Population (2010) 375 Introduction Tucked into a small valley at the end of Bloody Run Creek, Marquette was once a major railroad hub; it is still a hotbed for railroad enthusiasts, especially during the town’s annual festival celebrating the railroad. Visitor Information The Marquette Depot
Population (2010) 871 Introduction McGregor is a special 21st century river town, one in which the past feels connected to the present. Don’t rush yourself here. Take time to stroll Main Street, chat with locals, eat a meal, hike at Pikes Peak State Park, and grab some z’s at
Population (2010) 43 Introduction Clayton, like other river towns, was once a busy steamboat stop, but, unlike many of those other towns, it is still a busy port. Produce from eastern Iowa is trucked in and stored in large bluffside silica mines then shipped downriver. Visitor
Population (2010) 177 Introduction Sherrill stands out because it sits near a bump in the landscape, but you are most likely to notice the steeples of Sherrill’s four historic churches before you notice anything else. The town is also home to one of the oldest inns in the region.
Population (2010) 122 Introduction Sageville once claimed to be narrowest town in the world because it was three miles long but only had a few hundred feet of side streets; the town’s south end was all of 500 feet wide. History In 1833, Chester Sage
Population (2010) 57,637 Introduction Dubuque is an exciting place to visit these days, as the historic core fills back in with residents and small businesses. There's a lot of energy in this old city, enough to entice visitors back time and again. Visitor Information The
