Historic Lincoln Hotel Area Attractions
Things to do within 15 minutes of the hotel
Butternut
Hollow Crafts
– Take a scenic drive North to Oxford Junction and arrive to the scent of
hand poured soy wax candles. Browse through the hand made home décor and
take home an original piece of art created with barn boards or distressed
pine. The proprietor takes pride in the fact that 90% of the inventory is
hand made. Sherrie Benhart: proprietor. Shop hours: Monday & Wednesday,
3:00 – 6:00. Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00 – 6:00. Friday, 10:00 – 6:00 and
Saturday, 9:00 – noon. Or call for an appointment. Phone 563-826-2064
www.hollowcrafts.com
Grandma and Grandpa’s Dollhouse Hundreds of antique and collectable dolls fill this beautiful Victorian home. Experience the dollhouse and find yourself enchanted by the lady who collected them all. (By appointment only) Marlene Weidenhoff Phone: 563-941-5305.
Koch’s Meadow Lake Campground Children’s fishing, lake swimming, picnic tables, camping & public restrooms. 1617 Old Muscatine Road, Tipton Phone 563-886-6273.
Lowden Historical Society Have an interest in history? Visit our community historical society and see where all the pictures in the lobby came from. Local historians who are decedents of our early settlers have kept history current. In the park in downtown Lowden. (By appointment only) Ruth Krukenberg 563-944-7700 or Eunice Boedeker 563-941-5859.
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Paul’s Buffalo Herd
Enjoy the land where the buffalo roam. There are roughly 100 in the herd as
I write this. DO NOT TOUCH them or try to attract them. They can be
dangerous. But you may witness them safely from your car. Head north on
Hoover highway to Massillon and turn right on 122nd Street. Take
the first left after the road curves to the right. The Buffalo are on the
left side of the road.
Two Friends Cross Herbert Hoover Highway to the West of the hotel and drop in on two friends with great creative spirit. Horticulturists, they will arrange flowers for you or you may pick up something made in Iowa. Their shop specializes in Iowa made products. If you like the Iowa Soap Works Amenities in you room, stop in at Two Friends and check out an even larger selection of this product along with candles, Iowa wine, quilts, crafts, and much more. Anita Krukenberg and Lisa Decker Phone: 563-941-5590.
3-30 Golf & Country Club Bring your clubs and enjoy golf at our beautiful 9-hole course developed in the 1960’s. Or bring you suit and take a dip in the pool. Open from May through October, the course is open to the public when tournaments aren’t scheduled. 101 Country Club Lane, Lowden. Phone: 563-941-9576.
“Day tripping”
All these activities are within 30 minutes of the hotel
Antiquing: Discover antique shops in Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Maquoketa,
and Tipton and scattered in between. The drive to any of these towns can be
made in about 30 minutes. While on the journey you will enjoy the beautiful
rolling hills of rural Eastern Iowa.
Aquatic Center: Head to Tipton if you enjoy swimming, bring the kids
and enjoy water play at the Aquatic Center. Open year round. Phone:
563-886-2271.
Bicycling: Many bicycle organizations plan bike trips through the area
and you can bring your bike and enjoy the journey from here. The Lincoln
hotel is located at the junction of Herbert Hoover and Old Lincoln Highway,
both historic and scenic byways that serve bikers from all over the country.
Eagle Roost: a lovely 20 minute drive from here the Wapsi River
Environmental Center offers the eagles a place to roost in the evenings from
November through March. Observe the majesty of nature in an environment where
informed naturalists share their knowledge. North of Dixon, Iowa.
Eastern Iowa
Tourism: As you travel one of our Scenic Byways or
Historic Routes you’ll see the beauty of meandering streams, the mighty
Mississippi River, rolling hills, towering limestone bluffs, patchwork
countrysides, unexpected wildlife, and quaint villages.
Eden Valley Refuge: Eden Valley Refuge is situated on 201 acres of
beautiful forested hills and is a wonderful place to commune with nature. The
park has 4 miles of trails, camping, a swinging bridge, and an observation
tower.
Horseback Riding: enjoy riding over 200 acres of wooded timber, meadows and
riverside trails with a friendly guide at Cedar Valley Stables in Tipton.
Phone: 563-886-3752.
Hardacre
Film Festival: Every year in August the Hardacre Film
Festival attracts people from all over the world to the area. Directors
frequently come with their independent and underground cinema and share in
the dialogue that focuses on an artistic appreciation of the films presented.
Hurstville Lime Kilns/Interpretive Center: A very unique historic
site in Maquoketa. The Hurstville Lime Kilns are the only set of 4 lime kilns
still standing. The kilns were used to process lime from lime stone. The lime
kilns were part of a company town that dates back to the late 1880's.
Jackson County Historical
Museum: This local history museum has a country school, antique
agricultural equipment, period rooms, and changing events and displays.
Tipton:
Enjoy Tipton's charming shops while strolling their newly restored downtown.
Stop at the 1903 Carnegie Library and view an exclusive Grant Wood Art
Collection. If you're a history buff visit the Cedar County Historical Museum
or the Old Jail, and while in town cruise the residential areas to view the
many lovely restored Victorian Homes.
Tabor Vineyards and
Winery: Home of award-winning wines, the Tabor winery is the oldest
vineyard in the state. One of their featured wines was served at Governor Vilsack’s inaugural dinner. Wine tasting. 3570 67th Street, Baldwin, Iowa.
Phone: 563-673-3131.
Voy Outdoor Theatre:
Enjoy an old-fashioned “drive in” theatre on the outskirts on Highway 64
south of Maquoketa. The theater is one of the few still operating in the
United States. Open April – October. Phone: 563-652-3535.
Gone Country – Escape to the magic of a 1913 Barn full of seasonal gifts, primitive furniture, home décor and scents of the season. The two story barn is an experience in itself! The contents will amaze you! Becky Block, proprietor. Phone: 563-246-2038 or call her cell at 563-210-5088. www.gonecountrycalamus.org
Seasonal Attractions
Elegant Barn – On the 2nd or 3rd weekend in May & October take a short 3-mile drive South on Herbert Hoover Highway and discover two barns full of the enchanting creations of Beth Bowie. Vintage furniture and repurposed architectural salvage for home interiors & gardens fill the vast spaces on this Century Farm. Proprietor: Beth Bowie. Email: elegantbarn@gmail.com or find them on facebook: “Elegant Barn”