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The city of Decorah is the county seat in Winneshiek County., Iowa, United States. The population was 8,172 at the 2000 census.
Decorah is rich in both hotel and restaurant options for the traveler.
The Hotel Winneshiek, located in a beautifully-restored building constructed in 1905, offers the guest a turn-of-the-century atmosphere with modern conveniences. The hotel includes a restaurant, Albert's Lounge.
The Bluffs Inn,
Heartland Inn,
Super 8 Motel,
Country Inn & Suites, and various campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, and cabins allow for a number of getaways in the Decorah area.
Decorah is best known for being nestled in Northeast Iowa's bluff country with the Upper Iowa River flowing through town. The town's unique setting makes it popular for a variety of outdoor activities including canoeing and trout fishing. Natural features include Dunning's Spring, Ice Cave, and Siewers Spring. The city is home to several parks with beautiful views from bluffs, particularly Phelps Park, Palisades Park, and Pulpit Rock. Until 2003, Decorah was home to the Nor-Ski Runs Ski Area, a community attraction since the 1960s. Decorah is located about 15 miles (20 km) away from the Minnesota - Iowa border. Depending on the direction of travel, it is either the first or last major community located along U.S. Highway 52 in Iowa.
Decorah is located at 43.301795, -91.790218. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.7 km² (6.4 mi²). 16.6 km² (6.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.47%) is water.
Decorah is home of Luther College.