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Discover Iowa Directory – Sites and Attractions ADEL Absolutely Adel! Iowa Book Festival April 26, 2008: Bringing Books and Book Lovers Together. 515-993-5472 www.adeliowa.org BELLEVUE Panoramic views of Mississippi, unique shops, historic B&Bs. Bluff-top park, lock and dam, eagle watching. 563-872-5830 www.bellevueia.com BEST WESTERN HOTELS OF IOWA Over 20 Best Western Hotels in the state of Iowa ready to greet you. Visit www.bestwesterniowa.com for more information and to book your stay. 800-WESTERN www.bestwesterniowa.com BILY CLOCKS MUSEUM/ANTON DVORAK EXHIBIT Located in the quaint Czech community of Spillville. The Bily Clocks Museum boasts a collection of unique hand-carved clocks created by the Bily brothers. Admission charged. For information, phone 563-562-3569 or visit www.bilyclocks.org BIRTHPLACE OF JOHN WAYNE – Winterset Modest four-room house built in the 1880s is restored to the way it appeared in 1907, the year of Wayne’s birth. Collection includes rare photographs of the Duke and memorabilia from his movie career. Adjacent gift shop. Buses welcome. 515-462-1044 www.johnwaynebirthplace.org BLANK PARK ZOO – Des Moines Named Iowa Tourism Attraction of the Year, the Blank Park Zoo features over 800 animals, an indoor rain forest, and exhibits from many areas of the world, making it Iowa’s Wildest Adventure! 515-323-8383 www.blankparkzoo.com THE BONAPARTE INN – Bonaparte Historic inn on the river, full breakfast, wireless Internet and LCD TVs, full bar, group function space/group rates, catering, outdoor garden and gazebo. 800-319-3234 www.bonaparteinn.com BOONE Visit the childhood home of a First Lady, tour a one-room school, imagine you’re in a coal mine, take a train ride, sample our local wines and history. 800-266-6312 www.booneiowa.com CEDAR RAPIDS Experience a big Iowa city with small-town charm. It’s time well spent. 2008 area visitor guide available. 800-735-5557 www.cedar-rapids.com CENTRAL IOWA Miles of Smiles! Free travel guide to award-winning attractions, exciting entertainment, lodging, dining, camping, trails, golf, and more! 800-285-5842 www.iowatourism.com CHARLES CITY Cultural and entertainment district, Mooney Art Collection, historic 1906 suspension bridge, vintage tractor museum, historic homes tour, Recreational Trailway, Party in the Park, America’s Hometown 4th of July, home of Carrie Chapman Catt. 641-228-4234 www.charlescitychamber.com CLEAR LAKE Cool, classic Clear Lake. Lake excursions, Iowa’s first Fire Museum, legendary Surf Ballroom, antiques, and more. 800-285-5338 www.clearlakeiowa.com COUNTRY JUNCTION RESTAURANT – DYERSVILLE Located at the junction of Highways 20 & 136. 800-598-9466 www.countryjunctionrestaurant.com DANISH IMMIGRANT MUSEUM – Elk Horn Explore Danish history at the Danish Immigrant Museum, Genealogy Center, and Bedstemor’s House. 800-759-9192 www.danishmuseum.org DANISH WINDMILL – Elk Horn Visit an authentic 60-foot Danish windmill built in Denmark in 1848. Enjoy the new VikingHjem depicting the life of a Viking smithy in 900 A.D. 800-451-7960 www.danishwindmill.com DES MOINES Bring your family to Greater Des Moines! Retaining our charm and history, while offering shopping, sports, attractions, and the arts. 800-451-2625 www.seedesmoines.com ELKADER Enjoy the beauty, history, and culture of Elkader, Iowa. Surrounded by picturesque bluffs, Elkader is a destination for tourists, shoppers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts. 877-245-2770 www.elkader-iowa.com FIELD OF DREAMS MOVIE SITE – Dyersville If you build it, they will come! Go the distance! Visit this world-renowned baseball field where the movie was filmed. Open April–November. Souvenirs available. 888-875-8404 www.fodmoviesite.com FOREST CITY Winnebago Industries tours, Mansion Museum, Heritage Park of North Iowa, Pilot Knob State Park, golfing, go-kart racing, biking/hiking trails. 866-585-2092 www.forestcityia.com GLENN MILLER FESTIVAL – Clarinda Remember the Swing Era? It’s back in Clarinda, Iowa, at the Glenn Miller Festival. Four days of dancing, tapping your feet, and smiling. June 12–15, 2008. 