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Burlington, IA
Population: 26,839

  
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FunCity 3001 Winegard Drive, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-2291, 877-5432-FUN, Iowa's premiere family destination, FunCity features indoor and outdoor water parks, four dining options, an award-winning bowling alley, over 100 interactive arcade games, kiddie go-carts, a multi-level laser tag arena, the Best Western PZAZZ, Catfish Bend Inn & Spa, Spirit Hollow golf course, a 25,000 square foot indoor speedway, Catfish Bend Casino, and a full-service spa and salon. more...

Port of Burlington Welcome Center 400 North Front Street, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-752-8731, Situated on the Mississippi River, this historic building was dedicated in 1928 as the Burlington Municipal Docks. Today, the Port of Burlington is now home to a State of Iowa Welcome Center. Here you can find information on statewide attractions, souvenirs, a video of local attractions, and historic displays. Self-guided audio cassette tours of North and South Hill areas are available map


Casinos

Catfish Bend Casino 3001 Winegard Drive, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-2WIN, 800-372-2WIN, Located off Roosevelt Avenue, next to FunCity, Catfish Bend Casino features almost 700 slot machines, 18 table games, a luxurious poker room, and a VIP lounge. more... map


Historic Homes & Buildings

Phelps House Museum 512 Columbia Street, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-2449, Located at the top of Snake Alley, the Phelps House Museum features furnishings dating from 1774. This Victorian home was Burlington's first Protestant hospital. It is open May through October from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.


Libraries & Research Centers

Burlington Public Library 210 Court Street, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-1647 more...


Museums & Galleries

Apple Trees Museum 1616 Dill Street, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-2449, The Apple Trees Museum, housed in a section of the old Charles Perkins home, hold the Moines County Historical Society's collection of Burlington memorabilia, Native American artifacts and other displays. The Apple Trees Museum is open May through October from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hawkeye Log Cabin Located in Crapo Park, 319-753-2449, A Des Moines County Historical Society museum, Hawkeye Log Cabin is a unique museum that features pioneer-era furniture and tools. It is open May through October from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.


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