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Home Chamber of Commerce Tourism Overview Food Lodging Attractions Shopping Related Links	Things to See and Do in LeClaire LeClaire offers many exciting and interesting reasons to visit year-round. If you need additional information about a visit to LeClaire, contact us at tourism@leclaireiowa.gov or call 332-3911 ext. 120 or (563) 289-9970. Events Calendar For specific dates and times for these events, contact us at 322-3911 ext. 120 or (563) 289-9970.. January: Eagle Watch, Mississippi Valley Welcome Center, LeClaire May: Market Days. Sidewalk Sales, entertainment, demonstrations, plant sales, Amazing Race around Leclaire. August: River Tug Fest (Biggest of the year). Consists of pulling a 2,400 foot, 680 pound rope that spans the Mississippi River between Port Byron, Illinois and Le Claire, Iowa. Also includes a parade, the Rumble over the River Fireworks display and carnival. October: The Apple Fest at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center the second Sunday in October. Autumn Market Days, Sidewalk Sales, entertainment, demonstrations, plant sales, Amazing Race around Leclaire. Antique Tractor Show on the LeClaire Levee. November: Light Up LeClaire December: Christmas in LeClaire, usually on the first weekend of the month. Festivities include sales at local businesses, craft fairs, Santa Claus visits, carriage rides, a nativity scene, a Civil War encampment and more.
	Attractions The Twilight River Boat which runs from late May until late October, consists of a two day cruise that sails from Le Claire to Galena, Illinois. Staying overnight in Galena and sails back to Le Claire the next day. (A great mini vacation) ! Includes all meals, activities, lodging. Reservations needed. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Memorial Day-Mid-October. (800) 331-1467. Along the riverfront in LeClaire, IA. http://www.riverboattwilight.com
	Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead 28050 230th Ave., Princeton 563-225-2981 Hours 9-5 daily, Apr.-Oct. One of the homesteads of the Cody family, built of stone in 1847 by Buffalo Bill's father. View restored home, stagecoach and buffalo.
	Buffalo Bill Museum/The Lone Star Steamer 200 N. River Dr., Le Claire 563-289-5580, 563-289-4989 Hours: 9-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun., May 15-Oct. 15; 9-5 Sat., noon-5 Sun., Oct. 16-May 14. Memorial and tribute to native son William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, as well as a museum of the Mississippi River, steamboat and pioneer history. Wooden-hull sternwheeler, a national historic landmark, is on display as well as a model of the "black box" used on airplanes, which was invented by an Iowan.
	The Amazing Maize Maze, 28322 Great River Rd Princeton, Iowa (2 miles north of Princeton on US. 67) (563) 289-9999 http://www.americanmaze.com/carterfarm.htm Explore this incredible, interactive 2-mile maze adventure through a 4-acre Iowa cornfield. Also, three mini-mazes, petting farm, Chuck Wagon restaurant, John Deere mini-tractor pedal farm, Big Red Barn educational display center and gift shop.
	Olathea Golf Course 23200 Great River Rd., Le Claire 563-289-4653 9 holes overlooking the Mississippi River, carts, driving range, snack bar
	River Boat Pilot Home Tour LeClaire's historic bond with the river and the bold men who tamed the Upper Rapids is still visible in the homes and buildings they left behind. On May 7, 1979, their homes were recognized as part of the nine block Cody Road Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
	Great River Tours, Inc. River Rides and Charters on the Mississippi River from LeClaire, Iowa Narrated one half hour trips on the Hour from 10:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M. Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day through October 15th. Charters may be booked at anytime. For more information, contact Captain John Vize at 309-792-5388 and at greatriverone@aol.com www.greatrivertours.com
	Olde Fashion Candy Company Homemade candies, brittles, fudge & more, plus old time penny candy More info coming soon on these attractions!
	Cody Trail LeClaire Levee War Memorial Welcome Center Green Tree Memorial Antique Shops Lock & Dam

Things to See and Do in LeClaire