Wever is a tiny community in southeastern Iowa, near the Illinois border. It has a population of around 1,000 people. Wever provides its visitors with small-town charm but offers plenty to do, with its close proximity to the Mississippi River. The area features woods, parks and fun on the river. Wever itself has no hotels, but visitors may stay in Burlington or Fort Madison.
The Comfort Suites hotel is about eight miles north of Wever, just outside of Burlington. The hotel features a game room, a heated indoor pool, an exercise room and a business center that has over 10,000 square feet of banquet and meeting rooms, capable of hosting up to 900 people. A full breakfast buffet is provided each morning. For other meals, the hotel has an on-site restaurant, Peaches Cafe & Steakhouse. Attractions near the hotel include Snake Alley, named by "Ripley's Believe It or Not" as the crookedest street in the world.
The Knights Inn hotel is about 10 miles south of Wever in the town of Fort Madison. The one-story hotel is a simple structure with only 20 rooms. It sits off Route 61 on the Mississippi River. The hotel offers basic amenities such as free wireless Internet and cable TV. The guestrooms were renovated in 2005 and feature updated furnishings. A complimentary breakfast is served to guests each morning. Nearby restaurants for other meals include the Palm Supper Club and Vel Amigo's Mexican Restaurant, both within a mile. In addition to activities on the river, guests may visit the nearby Old Fort Madison replica.
The Fairfield Inn and Suites is about a 12-minute drive north of Wever, in Burlington. The three-floor hotel features an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center. Free wired and wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel. A complimentary breakfast is provided each day. For lunch or dinner, guests can visit Big Muddy's, a mile from the hotel, or the Drake, less than four miles from the hotel, on the Mississippi River. Attractions nearby include Catfish Bend Casino and the Burlington Golf Club.
The AmericInn hotel is about a 15-minute drive from Wever, in West Burlington. The 54-room hotel has the feel of a lodge in its lobby, with a giant stone fireplace and overstuffed chairs. Suites with whirlpools and fireplaces are available. The hotel features an indoor pool, a hot tub and a gambling area. A newspaper and a full hot breakfast are provided each morning. Nearby restaurants for other meals include Diamond Dave's, adjacent to the hotel, and Otis Campbell's Bar and Grill, less than a mile away. Attractions near the hotel include Fun City Water Park and 34 Raceway.
