Cheap Things To Do in Burlington, Iowa

Opened in 1895, these parks cover more than 100 acres of the west bank of the Mississippi River. Come enjoy a leisurely walk around Lake Starker or throw out a blanket for a picnic under one of th... More on Visit.burlington.ia.us

Opened in 1895, these parks cover more than 100 acres of the west bank of the Mississippi River. Come enjoy a leisurely walk around Lake Starker or throw out a blanket for a picnic under one of the... More on Visit.burlington.ia.us

Next take a stroll along Burlington's most famous landmark, Snake Alley. Ripley's Believe It or Not has dubbed Snake Alley the "crookedest street in the world," and each year it continues to draw ... More on Off the Beaten Path: Iowa

Test your driving, walking or bicycling skills on what Ripley's Believe It or Not calls the "Crookedest Street in the World. " Perhaps Burlington's most famous landmark, Snake Alley consists of fi... More on Visit.burlington.ia.us

The Apple Trees Museum, is built on the site of the first apple orchards planted west of the Mississippi and houses the growing ... More on Off the Beaten Path: Iowa

The Apple Trees is a general history museum, dedicated mainly to Des Moines county, but with several special collections, ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Visit Mosquito Park, named for its size, not its bite! You will find this little gem tucked away at Third and Franklin Streets. Set on bluffs just north of the downtown ... More on Off the Beaten Path: Iowa

Named for its size, this small park is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River just north of downtown and boasts one of the most beautiful ... More on Visit.burlington.ia.us

At the top of Snake Alley is the 1851 Phelps House, once home to one of the city's most prominent families... More on Off the Beaten Path: Iowa

overview: Experience the past at one of three Burlington Historical Society museums. More on MuseumStuff.com

Part of the State Preserves System, this forested area contains limestone bluffs, three caves, prairie remnants and some endangered plant species. The Nature Center offers natural history displays... More on Visit.burlington.ia.us

Part of the State Preserves System, this forested area contains limestone bluffs, three caves, prairie remnants and some endangered plant species. The Nature Center offers hands on displays ... More on Visit.burlington.ia.us

The Skunk River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the state of Iowa in the United States. It rises in two branches, the South Skunk (the longer branch) and the North Skunk. The headwaters of the South Skunk are in Hamilton ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Hawkeye Log Cabin Museum is an example of how our pioneer ancestors lived. More on MuseumsUSA.org

overview: The Hawkeye Log Cabin Museum Replica 1909 as presented by the Des Moines County Historical Society. More on MuseumStuff.com

A Victorian House museum, originally built in 1851 by William Garrett, with additions made c.1870. House was occupied by family until ... More on MuseumsUSA.org

Features the works of Burlington artist Barbara Cave and landscapes from the Art Guild permanent collection. More on Artguildofburlington.org

Your participation in the Art Guild's activities will broaden your artistic horizon and bring out the talent you always knew you had! If you enjoy the creative process, you'll enjoy the fellowship ... More on Artguildofburlington.org