Marquette Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Marquette is located in Clayton County, high on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. This tiny town of approximately 500 was named after Jesuit missionary Jacques Marquette, who along with Louis Joliet discovered the Mississippi River. Marquette is located directly across from the larger town of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The two cities are connected by U.S. Highway 18, which crosses the river on the Marquette-Joliet Bridge. Just south of the bridge is Marquettes pink elephant, which has adorned the riverbank for the past thirty years. Marquette is a very charming town and a notable tourist attraction, thanks to its riverboat casino and several antique shops and flea markets. The Marquette Flea Market is held five times a year and draws hundreds of visitors. The town is also very nice for an afternoon stroll, browsing in its shops and viewing its turn-of-the-century architecture. Other attractions near Marquette include Effigy Mounds National Monument, Pikes Peak State Park and Spook Cave. The area also offers year round recreational activities, including birding, hiking, camping, boating, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Marquette is the perfect mix of small town charm and big city amenities. Visitors will find great restaurants in the area, along with convenient, comfortable lodging and spa facilities.

Surrounding areas: Guttenberg, Iowa (18.3 mi), Lansing, Iowa (21.9 mi), Jefferson, Iowa (26.1 mi), Dyersville, Iowa (39.1 mi)

Marquette Vacation Rentals

Marquette Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Best Western Quiet House		Prairie Du Chien, WI	2.3 mi.	(608) 326-4777
Bridgeport Inn	Hwy 18 35 60 S	Prairie Du Chien, WI	2.3 mi.	(608) 326-6082
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson	1801 Cabela's Ln	Prairie Du Chien, WI	2.3 mi.	(608) 326-5700
Super 8 Motel Prairie Du Chien	Hwy 18 & 35 S	Prairie Du Chien, WI	2.3 mi.	(608) 326-8777
Rodeway Inn Windsor Place Inn	1936 S Marquette Rd	Prairie Du Chien, WI	2.6 mi.	(608) 326-7799
A R Motel	115 Lorenz Ln Box 790	Guttenberg, IA	17.1 mi.	(563) 252-1653
Stoney Creek Inn Of Waukon	407 Rossville Rd	Waukon, IA	21.1 mi.	(563) 568-2220
Super 8-boscobel	1700 Elm St	Boscobel, WI	24.8 mi.	(608) 375-8000
Fenmore Hills Motel	5814 Hwy 18 W	Fennimore, WI	27.1 mi.	(608) 822-3281
Best Western Welcome Inn-lancaster	420 West Maple St	Lancaster, WI	27.4 mi.	(608) 723-4162

Marquette Weather & Climate

Northeastern Iowa has a four-season climate that is classified as humid continental. Nearly three-fourths of the annual precipitation is received April through September, with severe thunderstorms possible during this time. The northwest section of the state is somewhat drier in summer and colder in the winter than the southern regions. Seasonal snowfall statewide is 32 inches. Blizzards are possible in winter and tornadoes can occur during spring and summer. January and February are generally the coldest months, although late winter and early spring storms in March and April have been known to produce large amounts of snow. Hot dry winds, originating in the desert southwest, occasionally reach Iowa in the summer, producing unusually high temperatures. Autumns are generally mild, sunny and pleasant.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	-	-	0.90 in.	-
February	-	-	0.97 in.	-
March	-	-	2.00 in.	-
April	-	-	3.39 in.	-
May	-	-	4.50 in.	-
June	-	-	4.49 in.	-
July	-	-	3.92 in.	-
August	-	-	4.26 in.	-
September	-	-	3.54 in.	-
October	-	-	2.74 in.	-
November	-	-	2.25 in.	-
December	-	-	1.12 in.	-

Marquette Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Prairie Du Chien Municipal airport (PDC) located about 3 miles southeast of Marquette in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, the Iowa County airport (MRJ) located approximately 49 miles east of Marquette in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, the Dubuque Regional airport (DBQ) located roughly 50 miles south of Marquette in Dubuque, Iowa, the Tri County Regional airport (LNR) located around 51 miles east of Marquette in Lone Rock, Wisconsin, the La Crosse Municipal airport (LSE) located about 57 miles north of Marquette in La Crosse Wi / Winona, Wisconsin, and finally the Waterloo Municipal airport (ALO) located approximately 70 miles west of Marquette in Waterloo, Iowa.

Marquette Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Big Chief's Kart and Coaster World	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Extreme World	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Mt. Olympus Theme Park	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Noah's Ark	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Paul Bunyan's Adventure Golf	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Riverview Park & Waterworld	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Timber Falls Adventure Park	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.

Water Parks
Family Land Water Amusement Park	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Noah's Ark Family Park	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Riverview Waterworld	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Wacky Waters	Davenport	IA	109.6 mi.

Golf Courses
Prairie du Chien Country Club	Prairie Du Chien	WI	6.0 mi.
TriCity Golf Club	Luana	IA	13.4 mi.
Elkader Golf & Country Club	Elkader	IA	17.3 mi.
Guttenberg Community Golf	Guttenberg	IA	18.9 mi.
Green Valley Golf Course	Waukon	IA	20.7 mi.
Waukon Golf & Country Club	Waukon	IA	20.7 mi.
Pleasant Valley Sports Club	Clermont	IA	24.0 mi.
Hickory Grove Golf Course	Fennimore	WI	27.4 mi.
Lancaster Country Club	Lancaster	WI	27.9 mi.
Lone Pine Golf & Country Club	Colesburg	IA	28.6 mi.

Ski Areas
Chestnut Mountain Resort	Galena	IL	57.9 mi.
Christmas Mountain Village	Wisconsin Dells	WI	81.7 mi.
Skyline Ski Area	Friendship	WI	93.8 mi.
Coffee Mill Ski Area	Wabasha	MN	101.8 mi.
Ski Snowstar	Taylor Ridge	IL	117.6 mi.

State Parks
Pikes Peak State Park		IA	4.0 mi.
Wyalusing State Park		WI	5.0 mi.
Nelson Dewey State Park		WI	23.5 mi.
Bixby State Park		IA	27.9 mi.
White Pine Hollow State Park		IA	29.6 mi.
Echo Valley State Park		IA	29.9 mi.
Brush Creek Canyon State Park		IA	31.4 mi.
Siewers Spring State Park		IA	33.4 mi.
Backbone State Park		IA	35.3 mi.

Zoos and Aquariums
International Crane Foundation	Baraboo	WI	78.3 mi.
Henry Vilas Zoo	Madison	WI	90.1 mi.

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