Ginger's Guidebook

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Ginger's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Maquoketa caves state park is a partial or full day experience, and great family destination. Explore the large caves with ease. Just be sure to bring a jacket and wear your boots.
25 locals recommend
Maquoketa Caves State Park
9688 Caves Rd
25 locals recommend
Maquoketa caves state park is a partial or full day experience, and great family destination. Explore the large caves with ease. Just be sure to bring a jacket and wear your boots.
One of our truly favorite places to visit. Be sure to check online for updates on festivals, where you can meet old World artisans, food and fun.
Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and Olde St. Ann's Church
18817 290th St
One of our truly favorite places to visit. Be sure to check online for updates on festivals, where you can meet old World artisans, food and fun.
The boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody, government Scout and Wild West Showman, is located in the broad valley of the Wapsipinicon River, a short 20 minute drive from I-80. The 1847 farmhouse, entered in the National Registry of Historic Places, was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father, of native limestone and contains walnut floors and trim. The Homestead has been restored and furnished with items typical of the mid-19th century. Cody Homestead is nestled in scenic hillside overlooking the rich Iowa prairie where buffalo graze on the land surrounding the house. The Cody Homestead is air conditioned. OPEN DAILY 9 AM - 5 PM April thru October Adults $2, 16 and under free.
Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead
28050 230th Ave
The boyhood home of Buffalo Bill Cody, government Scout and Wild West Showman, is located in the broad valley of the Wapsipinicon River, a short 20 minute drive from I-80. The 1847 farmhouse, entered in the National Registry of Historic Places, was built by Isaac Cody, Buffalo Bill's father, of native limestone and contains walnut floors and trim. The Homestead has been restored and furnished with items typical of the mid-19th century. Cody Homestead is nestled in scenic hillside overlooking the rich Iowa prairie where buffalo graze on the land surrounding the house. The Cody Homestead is air conditioned. OPEN DAILY 9 AM - 5 PM April thru October Adults $2, 16 and under free.

Entertainment

Experience the charm of the country theatre and watch big box movies at a fraction of the cost of large theaters. Completely renovated and ready for your viewing pleasure.
Opera House
716 6th Avenue
Chestnut is a quaint ski resort, well maintained and perfect for a day trip. They have several ski runs, including a snow hill for tubing. Offering equipment rentals a lodge and onsite restaurant.
63 locals recommend
Chestnut Mountain Resort
8700 West Chestnut Mountain Road
63 locals recommend
Chestnut is a quaint ski resort, well maintained and perfect for a day trip. They have several ski runs, including a snow hill for tubing. Offering equipment rentals a lodge and onsite restaurant.
Scott County Park has so much to offer (Summer & Winter), including an olympic-size heated swimming pool (with lifeguards & summer swimming lessons), picnic areas & shelters with tables, grills and/or fireplaces, a baseball field, playground equipment, nature trails for hiking, and even an equestrian area. Winter activities include sledding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing. Take your adventure outdoors!!
9 locals recommend
Scott County Park
18850 270th St
9 locals recommend
Scott County Park has so much to offer (Summer & Winter), including an olympic-size heated swimming pool (with lifeguards & summer swimming lessons), picnic areas & shelters with tables, grills and/or fireplaces, a baseball field, playground equipment, nature trails for hiking, and even an equestrian area. Winter activities include sledding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing. Take your adventure outdoors!!
An iconic experience for the whole family. A “must do” in the summer (movie start time varies based on sunset). The 61 Drive-In features in-theater/new movies (2 movies for the price of one - Adults $9, children $5). Take your car and your kiddos, and show up early to enjoy the pre-show games: train rides, tether ball, sandbox swing sets and more. When the movie starts don’t forget to visit the concessions for all kinds of goodies. Fun fact: At the peak of their popularity in the 1950’s there were 4000, and in 2020 there were only 321 drive in theaters in operation in the US.
61 Drive In Theatre
1228 US-61
An iconic experience for the whole family. A “must do” in the summer (movie start time varies based on sunset). The 61 Drive-In features in-theater/new movies (2 movies for the price of one - Adults $9, children $5). Take your car and your kiddos, and show up early to enjoy the pre-show games: train rides, tether ball, sandbox swing sets and more. When the movie starts don’t forget to visit the concessions for all kinds of goodies. Fun fact: At the peak of their popularity in the 1950’s there were 4000, and in 2020 there were only 321 drive in theaters in operation in the US.

