Peace and Serenity. These are the words that best describe the views from The River's Edge. Whether watching the river boats and barges go by, or observing the abundant wildlife - cardinals, indigo buntings, seagulls, pelicans, deer, racoons, and (bald eagles - during the winter), sit and relax. Get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The River's Edge Bed Breakfast Inn was originally built as a private residence by E. Carroll Taber, a second- generation lumberman. The home was built in 1915, just two years after the completion of the great dam. There was a smaller house at this site, and the Taber family built their mansion over the foundation of that home built in the 1850's. The original foundation is still visible under the main floor of the mansion. Drive for miles along the scenic. Mississippi. Enjoy a relaxing visit at the River's Edge The Inn is perched high on a bluff with a magnificent view of the. It is the only Bed Breakfast for miles with river frontage. This stately Tudor Renaissance mansion offers elegance and comfort, with large, spacious rooms. The Inn is located along the one the most prestigious streets in. Iowa. Personal tours of some of the magnificent old homes are available. Visit nearby Nauvoo just a few miles away. Jun 3 Jun 14 BYU International Folk Dance Ensemble Brigham Young University's International Folk Dance Ensemble performs at the Historic Nauvoo Visitors' Center, 290 N. Main Street. About 40 folk dancers perform dances from Asia, Europe, Eastern Europe, and North and South America. A folk music ensemble plays Appalachian, Blues, Bluegrass, Cajun, and British Isles styles of Music. Performances are at 8:15 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Performances are free. Bike Night in Keosauqua Bring your bike and enjoy the evening in downtown Keosauqua from 6PM-10PM. Birmingham Homecoming 25th Annual Celebration with a Parade,kids pedal pull, bingo, car show, tractor show, entertainment, townwide garage sales, baking contest, lots of good food more. Antique classic Tractor Pull For more information : 319-498-4219. Farmington Strawberry Festival Friday evening: Queen contest and Country singer TeJai Burgdorf Saturday: Berry-Athalon, Arts, Crafts Flea Market, Music, Garden Tractor Pull, 3 on 3 Basketball, Children's games and more. Sunday: Strawberry stroll, Car show, Motorcycle show, dog show, Pedal Pull, Cannon Ball Ride, Food, Music, Arts, Crafts Flea Market and More. Free Strawberries Ice Cream from 2-4 on Sat. Sun. For information: 319-878-3866 Web Site: http://farmingtoniowa.com. Fly Van Buren Fly-in breakfast sponsored by the Keosauqua Lions Club 6-10 am (pilots flying in eat free), airplane rides, airplanes on display, remote control airplane demonstrations, no admission, everyone welcome. For information: 800-868-7822 Email: info@villagesofvanburen.com. Town wide Garage Sales Find special treasures at several garage sales held in Douds and the surrounding area. Birmingham Tractor Pull Antique and classic tractor pull. Held at the railroad right of way. Pull starts at 11:00 AM. For information: 319-498-4590/ 498-4411 / 498-4504. Selma Jam Old fashioned jam session. Bring your instrument join in. Potluck dinner @ noon, jam @ 1pm. Held at the Douds Community Center. For more information: 641-936-4691. Buckskinner's Rendezvous Pre-1840 rendezvous. Traders, family camps, contests of skill. Black powder shoot, food and Saturday night's lighting of the historic iron bridge. Contact Doc Stogdill at 641-675-3220 Email: jllinda@netins.net. Mississippi Rat Pak Car Cruise Night / Wal-mart For information, call (319) 463-7307 or e-mail: kenlowman2001@yahoo.com. Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum. Riverboat Cruise and Gambling. Villages of Van Buren. © Copyright 2006 River's Edge Bed Breakfast Inn, LLC. All Rights Reserved

Historic Nauvoo is located in Western Illinois, bordered on three sides by a bend of the mighty Mississippi River. The restored homes, mercantile establishments and community buildings maintain the charm of what once was a beautiful, industrious city. Today, Nauvoo provides an opportunity to experience the people and times of the past. Beautiful Nauvoo, Illinois has become a popular destination for visitors due to the city's history and the wide variety of experiences to be enjoyed on the bend of the Mississippi River. Annual events, restored historic sites, live entertainment and shows, Illinois' oldest winery, golfing and recreation, and quaint shopping all make Nauvoo an ideal getaway. Browse this site to learn about the poignant history of Nauvoo that helped shape many of the popular events and attractions. As you stand on the streets of Nauvoo, either looking out over the bend of the Mississippi River or looking up towards the vibrant, quaint business district, it is not hard to realize how this picturesque experience in City Beautiful will put a smile on the faces of all ages. The Mark Twain boyhood home, museum, and other related sites are located in nearby Hannibal, Missouri. Follow young Sam Clemens on his rambles through Hannibal. Meet his family and friends and get to know the town during the time young Sam lived there. Continue the experience as you learn about Sams first outing as a writer. Then see which of the towns people, places and events he later transformed into stories. Enjoy stories from Twains past and his imagination as you tour the exhibits. The... rush of life races the blood, but the quiet life restoreth the soul... the quiet life is what you will find when you visit the Villages of Van Buren County, in southeast Iowa. Off the beaten path, but near to history, nature and the spirit of America's heartland. Visitors say life in the Villages moves at a slightly different pace, that friendliness is a virtue among residents and that village heritage is sacred ground. The Villages are a unique cluster of towns in Van Buren County. It is simple to relax as you drive through the countryside, picnic