Franklin Hotel- Strawberry Point
Located at 102 Elkader St., it was constructed in 1903.  The historic Franklin hotel will accommodate overnight guests, and offers the convenience of a lounge.  Visit the Franklin Hotel for breakfast, lunch or dinner and enjoy a home cooked meal.  For dessert try their favorite Strawberry Shortcake.  Visitors enjoy the simplistic atmosphere of days gone by with historic antiques and décor.  Public is welcome to dine Monday-Thursday, 6am-8pm.  Friday & Saturday, 6am-8:30pm; Sunday, 7am-2pm.  Reservations available by calling (319) 933-4788

 Elkader Opera House
The Elkader Opera House was completed in November 1903, replacing the old Turner Opera House which was destroyed by fire in 1902.  In addition to concerts and special performances by local and imported groups, the Elkader Opera House provides a venue for productions by the Opera House Players. www.operahouseplayers.com    (563) 873-2378.

 Clayton County Court House-Elkader
The Clayton County Courthouse, built in 1867-68, is an example of "Italianate" style architecture. The light red brick structure rests on a foundation of limestone blocks quarried five blocks away. An addition in 1877-78 and the construction of the clock tower in 1896 completed the existing building.  The timepiece in the clock tower is hand wound twice a week and keeps excellent time. A monument on the front lawn stands in honor of Civil War soldiers and sailors. While the courthouse has been in use for over 100 years its records date from May 1838, eight years before Iowa's statehood. The State Preservation Program nominated the courthouse for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in January 1976.

Davis House-Elkader
Timothy Davis built this home between 1845-1850. The brick structure has walls eighteen inches thick, six fireplaces and sweet pine trim which Mr. Davis imported to finish off the interior. In 1960 it was purchased by William J. Witt and remodeled for a funeral home. It is now the Leonard Funeral Home.  In April 1976, the State Preservation Program nominated this landmark home to the National Register of Historic Places.

Stemmer House-Elkader
White ornamental woodwork in the Victorian gingerbread style adorns this red brick house. It was built in 1889 by J.C. Stemmer who obtained the brick from Lee's Brick Yard which was located a few miles from Elkader. The property remained in the Stemmer family until 1920.

The exterior and interior appear much the same as when the house was built, with a few alterations to make it more acceptable for modern living. The woodwork is oak with some pine. There is wainscoting in the dining room and kitchen and grille work over a bay window and on the staircase leading to the upper floors. Other interesting features are the numerous twelve inch stained glass window panels in the sitting room, dining room and on the wall by the stairs. Similar windows are mounted over the double front door.(taken from "Old Elkader Facts and Food")

In January 1976 the State Preservation Program nominated this home to the National Register of Historic Places.

 Keystone Bridge-Elkader
The keystone bridge is known as the longest of its type west of the Mississippi river. It is 346 feet long and was built of locally quarried limestone in 1889. Construction of the bridge lasted nine months at a cost of $16,282. In later years a sidewalk was added to the north side of the bridge. The State Preservation Program nominated this bridge to the National Register of Historic Places in January, 1976.

St. Joseph’s Church-Elkader
Few people driving past the St. Joseph's Church grounds realize that they are looking at two churches, separated by only a few feet. The stone building parallel to First Street, which now serves as the parish hall, was the first Catholic church built in Elkader. In January 1976 the State Preservation Program nominated this church to the National Register of Historic Places.
www.stjosephelkader.com

Carter House Museum-Elkader
The Carter House Museum, a National Register Historic Site, gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowan's of 150 years ago. Built in the 1850's as a "mirror" or double house for the Carter brothers and their families, it is a neoclassic structure of 18 rooms displaying furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th century. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from the Civil War to modern times as well as tools and farm equipment from before the rise of the machine.

The museum is open and guided tours are offered Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 1-4 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day and at other times by request (563-245-3450). Special events at the museum include a lavish Christmas open-house, an annual appraisal of antiques open to the public, and learning activities for children.

