If you’re traveling across I-80 west of Des Moines, Iowa be sure to make Elk Horn your stop for grabbing a bite to eat. Or, if you’re looking to satisfy your Danish tastebuds then this is definitely where you need to be for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great places to eat can be hard to

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Being from rural America myself, there truly is nothing better than small town living. Pair that with a very passionate Danish community and you have the most incredible small town in southwest Iowa – Elk Horn. I recently stayed three days in Elk Horn with a few other amazing people and it was one of

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I have a thing for small towns that lean hard into their European heritage, like German-tinged New Ulm, Minnesota, and New Glarus, Wisconsin (a.k.a. America’s Little Switzerland).  There’s something touching and very American about preserving bits and pieces of the Old Country while settling wholeheartedly in the new one.  So when I had the opportunity to visit Elk

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Elk Horn, Iowa is one of the most Danish places in America: 43 percent of the town’s 650 residents can claim Danish heritage.  There are Danish flags lining the streets, two annual festivals celebrating Danish food and culture, and attractions like the Museum of Danish America.  There’s also a place to get a taste of Denmark: The Danish Table

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I’m a small-town girl. I love everything about small towns and often think about all the fun times I had growing up in one. So when given the chance to explore the town of Elk Horn, Iowa, we literally couldn’t wait. After spending 2 days in this adorable town, we really do feel that it’s one of the best

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Elk Horn, Iowa is one of those towns that you will never forget, when you meet the people of Elk Horn, Iowa. Fun Fact: This town is the largest rural Danish settlement in the United States. On a recent visit to Elk Horn, I learned so much about the town in simple conversations. Upon arriving into town I

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Many thanks to the Danish Windmill for organizing my meals while I  spent time in Elk Horn!  It is appreciated!  All thoughts and opinions are 100% authentic and my own.  Please see the Disclosure Tab for more information.   Looking for places to eat in Elk Horn, Iowa?  Ok, so maybe it’s not at the top

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Many thanks to the Danish Windmill who organized my stay, meals , and adventures while I was in Elk Horn.  All thoughts and opinions are 100% authentic and my own.  Please see the Disclosure Tab for more information.    I’ve lived in Iowa my whole life and had heard of Elk Horn, Iowa, but had no

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We get the privilege of traveling to some pretty neat places! I’ve also gotten to eat a lot of great food, so I thought I’d put together my Favorite Midwest Eats.  When we’re traveling, food can make or break the trip for anyone, but this is especially true for me! I LOVE food!  I LOVE

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Elk Horn, Iowa may be best-known for its 19th-century Danish windmill and all-things Danish, but the town of about 600 has even more attractions to draw people to its quaint digs. From a Viking house to restaurants that can compete with the best in the big cities, there may be close to a dozen reasons to

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