No matter the time of year, The Ion Inn is open year-round for your getaway. Enjoy the spectacular scenery of Allamakee County, Iowa while you sit on the bank of the Yellow River, trying your luck at catching bass or trout. Bald Eagles have made a comeback here and they circle overhead as you hike the trails through the timber and along the limestone bluffs. The Fall foliage in the Yellow River Valley is nothing short of breathtaking and we are just minutes away from Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Mississippi River. In addition, we are also just a few minutes away from quaint river towns up and down the Mississippi River and some fantastic antique shops, riverboat-style gambling is located at nearby Marquette, Iowa and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin is just across the river. Visit our site www.naturalgaitresort.com

Indulge yourself with an unforgettable getaway at The Ion Inn. With prior arrangement, we also offer catered gourmet meals right in the Inn...you don't have to do a thing but let our chef go to work and enjoy the meal - he even does the dishes!

The Ion Inn comfortably sleeps up to 10 people making it the perfect place for a family retreat, yet it's affordable enough so that just the two of you will have a delightfully romantic stay!
See how far the Ion Inn is from your location
Fishing, hiking, bird watching, canoeing...all are just a
couple of minutes walk away on the Yellow River.
Check water levels on the Yellow River - http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv
We also provide three cabins situated high on a ridge overlooking the Yellow River. The cabins are located at our other facility, The Natural Gait.

They are secluded and peaceful, but offer all the amenities...just like The Ion Inn.

In addition to The Ion Inn and The Natural Gait Cabins, we also offer private rooms above The Natural Gait Lodge and camping facilities on both sides of the river.

For more information on these additional lodging options we offer please see the "Lodging" section of The Natural Gait web site.


Directions to The Ion Inn from the Intersection
of 76 & 9 at Waukon-
Proceed SE on Hwy 76. Turn right 7/8th of a mile past the 15-mile marker on X36. Go approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Old Mission Drive. Go approximately 1-1/2 miles on Old Mission Drive.
Turn leftat Ion Exchange mailbox. The Ion Inn is the first building
on the left.

Directions to The Ion Inn from Marquette, IA-
 Take 76, Great River Road, to the North out of Marquette. Immediately past the 14-mile marker turn left on X36. Go approximately 2 miles. Turn left onto Old Mission Drive. Go approximately 1-1/2 miles on Old Mission Drive. Turn left at Ion Exchange mailbox. The Ion Inn is the first building on the left.


Approximate Mileage to The Ion Inn from:

Iowa
Burlington, Iowa - 155 miles
Council Bluffs, Iowa - 260 miles
Des Moines, Iowa - 155 miles
Dubuque, Iowa - 45 miles
Sioux City, Iowa - 260 miles
Waterloo, Iowa - 60 miles

Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota - 265 miles
Minneapolis, Minnesota - 165 miles
Rochester, Minnesota - 85 miles

Wisconsin
Green Bay, Wisconsin - 195 miles
La Crosse, Wisconsin - 50 miles
Madison, Wisconsin - 100 miles
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 175 miles

Illinois
Chicago, Illinois - 210 miles
Galena, Illinois - 65 miles
Springfield, Illinois - 245 miles

  • Phoenix, Arizona - 1300 miles
  • Little Rock, Arkansas - 575 miles
  • San Francisco, California - 1660 miles
  • Denver, Colorado - 730 miles
  • Miami, Florida - 1350 miles
  • Atlanta, Georgia - 745 miles
  • Honolulu, Hawaii - 4050 miles
  • Chicago, Illinois - 210 miles
  • Galena, Illinois - 65 miles
  • Springfield, Illinois - 245 miles
  • Indianapolis, Indiana - 355 miles
  • Burlington, Iowa - 155 miles
  • Council Bluffs, Iowa - 260 miles
  • Des Moines, Iowa - 155 miles
  • Dubuque, Iowa - 45 miles
  • Sioux City, Iowa - 260 miles
  • Waterloo, Iowa - 60 miles
  • Winnipeg, Manitoba - 545 miles
  • Duluth, Minnesota - 265 miles
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota - 165 miles
  • Rochester, Minnesota - 85 miles
  • Kansas City, Missouri - 320 miles
  • St. Louis, Missouri - 315 miles
  • Lincoln, Nebraska - 315 miles
  • Omaha, Nebraska - 265 miles
  • New York City, New York - 910 miles
  • Fargo, North Dakota - 375 miles
  • Columbus, Ohio - 480 miles
  • Portland, Oregon - 1550 miles
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 615 miles
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota - 270 miles
  • Memphis, Tennessee - 555 miles
  • Dallas, Texas - 775 miles
  • Seattle, Washington - 1525 miles
  • Green Bay, Wisconsin - 195 miles
  • La Crosse, Wisconsin - 50 miles
  • Madison, Wisconsin - 100 miles
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 175 miles

Ion Exchange, Inc. - 1878 Old Mission Drive - Harpers Ferry, Iowa - 52146-7533
Phone toll-free 877-776-2208
FAX - (563) 535-7362