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Muscatine (/ ˌmʌskəˈtin / muss-kə-TEEN[4]) is a city in Muscatine County, Iowa, United States. The population was 23,797 at the time of the 2020 census, [5] an increase from 22,697 in 2000. [6] . The county seat of Muscatine County, [7] it is located along the Mississippi River.
- Wildcat Den State Park. Blending history with awe-inspiring nature, Wildcat Den State Park is a must visit, a short drive up the Mississippi from downtown Muscatine.
- Downtown Muscatine. Set on the river plain with surrounding residential areas posted on the slopes, Muscatine’s central commercial district hasn’t moved since the 19th century.
- Muscatine History and Industry Center. An essential stop downtown is this attraction highlighting the important companies based in Muscatine down the years.
- Riverside Park. There’s a long linear park fronting the Mississippi in downtown Muscatine. Riverside Park is a stirring place to be late or early in the day in summer, when the skies are spectacular.
- Cindy Ladage
- A Stroll Through Old Muscatine. While the book A Stroll Through Muscatine first offers a bit of history in the introduction, it does more than that. This informational booklet provides a listing of 45 stops in Muscatine.
- The Mississippi Harvest Statue. To herald the Pearl Button history of Muscatine, you’ll want to visit one of the most iconic outdoor stops in Muscatine, the Mississippi Harvest statue.
- Running River Trail System. Take a walk along the river walk. The area is beautiful and is accessible from Mississippi Drive. Jodi Hansen of Visit Muscatine said they have made it easy to get to from downtown.
- Walking Around Downtown Muscatine. Downtown Muscatine is charming. On 2 Street, there is the Pearl Button Museum and several shops to peruse. It is fun to window shop and decide where you want to stop for lunch or dinner later in the day.
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Muscatine, city, seat (1837) of Muscatine county, eastern Iowa, U.S., on the Mississippi River, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Davenport. The first settlers arrived in 1834, and a trading post was established the following year.
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About Muscatine. Located in East Central Iowa, Muscatine County's eastern edge touches the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River. The city of Muscatine, once a busy river port, revels in the river today.
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