Decorah Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Dunnings Springs Waterfall
Dunnings Springs Waterfall
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

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Where to stay in Decorah

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Downtown Decorah

If you're spending some time in Downtown Decorah, Agora and Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Decorah
Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$205 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$205
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (867 reviews)
It was all great

Reviewed on 17 Feb 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 AU$161 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$161
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)
Yes, everything was very good

Reviewed on 28 Feb 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 AU$99 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$99
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Safe. Breakfast good. A little rough in the bathroom, but beds clean.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
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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.
The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

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Stay at this apartment in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Amundsons Clothing and Agora are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Cute space with everything we needed and close to beautiful downtown!

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.
Country in the City | Massage Chair and Fireplace | Close to Downtown

Country in the City | Massage Chair and Fireplace | Close to Downtown

Decorah IA
Stay at this holiday home in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Chattahoochie County Park and Silvercrest Golf ...
Country in the City | Massage Chair and Fireplace | Close to Downtown
The Driftless Blue Villa | Hot Tub & Fireplace | Close to Downtown

The Driftless Blue Villa | Hot Tub & Fireplace | Close to Downtown

Decorah IA
Stay at this holiday home in Decorah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Dunnings Spring Park and Ice Cave Hill Park are ...
The Driftless Blue Villa | Hot Tub & Fireplace | Close to Downtown
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Popular places to visit

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

Luther College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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 exploring the galleries in Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum during your travels in 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 cafes while in the area.

Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

Sollien Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Sollien Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Decorah. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Sollien Wildlife Management Area

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