Turkey

Elkader is likely the smallest town in the US with a whitewater park. It also is on the Turkey River Water Trail which runs through forested bluffs to Motor Mill for great flatwater paddling. Off the water, Elkader is the smallest town in Iowa with a designated Cultural and Entertainment District including an opera house, movie theater, 2 museums, restaurants, coffee shops, a vibrant shopping district with many specialty stores, and the Pony Hollow Nature Trail (bring your bike!). The entire downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places. A great place to spend the weekend.