Food scene

Murphy’s Pub has a fun and laid back atmosphere. We take the whole family ! Build your own burger, salad or sandwich basket. Try the battered fish, wings, chicken tenders, sautéed shrimp or our favorite, the pulled pork nachos. They also have one of the best craft beer selections in the QCA with 40 draft beers and cider (they do not serve liquor, but do have a local wine selection). Weather permitting they throw open the window doors and offer open air dining too.
Murphy's Pub DeWitt
Murphy’s Pub has a fun and laid back atmosphere. We take the whole family ! Build your own burger, salad or sandwich basket. Try the battered fish, wings, chicken tenders, sautéed shrimp or our favorite, the pulled pork nachos. They also have one of the best craft beer selections in the QCA with 40 draft beers and cider (they do not serve liquor, but do have a local wine selection). Weather permitting they throw open the window doors and offer open air dining too.
Beth is a fabulous lady and owner of this coffee shop, literally ‘out back’ of Meant To Be With Flowers, right off is the main road (6th avenue) in downtown DeWitt. From specialty coffees and teas to iced favorites like Chai and Mocha. They also offer a daily fresh muffin and granola, as well as a lunch special. It’s all local and fresh and delicious. No chain stores in this heart of Iowa!!
Blondie's Coffee Out Back
Beth is a fabulous lady and owner of this coffee shop, literally ‘out back’ of Meant To Be With Flowers, right off is the main road (6th avenue) in downtown DeWitt. From specialty coffees and teas to iced favorites like Chai and Mocha. They also offer a daily fresh muffin and granola, as well as a lunch special. It’s all local and fresh and delicious. No chain stores in this heart of Iowa!!
TYCOGA offers a warm and welcoming, truly unique customer experience, where you can relax and enjoy affordable, local, handcrafted wine or spirits ( & wood fired pizza - YUM!) in a quiet country setting, surrounded by a vineyard, beautiful landscape & breathtaking waterfalls and Serenity pond.
Tycoga Vineyard & Winery
2585 195th Street
TYCOGA offers a warm and welcoming, truly unique customer experience, where you can relax and enjoy affordable, local, handcrafted wine or spirits ( & wood fired pizza - YUM!) in a quiet country setting, surrounded by a vineyard, beautiful landscape & breathtaking waterfalls and Serenity pond.
With an almost cult like following, this local Ice Cream shop will not disappoint, and has been serving up a smile for generations.
Cups & Cones
With an almost cult like following, this local Ice Cream shop will not disappoint, and has been serving up a smile for generations.

Upcoming Local Events

Visit the local DeWitt Chamber and Development Company (online or in person) to get information on all of the great services, amenities, attractions, events and more that can be found in DeWitt! The office is located in the German Hausbarn Museum in Lincoln Park.
DEWITT CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Visit the local DeWitt Chamber and Development Company (online or in person) to get information on all of the great services, amenities, attractions, events and more that can be found in DeWitt! The office is located in the German Hausbarn Museum in Lincoln Park.
This is a local farm in Long Grove, Ia dedicated to the agricultural experience. You can grow family memories by visiting the amazing sunflower days in summer (usually mid July) and enjoying the farm for the pumpkin patch and corn maze in the fall ( late Sept they Oct).
Pride of the Wapsi
This is a local farm in Long Grove, Ia dedicated to the agricultural experience. You can grow family memories by visiting the amazing sunflower days in summer (usually mid July) and enjoying the farm for the pumpkin patch and corn maze in the fall ( late Sept they Oct).
The 2023 Clinton County Fair is July 19-23. An opportunity for all ages to step back in time and enjoy the simple life in a farm community. Watch a series of shows showcasing local talent from equestrian competitions, educational presentations, or exhibits of works of art. Be sure to visit all the barns and animals, enjoy the food, & scheduled entertainment too.
Clinton County Fairgrounds
The 2023 Clinton County Fair is July 19-23. An opportunity for all ages to step back in time and enjoy the simple life in a farm community. Watch a series of shows showcasing local talent from equestrian competitions, educational presentations, or exhibits of works of art. Be sure to visit all the barns and animals, enjoy the food, & scheduled entertainment too.