The community offers a variety of places to eat. From thick burgers to steaks, prime rib to seafood and pastas to homemade bread, area restaurants can satisfy every appetite and budget.
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Candlelight Inn Deanna’s Java Station Homer’s Deli
Kelley Girls Pizza Mc Kinley St Taverne Rastrelli’sMarket Grille Express
392 Caffee
Luigi’s Pizza
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Taste of Clint�392° Caffé216 South 2nd Street • (563) 484-0392Cafe, Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch
Angelo’s Pizza & Chicken George 902 North 2nd Street • (563) 242-4500Casual Dining, Dine in & Carry Out
Applebee’s2414 Lincoln Way (563) 242-8646Restaurant, Bar, Casual Dining
Back Shop Pizza Bar & Grill2911 South 19th Street • (563) 559-2112Buffet, Casual Dining, Pizza
Bomb Fire Pizzeria516 Pearl Street; Sabula, IA (563) 249-8688
Bubba and Mama’s 200 South 2nd Street • (563) 219-8841Casual Dining
Buffalo Wild Wings2900 S 25th St • (563) 242–3002Casual Dining, Sports Bar, Wings
Candlelight Inn Restaurant511 Riverview Drive • (563) 243-3200Fine Dining, Bar
Carol’s Original Daily Treat278 31st Ave NIce Cream
China 11845 Manufacturing Drive • (563) 242-9255
China King1401 North 2nd Street • (563) 242-3588
Coaches Corner Sports Bar & Grill 777 Wild Rose Drive • (563) 243-9000Casual Dining
Corner Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe 246 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-5545Casual Dining, Catering, Sandwiches
Cousins Family Restaurant 916 North 2nd Street • (563) 242-2044Casual Dining
Deanna’s Java Station 1015 13th Avenue North • (563) 219-80681938 Lincoln Way • (563) 579-4340Coffee, Cafe
Det’s Diner266 Main Ave • (563) 242–6092Casual Dining
El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant2300 Camanche Avenue • (563) 242-3885
El Toro Mexican Restaurant701 N 2nd St • (563) 243–1473
Gil’s Restaurant2750 South 27th Street • (563) 241-9800Casual Dining, Catering
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream408 South 1st Street • (563) 242-3121
Homer’s Deli241 Main Avenue • (563) 242-3959Catering, Deli, Sandwiches
Hy-Vee Market Grille Express901 South 4th Street • (563) 243-6162Casual Dining
J&D Steakhouse320 South 2nd Street • (563) 242-9831Casual Dining, Steak
Jenny’s Diner517 North 2nd Street • (563) 243-9810Casual Dining
Jujube Frozen Yogurt1350 11th St NW • (563) 219–8914
King Buffet2418 Virginia Avenue • (563) 243-6888Chinese
Krumpets Bakery Café1016 4th Street; Fulton, IL • (815) 208-7143Breakfast, Bakery, Casual Dining
LaFeria Mexican Restaurant116 5th Avenue • (563) 243-0381
Luigi’s Woodfire Pizza 208 Main Avenue • (563) 242-9764
McKinley Street Taverne2301 McKinley Street • (563) 242-3134Casual Dining, Steak
Market Grille901 S 4th St • (563) 243-6162Casual Dining, Steak
Mezcal 2 Mexican Restaurant1841 Lincoln Way • (563) 242-2288
Nora’s Café212 South 2nd Street • (563) 243-1009Breakfast, Cafe, Casual Dining
Old Town Family Restaurant 2107 Camanche Avenue • (563) 242-0130Breakfast, Casual Dining
Pizza Ranch1347 11th Avenue NW • (563) 242-3598
Rastrelli’s Restaurant238 Main Avenue • (563) 242-7441Fine Dining, Italian
Red Rose Coffee (Drive-Thru) 2275 Manufacturing Drive • (563) 242-0018
River Front Ice-Cream305 South 2nd Street • (563) 219-8675
Sawmill Buffet777 Wild Rose Drive • (563) 243-9000Buffet, Casual Dining
Steam Anchor Cafe1310 17th Street; Fulton, IL • (815) 208-7074Cafe, Coffee, Ice Cream
Sweetheart Bakery 245 Main Avenue • (563) 242-4105
Vitale’s Pizza & Italian Cuisine1134 Camanche Avenue • (563) 242-6140
Yen Ching1105 North 2nd Street • (563) 242-6422Chinese Food
Enjoy the quiet, scenic charm to be found around each bend of the Mississippi river when staying in town. Residents call it “Life... with a river view,” and take pride in the extraordinary displays of natural beauty and the unique quality of life that is found here.
