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"The Nest" is the BEST NEST in the Midwest!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wake Up to Burlington! 

 You can park your boat in our large, private driveway and enjoy a weekend boating on the Mississippi River during the day, relax in our whirlpool during the evening, and awaken to this view and a complete, warm breakfast in the morning.  

The perfect romantic weekend for a gentleman and his companion. 

 

   If you are boating on the Mississippi River, dock your boat in the marina and give us a call.  We offer concierge

  service and will gladly pick you up for a lift to the Squirrel's Nest.  You can see

 the marina from our balcony.

 

You can bring your bike and enjoy the invigorating challenge of Burlington's hilly terrain, a totally unique experience along the Mississippi River because of our two bluffs. Bike across town to Crapo Park's panoramic vistas.

 

 

   

   Together with the Candlelight Manor, The Schramm House, Mississippi Manor, and Bella Machree, our five B&B Inns provide twelve beds close to the historic restaurant and shopping district in beautiful, downtown Burlington, Iowa.

 

 

   Your "STAYCATION DESTINATION" in 

   Southeast Iowa!  


 

 

Our weather is perfect for an Eagle to soar

in the winter chill of January and February.

 

 

 

 

Check out the weather at the

Squirrel's Nest this week ...

 

 
Burlington, IA
Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:53 PM
Rain
Rain
52°FHigh: 54°F
Low: 45°F
Wind: 14 mph
Humidity: 93%
Isolated Thunderstorms
Wednesday
58° / 48°
Rain
Thursday
54° / 43°
Rain
Friday
49° / 39°
Rain
Saturday
46° / 37°
MSN WeatherData provided by WDT
                                                      


 Mosquito Park - only a few blocks from our B&B!


 This park, which dates from the earliest days of the city, is located

at the junction of North Third and Franklin Streets offering a spectacular

view of the Mississippi River as it flows into the Burlington area.

 

 

 

This is a popular spot for weddings and, in the winter months, for

watching the eagles that soar overhead in search of their daily meals.

 

 

 Mosquito Park

 

 

Contact our Burlington Bed & Breakfast Association members

for your wedding planning/accomodations.   


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snake Alley - The Crookedest Street

                                in the World! 

   This local landmark was constructed in 1894 to help horses scale the steep change in elevation that occurs between the Jefferson Street commercial district and the Heritage Hill residential district. 

 

   The alley, which features seven curves within one block, was designed and built by the team of Charles Starker, William Steyh, and George Kriechbaum.


  

       

  

 Spend time dining at our downtown restaurants and relax with

   a view of the Great River Bridge and river front fountain.

 

   Check out Burlington's restaurants and entertainment scene.

   

                                  


 Museums in Burlington

 Museums

  Address   

   Phone  

Phelps House

521 Columbia

(319)

753-5880

Hawkeye Log

 Cabin

2915

South Main

(319)

753-5981

Des Moines

County Historical

Society Museum

Opening

Soon!

 

501 North

Fourth Street

(319)

752-0419

 

 

 

Bart Howard Room

For the Preservation of Caberet Music in America

  

Located in the new

 Des Moines County Historical Society Museum

 


 

Acorn Online Gifts

 

Loving Family Necklace