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The Kaleidoscope Factory – Pomeroy, Iowa
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:29:03 +0000
The Kaleidoscope Factory – Pomeroy, Iowa The owner of the Kaleidoscope Factory says "It’s really hard not to smile when you’re looking through a kaleidoscope." How true that is as the beautiful colors and shapes pass before your eyes bringing a whole fresh thought process to your day. The changes brought on by just the... [Continue Reading]
Karl L. King Museum – Fort Dodge, Iowa
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:22:24 +0000
Karl L. King Museum – Fort Dodge, Iowa A baritone player with the Robinson’s Famous Circus this musical talent turned his life into a gift for all musicians by composing music that matched the rhythm of the circus acts and compsoing marches intended expecially for schools. He also composed waltzes, overtures and other musical selections.... [Continue Reading]
Dayton National Championship Rodeo – Dayton, Iowa
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:48:17 +0000
Dayton National Championship Rodeo – Dayton, Iowa Labor Day weekend is the time to be in Dayton, Iowa for the National Championship Rodeo! You will get to witness the skills of these talented cowboy and cowgirls doing everything from roping to bronc riding. Of course the bull riding is always a big hit with the... [Continue Reading]
Blanden Memorial Art Museum – Fort Dodge, Iowa
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:46:00 +0000
Blanden Memorial Art Museum – Fort Dodge, Iowa Under the direction of Margaret A. Skove The Blanden Memorial Art Museum is a thriving, valued attraction to the Fort Dodge area. The Museum is known for its quality presentations and educational opportunities so be sure to visit, learn and enjoy. This opportunity to experience quality art... [Continue Reading]
Winnebago Industries Visitor Center – Forest City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:03:44 +0000
Winnebago Industries Visitor Center – Forest City, Iowa Forest City is the home of the largest motor home manufacturing facility in the world, Winnebago Industries, Inc. Founded in 1958, this company was the first to build motor homes in an automotive-style assembly line system. They build five different brands of motor homes: Winnebago, Itasca,... [Continue Reading]
Wilson Preserve – Traer, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:02:15 +0000
Wilson Preserve – Traer, Iowa This preserve has been developed as a tall grass prairie reconstruction. It was begun in 1990, and is now a living museum of 75 prairie flowers and 10 varieties of grasses on two acres. Also on the site are a butterfly garden and an Iowa native tree area. In... [Continue Reading]
Vintage Iron – Stratford, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:59:02 +0000
Vintage Iron – Stratford, Iowa In an old automobile dealer’s building in Stratford, visitors can explore agricultural heritage through displays of restored vintage tractors in one showroom. Toys and other farming memorabilia are displayed in a second showroom. The gift shop sells rural and rustic gifts. Admission – Fee is charged Directions – on... [Continue Reading]
Timberland Museum – Forest City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:56:47 +0000
Timberland Museum – Forest City, Iowa This is a privately owned museum in Forest City and it has a number of Native American artifacts belonging to tribes that had quartered in Winnebago and Hancock Counties. They also have arrowheads used by prehistoric men dating back to 10,000 B. C. Admission – None Location: – Heritage... [Continue Reading]
The Little Brown Church in the Vale – Nashua, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:54:54 +0000
The Little Brown Church in the Vale – Nashua, Iowa This church is built of Limestone was quarried locally and by 1860 the foundation was laid. The church is well known for weddings, bus tour groups and religious services. The building was enclosed in 1862 and not one penny had been spent to build... [Continue Reading]
SURF BALLROOM – Clear Lake, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:52:24 +0000
SURF BALLROOM – Clear Lake, Iowa Description – This historic ballroom has been home to the big bands in its earlier days and continues to have big-name acts (rock and roll, jazz, blues, and big bands playing their traditional music) come to it. The ballroom was the site of Buddy Holly’s last concert in... [Continue Reading]
Seven B Ranch – Webster City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:50:11 +0000
The Ranch is closed. Check out the other attractions in Iowa for your vacation. Seven B Ranch – Webster City, Iowa This area near Webster City, Iowa, is a unique setting for educational field trips for both young and old. The privately owned ranch offers a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and... [Continue Reading]
Settlement Of The Prairie Park – Ackley, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:47:59 +0000
Settlement Of The Prairie Park – Ackley, Iowa In this small park in Ackley, Iowa visitors can look at depictions of early prairie life. Featured in the area are the 1870 Limberg house, which has been restored and country school. Nature lovers will enjoy the prairie plantings, native Iowa trees and shrubs, and exhibits... [Continue Reading]
Restored Clarion Railroad Depot – Clarion, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:46:09 +0000
