Alton

Population (2010) 27,891 Introduction Alton is a city with a layered history that is worth the time to explore. When you’re done, take a drive along the Mississippi River up to Grafton, which is one of the most scenic stretches of the Great River Road; it can be very

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Destination of the Day: Picket Fence Cafe

The Picket Fence Cafe is in an historic building next to the river in Guttenberg Summer has arrived, and I'm thinking about pie. Pie goes well with the warmer weather (as well as a scoop of vanilla). The next time I'm near Guttenberg, Iowa I'll be stopping at the Picket Fence Cafe. Tucked

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Kellogg

Population (2010) 456 Introduction Located in the Zumbro River delta with the Mississippi River, the village of Kellogg is within close proximity to a number of wildlife areas. Visitor Information Direct your questions to the Wabasha-Kellogg Convention and Visitors Bureau (in Wabasha at 137 Main

By |2022-05-23T13:35:14-05:00January 12th, 2011|Minnesota|Comments Off on Kellogg

Guttenberg

Population (2010) 1,919 Introduction Set in a plain three miles long by a mile deep, Guttenberg is a rare Mississippi River town: there are no railroad tracks running along its riverfront. Take a serene walking tour along the riverfront and check out the collection of sold, 19th-century stone buildings

By |2022-06-01T13:34:20-05:00October 3rd, 2009|Iowa|4 Comments

Balltown

Population (2010) 68 Introduction As you enter Balltown from the north, you are actually entering Upper Balltown, which is the incorporated village. After a brief stretch of open fields, you descend into Lower Balltown, which is an unincorporated village but was the site of the original village. Upper Balltown

By |2022-06-01T13:39:53-05:00October 3rd, 2009|Iowa|2 Comments

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