Eldon- Pop. 920 641-652-3352 americangothichouse.net West on Hwy. 16, 25 min. from Keosauqua. Home to the iconic American Gothic House, Grant Wood’s famous painting. Bloomfield- Pop. 2,640 641-664-1104 visitdaviscounty.com 30 min. West of Keosauqua on the Historic Hills Scenic Byway (County Rd. J40). Abundant shopping opportunities and historic courthouse. Drakesville, just North of Bloomfield, is rich with Amish tradition and several businesses. Ottumwa- Pop. 25,023 641-684-4303 ottumwaiowa.com 50 min. Northwest of Keosauqua. You’ll find many shopping opportunities, large water park, several hotels and restaurants. The Pro Balloon Races are held annually in August. Fairfield- Pop. 9,464 641-472-2828 travelfairfield.com 25 min. North of Keosauqua on Hwy. 1, a unique community with diverse culture and the most eclectic dining scene in SE Iowa. Wide variety of festivals and shopping opportunities. Mt. Pleasant- Pop. 8,668 319-385-3101 mountpleasantiowa.org 45 min. East of Keosauqua. Home to Iowa Wesleyan University, great shopping opportunities. Midwest Old Threshers Reunion, 5 days ending on Labor Day, draws thousands of visitors every year. Burlington- Pop. 25,663 319-752-6365 growburlington.com 60 min. East of Keosauqua, located on the Mississippi with charming downtown shopping, casino, water park and home to Ripley’s Believe it or not, Crookedest Street in the World...Snake Alley. Ft. Madison- Pop. 11,051 800-210-TOUR fortmadison.com 45 min. East of Keosauqua on Hwy. 2. Home to the first US military fort on the upper Mississippi River, which has been re-constructed and open to the public. Also home to the world’s longest swing-span, double decker bridge which is open to traffic. Keokuk- Pop. 10,780 319-524-5599 keokukiowatourism.org 50 miles SE of Keosauqua. Keokuk is home to the best Geode hunting in Iowa! Bald Eagle Appreciation Days is held annually on the 3rd weekend in January. 319-293-7111 / 800-868-7822 26 O U R N E I G H B O R S