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Wild Rose Casino
Country Inn & Suites Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Express
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Stay in T�nWild Rose Casino & Resort777 Wild Rose Dr • (563) 243-9000Get your game on!Wild Rose Clinton dates back to the earliest days of riverboat gaming in Iowa. Once a cruising vessel, Wild Rose Clinton unites the charm of riverboat gaming with the thrill and amenities of a casino resort. Play awhile. Stay awhile. Enjoy.
Country Inn & Suites2224 Lincoln Way • 563 244-9922Pull off of highways 67 or 30 to check you and your furry friends into a comfortable room or suite at the Country Inn & Suites. Our pet-friendly accommodations in Clinton feature free high-speed Internet access and cable TV with premium channels, plus a microwave and refrigerator in every room. Children 18 and under stay free, making our hotel perfect for families, and corporate travelers love the free weekday USA TODAY® newspaper. Upgrade to a spacious suite for a private bedroom and separate sitting area.
Hampton Inn2781 Wild Rose Circle South • 563-243-5555Relax in one of our spacious guest rooms and settle down for a cozy night in the clean and fresh Hampton bed®. Stay connected with free WiFi and let our friendly staff cater to your every need. Catch up with work in the hotel’s fully equipped business center or make the most of your leisure time with a workout in the fitness center. Unwind after a busy day of sightseeing with a dip in the tranquil indoor pool.
Holiday Inn Express2800 S 25th St • (563) 242-9300Conveniently located on the outskirts of town, within walking distance from many restaurants and shops and less than five minutes from riverfront attractions.Travelers looking for business-friendly hotels in Clinton, Iowa appreciate the free Wi-Fi access throughout the property, the 24-hour Business Center and our proximity to major corporations, including ADM, Data Dimensions and Nestle. Stay with us in Clinton, Iowa, and enjoy the hotel's extra perks like the complimentary, hot Express Start Breakfast Bar. Slip into the heated, indoor pool or work out in the Fitness Center to refresh after a long day.
Baymont Inn & Suites1936 Lincoln Way • (563) 243-1000As both business and leisure travelers too, we’ve designed our guestrooms to provide you with the optimal sleep environment. Imagine a virtually light and sound proof room; no noise from the TV next door, say goodbye to hearing conversations in the hallway, and no more elevator chimes.
Super 8 Motel315 4th Ave. South; Clinton, IA • (563) 212–1632 Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Fisher House Bed & Breakfast407 5th Ave S • (563)249-8948 The Fisher House Bed & Breakfast is a recently remodeled 1880s Queen Anne Victorian home located four blocks off the Mighty Mississippi River in Clinton, IA. We have four tastefully decorated second floor rooms each with a private bath for your convenience. All of our beds feature TEMPUR-PEDIC mattresses for maximum guest comfort. A full, home-cooked breakfast is available from 6:30 - 9:00am; please let us know if these times don't fit your schedule, we're happy to accommodate your needs. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house so you never have to feel out of touch if you don't want to. Please take some time to explore our site and we sincerely hope we can accommodate your lodging requirements.
The area offers shopping filled with items from antiques to the latest in fashion. From the historic business district, to Lyons, Lincolnway, and Downtown districts, Clinton has products of distinction to satisfy everyone’s taste.
