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Fort Madison!

Hello Travel Iowa Readers!

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A barge with a train of gondolas moves through a river at sunset, passing under a bridge with steel trusses and electrical wires.

Take a sneak peak of Fort Madison’s riverfront on YouTube!

Fort Madison is the proud host of the Fort Madison Virtual Railfan cam since June of 2020! With over 40 million views (and growing daily) our community has been a destination for not just railfans, but nature & boating enthusiasts, history lovers, migratory bird watchers and more! Take a look for yourself!

Virtual RAILFAN logo with an orange circle containing black letters V and R crossed by black lines, and the words 'VIRTUAL RAILFAN' in bold black letters below, with smaller text 'COUPLED WITH SCALE TRAINS' underneath.
Logo for Virtual Railfan featuring a map of Iowa, with text 'Fort Madison, Iowa' and an orange and black railroad symbol.
A blue locomotive train approaching a historic train station labeled Fort Madison, with a red caboose and a walkway bridge above.

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Live Views Of Fort Madison Here!

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Map showing directions to Fort Madison, Iowa, from major nearby airports and cities, including St. Paul, Milwaukee, Chicago, Omaha, Kansas City, St. Louis, Peoria, and Des Moines, with driving times and routes highlighted.
Train travel to Fort Madison Iowa

Train

Car rental in Fort Madison Iowa

Automobile

Airplane waiting to fly to Southeast Iowa Airport

Plane

Boaters in the Fort Madison Iowa marina

Boat

Group of six cyclists in colorful jackets and helmets standing with their bikes in front of a brick building with large windows and greenery.

Bicycle

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Young girls dancing in traditional colorful dresses during a cultural event outdoors, with an audience watching them.
A rider on a brown and white pinto horse during a rodeo event with a crowd in the background.
Colorful zinnias in a farm field with farm buildings and silos in the background.
Person holding a bundle of thick, frayed rope inside a room with a wooden door and historical military uniforms hanging on the wall.