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 – Exploring beyond the windmill
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
A taste of Denmark: Dining at The Danish Table in Elk Horn, Iowa
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
10 ways to experience Danish culture in Elk Horn, Iowa
Thank you to the Danish Windmill for hosting my stay in Elk Horn, Iowa. As always, all content and opinions are my own. 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
Elk Horn – One of the best towns in Iowa
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
Danish Windmill Annual Report 2018
After more than two years, we looked forward to the major restoration project being completed in time for Tivoli Fest. In early May, the reconstruction began with the successful installation of the new wind shaft and brake wheel. The dome was going to be re-shingled before the new sails were installed. Once the shingles on
Danish Windmill Receives Award at 2014 Conference
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented 24 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry last night in Council Bluffs during the 2014 Iowa Tourism Conference. The Danish Windmill received the Outstanding Tourism Attraction (Rural) of the Year Award at … read more about Danish Windmill Tourism Award
Danish Windmill Restoration Project Update
With national news showing the massive flooding along the Ohio River near Louisville, Kentucky, Mill Manager Lisa Riggs became concerned because that is where the Millwright and his warehouse are located and where the parts are being crafted for the 1848 Danish Windmill. She made a quick call to B.E. Hassett Millwrights, and was assured
The Windmill got the Shaft- The Wind Shaft that is! It Arrived!
Late Christmas Eve, a visitor from afar left a package at the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn. Instead of Santa, it was historic millwright Ben Hassett from Louisville, Kentucky who delivered the Windmill’s long-awaited new White Oak wind shaft! read more about The Windmill Got The Shaft – the Wind Shaft that is! It Arrived!
Julefest 2014 – Celebrate the Arrival of the Christmas Season
Getting into the holiday spirit is easy in the Danish Villages. Celebrated the weekend after Thanksgiving, Julefest offers visitors a way to kick start the Christmas season. For thirty six years, this magical festival has… read more about Julefest 2014
