Effigy Mounds National Monument Visitor Center
151 Iowa 76, Harpers Ferry, Iowa 52146
About the Business
The Effigy Mounds National Monument Visitor Center, located at 151 Iowa 76 in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, is a museum and travel agency that offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the sacred and culturally significant American Indian mounds preserved on the site. The center is home to over 200 animal-shaped effigy mounds, which are considered a regional cultural phenomenon and hold great importance to the Monument's 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes.
A visit to the center provides a chance to reflect on the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them, as well as to learn about the diverse flora and fauna that call the monument home. Situated in the picturesque Upper Mississippi River Valley, the monument offers a glimpse into the lifestyles and belief systems of the moundbuilders, making it a must-visit destination for history and nature enthusiasts alike.
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Hours open
Monday:
09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
09:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 17:00
Friday:
09:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
09:00 - 17:00
Reviews
"Beautiful. Fairly steep for the first part and a ton of switchbacks. Want to come back to do the 7 mile hike."
"This place was really cool. Unfortunately the time we got there it was too late to walk on various trails for where we needed to be. We walked one short one that was beautiful to see some nearby mounds. Would like to go back sometime to see the other mounds. Very interesting historical place."
"We were just passing through and enjoyed the deck trail. Great trail for those in wheelchairs."
"Amazing trails. I wish we had more time and energy to explore more of them. They were all well kept with wood chips and clear trail markers. Some great views from the top as well. Main trail is uphill with a quite a few switch backs so you've been warned but once you get to the top from the visitor center it got a lot easier so see the few land marks up top."
"This is a great area to hike, picnic, explore the museum, and learn about the ancient culture of people who populated this area. The rangers were really nice, knowledgeable, and very helpful. They had answers to my questions and seemed to me to be passionate about the history of the site. The trails had some ascents that were a little taxing for me, a novice hiker, but i was able to do the loop to see the mounds and Firepoint within 3 hours."
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