Parks in Durango, Iowa

The Little Maquoketa River is a direct tributary of the Upper Mississippi River. It must be distinguished from the Maquoketa River, a distinct and separate river (one also a direct tributary of the Mississippi River); these two rivers ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Old stone bridge pillars, that are bolted for climbing. Pilliar Two may not be accessable if the water level of the river is up. ... More on RockClimbing

I'm not sure if climbing is allowed here but police have driven by when I was climbing and not hassled me about it. Not a major destination but if you're stuck in Mason City it's a place to go. ... More on RockClimbing

Not far from the Redstone Inn is one of the city's most unusual attractions, the Fenelon Place Elevator. D... More on Off the Beaten Path: Iowa

Also known as the 4th Street Elevator and the world's shortest, steepest, scenic railway - 296 feet in len... More on Traveldubuque.com

From US Route 20 (Spring Street in Galena) turn North onto Park Avenue and after a very short time take the first left into the parking area. ... More on TrailLink.com

It looked like there had been some strong winds as the trail was littered with branches, twigs, leaves, etc. Hope they clean it up quickly. More on TrailLink.com

Take a break from downtown shops and wander through this outdoor gallery of large steel sculptures by local artist John Martinson. ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

Vinegar Hill Mine is visited on guided tours which include a walk into the mine. The museum shows a wide variety ... More on showcaves.com

Attraction is closed. More on PlanetWare

Fun for all ages. Ride your own sled down 2,050 feet of terrain-tailored track. Control the speed of your descent as a toboggan-like track carries ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

Ride a sled down 2,050 feet of tailored track to the banks of the Mississippi. Our scenic lift whisks you back to the top where on a clear day the three-state view is as much the attraction as the... More on Visitgalena.org

Meander through perennial nursery and 15 acres of display gardens. 800 hosta varieties, 2500 perennial, grass, tree ... More on EnjoyIllinois.com

These volunteer-maintained botanical gardens showcase thousands of plants in a range of settings. Water el...

Shade gardens, woodland trails, prairie flowers, ornamental trees and shrubs, and water gardens are feature... More on PlanetWare