Travel Resources
The main campus of Upper Iowa University is located in Fayette, Iowa. The city of Fayette is a small community in the northeastern corner of the state.
Travel Resources
- Maps – Iowa Department of Transportation
- Iowa Road Conditions and Construction Updates
- Fayette Weather Forecast
Area Lodging
| Name | Location | Features | Distance from Fayette | Contact |
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| Boarders Inn & Suites | 515½ W. Water St. PO Box 459 Fayette, IA 52142 | Free breakfast buffet, 100% smoke free, refrigerator in every room, microwave in every room, free high speed internet, business center, flat panel tvs, onsite convenience store, onsite exercise facility, guest laundry, iron and ironing board in every room, hair dryer in every room, indoor pool, indoor whirlpool, whirlpool suites, free weekday newspaper, in room safe, onsite lounge. | 0 | 563-425-0214 888-693-8262 (toll free) [email protected] Website |
| Cushions Cabins Down Below | 900 W. Water St. Fayette IA 52142 | Two furnished cabins. | 0 | 563-425-3501 563-880-0207 563-380-1461 Website |
| The Kimball House | 401 S. Main Street Fayette, IA 52142 | Beautiful Victorian home in the heart of Fayette only one block from downtown & Upper Iowa University. Features an updated kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and family room w/gas fireplace. Formal living room & dining room have original hardwood floors; upstairs has engineered hardwoods. Updated bathroom has double vanity and shower. Downstairs 1/2 bath and laundry room has sink and shower. This charming home has everything you need to make your visit to NE Iowa fantastic! | 0 | 757-746-0606 Website |
| Best Rest Inn & Suites | 108 Hwy. 150 N West Union, IA 52175 | Free wireless internet, conference and meeting rooms, continental breakfast. | 8 | 563-422-3537 Website |
| Deer Ridge Campground | 13762 D Avenue Wadena, IA 52169 | 8 | 563-774-2067 Website |
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| Mink Creek Lodge | 16724 Bighorn Road Wadena, IA 52169 | Four bedroom lodge with full kitchen, two dining areas, two full baths, washer/dryer, porch and deck, central air conditioning, wireless internet, cable tv, and handicapped accessible. Nearby hiking trails and trout fishing a bonus! | 8 | 563-774-3055 Website |
| The Elms Motel | 705 S. Hwy 150 West Union, IA 52175 | 8 | 563-422-3841 800-422-3843 Website |
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| Hawkeye House B&B | 235 W. Main St. Hawkeye, IA 52147 | 15 | 563-427-3787 | |
| Sumner Suites | 201 W. 1st Street Sumner, IA 50674 | 15 | 563-578-8418 Website |
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| Sunset Motel | 1012 W. 1st St. Sumner, IA 50674 | 15 | 563-578-5432 | |
| The Corner Cottage | 213 W. 1st. St. Sumner, IA 50674 | An entire house is yours with this stay! Enjoy 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, dining area, and cozy living room. Single garage stall as well. | 15 | Contact manager, Tami Egan: 563-568-9336 [email protected] |
| The Ice Cream Parlor & Man Cave + The Bunk House | 21405 175th St Sumner, IA 50674 | The parlor and man cave can accommodate 4 adults. It includes 1 private bedroom with queen sized bed, the living room has a queen sized pull out couch, plus one full bathroom kitchenette. A separate space, "The Bunk House" can accommodate 6 additional guests including 1 room with two sets of Amish-built cedar post bunk beds which will sleep 4 as well as living area with a pull out couch. The game room includes foosball and air hockey. Outdoor area features fire pit. | 15 | Contact owner Mike Potratz: 319-404-2183 [email protected] |
| The Brick City Inn | 120 Mill St. Clermont, IA 52135 | 18 | 563-423-5976 | |
| Boulders Inn and Suites | 421 Rock Island Road Oelwein, IA 50662 | 18 | 319-238-8194 [email protected] Website |
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| Park View Motel | 2508 S. Frederick Ave. Oelwein, IA 50662 | 10% discount for seniors and military with online coupon. | 18 | 319-283-3622 |
| Super 8 | 210 10th St. (HWYS. 150 & 3) Oelwein, IA 50662 | Free wireless internet, pool, continental breakfast. | 18 | 319-283-2888 Superline: 800-800-8000 Website |
| The Shady Rest Guesthouse | 1658 US Hwy 52 Calmar, Iowa | 25 | 563-379-4132 Website |
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| Lavender Fields Inn Bed & Breakfast | 103 West North Street Calmar, IA 52132 | Built in 1885, this beautiful Victorian farmhouse has been tastefully renovated keeping original features while updating to modern conveniences. There are four charming guest rooms decorated in rustic farmhouse style, all with private bathrooms, showers and free toiletries. WiFi. | 25 | 507.458.5667 [email protected] Website |
