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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Exploring Downtown Decorah, Iowa

Everyone we talk to speaks highly of Decorah, Iowa.  The historic downtown has lots of restaurants and shops.  The biweekly Winneshiek Farmers Market is very popular.  Eric and I have to go to Decorah and see for ourselves.





The Decorah
water tower









Eric & & stopped at Casey's
General Store to get some
of Iowa's first corn of the
season from Harringtons.





The ArtHaus provides
creative programs.







































Decorah Hatchery
Quality Chicks 
Tee Shirts
















The Gazebo is at the
center of the plaza.











The Little Free Library
sits on the ledge of
the Gazebo.









Oneota Community
Food Co-Op










Purveyor of Fine Yarns,
Knitting & Crocheting
Supplies










The Hotel Winneshiek is
the only full service hotel
in the area.






Building is imposing.











Eric & the Parade











Decorah Lutheran Church
has an open bell tower.






 Society operates in this
 1878 building.











Established in 1851










The main entrance of the
Winneshiek County
Courthouse














A replica of the Statue of
Liberty sits on the corner
of the Winneshiek
 County Courthouse
 grounds.











Saint Benedict
Catholic Church

Built in 1917


















The Decorah Municipal
Center











The Winneshiek
 Farmers Market







What everybody says about Decorah is true.  It's a fun city with lots to do.

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