Missouri Valley Attractions
Missouri Valley (pop. 3,000) is located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri and Boyer River basins in Harrison County, Iowa. The town is served by many national transportation routes.
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge
The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge serves as a stopover for migrating ducks and geese during their fall migration between the Arctic nesting grounds and the Gulf Coast wintering areas. The 1860-era sternwheeler Bertrand was discovered on the refuge in 1968 and unearthed, visitors can view the discovery site.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise | Sunrise |
| Close | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset | Sunset |
| Annual pass or membership | $ 15.00 |
| Vehicle plus all occupants | $ 3.00 |
DeSoto Visitor Center
Exhibits at the DeSoto Visitor Center include cultural and natural history displays as well as artifacts from the wreckage of the 1864 stern-wheeler, the Bertrand.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Harrison County Historical Village and Welcome Center
The Harrison County Historical Village is located northeast of Missouri Valley. It is home to 10,000 items housed in nine buildings. Displays include an 1853 original log cabin, Indian artifacts, firearms and Civil War artifacts.
Harrison County Historical Village and Iowa Welcome Center
2931 Monroe Avenue
Missouri Valley, IA 51555-8043
United States
2931 Monroe Avenue
Missouri Valley, IA 51555-8043
United States
Phone 1 (712) 642-2114
Fax 1 (712) 642-2114
Hours
April 15 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
