Area Attractions

Clinton, IA

Bickelhaupt Arboretum:  340 So. 14^th St.  Fourteen-acre, outdoor museum of select-labeled trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials and annuals.  Open year round.  Call 563-242-4771.  www.bickarb.org

Clinton LumberKings Baseball:  Riverview Drive.  Riverview Stadium is home to the Clinton LumberKings, affiliated with the Montreal Expos.  Games are from April thru September.  Call 563-242-0727.  www.clinton.net/*lkings

Curtis Mansion/Women's Club:  420 5^th Ave. So.  A fine example of period architecture on the National Historical Register.  Tours available.  Call 563-242-8556.

Eagle Point Park:  3923 No. 3^rd St.  A beautiful 200-acre park that rambles through bluffs on the riverbank.  From the park's observation tower, view the widest part of the entire Mississippi River.  Call Parks & Recreation, 563-243-1260.

Felix Adler Discovery Center, 231 5^th Ave. So.  A "hands-on" children's museum with several educational exhibits and lots of fun things to do.  Call 563-243-3356 or 249-2239.  www.felixadler.com

Historical Society Museum, 601 So. 1^st St.  Permanent collection includes old photographs and the "Resolute," one of only three manually-powered fire engines on display in the world.  Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.  Call 563-242-1201.

Mississippi Belle II Riverboat Casino, Riverview Drive.  Offers live entertainment, fine dining, full casino gambling or gambling-only cruises.  Open year-round.  Call 563-243-9000 or 800-457-9975.

River Arts Center, 229 Fifth Ave. So.  A permanent collection of regional and local artists' works.  Call 563-243-3300.

Shopping:  Shop downtown Clinton.  Browse through gift shops and antique stores located in downtown Clinton and in the Historic Lyons Center.  Out on Lincolnway West, you will find many discount stores to complete your shopping experience.

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Area Events

Clinton, IA

Nov. 29: Christmas at the Mansion, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., The George Curtis Mansion, 420 Fifth Ave. The three story home listed on the National Registry will be decorated for Christmas. Admission is $5. Members will be selling pound bags of pecans , chocalet covered nuts, various candies and lighted wine bottles. For more information, call 563-249-5861.

Nov. 29: Christmas in the Mansion, 1 to 4 p.m., George Curtis Mansion. Events inlude a tour of the 1880's home, which is listing on the National Registry, various candies and lighted wine bottles will be sold. For more information, call 563-249-5861.

Area Parks

Clinton, IA

* Eagle Point Park, 200 acres where you can picnic, hike or cross county ski. Enclosed pavilion with tables and fireplaces, playgrounds for children and more. 563/243-1260.

3 Riverview Park, located along Riverview Drive between Sixth Avenue North and Sixth Avenue South, has a variety of uses. Playgrounds, tennis courts, public swimming pool and baseball stadium, recreation trail and more. 563/243-1260.

Area Camping

Clinton, IA

* RV Campground, located on Riverview Drive. 563/243-1260.

* Bulger's Hollow. 877/444-6777.

* Rock Creek Marina and Campground, 3942 First St., Camanche, Iowa, 563/259-1876.