Restored Clarion Railroad Depot – Clarion, Iowa The Clarion Railroad Depot, which celebrated its centennial in 1998, served the Rock Island Railroad for many years. It has been beautifully restored and it now houses railroad memorabilia. It is also used as the headquarters of the area Chamber of Commerce and the local Development Commission.... [Continue Reading]
Quasdorf Blacksmith Wagon Museum – Dows, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:44:18 +0000
Quasdorf Blacksmith Wagon Museum – Dows, Iowa This two-story 1899 business building in Dows, Iowa, recently restored, houses various displays of antique tools and equipment dealing with blacksmithing. It originally held the Quasdorf wagon, blacksmith, and machine shop. The shop is three stories tall, consisting of a main ground floor where the shop is... [Continue Reading]
Promise Of America – Lake Mills, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:42:29 +0000
Promise Of America – Lake Mills, Iowa On a six-acre restored prairie site has been erected a sculpture to represent a Norwegian immigrant family. The statue, sculpted by the late Clifford J. Carlson, is located on the east edge of Lake Mills in a setting of Iowa prairie land. The monument is dedicated with... [Continue Reading]
Pilot Knob State Park – Forest City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:40:38 +0000
Pilot Knob State Park – Forest City, Iowa This park near Forest City is one of the oldest park units in the Iowa state park system. It was dedicated in 1923. The “pilot knob” ridge is the second highest point in the state. In the 700-acre park is Dead Man’s Lake, a four-acre floating... [Continue Reading]
Parkersburg Historical Home – Parkersburg, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:38:37 +0000
Parkersburg Historical Home – Parkersburg, Iowa The museum in Parkersburg is located in this Victorian home built in 1895. Visitors will enjoy the wide variety of woodwork in each room, as well as many artifacts of local history. One of Parkersburg’s most beautiful links to the past is the C.C. Wolf Mansion, now called... [Continue Reading]
OLD BRADFORD PIONEER VILLAGE – Nashua, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:36:46 +0000
OLD BRADFORD PIONEER VILLAGE – Nashua, Iowa In this complex have been placed 14 historic buildings from the area. Here one can see a doctor’s office (the owner composed the song about the “Little Brown Church in the Vale,” restored log cabins, a depot with a caboose nearby, rural school, and pioneer home. Historic... [Continue Reading]
Mitchell County Historical Society Cedar Valley Memories – Osage, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:34:42 +0000
Mitchell County Historical Society Cedar Valley Memories – Osage, Iowa Osage, Iowa has on display are five fully functional antique steam engines: Reeves 40-140 cross compound tractor, 1913 Case model 110, 1910 Phoenix Caterpillar log hauler, 1922 32-hp Advance-Rumley, and 1878 Bluementrit two-cylinder. Home of the Smolik exhibit of steam engines, vintage machinery and... [Continue Reading]
MEREDITH WILLSON BOYHOOD HOME – Mason City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:32:50 +0000
MEREDITH WILLSON BOYHOOD HOME – Mason City, Iowa Description – In this 1895 modified Queen Anne Style home, Meredith Willson, who immortalized his hometown in the musical The Music Man, was born in 1902. The house is now filled with family memorabilia and period furnishings. A home-town boy who made it big, Meredith Willson... [Continue Reading]
Mansion Museum – Forest City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:31:15 +0000
Mansion Museum – Forest City, Iowa In an old Victorian home in Forest City, built at the turn of the twentieth century, the Winnebago Historical Society has its headquarters and maintains a museum. This had been a private home for several families until 1945. Then, it was converted into a hotel. In 1977 the... [Continue Reading]
LIME CREEK NATURE CENTER – Mason City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:29:28 +0000
LIME CREEK NATURE CENTER – Mason City, Iowa Description – This nature center includes 400 acres of walking trails, restored prairie, wetlands, forests, and a building that includes mounted mammal and bird displays, bird feeding stations, and hands-on projects. Visitors are able to look at native plants, reptiles, mammals, fish, and insects in their... [Continue Reading]
LIDTKE MILL – Lime Springs, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:27:42 +0000
LIDTKE MILL – Lime Springs, Iowa This mill, on the Upper Iowa River, is one of the few remaining examples in Iowa of an old flour mill. The mill has working turbines. On the mill grounds is a 1900 Victorian style home which has been furnished in the Late Victorian décor. Across the river... [Continue Reading]
LADY OF THE LAKE – Clear Lake, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:26:07 +0000
LADY OF THE LAKE – Clear Lake, Iowa This sternwheeler ferry boat came to Clear Lake in 1987 after having plied the Missouri River for a number of years. It has two decks, one enclosed and the other open, bandstand, and dance floor. Visitors are taken on a 90-minute scenic cruise around the lake.... [Continue Reading]
KINNEY PIONEER MUSEUM – Mason City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:24:35 +0000
KINNEY PIONEER MUSEUM – Mason City, Iowa In a newer building near the Mason City Airport is housed a collection of a little about everything. You can find such things as: 1906 Model N Ford, the only Colby left that was manufactured in Mason City, 100 year old loom (still operational), a horse-drawn dairy... [Continue Reading]
