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.
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!
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.
The Twilight Captain brings the history and
stories of the river to life. You may even be
invited up to the pilot house to experience the
river the same way
Mark Twain did over 150 years ago.
Each afternoon on board features a variety of
folk musicians, humorists. Destination Dubuque
activities include Museums, an Aquarium, Trolley
Tours, Art Galleries, Historical Architecture
and much, much more.
We see an average of 20-30 bald eagles on each
cruise. In addition, we typically encounter
300-400 pelicans plus numerous egrets, and blue
herons. This is a wonderful opportunity to get
up close to these spectacular creatures
Year after year, Twilight is a favorite for
Travel Groups, Clubs, Birthdays, Anniversaries
plus Family and Military Reunions. Our
All-Inclusive pricing and and first rate
experience make the planner's job quick and
easy.
Wide River Winery
www.wideriverwinery.com LeClaire Tasting
Room. For $6, sample local award winning wines
and keep the souvenir wine glass.
Located 1 Block North of American Pickers
on the Northwest
corner of Cody Road and Wisconsin
Street
106 N. Cody Road (Close to the Corner of Cody
and Wisconsin)
(563) 289-2509
Open 7 days a week at 11:00 A.M.
Wide River Winery
www.wideriverwinery.com LeClaire Tasting
Room. For $6, sample local award winning wines
and keep the souvenir wine glass.
Located 1 Block North of American Pickers
on the Northwest
corner of Cody Road and Wisconsin Street
102 N. Cody Road
(563) 289-2509
Open 7 days a week at 11:00 A.M.
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.
All photos of eagles and pelicans on the page take by Burt
Gearhart of LeClaire, Iowa.
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!
