See Corp of Engineers navigational maps and legend sheet below for Mississippi River Section around Muscatine. There is one for map for above Lock and Dam 16 and one below the Lock and Dam. I have also shown a legend page for interpreting of the maps. If you need assistance the day of the show just ask and we will be more then happy to interpret. Where the event is located is right on the downtown river access parkway at Mile Marker 455.

Mississippi River Above Lock and Dam 16

Legend

Mississippi River Below Lock and Dam 16

$80.00 including full breakfasts.

There will be 4 more rooms that would be available right here in Muscatine. Karl and I though not recently have been avid boaters most of our adult life. Located in town, parking available.

There are a couple of nice campgrounds close to town. They are located to the east of town on Hwy 22. The closest is Fairport Landing Rec Area that is located right on the river, and is operated by the Iowa DNR. It has full hook-ups and a nice shower house facility. This is approx. 5 miles due east of town on Hwy 22, just follow the river and you can't miss it. The second park, Shady Creek Rec Area is just another 5 miles further to the east (upstream) and is also a DNR park. See website below for more information..

The following is a list of the main hotels available for the weekend of " That Was Then, This Is Now " All of them are right within a block or two of the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61. The Mississippi River is due south on Business 61 from the intersection. Business Hwy 61 is also known as Park Avenue.

I have stopped at the motels below and all of them have given reduced rates for the nights of May 13-14th, 2011. You will have to look at the features of each motel on their websites and make your choice from there. Phone numbers for all are on their specific website. Please follow the direction listed below to receive your participant discounts. If the motels are filled the next closest motels are within 20 miles to the east in the Quad Cities, and 30 miles to the west in Iowa City. At this time the rooms are available so please book them early.

From the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61 go south on business Hwy 61 one block to the corner at McDonalds. Turn right at that intersection, Cleveland Street, and go about half a block. It is located on the right side of street. Ask for the participant boat show rate. The rate is $75.00 + tax per night for 2 beds/room, non-smoking. If you have any questions contact manager Teresa Brunson.

If you are coming from the east on Hwy 61 turn right at the Ford dealership sign and immediately turn left onto the frontage road. You will see it from the Ford dealership. If you go by Wal-Mart you went to far. If you are coming from the south, west, or north at the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61, take Hwy 61 east past Wal-Mart and take a left turn at the 1st National Bank sign. Take frontage road about 1/2 a block and on left side. Ask for the boat show participant rate. The rate is $69.00 + tax per night for 2 beds/room, non-smoking.

If you are coming from the east on Hwy 61 go just past Wal-Mart and turn right Wal-Mart into large parking area. . If you are coming from the south, west, or north at the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61, take Hwy 61 east. Stay in left lane and look to your left in about a block. Ask for the Muscatine Boat Show participant rate. The rate is $72.00 + tax per night for 2 beds/room, non-smoking. If you have any questions ask for Nicole Sorgenfrey, Director of Sales and Catering.

If you are coming from the east on Hwy 61 go past Wal-Mart and turn left or south, Cleveland Street, at the AutoZone. The road will make a right turn you are there. If you are coming from the south, west, or north at the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61, take Hwy 61 east toward the Holiday Inn. Get in the right hand lane and again turn right at AutoZone. Ask for the Muscatine Boat Show participant rate. The rate is $48.88 + tax per night for either a single or double room. If you have any questions contact manager Vicki Haury.

This motel offers something different if you want to pay a little extra. They have built some "Phantasuites", about 16 of them in all. They all have various themes from an igloo to a space capsule, a jungle room to Henry the VIII, Riverboat Gambler to Japanese Garden. Anyway, my wife and I went there yesterday since they offer tours to the public Sunday afternoons at 3:00 to check out the Phantasuites. They are really cool. Some of them have waterbeds and some don't so if you want to try one out but have back problems give them a call first to find out the suites with the conventional beds. Each suite have built in whirlpools in each suite. Some are two story and some are single but all very unique. Some of them overlook the pool area with a balcony or walk right out to the pool. The pool area has a huge waterfall and is also very nice. They also have a full breakfast provided to all of there guest with the same lady cook of 30 years right at the poolside. They also have reasonable regular rooms other than just the Phantasuites.

From the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61 go south on business Hwy 61 to the second stop light and it is on the right hand side. Ask for the Muscatine Boat Show participant rate. The rate is $49.95 + tax per night for either a single or double room and $149/night for any of the Phantasuites.

If you are coming from the east on Hwy 61 go past Wal-Mart and turn left or south, Cleveland Street, at the AutoZone. The road will make a couple of gradual turns and take you right to it. If you are coming from the south, west, or north at the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61, take Hwy 61 east toward the Holiday Inn. Get in the right hand lane and turn right at AutoZone. There is another way off of business Hwy 61 in front of Wendy's but the turning radius of the intersection is limited. There rate is $71.90 for 2 beds/room, non-smoking. If you have any questions contact manager Kim McClanahan.

If you are coming from the east on Hwy 61 turn right at the Culvers Restaurant and you will see the motel. This is a brand new motel in fall of 2010. If you are coming from the south, west, or north at the intersection of Hwy 38 and 61, take Hwy 61 east past Wal-Mart and take a left turn at the Culvers. Ask for the boat show participant rate. The rate is $89.00 + tax per night for 2 beds/room, non-smoking. If you have any questions contact manager Ren Teed.