Things to do in Burlington
34 Raceways
Auto racing offered April - September. Located just west on U.S. Hwy. 34. Find Best Western Burlington Lodging nearby. Call 319-752-0340 for more information.
Apple Trees Museum
Experience the past at one of the three Burlington Historical Society Museums. Open 1:30 - 4:30pm weekends May - October. (Office open 9am - noon Monday - Friday year-round). Call 319-753-2449 for more information.
1616 Dill Street, Burlington, IA
Arts For Living Center
Located in Heritage Hill Historic District, this 1868 church building houses an art gallery and gift shop. We feature the original works by regional artists. Open noon - 5pm Tuesday - Friday; 1 - 4pm Saturday & Sunday year-round. Located at Seventh and Washington. Call 319-754-8069 for more information.
Burlington Bees Professional Baseball
This is a Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The season runs from April - September and play ball at Community Field located at 2712 Mt. Pleasant Street. Call 319-754-5705 for more information.
2712 Mt. Pleasant Street, Burlington, IA
Catfish Bend Riverboat Casino
This 1,500-passenger riverboat offers a full-service casino with fine dining and a wide range of gaming options. Open 8am - 2am Sunday - Monday; 24-hours a day Tuesday - Saturday (docks in Burlington November - April; in Fort Madison May - October). Call 800-372-2946 for more information.
400 N. Front Street, Burlington, IA
Hawkeye Log Cabin
Visit this authentic 1910 log cabin located at 2915 S. Main Street in Crapo Park. Open 1:30 - 4:30pm weekends, May - September. Call 319-753-2449 for more information.
2915 S. Main Street, Burlington, IA
Phelps House
Experience the past at this Burlington Historical Society Museum. Open 1:30 - 4:30pm weekends, May - October. Located at 521 Columbia Street, on top of Snake Alley. Call 319-753-5880 for more information.
521 Columbia Street, Burlington, IA
Port of Burlington Welcome Center
This is a Historic building found on the Mississippi River. In 1928 it was dedicated as the Municipal Docks and today features historic displays of the area and souvenirs in the Iowa Store. Tourism information on the area and the state of Iowa is available. Located at 400 Front Street and open daily 9am - 5pm April - November; 9am - 5pm Monday - Saturday; noon - 4pm Sunday December - March. Call 319-752-8731 for more information.
400 Front Street, Burlington, IA
Snake Alley
Test your driving, walking or bicycling skills on what "Ripley's Believe It or Not" calls the "Crookedest Street in the World." This is perhaps Burlington's most famous landmark as Snake Alley consists of five half-curves and two quarter-curves and drops 58-feet over a distance of 275-feet. Located between Washington & Columbia Streets on Sixth Street. Call 800-82-RIVER for more information.
Starr's Cave Nature Center/Starr's Cave Park and Preserve
You will see great scenic views abound in this 200-acre area of forest communities and massive limestone bluffs rising above the creek. The park and preserve provide a variety of recreational opportunities, while the nature center offers interactive environmental displays. Open 6am - 10pm daily; Nature Center open 8am - 4pm weekdays year-round; 9am - 4pm Saturday April - October. Call 319-753-5808 for more information.
11627 Starr's Cave Road, Burlington, IA