Mill Creek Cafe Pie

Th Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B is pleased to annouce the Mill Creek Cafe now offers another delightful dining option in Cedar County.  Their chalk board menu offers delicious home made meals that change daily.  Not interested in a meal?  Stop in for home made pie and sundaes.  Patrons enjoy a warm ambiance and friendly service.  Check out this week’s menu at Mill Creek Cafe. And if you need a weekend break, take a night for yourselves at the Lincoln Hotel where gourmet breakfast and pillowtops await.

“It’s not easy being green” but the Lincoln Hotel in Lowden, Iowa has been working hard to do its part to minimize its footprint on the environment.Under the suggestion of a guest two years ago, Liz Norton, innkeeper at the Lincoln, began with an energy audit.  She got to work and today a new “energy star” boiler and three new “energy star” air conditioners keep guests comfortable.   Flourescent bulbs throughout light the rooms and hallways.  The basement foundation has glass bricks instead of leaky windows.  “We aren’t done yet.”  says Liz, “but our overall energy usage has been cut by 1/3 in spite 33 % gowth last year!”  Liz says they have also replaced the aereators on the sinks to save water, and lauder linens less frequently unless the guests request differently.  She says there are more plans for a greener 2009 in the works.  “Overall our guests appreciate our efforts to be an environmentally friendly inn and it feels good to be considerate of our land.  After all ‘Iowa’ means ‘beautiful land.’  We had better keeep it that way!”

Whether its for your Valentine or any time treat the one you love to a break from routine and escape to the award winning Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B for time to focus on each other.  Arrive to the comforts and charm of a fully restored original Lincoln Highway hotel.  Enjoy the fragrance of a dozen roses in your private room with private bath, the taste of gourmet chocolates on your pillow where you sleep on the comforts of a pillow top mattress, and waken to a full gourmet breakfast.  Spend a relaxing day in the country on scenic byways, at antique shops, and local wineries. We will be happy to make dinner reservations at one of our fine nearby restaurants.  Reservations required. All inclusive:  $179-$219/one night (add’l nights $120-$160)    www.lincolnhoteliowa.com

Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B Honeymoon Suite

August 1st, and 2nd will bring film goers from all over the world to Tipton Iowa for the annual Hardacre Film Festival. The perfect place to stay is a 25 minute drive through beautiful Iowa countryside. The Historic Lincoln Hotel offers a unique experience and warm hospitality. On the National Historic Registry the building won Iowa’s Best Restoration Award in 1996. During your stay you will enjoy pillow top mattresses, unique room decor, and gourmet breakfast is always an option. When planning your trip to Iowa don’t miss out on this opportunity. Call 877-941-7563 or check us out on the web at www.lincolnhoteliowa.com .

As Wheatland, Iowa celebrates their 150th year, visitors will flock to the area for a weekend of fun in the sun.  The Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B is filling up fast.  Only four miles from Wheatland, it is the perfect place to lodge while taking in the festivities.  Live music, good food, craft shows, fireworks, a 5K run, and much more are exciting visitors to plan to attend the Sesquicentenial event.  Come enjoy the simple pleasures and treat yourself to a weekend of fun in the country.  For reservations:  www.lincolnhoteliowa.com  or call 877-941-7563.   

The Lincoln Hotel’s central location from Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and the Quad Cities, makes it the perfect place to stay for a weekend in Northeast Iowa.  Guests enjoy lazy “day trips” through the beautiful Iowa wine country to destinations such as The Mississippi River Museum, Zcech Village, The Bix and River Music events.  The inn itself is an experience.  Built in 1915 when the Lincoln Highway was established, the present owners completely restored the exterior and created 5 new suites in 1995, winning Iowa’s 1996 Best Restoration Award.  Each unique suite is designed with the guest’s comfort in mind.  The wonderful breakfasts are served either privately in the rooms or in the intimate dining room and will keep their guests going until the evening meal.  Take a little time for yourself and a loved one.  Reservations:  877-941-7563  www.lincolnhoteliowa.com

Treat yourselves to a break from routine and escape to the Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B for a day of golf.  Arrive to the charm of an original Lincoln Highway hotel listed on the National Historic Registry.  Enjoy golfing at the 3-30 Golf and Country Club where you will have all day access for two to the beautiful 9-hole course, pool, lounge and supper club.  Return after a wonderful dinner to the pleasing ambiance of a Lincoln Hotel suite.  After a restful night waken to a fabulous gourment breakfast for two.   For more information, call toll free:  877-941-7563.   

The Historic Lincoln Hotel B&B in Lowden, Iowa is featured in the Iowa Banker’s Association (IBA) Explore Iowa 2008-2009 Edition.  The IBA distributes their annual publication to  nearly 35,000 families from Iowa banks.  The 2008-2009 Explore Iowa describes 32 packages from 27 cities through out the state.  The packages offered by the Lincoln Hotel are a “Wine Tour Weekend for Two” and a “Couples Golf Package.”  This is one of the ways that the Iowa Bankers Association promotes commerce within Iowa.  The Lincoln Hotel was proud to be selected for this promotion.

The Lincoln Hotel in Lowden, Iowa offers guests a Wine Tour Weekend for Two.

Treat yourselves to a relaxing weekend in the country and escape to the Historic Lincoln Hotel for a day of wine tasting and good eats.

Arrive to the charm of an original Lincoln highway hotel listed on the National Historic registry. Enjoy touring the scenic Hoover Highway as you cruise north to the Tabor winery for wine tasting and a tour. Depart leisurely and proceed down the Grant Wood Scenic Bywqay to the Daly Creek winery for more wine tasting at the wine bar where you can view wine making in action through the window at the bar. Relish dining at either the Daly Creek Bistro or at Tyler and Dowining’s Eatery, just a short walk past antique and gift shops in Anamosa. Return after a wonderful dinner to the ambiance of one of the lovely Lincoln Hotel suites with pilllow-tops, and waken to one of Liz’s fabulous gourmet breakfasts.

All inclusive: $205-$255 + tax. Prices include: Tabor tour, wine tasting and Tabor wine voucher; Daly Creek wine tasting and wine voucher; 1 night stay and gourmet breakfast for 2 at the Lincoln Hotel. Reservations required. 877-941-7563. Wine tours and room subject to availaility. www.lincolnhoteliowa.com

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When planning a trip to Clarence, Wheatland, Stanwood, Olin, Oxford Junction, Lost Nation, Bennett, Tipton or Lowden guests always find warm hospitality at the Lincoln Hotel in Lowden.  On the National Registry of Historic Places, The Lincoln Hotel was restored and now offers 5 beautiful suites to guests visiting the area.  The hotel was presented the Iowa Historic Alliance “Best Restoration Award” in 1996.  Guests relax in one of the elegant bedroom suites or enjoy the convenience of a suite with a kitchen facility.  Breakfast is an option if one wants to pamper themselves with a savory gourmet breakfast.   Once you find the Lincoln Hotel you will want to come back.  For more information:  www.lincolnhoteliowa.com or call 877-941-7563.