Why Move?

"Quality of Life."  Where else can you have an excellent meal at a bistro, then go canoeing on a scenic river?  Or attend a concert at Luther College, then hop on your bike to enjoy either a paved or off-road trail?  Or have an elegant tea party, then visit a park with a waterfall?

It's this mixture of natural resources and human resources that has brought Decorah recognition from a number of sources.  Decorah is named in the book "The Best Small Towns in America."  Midwest Living chose Decorah in its "Great Small Town Getaways" article.  Men's Journal named Decorah as one of "52 Great American Weekends under $200" for mountain biking.  And Decorah's historic houses led to the town's recognition as one of the nation's "Prettiest Painted Places."

Decorah offers excellence in fine arts with museums, theaters, orchestras, arts institutions and dance companies. Each year Decorah hosts the Northeast Iowa Artists Studio Tour where the area's best artisans open their studios for a unique, behind-the-scenes look into how their work is created.

The Decorah area is known for its outdoor beauty and numerous recreational activities. The Upper Iowa River and the Turkey River areas offer extensive biking, hiking, canoeing, skiing and equestrian activities. The area is also known for world-class trout fishing and pheasant, turkey and deer hunting.