There’s something to be said about a great BBQ joint in a river town, with a flare of history and nature. Backwoods Bar and Grill in McGregor, Iowa, offers all that and more.
I will admit it, it had been a few years since I had set food on the main drag in McGregor, Iowa. So, I was pleasantly surprised to find a restaurant that still has my taste buds wanting me to return.
Backwoods Bar and Grill offers some of the best BBQ I have had in quite sometime. The smoked pulled pork sandwich came highly recommended and it was fantastic topped with a tangy, sweet BBQ sauce.
From the occasional all you can eat buffet to pizza and nachos, Backwoods Bar and Grill in McGregor has you covered. The indoor seating is abundant and it offers a fun, casual setting. A stage is set for live music and a bar offers a chair for you to call yours throughout the day. For updates on entertainment and food specials, be sure to “like” Backwoods Bar and Grill on Facebook.
I’m all about quaint river towns and McGregor is all that and more. How about a book store that offers books and more?
Paper Moon is a fun place to swing into while in McGregor. Each level offers something for everyone. If you are looking for a fun gift for someone of any age, you will find one here.The building itself almost speaks to you as you climb the stairs and take a step back in time with the architecture that reaches out to you.
Something that really caught my eye in the Paper Moon, was how the store owners have incorporated learning and fun together. This area serves as a cute, little reading area for kids. How cute are these puppets?
A lot of you know that I still prefer holding a book in my hand while reading, so you can only imagine how warm my heart was as I strolled through this store.
Several local authors are featured in the store, as well as several how to books. I stumbled on this nice selection of cooking and how to books. The decor is as charming as the building itself.
This is just a small sampling of what you will find while strolling down Main Street in McGregor, Iowa. With the Mighty Mississippi River on its doorstep and Pikes Peak State Park nearby, McGregor is a win-win for anyone wanting to explore the Northeastern part of Iowa.
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Your community has been strong through all of this. It’s amazing what we Iowans can do when we pull together. I will see you this fall, as I venture over to your store and experience all that your area has to offer for fall.
Sara, it was great meeting you in my store, the Paper Moon, in McGregor,IA. I appreciate greatly your promotion of the store and Mc Gregor. As you know, on
July 19th, McGregor was hit with a tornado. I always thought the beautiful bluffs would protect us. Shocking this would happen.
Our historic town lost two historic buildings. There were three to four building that were heavily damaged but their dedicated owners are working hard to make the damage just part of a historic building’s history.
Our building took on damage but most is not visible. So to your readers, Mc Gregor is still here and making giant steps everyday. We will welcome your visits everyday.
Sarah, I definitely need to put this town on our must explore list. Rivers and BBQ definitely mix well!
Yes, it is! Any river town is always a fun place to visit.
I’ve not been to Iowa, but BBQ and a bookstore is a perfect day anywhere. Looks like a super cute town.
I would agree with you 100%. Our Iowa State Fair rocks and so do a lot of other places.
It is very true. I have lived and traveled extensively in the USA, and it is quite shocking and disappointing that many people really have no idea where it even is! Maybe they have heard of the Iowa State Fair, but that is about it. They have no idea what they are missing!
Never heard of McGregor at all before reading this. I have to admit, I know next to nothing about Iowa. However, if they have great BBQs then it’s definitely worth a visit!
It would be a great movie town!
Wow, never heard of that town, but I can picture a movie being filmed there.
You are correct, it’s loaded with books that will keep your nose buried in them.
Thank you. I’d like to think that people know about my home state of Iowa, but reality is that a lot of them fly over or drive through Iowa.
There are so many fabulous places like this in Iowa that nobody knows about. The BBQ photo made my mouth water 🙂 So glad you are sharing the wonderful places in this fabulous state!
I would skip the BBQ for the bookstore. Given my fascination and interest in books, I would get lost in the bookstore. The store looks so unique and innovative that I am sure I would not realize the time flying by.
I agree, a book store and BBQ are great together.
Little towns like this are so great. I grew up in a town that sounds a lot like this. It’s fun to go back and stroll through town again every once in a while and remember why I love it so much. Plus, um, BBQ.
This looks like the kind of dream place you’d stumble upon on an epic roadtrip. Super cute!
And I agree with the earlier comment… long live the bookstore! 🙂
This place is so cool, as you said it seems every level has something to offer. I love the stairs
I haven’t tried BBQ in Iowa, which is kind of weird as my Dad’s family is from Iowa! Is it vinegar based or something else? The town looks delightful!
I LOVE a good bookstore and it makes me so happy when I find one.
Looks very lovely! Would love to visit.
I love good BBQ places! It’s hard to find it here in Asia. Also, I’m glad to see there are still some small bookstores out there. Many have gone wayside lately.
The book store has an artistic touch to it. Loved that place.
This would be a project that you could do- paint your stairs and enjoy!
It may not be Texas BBQ, but it was darn good Iowa BBQ.
Paper Moon totally looks like my kind of store, could lose a few hours in there. And good BBQ is always a good thing!
Never been! these look very charming 🙂
Being from Texas, I’m not so sure about BBQ in Iowa, but I’d give it a shot. The book store looks super cute.
I love unique places like this and that colorful staircase is really cool, want to do this to my boring stairs
So quaint! Like a movie set!