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BUCHANAN COUNTY TOURISM
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Welcome to  Buchanan County, Iowa!

Visitor Center Hours
Mid-May to mid-October
Currently closed or open
​by appointment 
1111 5th Ave. NE (Hwy 150N) 
Independence, Iowa 50644
319-334-3439
​buchcotour@indytel.com
Download the 2020 Visitor Guide to Buchanan County
A brand new visitor guide is now available.  To request a printed copy, call or email us today!
This year you can celebrate Holidays at the Depot from the comfort of your own home. Buchanan County Tourism will be hosting their annual holiday fundraising auction online. Wreaths, trees and specialty items will be available for bidding by visiting 32auctions.com/holidaysatthedepot2020. 

The auction goes live at 8:00am on Friday, November 20th giving you 23 days to check out all the items, make your selections, place and follow your bids. The auction wraps up at 1pm on Sunday, December 13th.
You will likely need to register to place bids, but rest assured that neither we nor the website collects any of your personal information.

Payment is due at time of pickup at the Tourism Depot in Independence. Pickup dates and times: Sunday 12/13 from 1pm-4pm, Monday 12/14 11:30am-1:30pm, or Tuesday 12/15 from 4pm-6pm. All items must be picked up. No shipping will be available.

In 2020. Tourism promoted area attractions and businesses with the newly published tourism brochure, website, social media and other promotional materials. We look forward to 2021 with plans to print a calendar of events, create day trip and staycation itineraries, provide opportunities to explore independently through guides and QR Code trails, and refurbish the exterior of the Illinois Central Depot. 

Tourism looks forward to highlighting all the great things about Buchanan County and wishes you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season. Be sure to support Tourism’s only fundraiser by bidding at 32auctions.com/holidaysatthedepot2020
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  • About Us
    • Our Story
    • Friends of Buchanan County Tourism
    • Contact Us
  • Visit Us
    • History & Heritage >
      • Area Attractions
      • Local History
      • Arts & Oddities
      • Veteran Memorials
    • Land & Water Trails >
      • Land Trails
      • Water Trails
    • Events & Entertainment >
      • Fairs & Festivals
      • Annual Events
      • Amusements
      • Event Calendars
    • Parks & Outdoor Recreation
  • Things to Know
    • Where To Eat >
      • Bar & Grill
      • Cafes & Coffee Shops
      • Casual Dining
      • Fast Food & Carry Out
      • International Cuisine
      • Pizza
    • Where to Stay
    • Where To Shop >
      • Clothing
      • Floral & Garden
      • Hardware & Sporting Goods
      • Home Decor & Gifts
      • Salon & Spa
    • Services
  • Communities
    • Aurora
    • Brandon
    • Jesup
    • Lamont
    • Quasqueton (Quasky)
  • Freedom Rock
  • Historic Highway 20