19th Annual Tug Fest August 11th - 13th / The Great Tug-of-War happens on Saturday, August 13th at 1:00 PM.

The first Great River Tug took place in 1987 with ten 20-member tug teams pulling with all of their strength on the 2,400 foot, 680 pound rope that spans the Mississippi River between Port Byron, Illinois and LeClaire, Iowa. Each year the teams pull to see who will claim the breathtaking alabaster statue of the Bald Eagle in flight. Thousands of people come from all over to view this spectacular and only tug-of-war across the longest river in the United States. LeClaire won the Tug Fest in 1998 and received the "Iowa Event of the Year" Award for being one of the most outstanding festivals in the State of Iowa. In 1999 Iowa won the Tourism Special Event of the Year Award.

One of the largest fireworks displays in the two-state area the night before sets the tone of excitement for the competition. Tug Fest is a family weekend event filled with spectacular carnival rides and amusements, live entertainment all weekend, a huge parade, scenic 5k run/walk for adults and children, food, arts and craft vendors, children's games and activities including a child's tug-of-war on the LeClaire Riverfront. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!

The Twilight River Boat -runs from late May until late October, consists of a two day cruise that sails from Le Claire to Dubuque. Staying overnight in Galena and sails back to Le Claire the next day. (A great mini vacation) ! Includes all meals, activities, lodging. Reservations needed. Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Memorial Day-Mid-October. (800) 331-1467. Along the riverfront in LeClaire, IA. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!

Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead - 28050 230th Ave., Princeton, IA | 563-225-2981 Hours 9-5 daily, Apr.-Oct. One of the homesteads of the Cody family, built of stone in 1847 by Buffalo Bill's father. View restored home, stagecoach and buffalo.

Buffalo Bill Museum/The Lone Star Steamer - 200 N. River Dr., Le Claire | 563-289-5580, 563-289-4989 | Hours: 9-5 Mon.-Sat., noon-5 Sun., May 15-Oct. 15; 9-5 Sat., noon-5 Sun., Oct. 16-May 14. Memorial and tribute to native son William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody, as well as a museum of the Mississippi River, steamboat and pioneer history. Wooden-hull sternwheeler, a national historic landmark, is on display as well as a model of the "black box" used on airplanes, which was invented by an Iowan.

The Amazing Maize Maze - 28322 Great River Rd Princeton, Iowa (2 miles north of Princeton on US. 67) - (563) 289-9999
Explore this incredible, interactive 2-mile maze adventure through a 4-acre Iowa cornfield. Also, three mini-mazes, petting farm, Chuck Wagon restaurant, John Deere mini-tractor pedal farm, Big Red Barn educational display center and gift shop. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!

Olathea Golf Course - 23200 Great River Rd., Le Claire - 563-289-4653
9 holes overlooking the Mississippi River, carts, driving range, snack bar.

River Boat Pilot Home Tour - LeClaire's historic bond with the river and the bold men who tamed the Upper Rapids is still visible in the homes and buildings they left behind. On May 7, 1979, their homes were recognized as part of the nine block Cody Road Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!

Great River Tours, Inc. - River Rides and Charters on the Mississippi River from LeClaire, Iowa Narrated one half hour trips on the Hour from 10:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M. Wednesday through Sunday from Memorial Day through October 15th. Charters may be booked at anytime. For more information, contact Captain John Vize at 309-792-5388 or greatriverone@aol.com. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!