| The Farmhouse B&B | 2866 270th St. Fredericksburg, IA 50630 | 25 | 563-237-5969 | |
| Franklin Hotel | 102 Elkader Strawberry Point, IA 52076 | 25 | 563-933-4788 | |
| Ivy Rose Inn B&B | 624 Commercial St. Strawberry Point, IA 52076 | non-smoking rooms only. | 25 | 563-933-4485 |
| Country Inn & Suites | 1202 Highway 9 West Decorah, IA 52101 | 35+ | 563-382-9646 800-456-4000 |
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| Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott | 2041 Iowa State Highway 9 Decorah, IA 52101 | 35+ | 563-382-8800 Website |
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| Quality Inn & Suites | 705 Commerce Dr. Decorah, IA 52101 | 35+ | 563-382-2269 800-334-3277 |
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| Hotel Winneshiek | 104 E. Water St. Decorah, IA 52101 | 35+ | 563-382-4164 | |
| Super 8 | Highway 9 East Decorah, IA 52101 | 35+ | 563-382-8771 Superline: 800-800-8000 |
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| Rush Park Motel | 1810 1st St. West Independence, IA 50644 | 35+ | 319-334-2577 800-429-2577 (reservations only) |
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| Super 8 | 2000 1st St. West Independence, IA 50644 | 35+ | 319-334-7041 Superline: 800-800-8000 |
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| Holiday Shores Motel | 110 Front St. McGregor, IA 52157 | 35+ | 563-873-3449 | |
| Hampton Inn Waterloo | 2034 La Porte Road Wateroo, IA 50702 | Heated indoor swimming pool and hot tub. Guest rooms and suites with microwaves and mini-refrigerators. Accessible rooms available. | 35+ | 319-233-2044 Website |
Area Restaurants
| Name | Cuisine | Price Range | Beverage | Specialties | Location |
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| Meatzy's Deli | Sandwiches | Low | Soda | Fayette 515 W. Water St. (Hwys. 150 and 93) |
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| Shrubb's Street Eatery | Gourmet flatbreads, tacos, burritos, pizzas | Moderate | Soda & Beer | Fresh local ingredients https://www.facebook.com/ShrubbsStreetEatery/ | West Union 300 E Bradford St |
| DT’s Pub & Primetime Pizza | Burgers, wings, pizza, chili | Soda & Beer | Big-screen TVs | Fayette Main Street |
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| Barrel Drive Inn | Broasted chicken, homemade onion rings, hamburgers, tacos, sundaes & cones | Low | Soda, Shakes | Seasonal drive-in, carry out. Good old-fashioned carhop service. Open March-Oct. | West Union Hwy. 150 |
| China Kitchen | Extensive Chinese menu, lunch buffet; closed Monday | Lunch specials and buffet; dinner up to 12.95 | West Union S. Vine Street |
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| Dairy Queen | Burgers, Fast Food | Low | Soda, Shakes | Ice Cream | West Union Hwy. 18 |
| Hardees | Burgers, Fast Food | Low | Soda | West Union Hwy. 150 |
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| Subway | Sandwiches | Low | Soda | West Union Hwy. 150 |
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| Dairy Queen | Burgers, Fast Food | Low | Soda, Shakes | Open year round | Oelwein 7th St. |
| First Garden | Chinese Restaurant, sit-down dining | Soda | Oelwein Frederick Ave. |
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| Las Flores | Mexican/sit-down dining | Soda, Beer, Margaritas | Oelwein Frederick Ave. |
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| McDonalds | Burgers, Fast Food | Low | Soda, Shakes | Oelwein 1st Ave. |
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| Pizza Hut | Pizza, Pasta, Wings | Moderate | Soda | Oelwein Charles St. |
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| Pizza Ranch | Buffet: Pizza, Chicken, Salad Bar | Soda | Oelwein 1st Ave. SE |
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| Subway | Sandwiches | Low | Soda | Oelwein Charles St. |
Campsites
Campsites are available at the Volga Lake Recreation Area just north of Fayette and at Klock’s Island on the west edge of Fayette. Stop in at the Fayette County Tourism building, located at the junction of Hwys 150 & 93, or call (563) 425-4447 for more information.
Airport Information
Area Airports
- Dubuque Regional Airport (Dubuque, IA)
- Eastern Iowa Airport (Cedar Rapids, IA)
- Waterloo Regional Airport (Waterloo, IA)
Airport Shuttles
View all the information on our Transportation Options page.
Shuttles are provided for current students, but special arrangements can be made. For more information about the UIU Shuttle Services, visit uiu.edu/Shuttle.
