Expedia.com named Decorah the most beautiful town in all of Iowa. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the state among the bluffs and hills that defy rumors about how Iowa is just flat cornfields, this enchanting little Iowa town has a lot to offer in the way of entertainment, natural wonders, local food, and beautiful scenery.

When people first discovered the live feed showing a pair of eagles building a nest, it became so popular that the footage nearly broke the internet. Their nest overlooks the Decorah Fish Hatchery and they raise a new family of eaglets each year. You can watch the Decorah eagles any time (in real time) day or night, at the Raptor Resource website. You’ll also find footage of past eagle action. See the eaglets learn to fly, watch the parents build their nest, and enjoy the picturesque river landscape of the area.

The eagles generally tend their nest of eggs throughout the month of February.

Raptor Resource Website The eggs hatch in late March or early April.

The same pair of eagles have been raising their young here for a decade.

Raptor Resource Website They eaglets usually leave the nest for good sometime between August and October.

The adults, or as they are referred to on the eaglecam website, “Mom and Dad”, remain in the area year round.

Raptor Resource Website They hunt and bring back prey that includes fish, rabbits, deer, possum, muskrat, other birds, and various other small animals.

The eagles go about their business undisturbed by the thousands of people who watch them every day.

Raptor Resource Website The HD cameras also have sound and are tiny and unobtrusive.

The view from the nest is breathtaking.

Raptor Resource Project/Facebook

Raptor Resource Project/Facebook Decorah is famous for their eaglecam project.

Seedsavers Exchange is an 800-acre farm located just outside of Decorah at 3094 N Winn Rd.

Seed Savers Exchange/Facebook

Chiot’s Run/Flickr They conserve biodiversity by carefully maintaining a collection of over 20,000 different varieties open-pollinated plants and heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables. Gardeners love the selection of seeds and plants, and even people who don’t have a green thumb visit to appreciate the beautiful bluffs and rolling hills that surround this amazing location.

Decorah is the Winneshiek County seat. The historic courthouse is at 201 W Main St.

Winneshiek County/Facebook The first courthouse was built in 1858. It was just two stories. The current courthouse replaced it in the early 1900s and cost a hefty $125,000 to build. Beautiful stone carvings grace the entrances. It’s one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state.

This beautiful community is a great place to spend the day.

Matthew Robey/Flickr Nearby parks offer stunning views of the surrounding area.

To see Decorah from above, be sure to visit Dunning’s Spring Park, just off of Ice Cave Road.

Ellen Macdonald Follow/Flickr Views for miles around make it a worthwhile stop. There’s a beautiful waterfall and plenty of hiking trails available here, as well.

Decorah is well-known for their two amazing and locally-owned breweries.

Toppling Goliath Website The Toppling Goliath Tap Room is located at 310 College Drive.

Stop in for a beer and try some of their unique varieties.

Toppling Goliath/Facebook On a nice day, enjoy the outdoor patio.

Pulpit Rock Brewing Company is located at 207 College Drive.

Pulpit Rock Brewing Website The tasting room is cozy and rustic. The shaded patio is an ideal place to relax and enjoy some locally and lovingly crafted beer.

If you’d like to take a picnic to one of the many beautiful parks in Decorah, you’ll love Oneota Community Food Co-op located at 312 W Water St.

Oneota Community Food Co-op/Facebook They have organic and local food products that will help make your trip to this beautiful town complete.

For 60 years, Mabe’s Pizza at 110 E Water St. has been serving locals and visitors their legendary traditional pizzas.

Mabe’s Pizza/Facebook The first regular customers were Luther College students in the 1950s. This place is almost always busy, but the food is worth the wait.

Have you visited Decorah? What did you think?

Raptor Resource Website

The eggs hatch in late March or early April.

They eaglets usually leave the nest for good sometime between August and October.

They hunt and bring back prey that includes fish, rabbits, deer, possum, muskrat, other birds, and various other small animals.

The HD cameras also have sound and are tiny and unobtrusive.

Raptor Resource Project/Facebook

Decorah is famous for their eaglecam project.

Seed Savers Exchange/Facebook

Chiot’s Run/Flickr

They conserve biodiversity by carefully maintaining a collection of over 20,000 different varieties open-pollinated plants and heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables. Gardeners love the selection of seeds and plants, and even people who don’t have a green thumb visit to appreciate the beautiful bluffs and rolling hills that surround this amazing location.

Winneshiek County/Facebook

The first courthouse was built in 1858. It was just two stories. The current courthouse replaced it in the early 1900s and cost a hefty $125,000 to build. Beautiful stone carvings grace the entrances. It’s one of the most beautiful courthouses in the state.

Matthew Robey/Flickr

Nearby parks offer stunning views of the surrounding area.

Ellen Macdonald Follow/Flickr

Views for miles around make it a worthwhile stop. There’s a beautiful waterfall and plenty of hiking trails available here, as well.

Toppling Goliath Website

The Toppling Goliath Tap Room is located at 310 College Drive.

Toppling Goliath/Facebook

On a nice day, enjoy the outdoor patio.

Pulpit Rock Brewing Website

The tasting room is cozy and rustic. The shaded patio is an ideal place to relax and enjoy some locally and lovingly crafted beer.

Oneota Community Food Co-op/Facebook

They have organic and local food products that will help make your trip to this beautiful town complete.

Mabe’s Pizza/Facebook

The first regular customers were Luther College students in the 1950s. This place is almost always busy, but the food is worth the wait.

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