Decorah

Travel 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

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
The price is HK$1,086 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
HK$1,086
HK$1,217 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (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 HK$841 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$841
HK$941 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (912 reviews)
clean and friendly, great location

Reviewed on 11 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 HK$492 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
HK$492
HK$551 total
5 Mar - 6 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! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on 16 Feb 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.
Exceptional new listing Decorah Craftsman Bungalow

Exceptional new listing Decorah Craftsman Bungalow

Decorah IA
Stay at this holiday home in Decorah. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Agora and Amundsons Clothing are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
Extremely clean and warm house with all the comforts of home. Gorgeous interior and truly reflects the quality of an updated Decorah home. We enjoyed the squirrels and deer outside.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Exceptional new listing Decorah Craftsman Bungalow
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
We had a great stay! We’ll be back.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Driftless Blue Villa | Hot Tub & Fireplace | Close to Downtown
The Nest: Beautiful Apartment Style Lodging In The Heart Of Downtown Decorah.

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

Decorah IA
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! (160 reviews)
the space was beautiful as advertised

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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

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.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum during your trip to Decorah. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
Ornate building housing Porter House Museum on W Broadway in Decorah Iowa

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