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9 Best Fried Chicken Joints in Iowa for 2026!

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Mt. Hamill Tap, Donnellson, IA

Split between a fried chicken menu and Mexican fare menu, you can grab some of the best fried chicken in the state at the Mt. Hamill Tap on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights. Fried fresh and… Read More

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Mason House Inn, Bentonsport, IA

The Mason House Inn, located on the banks of the Des Moines River in southeastern Iowa, is unique for many reasons. Not only is the historic Inn built upon amazing a 170-year old history as a… Read More

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Kingsley Inn, Fort Madison, IA

Once serving as a vibrant commercial shopping building, the Kingsley Inn is now a spacious hotel featuring tall ceilings and a nearly Victorian atmosphere. The classy and comfortable surroundings of… Read More

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Grandpa’s Homemade Ice Cream, Burlington, IA

For some good ole-fashioned ice cream, head on over to Grandpa’s in Burlington. Featuring the highest quality and freshest ingredients, Grandpa’s doesn’t mess around when it comes to serving up great… Read More

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Dutchman’s Store, Cantril, IA

Serving the Cantril area for over 30 years, the Dutchman’s Store carries every grocery item from band-aids to bomb pops, and besides their competitive prices and big selection, it’s the… Read More

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Burlington by the Book, Burlington, IA

In a world that is turning more digital by the second, Burlington by the Book fights back with a proud print selection of your favorite novels and books. You can still order online through Burlington… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Capitol Theater, Burlington, IA

What started as a grocery store location in the 1930s was then transformed into the Capitol Movie Theater in 1937. After 40 years of entertaining the public, the Capitol Theater shuttered its doors… Read More

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Snake Alley, Burlington, IA

Touted as one of the most crooked streets in America, Snake Alley in Burlington was first inspired by the sprawling streets and vineyard paths of France and Germany. Connecting the streets of… Read More

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Spirit Hollow Golf Course, Burlington, IA

Situated squarely in the Mississippi River Valley, Spirit Hollow Golf Course is a nationally recognized, championship-level golf course that invites all members of the community and all skill levels… Read More

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Houghton Town Facts

Houghton, Iowa. You can view Houghton venues that host many Houghton IA events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Houghton page on Zillow. Currently Houghton has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $138,918. More real estate facts about Houghton: The number of properties currently for sale in Houghton is 75. The median homes for sale listing price is $98,700. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Houghton consisting of 31 with an average listing price for these house of $128,410. Out of the 17 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Houghton is $190,296. Interest rates for Houghton are at historic lows as well.

Houghton Iowa has a latitude of 40.784698486328 and a longitude of -91.610801696777. View the full profile

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