Southeast Iowa Travel Guide

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Ripley's Believe or Not has coined Snake Alley as the crookedest road in the world. Built in 1894, cars still maneuver their way from the top to the bottom, an exhilarating experience worth seeking! #localgem
Found this bridge while exploring. It used to be a railroad bridge, transformed to a buggy bridge, and not after restoration is a walking path bridge. It stretches over a hundred feet and while walking you can still see the old railroad and boards for the buggy.
The Greef house is just one of many houses in the small town where you can read the history of who built the house and also who lives there now. The town in just a small collection a few historic houses. It has a small all local made art shop and grocery where almost everything is made locally.
Found this place while driving to find a place to camp. Saw it from the highway. It was built in 1902, is on the historic local registry, is for sale!, is completely round, and has a bunch of garages. That's about all I know about it other then it looks awesome! I drove straight up to it. Parked in driveway, and walked around. It was for sale so it was pretty easy to walk around. Cool place! Never seen anything like it.
Historic bridge that has stood over the Des Moines River since 1882. It used to be a crossing for automobiles until the later 20th century and is now used as a pedestrian bridge.
Comfort Suites Burlington

Comfort Suites Burlington

2.5 out of 5
1780 Stonegate Center Dr Burlington IA
The price is 2.772.020 ₫ per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
2.772.020 ₫
3.250.568 ₫ total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)
You can tell the hotel is frequently used.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Comfort Suites Burlington
The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa

The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa

3.5 out of 5
3001 Winegard Dr Burlington IA
The price is 4.236.930 ₫ per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
4.236.930 ₫
4.880.544 ₫ total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (350 reviews)
Clean spacious room and very well stocked bars/restaurants.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Catfish Bend Inn & Spa
Fun City Resort Hotel

Fun City Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
3001 Winegard Drive Burlington IA
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Burlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attractions FunCity and Catfish Bend Casino are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (310 reviews)
It’s annoying that when booking the property it says a message comes up saying there’s no pool, and when you try to message the hotel to ask a question you don’t get an answer- then when we got there the indoor pool was open and when I asked about they said it was Expedia not updating there website ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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Nauvoo Vacation Villas & Condos

Nauvoo Vacation Villas & Condos

3 out of 5
2372 N County Road 900 Nauvoo IL
Stay at this business-friendly condo in Nauvoo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Joseph Smith Historic Site

You can learn about the history of Nauvoo with a trip to Joseph Smith Historic Site. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Joseph Smith Historic Site
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Community Field

Catch an event at Community Field during your trip to Burlington. Visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its bars.

Community Field

Historic Nauvoo

Find out about the history of Nauvoo when you spend time at Historic Nauvoo. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

Historic Nauvoo

FunCity

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy an outing to FunCity during your stay in Burlington. Visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its bars.

FunCity

Catfish Bend Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to Catfish Bend Casino during your travels in Burlington? Visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its bars.

Catfish Bend Casino

Iowa State Penitentiary

After visiting Iowa State Penitentiary, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fort Madison. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.

Iowa State Penitentiary

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The Greef house is just one of many houses in the small town where you can read the history of who built the house and also who lives there now. The town in just a small collection a few historic houses. It has a small all local made art shop and grocery where almost everything is made locally.

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