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Just 6.5 north of
exit 54 is Elk Horn. California has its Solvang and Iowa, Elk Horn. Elk
Horn is a little larger and much older but both are Danish communities,
originally settled by Danes and proudly displaying their Danish
heritage.
Tivoli Fest
- Memorial Day weekend is their Tivoli Fest - a grandiose festive calibration
featuring genuine Danish foods (especially those incredible baked goods
and sweets). Entertainment includes Danish folk dancing and staged
entertainment all topped off with a parade (weather permitting, of
course).
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Danish Windmill
- As you enter town you will see a real, honest-to- goodness Dutch
windmill towering over its neighbors. Originally built in Denmark around
1848, it was shipped to Elk Horn, in pieces of course, and carefully
reassembled. It has been a working windmill and, now, is open to
tourists. From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day then conduct
guided tours 8a-7p Monday through Saturday and 10a-7p Sundays. Off
season hours are 9a-5p and noon - 5p respectively (closed Christmas and
New Years Days). Admission is only $2; $1 for kids 5-11. For more
information, phone (toll-free) 1-800-451-7960.
Danish Immigrant
Museum - Continue into town and turn left on Washington Street. Not
quit three blocks to the west on your right is the Danish Immigrant
Museum featuring tools, household items and clothing that was central
part of the lives of the early Danish immigrants. Photos help create a
good picture of what life was like for these hard working people.
Open year round except major holidays: Monday through Friday
9a-5p; Saturday 10a-5p and Sunday noon-5p. Admission is $5 ($2 for kids
8-17) or $12 for the entire family. For more information, phone
(toll-free) 1-800-759-9192.
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