Spend 48 Hours in DeWitt
Explore DeWitt
Located at the crossroads of Highways 30 and 61 along the historic Lincoln Highway, DeWitt is an easy-to-reach destination that rewards visitors with local flavor, hands-on experiences, and genuine community pride. Two days give travelers time to explore town and step into the surrounding farmland.
Spend 48 Hours in DeWitt
Day 1
Downtown DeWitt & Community Culture
Morning
- Start your visit with a stroll through downtown DeWitt, browsing locally owned shops and galleries.
- Enjoy coffee or breakfast at Blondie’s Coffee Out Back while taking in the town’s relaxed pace.
- Look for public art and references to John Bloom, the hometown artist whose work reflects DeWitt’s creative spirit.
Lunch
- Choose from one of DeWitt’s locally owned restaurants, such as Murphy’s Pub or The Varsity Tap, offering casual, welcoming dining that feels right at home.
Afternoon
- Spend the afternoon enjoying DeWitt’s many outdoor options:
- Walk or bike local trails
- Try disc golf or visit the dog park
- Cool off at the Aquatic Center (seasonal)
- Golfers can fit in a round at the nearby Springbrook Country Club Golf Course.
Dinner & Evening
- Dinner at Twisted Paddle Brewery, where craft beer, food, and conversation bring locals and visitors together or local TYCOGA Winery & Distillery with handcrafted wine, spirits, and wood-fired pizzas
- Catch a live performance, festival, or community event if one is scheduled.
- The DeWitt Farmers Market takes place Thursday evenings May-October, and it is one of biggest rural farmer’s markets this team has been to!
- Otherwise, enjoy a relaxed evening walk through town.
Stay
- Local lodging in DeWitt.
Day 2
Scenic Drives & Community Fun
Morning
- Breakfast in town, then head out to experience DeWitt’s agri-tourism offerings.
- Visit nearby farms, orchards, or rural experiences such as:
- Pick-your-own produce or flowers at Miss Effie’s Country Flowers and Garden Stuff or Prairie Belle Flowers
- Kerr’s Berry Farm offers fresh-picked blueberries by appointment when in season.
- Enjoy time along the Wapsipinicon River, whether walking nearby paths, fishing, or simply enjoying the scenery.
Lunch
- Casual lunch back in DeWitt
Afternoon:
- Continue exploring rural Clinton County by car or bike.
- Follow a stretch of the Lincoln Highway, stopping for photos and scenic views of Iowa farmland.
- Return to town for last-minute shopping or a second visit to a favorite spot.