Welcome to Buchanan County, Iowa, located at the intersection of the scenic Wapsipinicon River and  the transcontinental Historic Highway 20, where bountiful farms   border natural beauty and  embrace a region rich in cultural heritage.   
Welcome to  Cedar Rock State Park, 49 county parks, multiple city parks  and dozens of land and river trails  - all waiting to be explored. 
Welcome to the fun of golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, bird watching, disc golfing, small town festivals, and more.
Welcome to   unique historic and architectural sites, locally owned shops and  food markets,   and   a community of Old Order Amish. Welcome to riverside dining,   unique drinking establishments, friendly eateries, and  small town  hospitality that  is beyond compare.
Welcome to Buchanan County, country living at its finest!

What to See &  Do

History & Heritage

Land & Water Trails

Events & Entertainment

Parks & Recreation

Where to Eat  & Drink

Restaurants & Cafes

Breakfast & Beverage Shops

Bar & Grill

Fast Food & Carry Out

Libations

Pizza & Ice Cream

Explore Buchanan County Communities
A good way to get to know Buchanan County is to explore its small towns and meet the people who live there. Enjoy their amenities, their local history,  and their take on life.

Independence - the  County Seat

Aurora
Brandon
Fairbank
Hazleton
Jesup

Lamont
Rowley
Stanley
Quasqueton
Winthrop

For   onsite travel information , be sure to visit  or call
The Buchanan County Visitor Center & Illinois Central Depot Museum
Hours:    Mid-May to mid-October, Thursday-Sunday, noon   to 4:00pm
Open by appointment.

1111 5th Ave. NE (Hwy 150N) 
Independence, Iowa 50644
Jill Chemin, Tourism Director
​319-334-3439 / director@travelbuchanan.com