Downtown Decorah Travel Guide

Decorah

Popular places to visit

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
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
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

Agora

Enjoy an outing to Agora during your stay in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Agora

Porter House Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Porter House Museum during your travels in Decorah. Take in the festivals and countryside in the area.

Porter House Museum

Top hotels in Downtown Decorah

Hotel Winneshiek

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 out of 5
104 East Water Street Decorah IA
The price is 3.606.911 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
3.606.911 ₫
4.039.740 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 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! (864 reviews)
Clean room, well restored building. Continental breakfast was good, muffins, sandwiches, cereal, juices, bread/bagels. Great location in Dow town. Ear shops, bars, restaurants. Opera house open a higher floor.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hotel Winneshiek
Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah

2 out of 5
1832 State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is 1.632.192 ₫ per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
1.632.192 ₫
1.828.054 ₫ total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
The most economical place to stay in Decorah by far! Everything was great!

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Super 8 by Wyndham Decorah
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon

3.5 out of 5
407 Rossville Rd Waukon IA
The price is 2.049.971 ₫ per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
2.049.971 ₫
2.295.968 ₫ total
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
Yes, everything was satisfactory. Thank you.

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon
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 2.824.808 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.824.808 ₫
3.163.786 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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! (906 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Decorah, IA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Decorah

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Decorah

2.5 out of 5
2041 Iowa State Highway 9 Decorah IA
The price is 2.735.025 ₫ per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
2.735.025 ₫
3.063.228 ₫ total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Decorah. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Porter House Museum and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (565 reviews)
When in Decorah The Fairfield Inn offers a great modern and new facility that has easy access on the west side of town. The staff, room and overall impression is outstanding. One of the best places to stay in town.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Decorah
Super 8 by Wyndham Cresco IA

Super 8 by Wyndham Cresco IA

2 out of 5
511 Second Ave SE, Hwy 9 & 5th Street Cresco IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.680.892 ₫ per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
1.680.892 ₫
1.882.599 ₫ total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cresco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.4/10 Very Good! (488 reviews)
Yea

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Cresco IA
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