Top 10 Unexpected Experiences in Clinton, Iowa

What makes Clinton Iowa unique? 

1) Live Sawmill Demonstrations and Train Rides for the Kids  

Clinton was founded on lumber and this museum tells the origin story of this river town. Experience when logs filled the river and lumber ruled the rails. 

 

 

 


2) Clown Shoes and An Amazing Imaginary Adventure

Clinton is home to the King of Clowns and families are guranteed to have fun at the Felix Adler Discovery Center.   

 

 

 

 

 


3) Becoming a Lumber Baron and Baronness

You can stay at Fisher Bed & Breakfast and then visit the Victorian Home of the George M. Curtis family. Three stories of one of a kind woodwork and stories. Check their calendar for murder mysteries, meals, and events. 

 

 

 

 

 


4) Recharge like a Local:  Music on the Avenue & Downtown Shopping 

Every Thursday in the summer downtown has over 1,000 people listening to amazing music. Pair it with a Friday with Finally Fridays and you can have a long weekend of great music. With restaurants, bars, and shopping, you can spend the whole day downtown being a townie. 

 

 

 

 

 


5) Be a King or Queen of the Castle  

With stunning views of the widest part of the Mississippi River, tour Eagle Point Park year round. And make sure you walk to top of the castle.   

 

 

 

 

 


6) Bird Watch on the River

Take a Blue Heron pontoon ride on the backwaters and waters of the Mississippi River and see the fantasic beasts that make up the Upper Mississippi River. 

 

 

 

 

 

 


7) Never Leave Riverview Park   

Bring your camper and take in Lumberkings baseball, a theater show at the Clinton Showboat, a special event at the bandshell, dip in the pool, play some pickleball, walk the Discovery Trail, and visit our food trucks and Candlelight Inn. 

 

 

 

 

 


8) Have a Revival & Misbehave

Clinton is home to a brewery and a winery. 7 Hills South is in a restored church. Wide River Winery oversees the widest part of the River. 

 

 

 

 

 


9)  Be Dutch for a Day 

Visit our neighboring town in Fulton and wear your wooden shoes when you visit their authentic Dutch windmill. 

 

 

 

 

 


10) Experience Royalty 

Clinton is home to the River Kings and Queens. Visit the Duke Slater Memorial Statue. Discover Clinton's other public art installations like Paint it Back and The Grove. 

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