Decorah, IA

Travel Guide

Explore the roads less traveled. #takeahike
Explore the roads less traveled. #takeahike
This national Norwegian-American museum displays over 24,000 artifacts, the most extensive collection of its kind in the world. The Vesterheim highlights American immigration from Norway and Norwegian culture.
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem
View from the top of the waterfall.

Where to stay in Decorah

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Downtown Decorah

While visiting Downtown Decorah, you might make a stop by sights like Agora and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.

Downtown Decorah
Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
The price is ₩201,564 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩201,564
₩225,752 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (864 reviews)
Clean room, well restored building. Continental breakfast was good, muffins, sandwiches, cereal, juices, bread/bagels. Great location in Dow town. Ear shops, bars, restaurants. Opera house open a higher floor.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Hotel Winneshiek
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA

3.5 out of 5
2042 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is ₩157,336 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
₩157,336
₩176,217 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (908 reviews)
It had been remodeled since my last visit and I really enjoyed it. Will be back

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA
Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

2 out of 5
1832 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is ₩91,211 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
₩91,211
₩102,156 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
The most economical place to stay in Decorah by far! Everything was great!

Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home

Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home

3 out of 5
330 Koser Avenue Iowa City IA
Stay at this vacation home in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium are located ...
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Entrance to the liberal arts university of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa

Luther College

Explore the campus of Luther College, during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Luther College
Beautiful park in the foothills surrounding Decorah. One of the notable features is this large waterfall that can be hiked on. #localgem

Dunnings Spring Park

Explore the great outdoors at Dunnings Spring Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Dunnings Spring Park
Sign to entrance of main building of the Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum on the town main street in Iowa

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum during your trip to Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
The Ice Cave is located at the top of a stone stairway and tucked within the rocky hillside. Bring a flashlight and explore! Most of the cave is now closed so only a few caverns remain, but the trek is still worth it! #localgem

Ice Cave Hill Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ice Cave Hill Park, a lovely green space in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Ice Cave Hill Park

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

You can take time to visit Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. during your travels to Decorah. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum during your travels in Decorah. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

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