Great River Road
Burlington, IA
Burlington is most famous for its parks, each one with its own unique characteristics. These parks include:
- Crapo-Dankwardt Parks: opened in 1895, it is now a national arboretum
- Perkins Park: once part of the vast estate of Charles E. Perkins
- Mosquito Park: this is a tiny park located on one of the Mississippi River bluffs
- Geode State Park: 1500-acre area of abundant geode deposits unique to Iowa
- Starr's Cave Nature Center and Preserve: visitors will find limestone bluffs, caves, and plants and wildlife
In addition to its parks, Burlington also includes Snake Alley, the world's most crooked one-block street. The street is lined with historic homes that can be toured by visitors. Driving on the street may be a challenge. It consists of five half-curves and two quarter-curves within 275 feet.
Quick Facts
- Location:
Located next to the Illinois border
- N 40.807° W 91.113° [?]
Local Information
- Historic Burlington, Iowa:
- Provides all the visitor information you'll need for Burlington including great descriptions of attractions and contact information for hotels and lodging.
