Waukon, IA

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Panorama of Mississippi River viewed from the bluffs at Effigy Mounds National Monument on a bright summer day
Panorama of Mississippi River viewed from the bluffs at Effigy Mounds National Monument on a bright summer day
Hazy Overlook at Spring Day at Effigy Mounds National Monument

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Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon

3.5 out of 5
407 Rossville Rd Waukon IA
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$69 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waukon. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (453 reviews)
Yes, everything was satisfactory. Thank you.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Waukon
Quality Inn & Suites Prairie Du Chien

Quality Inn & Suites Prairie Du Chien

2.5 out of 5
37268 US Highway 18 Prairie Du Chien WI
$51 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$56 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Prairie Du Chien. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (422 reviews)
great in all respects

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Prairie Du Chien
Waterfront Hotel

Waterfront Hotel

3 out of 5
113 S Main St Prairie Du Chien WI
$116 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$129 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Prairie Du Chien. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (889 reviews)
The staff were all wonderful.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Waterfront Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
 Romantic Get-a-Way!! 1954 Rail Road Caboose!! Relaxing Hot Tub!

Romantic Get-a-Way!! 1954 Rail Road Caboose!! Relaxing Hot Tub!

Ferryville WI
Stay at this vacation home in Ferryville. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Big ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (470 reviews)
Peaceful location and everything as described online

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Romantic Get-a-Way!! 1954 Rail Road Caboose!! Relaxing Hot Tub!
Log Cabin/ w hot tub, outdoor pool & pool table

Log Cabin/ w hot tub, outdoor pool & pool table

Lansing IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Lansing. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Clear Creek Park and Lansing ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
The house overall was in good shape. The host was responsive

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Log Cabin/ w hot tub, outdoor pool & pool table
Lazy River Cabin

Lazy River Cabin

Dorchester IA
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Dorchester. Enjoy a water park, laundry facilities, and patios.
8.8/10 Excellent! (55 reviews)
The Lazy River cabin was excellent! Clean, quiet, and charming, with an cozy wood stove and a great hot tub. Plenty of space to sleep, heated floors in the basement, well stocked with towels and linnens, the dishwasher worked very well as did any kitchen equipment we used. The only issues we had ...

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Lazy River Cabin
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Reviews of Waukon

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 17%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 50%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 33%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The town is growing in the right direction. Everyone was very friendly. Be sure to check out the Waukon City Club. A good place to eat and reasonably priced.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We were there to attend a 100th birthday celebration so did not go sightseeing

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice small town with very friendly people.

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