Kendall Young Library – Webster City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:22:36 +0000
Kendall Young Library – Webster City, Iowa In this building in Webster City, Iowa, visitors can see the Foster doll collection which contains over 170 dolls dating between 1800 and 1900. Also on exhibit is the Van Ness Native American collection of artifacts. Abastenia St. Leger Eberle Sculpture Collection – Abastenia Eberle was born... [Continue Reading]
Joy’s Doll House – Thompson, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:20:56 +0000
Joy’s Doll House – Thompson, Iowa At this home in the small town of Thompson, Iowa visitors can look at a large private collection of unusual dolls. The complete tour takes one and a half hours. (There is a ten person minimum for a tour.) What a wonderful way to show your children a... [Continue Reading]
Jenison-Meacham Memorial Art Center And Museum – Belmond, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:19:27 +0000
Jenison-Meacham Memorial Art Center And Museum – Belmond, Iowa Belmond offers touring art exhibits, murals and artifacts for your viewing pleasure. These exhibits depict life of area pioneers. See restored 1900′s house, barn, schoolhouse and "Andy’s Maytag House". Antique Power and Craft show is held the third weekend in August. The site is handicap... [Continue Reading]
IOWA TROLLEY PARK – Clear Lake, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:17:34 +0000
IOWA TROLLEY PARK – Clear Lake, Iowa In the park visitors can take a ride on a Handcar or a Speeder to take you back in time to the days of the great railroad! After being closed for a number of years the attraction is back in operation so you will want to be sure... [Continue Reading]
Holtan Farm Museum – Forest City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:15:00 +0000
Holtan Farm Museum – Forest City, Iowa At this complex in Forest City, visitors can see a number of different structures that were typical of an early farm. For instance, they can see the 1869 Lundstrum family log house and the Holtan’s 1900 house. An annex features a stove collection, an open machine shed... [Continue Reading]
Hobo Museum – Britt, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:13:26 +0000
Hobo Museum – Britt, Iowa This is the only museum in existence that devotes itself to the HOBO way of life. Through its exhibits and displays is shown the intricate history of hobo life with lots of railroad memorabilia. The hobo story is told in photographs, artifacts, and video. This museum is an integral... [Continue Reading]
Hemken Collection – Williams, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:12:08 +0000
Hemken Collection – Williams, Iowa In this car museum are showcased 1947 and 1948 American convertibles and car memorabilia. The museum especially features Packards of that era. Vintage car enthusiasts will enjoy this museum featuring American convertibles of marques ranging from Chevys to Lincolns to Hudsons to Packards from 1947 and 1948. The cars... [Continue Reading]
Hayden Prairie in Iowa – Chester, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:10:38 +0000
Hayden Prairie in Iowa – Chester, Iowa 240 acres of natural prairie land just like it was 160 years ago! In the early days of Iowa the land was covered with prairie grasses and flowers. As time moved forward the land was converted to corn, soybeans, pasture land and industry. The prairie land disappeared... [Continue Reading]
Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch/Buffalo Store – Fredricksburg, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:07:25 +0000
Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch/Buffalo Store – Fredricksburg, Iowa Located in Fredericksburg, Iowa visitors to the ranch are taken on guided tours of the pasture areas where the buffalo roam. The ranch is located on 500 acres of rolling hill and timber country in Northeast Iowa. The history of this family goes back to 1854 when... [Continue Reading]
Grafton Heritage Depot Museum – Grafton, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:05:00 +0000
Grafton Heritage Depot Museum This is a two-story depot, built around 1899, that has been restored. The first floor includes the waiting room, depot agent’s office, and freight room. On the second floor now is housed memorabilia of Grafton, a town whose population presently is around 300, and its surrounding areas. Admission – None... [Continue Reading]
Fossil And Prairie Park Preserve & Center – Charles City/Mason City Area, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:01:58 +0000
Fossil And Prairie Park Preserve & Center- Charles City/Mason City Area, Iowa This center will provide interpretive information about the fossils in the area and the nearby native prairie. The park has over 400 acres, of which 80 contains the flora of a typical Iowa prairie. This 400-acre park is a unique attraction, being one... [Continue Reading]
Fort Museum And Frontier Village – Fort Dodge, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:59:45 +0000
Fort Museum And Frontier Village – Fort Dodge, Iowa In the southwest part of Fort Dodge, Iowa, a replica of an 1862 fort with a frontier town inside the stockade has been developed. Two cabins of the twelve buildings within the fort are original. The museum displays Native American, pioneer, and military artifacts. Front... [Continue Reading]
Fort Custer Maze – Clear Lake, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:57:06 +0000
Fort Custer Maze – Clear Lake, Iowa Over 6 miles of maze for your enjoyment. This 1850′s style Western maze will keep you and your family entertained in Clear Lake! There is a center lookout tower and 4 corner block towers to set the stage. Get through the maze, get all 8 stamps located... [Continue Reading]