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Dudad’s Hallmark Keeping You Sewing Rockin Rhoni’s
The Painted RoosterThe Odd ShopThe Find Tom and Audrey’s Antiques
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Sh�pingAntiques, C�lectibles, & CsignmentBargain Bonanza1501 North 2nd Street • (563) 243-0891
Big River Darts119 Main Avenue • (563) 243-2263
Broken Spoke Antique Mall2204 North 2nd Street • (563) 243-2296
Classic Racing Collectibles1625 North 2nd Street • (563) 243-2688
DéJå Vu Furniture & Accessories101 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-3356
Eleanor’s Dolls & Antiques412 North 2nd Street • (563) 244-9971
Goodwill1015 13th Avenue North • (563) 519-0156Grandma Nell's 124 5th Avenue S • (563)-271-3662
The Gazebo Antiques & Collectibles256 Main Avenue • (563) 243-2424
The Find2323 North 2nd Street • (563) 249-5221
R & K Unusual Reusables103 7th Avenue South • (563) 243-2019
Renaissance Boutique2319 North 2nd Street • (563) 242-2344
Salvation Army2808 South 25th Street • (563) 242-2293
Smith Brothers General Store1016 South 4th Street • (563) 242-0327
Street of Dreams235 5th Avenue South • (563) 249-1790
The Odd Shop75 Main Avenue • (563) 559-2032
Tom & Audrey’s Antique Mall505 South 2nd Street • (563) 243-3439
Unique & More240 6th Ave S • (563) 593-2424
JewelryAlbert’s Jewelers128 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-8334
Don’s Jewelry200 Main Avenue • (563) 242-2663
App�elBoegel’s Men’s Wear412 South 2nd Street • (563) 242-3045
Brown’s Shoe Fit238 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-2336
Cato’s2712 South 25th Street • (563) 242-2632Dudad’s Hallmark236 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-6632
Hibbett Sports2712 South 25th Street • (563) 242-3016
Kohl’s2281 Valley West Court • (563) 243-1245
Maurices2712 South 25th Street • (563) 242-6297
Payless Shoe Store2418 Lincoln Way, Suite B • (563) 243-1460
Renaissance Boutique2319 North 2nd Street • (563) 242-2344Rockin Rhoni’s248 Main Ave • 563-241-2927
The Painted Rooster212 5th Avenue South (563) 243-4000
Crafts, H�e Dec�, & GiftsColleen’s House of Hobbies386 23rd Place • (563) 243-4559Decor N More84 Main Ave • (563) 249–9204
Dudad’s Hallmark236 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-6632
Gateway Monogram209 5th Avenue S • (563) 243-5057
Hobby Lobby2900 S 25th St • (563) 242-2119Peaceful River Creations243 5th Avenue S • (563) 219-8411
The Old Crow501 South 2nd Street • (563) 242-1155
The Painted Rooster212 5th Avenue South • (563) 243-4000
River Arts Center Gift Shop229 5th Avenue South • (563) 243-3300
SpecialtyBuddy Gourmet86 Main Avenue • (563) 823-5899Boss Office Supply127 5th Ave S • (563) 243–7521
Complete Nutrition1801 Lincoln Way • (563) 219-8778
Deb’s Heavenly Ceramic Shop1047 8th Avenue South • (563) 243-4550
Forever Starts Here Bridal Shop211 5th Ave S • (563) 242-2573
Friends Underground Bookstore306 8th Avenue South • (563) 242-0840
Keeping You Sewing226 4th Avenue South • (563) 242-6135
Nutrition Plus137 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-1347
Phoenix Gifts & Tobacco238 6th Avenue South • (563) 242-2371
Rainbow Pottery & River Arts Center229 5th Avenue South • (563) 243-3300
Sally Beauty Supply2418 Virginia Avenue • (563) 242-2051
Stitch N’ Stuff242 6th Avenue South • (563) 243-2271
Tegeler Music101 South 2nd Street • (563) 242-1234
The Bicycle Station 218 Main Avenue • (563) 242-1712 Wings N’ Things Pet Center1700 Camanche Avenue • (563) 242-1388
Retail & H�dw�eBlain’s Farm & Fleet1600 Lincoln Way • (563) 243-4311
Dollar General1030 13th Avenue North
Dollar Tree2615 Lincoln Way • (563) 241-1267
O’Donnell Ace Hardware411 7th Avenue South • (563) 242-8523
Paul’s Discount Store1940 Lincoln Way • (563) 242-0683
The area boasts numerous recreational opportunities, riverboat cruises, water sports, indoor and outdoor activities and entertainment options. Ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, bowling lanes, gymnasiums, playgrounds, picnic tables, and lots of places to just sit, relax, appreciate nature and enjoy a day with family.
