Decorah
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Was there this weekend also and was a little disappointed in Mabes pizza, but rest of the trip was a great time.
I like places like Decorah that have quite a few things to do in the area that imo are outdoors and calming like Seed Savers.
We usually hit all the same places when we’re in Decorah except we’ve never tried Luna. Looks like it won’t be open when we go in September so maybe next year.
We stayed at Hotel Winneshiek the first time we went and it was fine but every time since we’ve stayed at Airbnb’s. There’s actually quite a few nice ones in town and we usually have at least 5-6 in our group with bikes so it works out better.
The last couple times we’ve gone we’ve stopped at Single Speed in Waterloo for lunch either on the way up or back. It’s a nice halfway point to get out and stretch and they have good food so works great for us.
Agree with the Old Balltown from Pivo. It’s a ridiculously long name but a great beer.
Decorah actually lost population in the 2020 census due to the rise in Airbnb's. Many people who lived in Decorah sold their houses to investors who wanted to rent them, and then moved to places like Calmar, Cresco, and Waukon (all grew in the last census) where they could buy more for less. Because many of the Airbnb's aren't primary residences, they aren't counting towards the census.
I’m sure they’re making bank. The huge popularity of TG and Pulpit plus Luther being in town I’m sure has a lot to do with that. We usually have to book at least a couple months in advance to make sure we get one that will accommodate all of us.
Go to Your Place and have Bloodies with a bunch of the old boys who assemble there around 10AM. It's more of a Hawkeye bar I think (but not obnoxiously so), but the games won't overlap.
Pulpit opens at 11 as well.
T-Bock's will have the game on too, and has a full menu.
This was my thought, too but I know its Pride Fest in Decorah this weekend and not that I care that it's pride fest, but I just don't want to deal with the traffic and everything else. Could be very busy up there.
Parade starts at 3 and goes down water street.
That's not going to be a major interruption other than not being able to drive down Water for an hour. Just park in the back lot off between Heivly and Day Spring, or just walk if you're staying in town.
It's probably a decent crowd, but nothing crazy. I've never been there during the parade, but have been to Pulpit after as they always have a party and a few special beers for the event.
Other than during the parade, I don't think any streets are shut down.
I've got about an (almost) 4 hr drive to get there saturday AM so we'd be coming in just about as game starts. less interruptions the better
If the Pride Parade is at 3, I would expect next to no interruption at 11. It might cause some congestion after the game, but if you aren't driving at that point I would think the impact on your day will be minimal.
Where are you staying, or are you going back to wherever you live right after?
we've got an airbnb booked north of town that we cant get into until after the game anyway. were up in decorah through Tuesday
Here's the route:
Park in the lots north of Water St, off of Day Spring, and as soon as the game's over, head towards your Airbnb or Pulpit rock. It will take you away from where the parade lines up.
Did Pulpit change their hours? I’m also heading up this weekend. Was planning on hitting TG at 11:00 for the tapping of the golden keg.
I guess they did. Maybe it's always been noon, but I coulda swore they opened at 11. Dixie's used to open at 11 on Saturdays too, but they look to be noon.
If you really wanted to avoid getting tangled in traffic around the parade, I'd watch the first half at T-Bock's and eat, and then go to Dixie's or Pulpit for the 2nd.
