As the third largest river in the world, the Mississippi is truly a sight to behold. Experience the Mighty Mississippi River as you travel the rolling hills and majestic countryside of the Great River Road in Illinois and Iowa to see what each town has to offer. Take advantage of these great parks, trails, gardens, and natural wonders while enjoying the outdoors along the river.
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Galena/Jo Daviess County, Illinois
9401 W. Hart John Road
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-4200
WebsiteAdventure Creek Alpaca & Goldendoodle Farm
Visit our working farm. Walk an alpaca. Interact with our TV star, Quincy. Enjoy the playfulness of our goldendoodle puppies.
5102 N. Elizabeth-Scales Mound Road
Scales Mound, IL 61075
815-845-2609Bill's Christmas Trees
Choose/cut Christmas trees. Holiday wreaths. Open Thanksgiving weekend and the following two weekends. Tree shaker/netting. Holiday shop: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
9001 Sand Hill Road
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-3925
WebsiteGalena Culinary Institute
Imagine indulging in wine, food and fun while the Goldmoor's award-winning chef guides you through expanding your culinary talents.
9001 Sand Hill Road
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-3925
WebsiteGoldmoor Gardens
Beautifully designed annual and perennial gardens complete the Goldmoor estate. Self-guided tours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Suggested donation $5. May-October.
1346 Blackjack Road
Galena, IL 61036
563-581-0654Joyful Acres Farm
Eggs, fresh or special order bread, local crafts available year-round. Seasonal produce. Lovable donkeys waiting to be petted & fed treats.
12550 W. Norris Lane
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-4273
WebsiteMurphy's Gardens
Greenhouse/nursery and produce farm featuring unique and hard-to-find plants, produce, garden decor and pottery. Display gardens!
638 N. Blackjack Road
Galena, IL 61036
563-542-5281
WebsiteOchs Tree Farm
Choose and cut Christmas trees. Fresh wreaths/warming house. Open Friday after Thanksgiving. Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
610 S. Devil's Ladder Road
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-1223
WebsiteWooded Wonderland
Pick your own blueberries and other produce. Organically grown. July-October. Call for availability. Sawmill tours available.
Bellevue, Iowa
Hingtgen Family Dairy - Tour this amazing, completely automated dairy.
Heacock Homestead Natural Meats - Production of chicken, beef, hot dogs, hamburger patties plus beef jerky.
Mill Creek Farms - Greenhouse that produces organic and natural produce, herbs, flowers and more.
Bison Farm Tour - See bison cows, calves and bulls up close.
Annie's Acres Strawberry Farm
Czipar's Apple Orchard
Fulton, Illinois
Corner of 1st St. & 10th Ave.
815-589-4545
WebsiteDutch Windmill
Fulton's authentic and fully operational windmill grinds various types of grain including wheat, corn, buckwheat and flax. Fresh stoned-ground flour can be purchased across the street at the Windmill Cultural Center.
Quad Cities, Illinois & Iowa
1400 River Drive
Moline, IL
309-765-1000
WebsiteJohn Deere Pavilion
The legend of John Deere lives on at the world's most comprehensive agricultural exhibit. The John Deere Pavilion showcases vintage and modern-day Deere equipment, interactive agricultural displays and a feature film while the adjacent John Deere Store offers the largest collection of unique Deere merchandise anywhere.
1100 13th Avenue
East Moline, IL
800-765-9588
WebsiteJohn Deere Harvester Works
John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL, is the home of Deere & Co.'s largest combine factory. A Visitors Center offers free on-site tours and information on this innovative factory.
5333 US Highway 150
Alpha, IL
309-629-2359
WebsiteCountry Corner Farm Market
Over 40 acres of homegrown produce featuring asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, melons, tomatoes, vegetables, pumpkins, indian corn and winter squash. Farm fun park open mid-Sept./Oct., featuring a corn maze, horse drawn hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, jump house, timberpark, picnic area and u-pick pumpkins.
Muscatine, Iowa
3200 Lucas Street
Muscatine, IA
563-263-2645
WebsiteMuscatine Ag Learning Center
Providing affordable services to ag students for education and care of livestock. The Ag Learning Center also hosts shows and competitions, classes and activities. Helping students today become productive citizens tomorrow.
Burlington, Iowa
13852 Washington Road
319-752-4659
WebsiteWildlife Lakes Elk Farm
Group tours welcome by appointment. Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm is home for some of Mother Nature's most beautiful scenery, wildlife, and elk. A series of man-made ponds and lakes make this an ideal location for many animals and waterfowl to call home. Canadian geese return year after year to nest and raise their young ones. Visitors can view the day-to-day operations of a working elk farm that has been raising and breeding elk for 20 years. A large variety of elk meat products are available at the farm at all times.
12646 Hwy. 61
319-752-3677Lindon Wines
This home-farm based vineyard and winery sells small batches of wine made from their own Iowa grapes. Open by appointment only.
3500 Hillcrest
319-752-9328
WebsiteBangert Gardens
Experience acres of beautiful gardens uniquely designed. Over 200 different trees and dozens of varieties of perennial and annual flowers can be found. Take time to walk through the moss garden to the one and a half acre pond, explore the cactus garden, and see hundreds of hostas and shade plants. A variety of antique tractors and equipment can be viewed on the grounds. Call and learn more about setting up a tour of these beautiful gardens.
Nauvoo, Illinois
2010 E. Parley Street
217-453-2528
WebsiteBaxter's Vineyard and Winery
Baxter's Vineyard is a small, family owned winery established in 1857 by Emile Baxter. Pick your own apples in Baxter's orchard during the months of September and October, and discover how homemade wine is made with a self-guided tour! Personal tours are also available, as well as orchard and vineyard tours by appointment.
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