Things to do & places to visit in Maquoketa, Iowa, United States

Maquoketa city in Iowa, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 9:17.

Top things to do (14)

Top places to visit (17 attractions)

5.0 Hurstville Interpretive Center (21 reviews)
- Interesting Museum
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Educational sites

We were there in the late fall, so it wasn't a good time to do any of the outdoor activities, but we enjoyed the museum. It was small but had a lot of good information. The most interesting to us was learning about the limestone kilns. It inspired us to go see them. This is a good place to visit if you're in the area. It's on the Grant Wood Scenic Byway. See more..
5.0 Codfish Hollow Barnstormers (10 reviews)
- Awesome music
Spent More than 3 hours Convention Centers

Live music in a barn in the Hollow. We host live local and national indie bands in our barn. Come on out and take a hayrack ride down to the barn with Marvin. Vendors on site selling food and non-alcoholic beverages. We DO sell alcohol. No coolers on the hay rack or past the ticket booth! ALL SHOWS ARE ALL AGES! Bring your kids Bring your grandparents! Bring your lawn chairs. Bring a blanket. See more..
5.0 Iowa Grape Vines Winery (6 reviews)
- Iowa Wine Tours
Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Iowa Grape Vines Winery, in Maquoketa, IA, is the area's leading winery serving DeWitt, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and surrounding areas since 2009. We offer a variety of wines, dry to sweet, all produced in-house, refreshing wine shakes, on-site vineyard tours, wine tastings, root beer, ice cream, locally made products and much more. We also are carriers of international award-winning wines. For more information, visit Iowa Grape Vines Winery in Maquoketa. We are currently open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and all other times by appointment. See more..
5.0 Farmers Creek Antiques & Mac's Wine Cellar (5 reviews)
- Wow! An Awesome, Funky Surprise in Maquoketa IA.
Friday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wine Bars

Renovated 1875 brick building with original tin ceiling, limestone walls, lantern lights, coal chute, cedar bar, and quilt patterned flooring. Shop, vintage and new, gifts and decor. Full service bar offering wine, craft beer, cocktails, whiskey flights, appetizers, and pizza. Painting classes for all ages available. See more..
5.0 Ohnward Fine Arts Center (4 reviews)
- Best Theater Around
Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theatre & Performances

Ohnward Fine Arts Center, in Maquoketa, IA, is the area's premier performing arts center serving Jackson, Scott, Clinton and Dubuque counties since 2005. We specialize in live theater, concerts, dance recitals, corporate meetings, children's programing and much more. For more information, contact Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa. See more..
5.0 Maquoketa Art Experience (4 reviews)
- Impressive Community Art Center
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

I was impressed with their future plans and that this community has such a wonderful art center. Stop by and see what is on display. See more..
5.0 Maquoketa River Rental (2 reviews)
- Boating/Canoe Outfitter
Kayaking & Canoeing
Great float down the Maquoketa River. Canoes, kayaks, tubes, and shuttle service. 2-8 Hour floats available. See more..
5.0 Banowetz Antique Mall (1 review)
- Banowetz Antiques the Best in the Midwest
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Antique Shops • Shopping Malls
Having visited many antique stores in the Midwest I find this to be one of the best quality antique dealers in the middle of America. Banowetz Antiques is located in Maquoketa Iowa in Jackson County 20 miles from the Mississippi River. See more..
4.5 Old City Hall Gallery (13 reviews)
- Two nationally known Artists
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Art gallery displays original oil paintings for sale in hand-crafted frames by Maquoketa Iowa Nationally-known artist Rose Frantzen whose 180 oil paintings of Maquoketa residents entitled "Portrait of Maquoketa" exhibited at National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian, Washington DC. Art by Charles Morris & pottery by Sylvia March are also on exhibit. Gallery open daily-closed Holidays. See more..
4.5 Jackson County Historical Museum (7 reviews)
- A Gem in Maquoketa
Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums

We discovered this awesome museum while driving the Grant Wood Scenic Byway. Its in a machine shed at the Jackson County fairgrounds, and is well worth a visit. The downstairs has an amazing assortment of artifacts, such as an antique Wurlitzer harp, a working player piano, antique agricultural equipment, a military exhibit, and many other items of historical significance. Upstairs there are representations of rooms from different eras, a one-room schoolroom, and much more. The museum is handicap accessible; there is an elevator for those who have trouble with stairs. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to spend perusing. We will definitely be back! See more..
4.0 Hurstville Lime Kilns (6 reviews)
- Hurst Lime Kiln
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Just off Hwy 61 near Maquoketa you can't miss the imposing site of the old Hurst Lime Works. A huge wall of 4 old lime kilns originally built ca 1870 makes this a perfect get-out-and-stretch-stop when traveling through this neck of the woods. Doors and "windows" have been locked, sealed or grated to prevent anyone from climbing into them and a chain link fence erected along the upper level to prevent falls (it's a long way up) but otherwise visitors have free rein to climb, touch, wander, explore or just sit and marvel at this road side stop. A picnic shelter sits at one end of the site and would make the perfect picnic site but, alas, no toilet facilities are to be found anywhere. So I highly recommend you "go" before you stop.... but definitely stop by! See more..
4.0 Perxactly's Bar & Grill (2 reviews)
- great food
Bars & Clubs
this place has amazing food. the hamburgers are out to this world. the appitizers are really good as well. staff are friendly and very helpful. See more..
4.0 Fraternal Order of the Eagles #3866 (1 review)
- the club has several special events and dinners that are great
Bars & Clubs
special dinners for mothers day, valentines day, easter, etc are excellent and very well priced. Their Friday night fish fry is great also. you cannot go away hungry. the bar is quite for conversations and lots of friendly patrons and staff. See more..
3.5 Clinton Engines Museum (5 reviews)
- Interesting little museum
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums

The Clinton Engines Museum preserves the history of the Clinton Engines Corporation, an iconic manufacturer of small, air-cooled engines from 1946 until the 1980s. It's located in the former Clinton Engines administrative building, and it tells the history of the company, how the engines were manufactured, and is full of examples of lawnmowers, outboard motors, chainsaws, toys, and other machines using Clinton engines. If you love machines as much as my husband does, you'll love this museum. See more..
3.5 obies bar and grill (3 reviews)
- Best Tacos in the Midwest ...
Bars & Clubs
Obie's has the best tacos in the Midwest! We drive the hour just to have a taco. The shell dough is hand made daily and the tacos are topped with fresh cheese. The manager Megan is always a pleasure to see while at Obie's. See more..
Healing Arts Therapeutic Massage (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Spas
Wide variety of clinical and relaxation-oriented massage & related holistic bodywork. Available by-appointment only (no walk-in availability), but usually able to make same-day appointments. Call, text, or email to schedule. Keep in "touch"! See more..
M Coconutz Boutique & Gift Shop - Women's Clothing & Jewelry (0 review)
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops

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