Obie's is a roadside bar outside of Maquoketa, Iowa, But they serve out of this world taco's. They are more like gorditas than tacos. They are amazing. No really. And a family of four, can have lunch for about $20. It's dirt cheap. If you are visiting Maquoketa Caves State Park, take a trip on out to Obie's. more

Four good friends and I wanted to extend a college reunion, so I searched for a place we could call home in eastern Iowa. I was lucky enough to find the Decker Hotel. It has a nice website, by the way, which provides a good sense of what it's like. There is very little to do in Maquoketa, but the... more