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Ashford University Field537 Ball Park Drive, Clinton, IA • (563) 242–0727Discover what the locals know –a night at the ball park in the summer is just about as good as it gets!– Beer, hot dogs, prices and entertainment are always on the list on a home LumberKings game. Ashford University field is home to the Clinton Lumberkings, a professional Class A, Midwest League affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center332 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA • (563) 243-3600The Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center was first started in 1993 as a tribute to the world famous clown and Clinton native, Felix Adler.Located in Downtown Clinton, IA, our 17,000 square foot building houses more than 20 permanent and travelling interactive exhibits. From our KAPLA Block Corner to our giant Brio Train Engine, children and adults alike are guaranteed to have a great time! Our two special event rooms also make a great place to have your next party or event!
Prairie Pastures Dog Park4101 N 3rd St, Clinton, IA • (563) 242-9088You and your canine buddy can enjoy over 8 acres of off-leash adventures at our nationally recognized Prairie Pastures Dog Park .Prairie Pastures is a unique, one-of-a-kind dog park experience. It is located on the site of an old zoo, which offers unusual structures and varied terrain, including a swimming pond. The terrain, structures and vegetation amplify that spaciousness by providing visual and sound barriers, which give the dogs the choice of exploring alone or playing with others. There are also many different gated sections giving plenty of separate areas to meet everyone’s individual needs, especially senior dogs and citizens.
River Cities Tennis & Pickleball Complex315 4th Ave S • (563) 219-8816The River Cities Tennis & Pickleball Complex has four indoor tennis courts that can be converted to eight indoor pickleball courts. Great place to host your tournament during the cold months of the year. We offer drop in times for both tennis and pickleball, as well as lessons for adults and youth. Memberships available.
Riverview Swimming Pool303 Riverview Drive • (563) 242-6760Open Memorial Day to Labor day, the pool offers slides, a diving well, a sprinkler shaped like a lighthouse, a small kiddy pool that is less than a foot deep, and even the splash pad! This pool has it all in the heart of Riverfront Drive. On the last day of the season, the canine family members are welcome to dive in and enjoy some water fun.
Stone Tower at Eagle Point Park3923 N 3rd St • (563) 243-1260During the depression in 1933-34, the Clinton Board of Park Commissioners immediately took advantage of Work Progress Administration funds given by the Federal Government to states in order to generate employment. Hundreds of people worked into beautifying Eagle Point Park. The stone tower, limestone footbridge, many trails and miles of walks were engineered with the funds, includingthe legendary ‘Thousand Steps’.
Valley Oaks Golf Course3330 Harts Mill Rd • (563) 242-7032 Built in 1966 by Robert B. Harris, Valley Oaks Golf Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Valley Oaks Golf Course difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Valley Oaks Golf Course is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting Clinton.
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Platted in 1836, Clinton, Iowa was once a small hamlet named New York. However in 1855, the Chicago, Iowa, and Nebraska railroad bought the hamlet and named it Clinton, in honor of DwWitt Clinton, governor of New York state. On the late 1850’s the Clinton area was regarded as the sawmill capital of the nation.
