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Major city · United States

Clinton

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Clinton; add a night for riverside camping or a casino stay.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Clinton sits on the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa. Its main attractions – Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Sawmill Museum, Eagle Point Park and a historic mansion – are compact, so a half‑day covers the sights. Add an evening for the Showboat theater or Wild Rose Casino, or stay overnight in a B&B or campground.

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More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep (check)
avoid Dec–Feb (cold, check)
Airport
CWI
Nights
0.5–1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Clinton: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Clinton911 ▾
  • Police911
  • Fire and ambulance911

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Clinton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Bickelhaupt ArboretumSawmill MuseumEagle Point ParkGeorge M. Curtis MansionClinton Area Showboat TheaterWild Rose Casino
Airports
CWI Clinton Municipal Airport (General aviation only, no scheduled passenger service.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    35°C (95°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Clinton: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−9°C (16°F)

7 rd

Feb

5°C (41°F)

−7°C (19°F)

6 rd

Mar

12°C (54°F)

−1°C (30°F)

7 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

May

27°C (81°F)

12°C (54°F)

9 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Jul

35°C (95°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

19°C (66°F)

8 rd

Sep

29°C (84°F)

14°C (57°F)

7 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Nov

13°C (55°F)

0°C (32°F)

8 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−6°C (21°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

MTA bus runs routes through town; no service on Sundays or holidays, limited Saturday hours. Most sites are walkable from downtown.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Davenport, IA

go

Door to door: ≈45 min total

US‑30 west, about 30 min drive

Riverfront museums and restaurants.

Dubuque, IA

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

US‑61 north, about 45 min drive

National Mississippi River Museum.

Le Claire, IA

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

US‑67 south, about 15 min drive

Scenic river town with antique shops.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Fisher House Bed & Breakfast

Victorian B&B in a restored 1880s home.

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel

Hotel above the casino, rooms from $80/night (check).

Riverview Park camping

Pull‑through sites by the river, walk‑in only.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$45–$70 excl. bed
Mid
$70–$110 excl. bed
High
$110+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Clinton is a typical small Midwestern town; low crime, but lock car doors and keep valuables out of sight.
  • MTA bus does not run Sundays or holidays.
  • Clinton Municipal Airport has no commercial flights.
  • Museum and park hours vary seasonally; verify before visiting.

Emergency numbers

Police
911
Fire and ambulance
911
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clinton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep (check) · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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