Beautifully cared for grounds with great view of the river. The Dutch history of Fulton is evident.read more

Fulton is not a big town. But it has the cutest fully operational windmill that they brought over…read morefrom the Netherlands. They even make their own flour - in several different varieties - which can be purchased in the gift shop. You can walk inside and tour the windmill. In the lower level they have some wooden shoes you can try on as well. When you walk up to the top, you have a beautiful view of the river. Entrance to the windmill is free, but they do accept donations. There were even some nice gentleman that told us all about the windmill. Across the street from the windmill there is a gift shop in the Windmill Cultural Center. I didn't buy any flour since I was traveling but I did buy the cutest blue and white ceramic windmill magnet (I collect magnets).

A truly beautiful hike filled with caves to explore! There are a total of nine caves, ranging in…read moresize from massive walk-through caverns to smaller, single-person passages. Two of the largest caves let you walk straight from one entrance to another, while one of the smaller ones requires squeezing through two tight openings before you can barely stand inside--definitely an adventure! The trails are not wheelchair accessible. The full hike took us about three hours at a steady pace. I'd recommend bringing a flashlight for exploring, though it's not absolutely necessary. Between the unique caves and the gorgeous trails, this park is a gem. I'll definitely be returning to Maquoketa Caves in the future!

Fun and interesting state park with plenty of caves to see...but wear good shoes for climbing and…read morewalking along steep paths and clothing that will probably get dirty (layers are best as the caves can get cold). Many of the caves have streams running through which are very cool but can also cause slips and falls... I'd also be careful of some of the off-the-beaten-track paths as one led us to some pretty steep cliffs. And again don't underestimate the slipperiness of even the regular paths... The gift shop is just a few tables set up outside of a shelter-type open building (I had to get my usual magnets) in the parking lot, and the visitors center is a separate building off of the main road (Caves Road) and 98. The visitors center has a few interesting displays and we watched a film about the history of the park, Well worth a visit, and especially recommend seeing the Dance Hall Caves....

" Tour Guides On Buses were Great "…read more The American Queen Steamboat Company hires Tour Guides from the Quad Cities Convention And Visitors center to give lengthy tours around the Quad Cities areas. The Tour Guides are very knowledgeable about the different areas in the Quad Cities, and give extensive knowledge out to their passengers about the Educational and Historical sites. Great Job Tour Guides.

Was in town for work on a steamy July day but wanted to explore the path along the Mississippi…read moreRiver and decided that renting a bike might be a good idea. The Google machine brought me to the visitors bureau. For $7 an hour you can rent a nice bike to use on the miles of trails surrounding the river. The bikes are new seeming Trek bicycles and you're offered the option of getting a lock and a helmet. There's also a water bottle cage in case you think you're going to get thirsty. The visitor's bureau is more gift shop than bicycle rental shop, but...there's a lot of neat stuff to see. They also offer segway tours throughout the week. I didn't have time or I would have checked that out, too. Definitely worth checking out if you're in from out of town and want to go exploring.

The National Park honoring the life of Herbert Hoover is inspiring and educational. The complex is…read morelarge and includes a Visitors Center, his original birthplace cottage, schoolhouse, blacksmith, gravesite, park and Presidential Library and Museum. We started our tour in the Visitor's Center. We were greeted by a friendly Park Ranger, who described the layout of the center. A twelve minute movie provides a nice overview of Hoover's life from boyhood to post presidential. The Center also has a room with interactive displays and artifacts. I confess that I didn't know much about Hoover prior to this visit. His story is memorable as he was raised Quaker, became orphaned at a young age, yet managed to attend Stanford University and become a successful geologist. Then, he became president and devoted his life to international outreach. What an inspirational story! Despite cold rain, we took the short walk to Hoover's boyhood cottage, the blacksmith shop where his father worked and the schoolhouse. Each stop was informative. Nice boardwalks connect all the buildings, which are wheel chair accessible. The museum was closed for major renovations and will reopen in 2026. The grave site (behind the museum) is peaceful, simple and lovely. There is nearby parking. The Park is easy on/off US 80. The site was free to visit (although donations are accepted). There were public restrooms in the Visitors Center. I encourage a visit if you like history. The Park is a great place to bring kids. Plan a couple hours.

Admittedly, I don't do much research before visiting an NPS site, as I would like to be educated by…read morethe informational displays present. If I have additional questions, I just look them up later. So, it was a huge surprise to me that this place was pretty sizable. Starting from the visitor's center, you can meander your way through the grounds containing the former president's house (and birth place), his school house, and his original Quaker church. There's also a blacksmithery which has demonstrations over the weekends. Finally, you can see his grave site. I unfortunately did not have time to visit the museum, but the NPS ranger had good things to say about it. There is also a small path to the prairie to give you a sense of what Hoover's family encountered before they farmed the land. Overall, this was a great visit!

Beautiful and extensive trails over a surprisingly large area, many along or near pretty waterways…read more....there are several well marked parking lots near the trail heads. We did get lost trying to find the nature center which didn't seem connected to the part of the park we first arrived in...it seems there are two separate entrances? Fortunately we were near the cool castle-like tower, the Julien Dubuque Monument, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Mississippi and of the city of Dubuque. Definitely would like to come back for more hiking here!

Mines of Spain is a go to place for me and has been for years. A wonderful scenic outdoor space…read more Great for hiking.

Jessie is so good at what she does. She took our laundry list of what we wanted to see and do on…read moreour trip and set up the perfect itinerary to please 3 sisters. Not an easy task as we all had different "Bucket list" activities we wanted to see or do. And she was able to save us several thousand dollars compared to another agency we tried first. The next time you plan a big trip be sure and give her a call, you won't regret it.

The owner absolutely ghosted me. Do not use this agency, no matter what you do! Expensive vacations…read morethat you could plan yourself for just as much trouble.

A big thank you to Pam for booking an amazing vacation for us amidst a global pandemic! It was our…read morefirst time out of the country since COVID and Pam helped us pick the perfect destination. We left on a Sunday, had questions and Pam called immediately to answer them despite the interruption to her weekend. Thank you Pam!!