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Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday 10am - 4pm Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm Sunday 10am - 2pm

Port of Burlington Welcome Center

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We offer free travel information with over 300 brochures featuring attractions, events, scenic drives, and destinations throughout Iowa.

Browse our gift shop, stocked with unique Burlington souvenirs, inspired gifts, apparel, snacks, and more.

10/30/2026

Wishing everyone a spooktacular Halloween weekend in Greater Burlington!

Whether you're heading out for trick-or-treating, enjoying local events, visiting haunted attractions, or spending time with family and friends, we hope your weekend is filled with plenty of fun, treats, and just the right amount of spooky!

If you're out and about downtown, be sure to stop by the Port of Burlington Welcome Center! We'll be open all weekend with plenty of unique gift shop finds and a few Halloween treats for our shoppers.

Saturday evening at the Port of Burlington is the FREE Safe Trick or Treat from 6–8 PM! Bring the kids down for a fun and safe Halloween stop along the riverfront.

Have a safe, fun, and happy Halloween, Greater Burlington!

10/29/2026

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10/22/2026

10/15/2026

End-of-Year Deals at the Port of Burlington Welcome Center!

Looking for a little something to take home, a unique gift, or a souvenir that shows off your Burlington pride? Now is a great time to stop by the Welcome Center! We have random sales happening throughout the store as we wrap up the year, so you never know what deals you might find like our Snake Alley puzzles for $16.99!

We have restocked some favorites, including our local playing cards featuring Snake Alley and the Curly Slide, new koozies, potato and corn microwave bags, Burlington steamboat mugs, and so much more!

Whether you're shopping for Christmas gifts, picking up a little something for yourself, or looking for a unique piece of Burlington to take home, come see what's new and what’s on sale!

Shop local, find something fun, and support your Port of Burlington Welcome Center. Stop in and see us!

Open Tuesday - Sunday at 10 AM.

10/05/2026

Fall is the perfect time to stop by the Port of Burlington Welcome Center!

We’re stocked up with plenty of unique Burlington and Iowa gifts, souvenirs, snacks, and a few things you might not expect!

We just got a fresh restock of our Sterzing’s bags & purses, and yes… they are actually handmade from the REAL Sterzing’s chip bags!

They’re unique, Iowa-Hand made, and definitely one of those gifts that makes someone say, “Wait…WHAT is that made out of?!”

And fair warning: these go FAST! If you’re already thinking about Christmas gifts (or just like being ahead of the game), now is the time to grab one before they disappear again.

📍 Stop by the Port of Burlington Welcome Center and do a little fall shopping with us! Open Tuesday - Sunday. Closed Mondays.

09/25/2026

Downtown Burlington is celebrating Dolly Days today, September 25 (9-2-5), and tomorrow, September 26!

Come downtown and experience all things Dolly as multiple local businesses join in the fun with special offerings featuring food, drinks, books, art, donations, Dolly-inspired items and more!

The Port of Burlington Welcome Center is getting in on the fun too! We’re hosting a Dolly-themed giveaway through tomorrow, featuring a canvas bag, Dolly stickers, a Welcome Center gift card and more!

Stop in, shop, sign up to enter and then head downtown to continue to explore and see what all the Dolly Days fun is about!

Come celebrate Dolly and support our amazing downtown businesses!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Port of Burlington Welcome Center!

We hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved long weekend with family and friends!

Just a reminder that the Port of Burlington Welcome Center is closed on Mondays. We’ll be back open Tuesday at 10 AM and ready to welcome you!

Stop in and say hello, pick up some Greater Burlington goodies, and get ready for your next adventure!

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

07/02/2026

❤️🤍💙 Red, White & Blue and local! 💙🤍❤️

Stop by the Port of Burlington Welcome Center today and tomorrow to check out some of our favorite patriotic local finds! From Iowa flags and Burlington souvenirs to locally made w**e, Sterzing popcorn tins, snacks, and unique gifts, we’ve got plenty to help you celebrate Independence Day while supporting local businesses.

Be sure to stop in before the holiday weekend! We will be closed July 4th and 5th so our staff can enjoy the holiday with family and friends in the Greater Burlington area.

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸We look forward to seeing you before the celebrations begin!

Address

400 N Front Street
Burlington, IA
52601

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

(319) 752-8731

Website

http://www.visitburlingtoniowa.com/

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