Railway Lodge

05/21/2025

The Marquette Flea Market under the bridge returns this weekend. It will soon be time to find a treasure or two.

05/18/2025

Opening day is Wednesday, May 21st! Daily cruises depart Wed-Sun at 11am with Friday evening music cruises featuring Big Blue Sky. Welcome back, Maiden Voyage Tours!

05/17/2025

Call (563)880-3335 to make a reservation

05/07/2025

Going to be a beautiful weekend!!! 🌸☀️
Call and make your reservation
(563)880-3335

05/01/2025

🌸Ports of Discovery Weekly Guide🌸

Events:
🐎Kentucky Derby Party, Pocket City Pub, McGregor | Saturday, May 3 - Drink specials all day and best dressed and best hat contest with judging after the race
🎶Live Music: Dan Stratman, Eagles Landing Winery | Saturday, May 3, 1-4 p.m.
🫖Beginners Tea Tasting Class, McGregor SpecialTea Shoppe | Saturday, May 3, 4-6 p.m.
🥾Cross-Quarter Day Hike to Fire Point, Effigy Mounds National Monument | Monday, May 5, 5 a.m.
☕Pocket City Fellowship , McGregor's Convention, Conference & Community Center (former Methodist Church) | Monday, May 5, 8 a.m.-noon
🥞Community Breakfast, Great River Care Center & Turner Pointe Assisted Living, McGregor | Monday, May 5, 9 a.m. (RSVP to 563-873-3527 or [email protected])
🐢Wetland Explorers - Nature Tots, Driftless Area Wetlands Centre, Marquette | Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 a.m.

McGregor Public Library Activities:
🧶Adult and Kids Crochet Groups | Mondays from 2:30-3:30 p.m. for adults and 3:30-4:30 p.m. for kids
📚Preschool Story Time | Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
📝Writer’s Group | Tuesdays from 3-4:30 p.m.
🎲Game Group | Thursdays at 3 p.m.

Other Things to Do:
🚵‍♀️Bike or hike around the new Marquette Recreational Trail System
👻Spook Cave and Campground is open for the season - Visit spookcave.com to book your guided cave tour by boat on a weekday, otherwise tours are first come first served on weekends
🍻Start making summer plans - Tickets for the Lazy River BBQ, Beer and Wine Festival in Marquette (June 28) are on sale now at https://www.portsofdiscovery.com/chamber-events
🌷Walk or drive through Marquette and McGregor to view the beautiful spring flowers and blossoms
🎰Construction is underway, but Casino Queen Marquette is OPEN - hit the jackpot or play live table games, then grab a bite to eat at Deli & Chips

Eat/Drink:
🍕Check out the new Wednesday night pizza buffet at Backwoods Bar and Grill, McGregor
🐟Snag some smoked salmon or salmon jerky from Jayco Fish Mobile Fish Fryer, McGregor
☕️Try the May featured drinks at The Brim Coffeehouse - McGregor
🍽️If you’re short on time, grab a take-and-bake freezer meal from By The Spoonful in McGregor - How about BBQ Mac & Cheese Pot Pie or Chorizo Burrito Casserole?

Shop:
🎨From woodworking and jewelry to pottery and paintings, view (and purchase) the work of regional artists at The Left Bank, McGregor
👚Find the latest cute, size inclusive clothing, shoes and accessories at Free Spirit Boutique By Laura Davies Carlson
📖Discover rare books you won’t see on Amazon at Rivertown Fine Books, McGregor

✨Find more inspiration at www.portsofdiscovery.com✨

📸: Flowers at Frontier Motel in Marquette

04/24/2025

Book your next vacation!!!! 💦☀️🔥
The Cabin
&
The Cottage

(563)880-3335

04/18/2025

Thank you Lisa!!!
Always nice to have reaccurring guests and great ones!!!! See you again!!!

04/04/2025

03/31/2025

Experience charm and relaxation at Railway Lodge in McGregor, IA! ✨ Step into our rustic cabin or modern cottage and let the stress fade away. Hook up your camper and make our little slice of paradise your home on wheels. 🚐

03/31/2025

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Book your next getaway
(563)880-3335

02/24/2025

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Think Spring💐
Think Summer☀️
Think Fall 🍁
To book a family/ friends getaway
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