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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.

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Antique Archaeology - American Pickers

Store Hours:
  • 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday
  • Noon - 5pm Sunday
  • Or by Appointment
     
  • Located Downtown LeClaire, 115 1/2 Davenport Street
    Phone: 563-265-3939
    http://www.antiquearchaeology.com

     
Buffalo Bill Museum Lone Star Steamer Buffalo Bill Museum and Lone Star Steamer Display
http://www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
Museum - historic displays featuring Buffalo Bill, Civil War Display, river boats & James Ryan
199 N. Front Street
(563) 289-4603  

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!

Mississippi River Distilling Company
http://www.mrdistilling.com/
303 North Cody Road LeClaire, IA 
Retail shop is open from 10 AM to 5 PM Monday Through Saturday and from 12 PM to 5 PM Sundays.

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.

Twilight River Boat Cruises Twilight River Boat Cruises
2 day overnight 166 mile river cruise from LeClaire to Dubuque
Front St. on the LeClaire Levee. Accommodations at the Riverfront Grand Harbor Resort in Dubuque.
(800) 331-1467  
info@riverboattwilight.com
http://www.riverboattwilight.com/

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.
The LeClaire Rec Center features Drop-in Adult volleyball, basketball, youth soccer league, Zumba, weight room & Tiny Tots Play Groups. www.leclairereccenter.com 
Boat Launch - Le Claire Levee Boat Launch - Le Claire Levee - Picnic Areas - Veteran's Memorial - Parking - Restrooms
Le Claire Levee
(563) 289-4242 (City Hall phone)

NEW! LeClaire Skatepark is now open at 3rd and Ferry
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  • Hollyhock Park
    201 N. 6th Street MAP
    At the corner of Jones and 6th
     
  • Huckleberry Park
    1467 Glenwood Drive MAP
    Near the intersection of Iowa Drive and Eagle Ridge Road
     
  • Scout Park
    1084 N 2nd St MAP
    Behind Big Dave and Holly's Dairy Sweet
     
 
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.

 

Eagles and Lock and Dam 14Nature 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!

VIEW MORE EAGLE PHOTOS FROM LECLAIRE

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!
 

 
Lock and Dam #14 is located on the Mississippi River, just off Highway 67 and just South of Interstate 80.
Click here to find Lock and Dam 14 with Google Maps
 
 
 
 

 
 
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

Dawley House - Open to the Public
127 South 2nd. Street

Currently Crane & Pelican Cafe and Gift Shop
www.craneandpelican.com

George Tromley Sr. House

George Tromley Sr. House
806 N. Cody Rd.
 

George Tromley, Jr. House

George Tromley, Jr. House
127 Jones St.
 

Horton-Suiter House

Horton-Suiter House
108 North 2nd. Street
 

Jacob Suiter House

Jacob Suiter House
214 South 2nd. Street
 

James Gamble House

James Gamble House
527 Wisconsin St.
 

John H. Suiter

John H. Suiter
1220 North 2nd. Street
 

John Smith House

John Smith House
426 Dodge Street
 

McCaffrey House

McCaffrey House - Open to the Public
208 N. Cody Rd.
Currently Grasshoppers Gift Shop and Vintage Vine Wine Cellar

Old Mill House

Old Mill House
419 N. Cody Rd.
 

Rambo House

Rambo House
430 N. Cody Rd.
 

Samuel Van Sant House

Samuel Van Sant House
322 N. Cody Rd.
 

William Suiter House

William Suiter House
227 Wisconsin St.
 


 
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce | Buffalo Bill Museum | Twilight River Cruises | City of LeClaire
Quad City Convention and Visitors Bureau | Antique Archaeology | LeClaire Community Library
LeClaire Office of Tourism
563-289-4242 x 1135 MEDIA
info@visitleclaire.com

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