The Top 11 Attractions in Allamakee County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Allamakee County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Allamakee County is a region where 11
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 7, 2025
Effigy Mounds National Monument Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The visitor center is a great place to begin your exploration of Effigy Mounds National Park. There is an exhibit that describes the natural and human history of the area. …
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Fire Point Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
Here is a great view of the Mississippi River Vally from a blufftop in the Effigy Mounds National Monument. You can see Pikes Peak State Park far to the south and Prairie du Chien across the river in Wisconsin.
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Eagle Rock Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
This is a viewpoint of the Mississippi River Valley from a blufftop in Effigy Mounds National Monument. This is a great location for watching Bald Eagles, especially in the winter months.
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Mount Hosmer
Highlight • Viewpoint
Mount Hosmer is a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River near Lansing, Iowa. It offers views of the town of Lansing, the Blackhawk Bridge, and the vast expanse of the Mississippi …
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Nazekaw Point Overlook in Effigy Mounds NM
Highlight • Viewpoint
The hike to Nazekaw Point from the Effigy Mounds National Monument visitor center is 2 miles roundtrip, 350 feet elevation gain, 1 hour. This hike features a view of the …
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Yellow River Boardwalk Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Yellow River Boardwalk Trail leads down the hill from the Effigy Mounds National Monument visitor center, through a tunnel under State Highway 76, through a riparian wetland, and onto …
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Highlight • Religious Site
The Immaculate Conception Church is believed to be the oldest Catholic Church site between Dubuque, Iowa, and St. Paul, Minnesota. Inside the church, on the back wall, there is a …
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Effigy Mounds Twin Views - Northern Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Effigy Mounds Twin Views have two different viewpoints, each with its own bench. This highlight is located at the northern view.
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Fish Point Viewpoint at Effigy Mounds National Monument
Highlight • Viewpoint
In northeastern Iowa, Effigy Mounds National Monument protects over 200 prehistoric earthen mounds, many depicting animal forms such as bears or birds. These were constructed between 500 BC and 1200 …
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Effigy Mounds Twin Views (southern viewpoint)
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Effigy Mounds Twin Views have two different viewpoints, each with its own bench. This highlight is located at the southern view.
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Effigy Mounds Third Scenic View
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Third Scenic View trail is a grass path that descends a quarter-mile-long gradual hill and ends at an overlook of the Mississippi River. Along the way, it passes a …
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