Step back in time and visit a bygone era when river pilots set-up
their homes in Le Claire. Marvel in 19th century architecture, or take a guided
tour of the sites. Learn how faded memories of the past come to life while
exploring the historic sites and the
Buffalo Bill Museum . For
more information contact us today.
We offer free public tours daily on the hour
from 12 PM to 4 PM or by appointment. If you'd
like to schedule a tour for your family or
group, please contact us at
info@mrdistilling.com
or call the distillery at (563) 484-4342.
It is LeClaire's own micro-distillery creating vodka, gin
and bourbon from local grains! People who visit the distillery will be able to
witness the entire process of liquor creation on site. From the milling of the
grain to the fermentation, distillation, aging and
bottling; everything from grain to glass will be done at the distillery.
Our shop features
our handmade products as well as glassware, apparel and other souvenirs.
New! Items in the Gift Shop, include Geodes
(Iowa's State Rock), Marbles, and Hats Galore,
including: Union Soldier's, Confederate
Soldier's, coonskin hats, cowboy hats, and
feather headdresses!
Wide River Winery LeClaire location: NW Corner of
Cody Road & Wisconsin Avenue
www.wideriverwinery.com
Tasting room in Le Claire for this regional Iowa vineyard,
located in Clinton, IA. $5 includes tasting of award winning
wines and you keep the wine glass!
Nature photographers and bird watchers will be delighted with
the opportunities at Lock and Dam #14 on the Mississippi River in LeClaire to
capture amazing photos and sightings of Bald Eagles in the Winter months and
Pelicans that call Le Claire "home" during the Spring and Summer months. There
are so many eagles in one place, you have to see it to believe it!
Eagles start to gather around the Lock and Dam on the South Side of LeClaire
as soon as the ice starts forming in December and stay around through late
February and early March. Pelican start to soar around the skies of
LeClaire in late March.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to get some great shots!
Pelicans start gathering in the channel on the South Side of LeClaire in the
late Spring and early Summer months and can
be seen soaring in the skies above LeClaire through August and September.
River Pilot Homes
To Learn More
about these home and the self-guided tour, click
here.
Please note: Many of these homes are currently private homes and/or businesses and are not
open for public viewing unless otherwise noted. All illustrations were created by local artists.
Dawley House - Open to the
Public
127 South 2nd. Street
Nature photographers and bird watchers will be delighted with
the opportunities at Lock and Dam #14 on the Mississippi River in LeClaire to
capture amazing photos and sightings of Bald Eagles in the Winter months and
Pelicans that call Le Claire "home" during the Spring and Summer months. There
are so many eagles in one place, you have to see it to believe it!