The Carter House Museum is located at the corner of Bridge and High Streets, across from the Clayton County Courthouse.

Guttenberg Haus-Guttenberg
222 South River Park Drive, Albertus Building
Built by Mr. and Mrs. Albertus in the early 1850's. Man and wife did the entire construction alone on this three-story structure and after completion they covered the rocks in the front of their home with plaster to resemble marble, hence the building's nickname, "Marble Front." Later known as "Gutenberg Haus." Built above a large double vaulted cellar, for commercial use. Now apartments.

Winkler Stone House-Guttenberg
411 South First Street
1969. A representative of local class. Two-story house having two-story open porch on one side. Unique return cornices and symmetrical fenestration.

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Clayton School-Clayton
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974 - Building - #74000778)
1st St., Clayton

Dry Run Bridge–Littleport
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 - Structure - #98000803)
Town street over Dry Run, Littleport

First Congregational Church -Garnavillo
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977 - Building - #77000504)
Also known as Garnavillo Historical Museum
Washington St., Garnavillo

Garnavillo Township Bridge
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998 - Structure - #98000807)
County road over unnamed stream, Garnavillo

Fahlings Boot and Shoe Shop-Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004813)
11 Herder St., Guttenberg

Felder House-Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004814)
223 S. Second St., Guttenberg

Fleck Warehouse-Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004815)
10 Schiller St., Guttenberg

Freidline House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004817)
302 S. First St., Guttenberg

Friedlein Hotel -Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004816)
310 N. Third St., Guttenberg

Front Street (River Park Drive) Historic District -Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 - District - #84001222)
River Park Dr. Between Lessing and Pearl Sts., Guttenberg

Fuerste House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 - Building - #84001223)
503 S. 1st St., Guttenberg

Bauer House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004802)
418 S. Third St., Guttenberg

Berns House -Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004803)
602--606 N. Bluff St., Guttenberg

Bolsinger House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004805)
10 China St., Guttenberg

Borrett Stone House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004806)
208 S. First St., Guttenberg

Breiman House -Guttenberg
added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004807)
109 N. Third St., Guttenberg

Chicago House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004808)
5 Goethe St., Guttenberg

Dubbel's Harness Shop-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004809)
512 S. First St., Guttenberg

Dunker's Winery -Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004810)
426 Acre St., Guttenberg

Eckert House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004811)
411 S. First St., Guttenberg

Eckert House -Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 - Building - #84001216)
413 S. 1st St., Guttenberg

Eglseder House-Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004812)
121 N. First St., Guttenberg

Guttenberg Corn Canning Co. -Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 - Building - #84001226)
413 N. 3rd St., Guttenberg

Guttenberg National Fish Hatchery and Aquarium Historic District -Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 - District - #91001833)
Also known as Guttenberg National Fish Hatchery
315 S. River Park Dr., Guttenberg

Guttenberg State Bank -Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 - Building - #84001228)
15 Goethe St., Guttenberg

Huene Building-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004818)
15 Herder St., Guttenberg

Ihm House-Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004819)
127 N. First St., Guttenberg

Jefferson--Freidlein Hotel-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004820)
106 Schiller St., Guttenberg

Kann House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004821)
603 S. Second St., Guttenberg

Kappen House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004822)
1218 S. Bluff St., Guttenberg

Kasper House-Guttenberg
 (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004823)
1210 S. Fourth St., Guttenberg

Kolker House-Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 - Building - #84001230)
110 Goethe St., Guttenberg

Kottke House-Guttenberg
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 - Building - #83004824)
313 N. Second St., Guttenberg

Effigy Mounds National Monument
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 - District - #66000109)
3 mi. N of Marquette on IA 76, Marquette

Goedert Meat Market-McGregor
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 - Building - #96001159)
Also known as Main Street Mall
322 Main St., McGregor

Hartwick House-McGregor
(added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 - Building - #78001211)
W of McGregor on U.S. 18, McGregor