FLOYD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM – Charles City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:54:23 +0000
FLOYD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM – Charles City, Iowa This museum is housed in the former Dr. Salsbury Laboratories building. It contains many exhibits depicting local history places or events. These include a pioneer log cabin, an original turn-of-the-century drugstore with soda fountain, county schools information, period rooms, and items relating to the development... [Continue Reading]
Evans Drug – Joice, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:52:10 +0000
Evans Drug – Joice, Iowa This building is the unofficial museum of Joice, Iowa. Small town museums offer a glimmer of the true history of the area. Many of the original fixtures of the drug store which was established in 1919 still remain. Other historic memorabilia of the area are on display Admission –... [Continue Reading]
Eagle City Winery – Ackley, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:50:11 +0000
Eagle City Winery – Ackley, Iowa Eagle City Winery – Ackley, Iowa in 1992 Ken began making wine from the various wild fruits and berries that grew on and around their acreage such as elderberries, raspberries, mulberries, chokecherries and wild plums. In1996 they began planting a small vineyard. The Eagle City Winery was completed... [Continue Reading]
Dows Mercantile Store – Dows, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:47:47 +0000
Dows Mercantile Store – Dows, Iowa In an historic, two-story brick business, the Mercantile Fillmore Building built in 1894 in Dows, Iowa, the present owners offer antiques, crafts, and gifts in both sides, in the basement, and on a balcony. They also have an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, the Crème-De-La-Crème Ice Cream Shop, on... [Continue Reading]
Country Carvers Woodcarving Museum – Parkersburg, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:45:23 +0000
Country Carvers Woodcarving Museum – Parkersburg, Iowa Parkersburg offers in this museum a variety of hand carved items, ranging from miniatures to intricately carved larger animals. Many of them have been crafted by Richard Lewis, others have been done by local woodcarvers. Admission – None Directions – Hours – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.,... [Continue Reading]
Clear Lake Yacht Club – Clear Lake, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:43:18 +0000
Clear Lake Yacht Club – Clear Lake, Iowa Clear Lake Yacht Club – Clear Lake, Iowa offers both enjoyment and schooling on the skills of yachting! Right in North Central IOWA! Founded in 1935 to promote pleasure and competitive sailing, for all ages. The club offers schooling, competition, and enjoyment. The Yacht Club organizes... [Continue Reading]
Clear Lake Fire Museum – Clear Lake, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:41:43 +0000
Clear Lake Fire Museum – Clear Lake, Iowa Description – This building was created by the Clear Lake Volunteer Fire Department. It resembles early fire stations because of its multi-level, arched engine doors. In their exhibits they have an 1883 hand-pulled hose cart, a 1924 antique fire extinguishers, Arends-Fox pumper truck, newspaper clippings, and... [Continue Reading]
Clear Lake Arts Center – Clear Lake, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:39:48 +0000
Clear Lake Arts Center – Clear Lake, Iowa The Clear Lake Arts Center in Clear Lake Iowa, is an arts sales gallery for local and regional artists, as well as exhibit and learning space. The Arts Center is located in Downtown Clear Lake. Along with the wonderful diversity of shops for those looking for... [Continue Reading]
Chautauqua Building – Sac City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:37:28 +0000
Chautauqua Building – Sac City, Iowa Visit the Chautauqua Building – Sac City, Iowa which was built in 1908. The Chautauqua Building is the last remaining building of its kind in Iowa. It is an enclosed auditorium built to house programs that included lectures, humor, singing, instrumental concerts and preaching. Famous orators such as... [Continue Reading]
CHARLES H. MACNIDER MUSEUM – Mason City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:34:54 +0000
CHARLES H. MACNIDER MUSEUM – Mason City, Iowa Description – This museum features a permanent collection of American art dating from the 19th century. It also has an extensive collection of puppets both created by and collected by Bil Baird, a Mason City native. The museum has an extensive program of temporary exhibits, film... [Continue Reading]
Charles City Art Center – Charles City, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:29:53 +0000
Charles City Art Center – Charles City, Iowa After building a new library, the citizens of Charles City found a use of the old library endowed by Andrew Carnegie and built in 1904. Now it is the local art center. It houses an art gallery, art library, and classroom facilities. They have developed a... [Continue Reading]
Chapel Hill – Fertile, Iowa
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:59:01 +0000
Chapel Hill – Fertile, Iowa Just outside of Fertile visitors can view an old pioneer cemetery. Nearby is a miniature church with 4 pews. Admission – None Directions – turn west off U. S. Highway 65 onto State Highway 9 and go 1 mile west of Fertile, go 2 miles north on County Road... [Continue Reading]