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Dunning's Spring Park

An outdoor spot in Decorah, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes.

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Dunning's Spring Park in Decorah
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Why go

Short walk to a 200-foot waterfall tumbling off a limestone bluff.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Decorah, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Oneota Community Food Co-op and Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Decorah, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Oneota Community Food Co-op

    Local grocery with a deli for sandwiches and picnic supplies.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum

    Large Norwegian-American heritage museum with folk art and historic buildings.

    Sight · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mabe's Pizza

    Family pizza place on Water Street since 1953.

    Food · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Phelps Park

    Hilltop park with stone overlooks above the Upper Iowa River.

    Outdoors · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Trout Run Trail

    11-mile paved bike loop past a trout hatchery, bluffs and farmland.

    Activity · 1.3 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

    Taproom of the brewery behind Pseudo Sue and other hoppy cult beers.

    Drinks · 4.1 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Dunning's Spring Park is a stop on our Iowa Driftless & River Towns route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Decorah

2 more curated outdoor spots in Decorah. See the full Decorah guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Decorah run from 25°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month.

Modelled monthly averages for Decorah from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Decorah weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Ice Cave Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Coordinates
43.31148, -91.78993
Destination
Decorah, Iowa

Dunning's Spring Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Dunning's Spring Park?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Dunning's Spring Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

Is Dunning's Spring Park free?

Yes, we list Dunning's Spring Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Dunning's Spring Park?

Dunning's Spring Park is at Ice Cave Rd, Decorah, IA 52101, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Dunning's Spring Park?

Dunning's Spring Park appears on Iowa Driftless & River Towns, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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