MSN Travel recently compiled a list of the best Main Street shopping districts in each of the 50 United States. Which of Iowa’s many amazing downtown areas do you think they chose for the Hawkeye State – any guesses?
Welcome to downtown Decorah, Iowa. It’s a beautiful historic spot, filled with interesting stops, from historic libraries to banks to hotels to shops. And we’re not the only ones who have noticed. Decorah was recently named “Best Main Street Shopping District” in Iowa by MSN Travel.
Decorah Public Library / Google Maps
What makes downtown Decorah such a great place to visit and shop? So many, many reasons.
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce / Facebook
Start your exploration and discovery of downtown Decorah here on Main Street, where you’ll discover restaurants, boutiques, hardware stores, and more.
Google Maps Street View
But don’t confine your exploration of this award-winning shopping district to just Main Street. Nearby Water Street has much to offer in terms of historic charm and quaint shops as well, as do the many side streets cutting between and beyond Main and Water Streets.
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum / Facebook
Even if you’ve visited before, new things are happening all the time in the Decorah downtown area. Don’t miss all the fun new touches recent years have brought to Decorah’s historic district!
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce / Facebook
A stop at the local chamber of commerce building at 507 West Water Street can help you get acclimated to the area, as can a stop at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum just up the street.
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce / Facebook
Or poke your head into any one of the many shops, where a friendly local small business owner will be happy to share some advice about what to do and see in the area. Plus, you’re bound to find some perfectly unique gifts and treasures hidden away inside!
City of Decorah / Facebook
To learn more about the Decorah area and where to shop and what to see when you visit, head over to Decorah’s tourism website here. To learn more about the larger Decorah region, known as Iowa’s Driftless region, head here. Between some of Iowa’s best shopping and some of Iowa’s best site-seeing, this area could keep you busy for weeks!
Decorah Public Library / Google Maps
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce / Facebook
Google Maps Street View
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum / Facebook
City of Decorah / Facebook
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