Decorah is known nationwide for its:

• recreational opportunities
• numerous cultural heritage events and festivals
• pedestrian-friendly village center full of niche eateries and shops
• proximity to the Upper Iowa River which flows through Luther's campus and borders Decorah's business district

Public transportation serving the area includes commercial airports in Rochester (Minn.), Waterloo (Iowa), and La Crosse (Wis.); a municipal airport in Decorah; and train and bus depots in La Crosse (Wis.).

Check out the latest Decorah feature from Iowa Public Television.