Ridgeway is located approximately 10 miles outside of Decorah between Decorah and Cresco. With some very special and beautiful homes and a population of 260, Ridgeway is that small town many people are looking for. With a few popular Winneshiek County businesses, such as Farmers Winn Co-op, Hovden Oil, and Sherlock Shrimp, making their “home” there, it’s no wonder why residents and tourists love the community.
Popular attractions include:
Turkey River Cultural Center and Woodcarving Museum: The Turkey River Cultural Center and Woodcarving Museum features over 6000 woodcarvings from around the world, collected by Stanley “Slim” Maroushek over the past 70 years. It is the largest woodcarving museum in the United States. You will be fascinated by the many styles of woodcarving, including realistic and caricature figure carvings, totem poles, tribal masks, religious carvings, scroll saw carvings, relief carvings, intarsia, and wood burning.
TnA’s Lounge: Hosting a tropical patio, TnA’s makes you feel like you’re in the tropics for a drink even in the dead of winter. TnA’s is your classic small-town bar with a pool, darts, a jukebox, and cold drinks!
The Fireman’s: The Fireman’s Inn is a small-town favorite known for its welcoming atmosphere, craft beers on tap, and hearty comfort food. Their pizza stands out as a local favorite, earning rave reviews for its flavor and ranking among the best in the county.
Prairie Farmer Trail: Biking, running, and walking the trail that runs through the community, connecting it to Cresco and Calmar, is a very popular activity for Ridgeway residents. The quiet trail offers great opportunities for viewing native wildflowers and wildlife.
For more information, just head to Ridgeway!