Attractions

You will always be able to find something for fun in Greater Burlington, no matter what age you are. Annually, Des Moines County has seen the largest increase in tourism in the state of Iowa. The attractions have helped make this possible. Whether you are looking for fun in the sun, a relaxing day at a spa or taking in a baseball game, we have lots to offer.

Test your driving, walking or bicycling skills on what Ripley's Believe It or Not calls the "Crookedest Street in the World." Perhaps Burlington's most famous landmark, Snake Alley consists of five half-curves and two quarter-curves and drops 58 feet over a distance of 275 feet. The street is reminiscent of vineyard paths in France and Germany.

The beautiful Mississippi River provides a scenic backdrop for this historic building. Dedicated in 1928 as the Burlington Municipal Docks, the building enabled barges to be loaded with coal by means of an overhead conveyor. The Port of Burlington is now the home to a State of Iowa Welcome Center. Information on statewide attractions, souvenirs and a video of local attractions combine with historic displays to make this an ideal starting point for visitors. Self-guided audio tours of North and South Hill areas are available.

Fun City is the Midwest's premiere family entertainment destination! Enjoy a 10,000 square foot arcade, take a ride in the 3-D virtual roller coaster at the Extreme Theatre. Take a splash at Huck's Harbor, an indoor/outdoor water park featuring slides, dump buckets, water cannons, and a lazy river. Battle it out in the state-of-the-art laser tag arena, or experience a high-tech game of bowling at the 24 lane King Pins. Race on the indoor speedway featuring Formula One-style electric go-karts. Upscale billiards and gaming lounge, an indoor golfing simulator, as well as several restaurant and sports bar areas offer people of all ages a unique experience.

The Burlington Bees invite you and your family to Community Field to experience the fun and excitement of minor league baseball. The Bees are the Class "A" affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and the only professional sports team in the region. The Bees offer fans of all ages a chance to be part of the action and have a lot of fun with special promotions each night plus a playground with an inflatable for kids. Visit the Bees' website for news, photos, promo information, and to purchase tickets or shop for great Bees merchandise.

April
• 3-6 vs. Peoria
• 11-13 vs. Great Lakes
• 14-16 vs. Lansing
• 25-27 vs. South Bend
• 28-30 vs. Cedar Rapids

May
• 8-11 vs. Beloit
• 16-18 vs. Quad Cities
• 19-22 vs. Kansas City

June
• 1-4 vs. Clinton
• 9-12 vs. Wisconsin
• 23-26 vs. Peoria
• 27-30 vs. Wisconsin

July
• 5-7 vs. Clinton
• 19-21 vs. West Michigan
• 23-25 vs. Cedar Rapids
• 29-31 vs. Dayton

August
• 1-3 vs. Fort Wayne
• 9-12 vs. Cedar Rapids
• 21-24 vs. Beloit
• 25-27 vs. Quad Cities

M-F 6:30 pm (April 3 - June 15)
M-F 7:00 pm (June 19 - September 1)
Sat: 6:30 pm, Sun: 2:00 pm

Burlington - Located on the Great River Road

The Great River Road is a three-thousand mile network of federal, state, and country roads that parallel the Mississippi River on both sides from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. To follow the Great River Road into Burlington you will take either U.S. Highway 61 from the south or State Highway 99 from the north.

Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm
13852 Washington Road, West Burlington, Iowa, (319) 752-4659 Cell (319) 759-7548
www.wildlifelakes.com Group Tours welcome by appointment

Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm is home for some of Mother Nature's most beautiful scenery, wildlife, and elk. A series of man-made ponds and lakes make this an ideal location for many animals and waterfowl to call home. Canadadian Geese return year after year to nest and raise their young ones. Visitors can view the day to day operations of a working elk farm that has been raising and breeding elk for 10 years. Call for more information and visitors are always welcome.

34 Raceway is a 3/8 semi-banked track with a spectator seating capacity of over 4,500 offering the best facility in the state. Races are run every Saturday night during April - September, featuring I.M.C.A Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Modifieds, 305 Sprint Cars, and I.M.C.A Stock Cars.

Dana's Total Image AVEDA Concept Salon & Spa
914 Maple Street, Burlington
(319) 753-6995
Styltique
313 Jefferson Street, Burlington
(319) 753-1831
Qi-The Spa
3001 Winegard Drive, Burlington
(319) 237-1271

Catfish Bend Casino
3001 Winegard Drive, Burlington, 800-372-2WIN, www.catfishbendcasino.com

Hot gaming action the way you like it, in a beautiful, all-new casino filled with more than a thousand games; sizzling slots, new penny and nickel slots, video poker, exciting high-paying progressive games plus the action-jammed tables you like best! Catfish Bend Casino features 24,000 square feet of edge-of-your seat gaming excitement! Catfish Bend Casino in Burlington, Iowa is part of the PZAZZ! entertainment complex that is home to multiple dining options, the PZAZZ! Event & Convention Center and FunCity!

The Best Time is Anytime at Catfish Bend Casino!

Constructed between 1934-37 at a cost of over 9 million dollars, this lock and dam is one of 29 on the upper Mississippi River. See how barge traffic moves up and down the river as they pass through this 600-foot lock with a maximum lift of 10 feet. During the winter months, view large populations of Bald Eagles as they migrate south and feed at the open water around the lock and dam.

Food Guru University is a high tech TV studio kitchen. It features upscale cooking classes, gourmet dinners and wine events. It is the perfect place for private parties and other prestigious events. FGU features a breathtaking view of historic downtown Burlington, over-looking the Mississippi River and the Great River Bridge. Dining at Food Guru University is truly an event, Chef Peter Harman The Food Guru creates his world class cuisine in his upscale, state of the art kitchen. Every seat has a perfect view, catch all the action on the five jumbo TV monitors. The full blown martini bar and extensive wine selection with remarkable service create a special and memorable occasion. To learn more about FGU cooking classes, visit www.foodguru.com

Greater Burlington, Iowa is located on the bluffs overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River. The Mississippi River is a valuable body of water being used for leisure, recreation, and commerce. The river is home to at least 260 species of fish and 40 percent of the nations's migratory waterfowl use the river corridor during their spring and fall migrations.