in a park, hike the trails, stroll through the shops, enjoy the historic architecture, or relax and take in the solitude and beauty of the surroundings. Cruise the beautiful Mississippi River aboard Iowa's Friendliest Casino. This 1300 passenger vessel features unlimited gaming. The third deck features fine dining, entertainment, and a dance floor. Summer cruise season in Fort Madison. Winter dockside season in Burlington, Iowa (just 20 miles north of Fort Madison). Winter Home of the Largest Concentration of Bald Eagles on the Mississipppi River 23rd Annual Bald Eagle Appreciation Days January 20 - 21, 2007 KEOKUK, IOWA Celebrate the symbol of our freedom! Bald Eagle Appreciation Days View eagles in their natural habitat. Wildlife, Conservation and Environmental Agency Exhibits World Bird Sanctuary Presentations More! * Bring your camera plenty of film! Keokuk's beautiful Grand Avenue is referred to in one publication as the Miracle Mile. To quote the late local author Ray Garrison, in earlier years admission to the sacred precincts of the Avenue was through family name and achievement. A most prestigious location for Keokuk's elite of the late eighteen and early nineteen hundreds, the atmosphere today is more cosmopolitan, but much of the avenue remains unchanged today. Pick up your walking tour guide and don't forget your camera, and enjoy the beauty these great homes have to offer. Annual Battle of Pea Ridge Civil War Reenactment Battle of Pea Ridge re-enactment. Changes have taken place in Keokuk. These changes will create fresh interest from the Reenacting community and spectators alike. As a result of numerous requests in the past, we have listened and re-structured the lay-out of the Battlefield. Crossing a creek, moving up hill and down, placing Artillery at strategic spots should make for an interesting battle. Activities include a Ladies Style Show and Tea, Military Ball, Breakfast with the Troops, National Cemetery Memorial and Church Service, campfires and two Battle Reenactments. While in Rand Park, visitors can tour the camps, visit Sutlers' Row, snack on period food and enjoy period entertainment! Activities in the park are free of charge! Rand Park KEOKUK, IOWA Medicine Eagle Gathering of the People PowWow The Goal: To reawaken Native dreams and traditions..... To rekindle and awake the history of Native past..... To share cultural diversity with native arts, crafts, dance, music and education..... To bring understanding, love and unity..... To honor Mother Earth and all her creatures..... To honor those who have passed..... All drums, dancers and public welcome. Rollin' on the River Blues Fest Victory Park Keokuk, Iowa Keokuk, Iowa presents it's end of the summer blues festival on the third weedend of August each year. At various times they feature fund-raisers, the best of the blues! Through the years, Rollin on the River has presented some of the finest in blues music. We've had everyone from A to Z (Anson Funderburg to Buckwheat Zydeco). -Jim Wells- ROCKTOBER GEODE FEST Geode Capital of the World KEOKUK, IOWA The Keokuk Area Convention Tourism Bureau and the Worthen Earth Searchers Rock Club have come up with a new event for an old Keokuk attraction. The Rocktober Geode Festival is planned for the 1st weekend in October. The festival will highlight the Keokuk Geode and offer opportunities to go on guided hunts. Although geodes of different kinds are found all over the world, the greatest abundance and variety are found in the outcropping of the Mississippian lower Keokuk bed within a 70 mile radius of the intersection of the Mississippi and Des Moines Rivers. Southeastern Iowa is one of the states best Geode collecting areas. Geode State Park in Henry County is named for the occurrence of the geode. The large number of mineral inclusions and the exquisite crystal groups that they form have made the Keokuk Geodes the most beautiful and the most sought after of all geodes by museums and collectors the world over. The most common size of Keokuk Geodes is about 3-4 inches across and sometimes reach 2 feet across and larger. Most Keokuk Geodes occur within a 35 mile radius of Keokuk. Open Thanksgiving thru Christmas Welcome to the City of Christmas in Keokuk's Rand Park. As you stroll through Rand Park, you will view well over 300,000 beautifully arranged Christmas lights and 100 delightful displays. Keokuk's City of Christmas began in 1989 when dreams became a reality and Toyland, Santa's Barn complete with reindeer and elves, Santa's Workshop, a Nativity scene, and the International Christmas Display all appeared in Rand Park for the month of December. Public reaction was outstanding and a holiday tradition began. Over a decade of memories have been shared by visitors to the City of Christmas, with totals of over 20,000 vehicles passing through Rand Park each year. All of the displays are original and created by local citizens with many hours devoted to construction, decoration and upkeep and totally funded by donations. Jim Shuman, coordinator of these activities is the recipient of the distinguished 2005 Spirit of Keokuk Award because of his efforts. The City of Christmas is a non-profit corporation staffed by volunteers. As you journey where visitors from all over the world have toured, we hope you feel the Spirit of the Holiday Season! Construction on U.S. Lock and Dam #19 began in 1910, and when completed in 1913, it was the largest electricity generating plant in the world. Lock 19 is the largest lock on the Mississippi and is on the National Register of Historic places. The area is open 24 hours a day for viewing of river traffic. Call (319) 524-6363 for information. The lock and dam, as well as the rest of the river, can be viewed from a distance on the...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Breakfast may be served in the room
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Access to internet
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 Patio, summer terrace