Marquette and McGregor ~This Could be Your Weekend

The natural beauty of Marquette and McGregor, Iowa is of magic and wonder. The  Mississippi River runs to the east of our villages, which are nestled between the towering bluffs. Explore nature and history and experience a great mix of small town charm, with a touch of big city flair.

Get a taste of the local flavor at our winery, brewery or Friday Farmers Market. Find entertainment at the local casino and culture at the Mar Mac Arts Center. Hike to unmatched views at Effigy Mounds National Monument and Pikes Peak State Park.

Marquette and McGregor offer exciting year-round activities including hiking, boating, biking, ice fishing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling. Numerous annual events include Arts & Crafts Festivals, Flea Markets, Railroad Days Festival, the Great River Car Show & Cruise and Hole in the Sock Gang Street Shoot-outs, just to name a few.

The McGregor and Marquette area offers endless possibilities. Enjoy one-of-a-kind antique and specialty shops, great restaurants, charming lodging, guided cave tours, boating, birding, hiking and camping. Immerse yourself in intriguing local history at the Depot Museum and Information Center and McGregor Historical Museum. All of this and more, right here in beautiful Northeast Iowa!        

Click to Learn about "16 to Life", the movie filmed here in 2007!

Pikes Peak State Park is featured as the 2009 Official Best hiking spot in Iowa

Visit the McGregor-Marquette Center for the Arts!

Marquette & McGregor were designated an Iowa Great Place by Governor Culver in 2008!