Fall Road Trip in Delaware County

Fall Road Trip in Delaware County Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Full Day Fall Stops 5-10 Stops Highlight Itinerary can be replicated in Spring and Summer, excluding Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm (Seasonal) What to Bring Cash (For Amish) Camera Something to bring pumpkins home in! 10:30 a.m. Backbone State Park- Dundee Start your morning…

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The Best of the Best: Car Shows in Delaware County

A classic car at the Ryan Nationals Car Show

Photo: @Country Cruisers Manchester on Facebook Rev Up Your Summer: A Car Lover’s Road Trip Through Delaware County There’s nothing quite like the rumble of a classic engine, the shine of a freshly polished hot rod, and a summer evening spent admiring automotive history. If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to hit the road…

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Koe Wetzel & Daughtry coming to the Delaware County Fair

The 2026 Delaware County Fair will feature a can’t miss lineup, including familiar favorites, Koe Wetzel (“Sweet Dreams”, “Cabo”) & Daughtry (“It’s Not Over”, “No Surprise”) with special guest Crossfade (“Colors”, “Cold”)   Catch Koe Wetzel Friday, July 17th and Daughtry with special guests Crossfade take the stage on Thursday, July 16th. Both concerts have…

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Girls Day Trip

Girls Day Trip Half Day Itinerary Half Day Half Day All Seasons All Seasons Stops 12 Possible Stops Highlight The Bread Basket Restaurant is open M-F only.Public Parking is located behind Hardee’s in Manchester.  9 a.m. Park along main street, or at the nearby Public Parking lot. Make your way to Aunt Emmy’s Coffeehouse and…

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Thrifting in Delaware County, Iowa

Thrift Stores in Delaware County:    There’s so many places to thrift in Delaware County! Make a special trip with lots of special finds. Take multiple trips or go to all in one day!    Manchester:    T&B Treasures- 114 South Franklin St Manchester, IA, United States, Iowa 52057   Repeats Consignment- 118 N Franklin…

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Family Adventure

Whitewater Park

Family Adventure Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Seasons Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 7 Stops Highlight To Rent Kayaks or Tubes, call Avis Rental at (319) 360-5491 What to Bring Quarters to Feed the Fish Comfortable Shoes & Outdoor Clothing Kayak or Tube Paddling Gear Camera 9 a.m. Fuel the family with a hearty…

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Travel the Scenic Byway

Fourth of July bean bags in Delaware County

Travel the Scenic Byway Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Full Day Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 7 Stops Highlight Tours must be scheduled ahead of time. 319-480- 6684 What to Bring Camera 9 a.m. Arrive in Manchester for coffee and a breakfast sandwich at Scooters, right across the road from the largest Whitewater Park…

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Cold Brews & Photo Ops

Brewery

Cold Brews & Photo Ops 1/2 Day Itinerary 1/2 Day 1/2 Day Seasons Spring, Summer, & Fall Stops 5 Stops What to Bring Camera Comfortable Shoes 11:30 a.m. Start off with a short shopping trip to Bushel & A Peck to pick up your favorite locally sourced picnic lunch items. 12 p.m. Have a picnic…

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Tours & Recreation

Backbone beach

Tours & Recreation 1/2 Day Itinerary 1/2 Day 1/2 Day Seasons May-September Stops 4 Stops Highlight Kendrick Forest Products tours are offered on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. What to Bring Closed Toed Shoes Hiking Gear Fishing Gear 10:45 a.m. Head to the West end of town for an early lunch at Woodsedge Golf…

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History & Nature

History & Nature 1/2 Day Itinerary 1/2 Day 1/2 Day seasons Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 6 Stops Highlight Additional stops depending on how many Amish businesses you’d like to stop at! What to Bring Comfortable Shoes Quarters to Feed the Fish Camera Checks or Cash for Amish Businesses 9 a.m. Arrive in Manchester and have…

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Good Eats, Golf & Beer

Good Eats, Golf & Beer Full Day Itinerary Full Day Full Day Full Day Spring, Summer, Fall Stops 4 Stops Stops Pie Eyed & Flakey open on M-W-F 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. & Sat. 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. What to Bring Golf Clubs Change of Clothes if it’s Hot 9 a.m. Start in…

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