Ryan & Ashley’s Favorites

& distances from Cedar & Stone Retreat

🍽 Eat & Drink

• T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill – A longtime favorite for a casual meal
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

• La Rana Bistro – Go-to spot for lunch
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

• Magpie Coffeehouse – Coffee or a quick breakfast
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

• Luna Valley Farm – Farm-to-table dining with a cozy, local feel (reservations needed!)
  ⏱ ~10 min drive | 📏 ~5 miles

• Pulpit Rock Brewing Co. or Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. – Perfect for an afternoon drink
  ⏱ ~7–8 min drive | 📏 ~3–4 miles

• Hotel Winneshiek Bar – A classic spot for a cozy nightcap
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

• Mabe’s Pizza – Decorah classic known for its thin crust pizza and signature toppings
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

• Twin Springs Supper Club – Local supper club just down the road offering classic Midwest dining in a relaxed setting
  ⏱ ~1 min drive | 📏 ~0.3 miles

🥾 Explore

• Pulpit Rock, Dunning’s Spring Park, & Ice Cave – Short hikes with big views
  ⏱ ~7–8 min drive | 📏 ~3–3.5 miles

• Phelps Park – Blufftop views + playground (great for kids)
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

🚴 Get Outside

• Trout Run Trail – 11 miles of scenic biking
  ⏱ ~5 min drive to trail access | 📏 ~2 miles

• Water Street – Local shops and a relaxed stroll
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

🌊 Bucket List

• Kayaking the Upper Iowa River
  ⏱ ~10–15 min drive (varies by access point)

• Cold plunge at Twin Springs Park
  ⏱ ~1 min drive | 📏 ~0.3 miles

• Fly fishing the Driftless creeks and waterways
  ⏱ Varies by stream access

Kid-Friendly Favorites in Decorah

& distances from Cedar & Stone Retreat 

🛝 Play & Explore

• Phelps Park – Playground + blufftop views
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

• Twin Springs Park – Open space to run and explore
  ⏱ ~1 min drive | 📏 ~0.3 miles

• Dunning’s Spring Park – Waterfall, bridges, easy walking paths
  ⏱ ~7 min drive | 📏 ~3 miles

• Sunflower Child Development & Discovery Center – Interactive play and learning space for younger children with hands-on exhibits and creative exploration (great for a rainy day or cold winter day).
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

🥾 Easy Adventures

• Ice Cave – Short, memorable adventure
  ⏱ ~8 min drive | 📏 ~3.5 miles

• Pulpit Rock – Quick hike with big views (best for older kids)
  ⏱ ~7 min drive | 📏 ~3 miles

🐟 Nature & Animals

• Decorah Fish Hatchery – See trout up close; great with kids
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

• Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm – Gardens, trails, and open space
  ⏱ ~10 min drive | 📏 ~5 miles

🚴 Move & Explore

• Trout Run Trail – Family biking and scenic riding
  ⏱ ~5 min drive to trail access | 📏 ~2 miles

• Upper Iowa River – Kayaking and river adventures (older kids)
  ⏱ ~10–15 min drive (varies by access point)

🏛 Indoor / Educational

• Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum – Hands-on exhibits + outdoor buildings
  ⏱ ~7 min drive | 📏 ~3 miles

• Porter House Museum – Quick, engaging history stop
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles

🍦 Treats & Breaks

• Water Street – Shops, snacks, and easy strolling
  ⏱ ~6 min drive | 📏 ~2.5 miles