Destination of the Day: Young Museum in Bellevue, Iowa

Young Historical Museum The Young Historical Museum is a one-of-a-kind place along the Great River Road. The house and its contents were given to the City of Bellevue by Joe and Grace Young who made a small fortune in the hardware business. They were avid collectors of antique furniture, China, figurines, teapots, and just

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Destination of the Day: Castlerock Museum in Alma, WI

Armor at the Castlerock Museum Just open again for the 2012 season, this place is brilliant. The museum is the brainchild of Gary Schlosstein, the fifth generation to live in the area. He began his life as a collector at age ten when he bought a Civil War-era musket and has not stopped

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Prescott

Population (2010) 4,258 Introduction Perched at the northern tip of the Wisconsin's Great River Road, Prescott is positioned where the clear blue water of the St. Croix River mixes with the ruddy Mississippi. The two great waterways form the core of an area that has an abundance of recreational

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Bay City

Population (2010) 500 Introduction Once the center of a large commercial fishing operation, Bay City today is primarily a residential community and a quieter place to visit along Lake Pepin than some of its neighbors. Visitor Information Visitors can direct their questions to the Village

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Stockholm

Population (2010) 66 Introduction Stockholm is, no surprise, a town that has deep Swedish roots. It is also home to a surprising number of artists, who have given the village new life. Visitor Information For tourism info, check the village website or call Stockholm General

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Pepin

Population (2010) 837 Introduction Pepin might look like a sleepy village but don’t be fooled. This small river town is a big draw for fans of both Laura Ingalls Wilder and good food. Visitor Information The Pepin Visitor Center (306 3rd St.; 715.544.7829; open from

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