AttractionsThe name "Strawberry Point"
goes back to the days of 1841, when Iowa was still a territory. To celebrate
the town's unusual name, members of the historic community have mounted a
symbolic strawberry at the site of the City Hall. Each year the second weekend
of June is designated as" Strawberry Days", and marks the beginning
of three days of activities. Free strawberries and ice cream are served on the
last day of the festival. Berry Nice Antiques offers the shopper yet another opportunity to browse. The Wilder Museum houses an amazing doll collection in addition to local artifacts and antiques (10 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Day-Labor Day or by appointment, 563-933-4920 or 563-933 2233). The community is also the home of the world's biggest strawberry, which can be plainly seen upon entering the town. Just south of Strawberry Point,
off Highway 13, take Highway 410to Backbone State Park. The 1,780 acre park
offers camping, hiking, nature trails, swimming and fishing, as well as
fantastic scenery. History* Wilder Museum houses a collection of 800 heirloom
dolls and an assortment of doll furniture from all parts of the world, dating
from the early 1700s to custom-made dolls of today. Other displays include a
New Guinea exhibit brought back to Strawberry Point during World War II. Open
daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day. For tours, call 563/933-2260. Fishing* Joy Springs, near Strawberry Point, one mile south of
Iowa 3, offers camping and fishing. There is no charge for use of equipment. * Trout fishing at Backbone State Park, a boat ramp
is located near the boat house where boats can be rented. * Fountain Springs and other streams east of Edgewood
include trout and smallmouth bass fishing. |
Parks* Backbone
State Park, a 1,600-acre state park with trout fishing, lake, beach, boating,
hiking trails, cabins, camping and picnicking facilities. * Campbell
Park, swimming, tennis, playground, picnic area and shelter house. * Inger
Park, band shell and picnic area with shelter house. Camping* Backbone State Park, 160 camping units located in
two campgrounds. Modern and primitive facilities available. Forty-seven acres
of camping area with hot and cold running water, west of Backbone Lake. |
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Attractions
Elkader Opera House
Dining
Johnson's Restaurant
Old Man River Restaurant & Brewery
Schera's
Lodging
Arise & Shine B&B
Frontier Motel
Grumpster's Log Cabin
Little Switzerland
McGregor Lodging
McGregor's Landing
Stauer House B & B
The Landing
Other
Green Room Spa
Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce
McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce
Strawberry Point Chamber
Recreation
Boatels
Brown's
Lady Luck
Shopping
Eagles Landing Winery
Fresh Cuts Boutique
Navy Rose & Co
Produce Too
The Buttery
Turkey River Mall
Village Green Florals
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