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Outdoors Decorah

Phelps Park

An outdoor spot in Decorah, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Phelps Park in Decorah
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Why go

Hilltop park with stone overlooks above the Upper Iowa River.

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 Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum and Oneota Community Food Co-op. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Vesterheim National Norwegian-American Museum

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

    Sight · 0.3 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Oneota Community Food Co-op

    Local grocery with a deli for sandwiches and picnic supplies.

    Food · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Mabe's Pizza

    Family pizza place on Water Street since 1953.

    Food · 0.6 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Dunning's Spring Park

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

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

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

    Activity · 1.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.

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

    Drinks · 4.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Phelps 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. For Phelps Park itself, we suggest: Sunset.

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

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Phelps Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
613 Park St, Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Coordinates
43.30052, -91.79592
Destination
Decorah, Iowa

Phelps Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Phelps Park?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Phelps Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Phelps Park?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Phelps Park free?

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

Where is Phelps Park?

Phelps Park is at 613 Park St, Decorah, IA 52101, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Phelps Park?

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

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