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Mississippi River Eco Tourism
Clinton Marina Lock & Dam #13 Bulger’s Hollow Recreational Area
Blue Heron Eco Cruise Fishing Boating on the Mississippi
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Clinton, IA, Riverfront
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Clinton, IowaClinton, Iowa, one of the first railroad crossings over the Mississippi River, has been a major gateway to the Great Plains and beyond since 1859. Clinton has two bridges across the Mississippi River, the North Bridge –also known as the Mark Morris Memorial Bridge– connecting Fulton, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa along Highway 136, and the South Bridge –also known as the Gateway Bridge– connecting Iowa and Illinois along U.S. Highway 30.
Clinton offers a small town feel. Residents enjoy a high quality of life through numerous recreational opportunities and community events, plus boating, kayaking, and fishing. Following the path of the Mississippi, the Discovery Trail allows you to enjoy nature while walking, running, or biking and connects the cities of Clinton and Camanche while serving a significant role in the City of Clinton’s recreational trail system.
Clinton also offers many amenities and serves as a retail hub for the area. You can shop locally in Downtown Clinton or the Lyons District, finding many family owned shops and restaurants. There are a number of larger stores to help meet all your shopping needs –Hy Vee Food Stores, Kohl’s, Blain‘s Farm and Fleet, Home Depot, Walmart and more–.
Thank you for your interest in visiting Clinton, Iowa! We hope you enjoy your visit!
Clinton Marina511 Riverview Drive • (563) 242-3600The Marina has 150 slips from 20 to 50 feet. Transients are welcome; advance reservations recommended. One of the nicest marinas on the Mississippi River, the marina offers full-service amenities with shower rooms, laundry, gas and diesel, a pump-out station, a 4-lane boat launch and a boaters’ store.MyBike Share System & Discovery Bike Trails North end to South end of townDownload “MOVATIC” app on iOS and Android to rent a bike and enjoy Clinton’s 12-mile continuous bike lanes from Eagle Point Park to Camanche, IA. The Discovery Trail is dedicated to three Clinton County astronauts: Cmdr. Dale A. Gardner (U.S. Navy), Dr. George D. (Pinky) Nelson and Col. David C. Hilmers (U.S. Marine Corps). Trail users will enjoy scenery of the Mississippi River, as they walk, run, or ride their bike.
Lock & Dam 13 (Lake Clinton)4999 Lock Road; Fulton, IL • (815) 589-3313Thousands of visitors come to view the barges and boats locking through on the widest pool in the Upper Mississippi
River basin. This lock & dam, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is an excellent location to view bald eagles during the winter months (November – March) but you can enjoy of a viewing deck open all year round.
Bulger’s Hollow Recreation Area4686 170th Street; Clinton, IA • 815-259-3628Bulger's Hollow is a multi-use recreational facility located 3 miles north of Clinton off Highway 67. This recreation area site on the banks of the Mississippi River give's the visitor a captivating view of pool 13, the widest pool on the Upper Mississippi River. If you are looking for a few nights of good old fashioned camping, then Bulger’s Hollow Recreation Area is your stop.
Mississippi River Eco Tourism Center3942 291st Street; Camanche, IA • (563) 259-1876Located at Rock Creek Marina & Campground, this state-of-the-art eco tourism center will educate and entertain tourists, as well as continue to provide an excellent place for schools, clubs, and retreats to explore the great Mississippi River heritage.The Mississippi Eco Tourism Center is also a Mississippi RiverScenic Byway Interpretive Center.
Blue Heron Eco-Cruises3942 291st Street; Camanche, IA • (563) 259-1876The Blue Heron is a 26-passenger pontoon boat that gives cruisers an up-close and personal look at the Mississippi River. It’s a fun way for people to talk, laugh and celebrate nature together. A naturalist will conduct tours through backwaters, sloughs and the main channel.Fish, wildlife & bird habitat, hunting, fishing, recreational boating, gravel pits, barge traffic, endangered species and water quality are all part of the ecological puzzle of the river. Reservations are recommended.
