Reviving a 19th-century lumber hub through art in Clinton, Iowa
Clinton, Iowa, is utilizing art and regenerative tourism to revitalize its local economy. The initiative aims to transform the former 19th-century lumber hub into a sustainable travel destination.
Regenerative tourism harnesses the power of sustainable travel to transform places and communities for the better. In this series, we look at Midwestern towns and small cities that have leaned into tourism to help lift local economies and create destinations that travelers want to visit.On the Mississippi River, just over 140 miles west of Chicago, Clinton, Iowa has seen many cycles of boom and bust since its settlement after the Louisiana Purchase. In the 19th century, railroads and ferries…
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