Tourism Blog

    Do you enjoy the thrill of a good ghost story? How about the adrenaline rush of a haunted house? If that doesn’t spark any interest, then maybe just a classic Halloween film will suffice. The month of October is jam packed with spooky events in Greater Burlington! Burlington Memorial Auditorium will... Read More

On a blistering summer day, most Iowans want to find the nearest air conditioning and something cool to satisfy their sweet tooth. Greater Burlington has several stops that will enhance a summer vacation trip. The Beancounter Coffeehouse & Drinkery is within walking distance from the Mississippi River and serves real fruit... Read More

What better way to show your love for that special someone than planning a memorable night out? You may be wondering how to do so without breaking the bank. In Greater Burlington there are many options ranging from affordable to high end. Who doesn’t enjoy a traditional dinner and a movie?... Read More

How exhilarating would it be to see not one, but several of our national birds up close? Lock & Dam 18 is the spot to be! Just outside of Greater Burlington flocks of Bald Eagles make their appearance between January and February every year. Some locals have been lucky enough... Read More

On your visit to Greater Burlington you are sure to find a day full of delights and a few surprises. The Burlington Fire Department Museum might be one of them. Housed in a working fire station, the museum hosts a variety of memorabilia from the Burlington station, as well as... Read More

In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week 2015, the Greater Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau has brainstormed a few ideas of what travel in Greater Burlington could be for you. What does travel mean to you? Adventure Maybe an adventure is trying something new or doing an activity that causes adrenaline... Read More

Burlington, Iowa might not be where baseball was invented, but if you’re in search of the game's grassroots, look no further than Community Field in Southeast Iowa, right on the banks of the Mississippi River. I’m a filmmaker and I did this very thing several years ago and as such,... Read More

Golfing in Greater Burlington is an experience not to be missed! From Flint Hills to the north, to the Burlington Golf Club tucked away near the beautiful residences of Sunnyside Avenue, to Spirit Hollow to the south; Greater Burlington offers a variety of golfing experiences for players of all skill... Read More

Greater Burlington entrepreneurs strive to offer to its visitors and residents an array of products that are unique to Southeast Iowa. This blog post will highlight four of these products and where to find them. Sterzing’s chips are the best-selling potato chip in Southeast Iowa and a must-have indulgence for every... Read More

Immediately north of the Hawkeye Creek Ravine, where the 19th-century Burlington business district developed, is Heritage Hill Historical District. The architecture of the hill is a composite of many architectural periods and styles. Many of the noteworthy homes represent Victorian, Greek, Gothic, and Neo-Classical styles. The physical qualities of the... Read More