Fishing at the RiverFishermen will find here a variety of fish including northern pike, carp, bass, among others. Whether you’re spinning, baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good.
Boating in the MississippiPublic Boat Ramps
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Stroll along the Riverfront for astonishing views of the Mississippi River, enjoy of a summer day at the beach with the family, bring lumber history back to life at the historical buildings and museums. Clinton has some-thing for everyone, all with small-town charm that makes you feel at home.
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River Arts Center Showboat Theatre The Sawmill Museum
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Bickelhaupt Arboretum340 South 14th Street • (563) 242-4771This nationally-recognized fourteen-acre outdoor museum of select-labeled trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials and annuals, is open 365 days of the year from Dawn to Dusk, and features one of the top garden conifer collections in the country, numbering more than 600 cultivars.
Clinton Public Library340 South 14th Street • (563) 242-4771Clinton Public Library offers a full range of multimedia collections accessible both onsite, online, and through interlibrary loan. The library also provides free programming for all ages– from storytimes to special speakers and even the Clinton Book Festival. There’s a little something for everyone at the Clinton Public Library.
George M. Curtis Mansion (Women’s Club)420 5th Avenue South • (563) 242-8556Constructed in 1883, the mansion was the home of lumber baron, George M. Curtis. It served as a showcase for his business with each room featuring a different wood type and decorated with the flower of the tree from which the wood was obtained. Feel the essence of what it was like to enjoy afternoon tea on the veranda of a Victorian mansion – home of a millionaire lumber baron.
Clinton County Historical Society and Museum601 South 1st Street • (563) 242-1201Here, the story of early settlers of this Mississippi River area and the booming lumber business is told. Permanent collection includes old photographs of the area, memorabilia, period furniture, authentic 1924 kitchen, and the “Resolute,” one of the only three manually-powered fire engines on display in the world.
River Arts Center229 5th Avenue South, Clinton, IA • 563-243-3300New exhibits, in a variety of media, are hung every six weeks. The gift shop contains unique gifts items created by artists from the Clinton area and from all over the United States. During the year, classes and workshops, taught by local teachers and well-known artists, are held in painting, pottery, ceramics, and drawing. The River Arts Center houses the Best Cellar Theatre, which has year-round children and adult shows using local talent. Hours at the River Arts Center are Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and the first two weeks of January.
Showboat Theatre3942 291st Street; Camanche, IA • (563) 259-1876The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) is a professional non-profit summer theatre located on the Riverfront in Clinton, Iowa.The City of Clinton, Iowa, purchased the showboat “Rhododendron” from the state of West Virginia in 1966. Late in 1983 the Clinton Park Board and the Showboat Advisory Board founded the Showboat Players.In the summer of 1984, the first group of Showboat Players debuted at the Lillian Russell Theatre. From this group, CAST was created. Since 1989 CAST has been running their company from the Showboat and has become an integral part of summer in the community.
The Sawmill Museum2231 Grant Street • (563) 242-0343Listen to the legends and stories that made the lumberjack a national hero, then experience what life was really like in a lumber camp. Lumber built Clinton, not just the buildings and barns, but it fathered the industry that brought the railroad, the immigrants, and the entrepreneurs. Catch a glimpse of a worker’s life or entertain with the millionaire’s family as you visit “Clinton, the Lumber Capital of the World” and other exhibits at the Sawmill Museum.
Trolley “Eagle Line Route”340 South 14th Street • (563) 242-4771Every Saturday starting Memorial Day thru Labor day, Clinton, Iowa offers a free route around town. Ride the Eagle Line Route to reach your destination, hop on any designated Trolley Stop and hop off on one of the attractions on the route. Riding the Trolley while listening to some history about Clinton, Iowa
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