more information, call 563-872-4001.

Parks

* Bellevue State Park, 510 acres, has picnic spots, camping facilities and views of Mississippi River. Also has unusual one-acre butterfly garden with 37 species of butterflies, each with its own food plot. Some plants are grown to provide nourishment for caterpillars, while others are grown to provide nectar for adult butterflies. Hiking trails in the Nelson Unit lead to conical Indian mounds attributed to the Woodland Culture. Open pavilions provide room for large groups. Fresh drinking water, rest rooms and plenty of parking throughout the park.

* Cole Park, adjacent to municipal pool, has ball diamonds and playground equipment.

* John Henry Weber Park, seven miles northwest of Bellevue on U.S. 52, provides picnic grounds and hiking trails.

* Mill Creek Park, south edge of Bellevue, has cement boat ramp and dock in Mississippi River for easy access.

* Spruce Creek County Park, two miles north of Bellevue on U.S. 52, has facilities for picnicking camping, hiking, trailer dump station, boat harbor with docks for 60 boats, two cement boat ramps, 80 campsites on Mississippi River.

Camping

* Spruce Creek Park, two-and-a-half miles north of Bellevue on U.S. 52, provides camping, water, marina, picnic grounds, stream fishing, playground, electricity, trailer dump station, two cement boat ramps, harbor with docks for 60 boats, and 80 campsites on Mississippi River.

* Pleasant Creek, one mile south of Bellevue on U.S. 52, has camping, fishing, trailer dump station, boat ramp and runs along the Mississippi River.

* Duck Creek, two miles south of Bellevue on U.S. 52, is open to tent campers only.

* Dyas Unit of Bellevue State Park, south of Bellevue on U.S. 52, has camping, trails, dump station, scenic and historic interest with view of Mississippi River