There Is A Tiny European Village Hiding In The Middle Of The City In Iowa
By Raymond Goldfield|Published July 06, 2023
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Iowa was settled by many different groups in the 1800s, and that’s given the state such a unique vibe! We love the old German vibes of the Amana Colonies, the charming Dutch culture of Pella and Danish culture of Elk Horn, the urban vibe of Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village, the cultural heritage of Decorah’s Norwegian roots, and the bucolic small-town feel of Iowa’s “Little Luxembourg”, Saint Donatus. However, these many waves of immigrants not only brought their culture to the Hawkeye State, they formed their own unique cultures here. You can see this with a visit to the Hamburg Historic District, a unique German village in Davenport, Iowa established by upper-class German immigrants in the mid-19th century. That’s just the beginning of what there is to see for those looking for a tour of Davenport’s German roots!
Have you explored the Hamburg Historic Village before? Let us know your favorite spots at this German village in Davenport, Iowa in the comments section! You can find out about the current exhibits at the German American Heritage Center & Museum on the official website, and keep an eye on the Facebook page of Armored Gardens to see what they’re serving up! If you’re staying the night in Davenport, Hotel Blackhawk is the town’s most storied hotel. If you want to keep the Teutonic tour going, head to Amana to discover why this town has Iowa’s best German food.
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