Decorah, Iowa

This northeast Iowa town has become a magnet for freethinkers, nature-lovers and beer nerds.

Our content editor enjoys a couple's weekend at the winsome home of Luther College, with hiking, shopping and an excess of ice cream.

In the Driftless Area of northeast Iowa, Decorah has become a magnet for freethinkers, nature-lovers and beer nerds. They're proving you don't need mountains to build a mountain town.

Decorah lies in the Iowa's northeast corner and embraces its Norwegian roots with old-world touches.

In the state’s northeast corner, Decorah (population: 8,200) has deep Norwegian roots and great outdoor adventures.