iOWA attractions
biCkelhauPt arboretuM
340 South 14th Street | Clinton , IA 563-242-4771 | www . bickelhaupt . org
This nationally-recognized 14-acre outdoor museum of trees , shrubs , ground covers , perennials and annuals , features one of the top garden conifer collections in the country , numbering more than 600 cultivars . Other collections include native prairie grasses , fl owering trees , shrub roses , wildfl owers , ornamental shrubs , as well as Stout Medal daylily collections , Monarch Watch butterfl y station and American Hosta Society National Display Garden and herb garden . A library , meeting sites , water features and museum display of native animals and birds are also on site . The Bickelhaupt Arboretum was donated to Eastern Iowa Community Colleges in 2014 and is now a part of EICC ’ s Clinton Community College . The facility is open to the public year-round from dawn to dusk . Free conducted group tours by appointment .
CaManChe DePot MuSeuM
102 12th Avenue | Camanche , IA 563-259-1285 | www . camancheia . org
Climb aboard this fully-restored 1951 Milwaukee / Soo Line caboose and railroad depot and step back in time to 1899 when the depot was built . Open by appointment .
CaManChe hiStoriCal MuSeuM
1307 S Washington Blvd . | Camanche , IA 563-259-1285 | www . camancheia . org
The Museum houses the Clinton County / Gateway Genealogical Library as well as collections from Camanche ’ s past . Visit the Museum to learn how to research your family history . Collections include cemetery records , county histories , funeral home records , Old Age Assistance , tax records and several family histories . Open by appointment .
Clinton area Showboat theatre
303 Riverview Drive | Clinton , IA 563-242-6760 | www . clintonshowboat . org
Come join us in the Lillian Russell Theatre aboard a restored old river paddle wheeler on the beautiful riverfront in Clinton . We have professional summer repertory theatre from June through mid-August , with great musicals and hilarious comedies . Our troupe of talented , young mid-west actors , Broadway professionals and some seasoned , skillful , local actors provide a summer of theatre magic aboard the Showboat ! There is also theatre for children on Saturdays during the summer . We have special group rates and meet-thecast receptions . Call ( 563 ) 242-6760 and our answering service ( until the Box Offi ce opens in May ) will ensure you get a return call . E-mail : boxoffi ce @ clintonshowboats . org .
Clinton County hiStoriCal SoCiety & MuSeuM
601 South 1st Street | Clinton , IA 563-242-1201
Here , the story of early settlers of this Mississippi River area and the booming lumber business is told . Permanent collection includes old photographs of the area , memorabilia , period furniture , authentic 1924 kitchen , and the “ Resolute ,” one of the only three manually-powered fi re engines on display in the world . Visit us at www . clintoncountyhistoricalsocietyofi owa . org
Clinton ParkS & reCreation DePartMent
1401 11th Avenue North | Clinton , IA 563-243-1260 | www . cityofclintoniowa . us
The Parks & Rec manages 22 parks with over 500 acres , containing multi-use trails and athletic fi elds , 10 playgrounds , pickleball and sand volleyball courts , baseball & softball fi elds , 2 indoor gyms , Marina , 4 boat launches , RV Campground , outdoor pool , Eagle Point Lodge and 12 picnic shelters . The Ericksen Community Center is the hub of the department where you can register for Adult & Youth Sports , programs , workout at the new Fitness Center and is open year around .
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