712-542-2461 gmbs@heartland.net GREEF GENERAL STORE – BENTONSPORT Antique mall, crafts, and artwork. Located in historic Bentonsport in Southeast Iowa. Events, shops, rose garden, museums, and campgrounds. Phone 319-592-3579 www.greefstore.com GROTTO OF THE REDEMPTION – West Bend The world’s largest Grotto portraying the life of Christ in stone. Guided tours May–October. Museum and gift shop open year-round. 888-219-8334 www.westbendgrotto.com RESTORED HANOVER VILLAGE – ALTA C-65 and M-27 junction. Tours welcome! Festival – August 24, 2008. Phone 712-434-5416 or 712-284-2282. HARDIN COUNTY Float down a national water trail that offers outdoor adventure, history, wildlife, and the scenic beauty of the Iowa River Greenbelt. Picturesque downtown communities with shopping, dining, wine tasting, camping, and historical sites. 641-939-3241 www.hardincountyonline.com THE HOMESTEAD RESTAURANT 2000 Swan Lake Blvd., Independence. 319-334-9055 www.homestead-restaurant.com HONEY CREEK RESORT STATE PARK A fabulous vacation resort on Lake Rathbun with golf and indoor waterpark, opening May 2008. 641-724-9600 www.honeycreekresort.com ICE CREAM CAPITAL OF THE WORLD MUSEUM – Le Mars Find out what makes Le Mars, Iowa the Ice Cream Capital of the World! Fun, interactive museum adjacent to vintage Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor. 712-546-4090 www.wellsdairy.com INDIANOLA Home of the National Balloon Classic, the Des Moines Metro Opera, Simpson College, unique shops and neighborhoods. Just 12 minutes south of Des Moines. 515-961-6269 or toll-free 866-961-6269, www.indianolachamber.com IOWA TOURISM Call 800-345-IOWA, Ext. 311 or visit www.traveliowa.com for FREE NEW publications: Iowa Travel Guide — all about attractions, adventures, and accommodations — and Iowa Map — how to get there. IOWA WINE & BEER Visit www.iowawineandbeer.com for the directory of Iowa wineries and breweries, along with their events and festivals. 515-242-4737 www.iowawineandbeer.com JONES COUNTY The welcome mat is always out in Jones County. Whether you have a few hours or a few days . . . you’ll find plenty to see and do here! Make plans to visit us today. 800-383-0831 www.jonescountytourism.com NELSON PIONEER FARM MUSEUM – Oskaloosa The first museum in Iowa to honor the pioneer farmer. Bus tours welcome with advance arrangements. 641-672-2989 www.nelsonpioneer.org MATCHSTICK MARVELS TOURIST CENTER – Gladbrook Master craftsman Patrick Acton has turned over two million ordinary wooden matchsticks into exquisitely detailed scale models and sculptures of history’s finest. You may not believe your eyes! 641-473-2410 or 888-473-3456 www.matchstickmarvels.com MCGREGOR/MARQUETTE Two historic river towns with endless possibilities. Unique experiences await you! Enjoy charming shops, restaurants, lodging, spas, a winery, casino, great boating, hiking, and so much more. 800-896-0910 www.mcgreg-marq.org MUSCATINE Come visit Muscatine on the beautiful banks of the Mississippi River. Check out the Pearl Button Museum, the elegant Laura Musser Mansion/Art Center, and charming Downtown Muscatine. 800-25-PEARL www.meetmuscatine.com NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM – Dubuque Prepare to take an entertaining and informative journey on the Mighty Mississippi at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. 800-226-3369 www.rivermuseum.com NATIONAL SPRINT CAR HALL OF FAME – Knoxville World’s only museum solely dedicated to preserving the history of sprint car racing. Handicap accessible. Museum store. Group tours available. Open seven days a week, year-round. 800-874-4488 www.sprintcarhof.com OLD CITY HALL ART GALLERY – MAQUOKETA Tourism and Arts Award Winner. Original oil paintings by artists Rose Frantzen and Charles Morris at 121 South Olive St., Maquoketa, IA 52060 563-652-3405. Email: frantzen@caves.net Website: www.oldcityhallgallery.com PENDEMONIUM – FORT MADISON New and antique writing equipment, fountain pens, inks, inkwells, fine stationery, and journals. 619 Avenue G, Fort Madison, IA 52627. 888-372-2050 www.pendemonium.com RED ROCK AREA Where your adventures take wing . . . sprint cars, Dutch costumes, corn maze, bald eagles, golf, fishing, bike trail & more! Plan a reunion or weekend getaway. 641-828-2257 www.redrockarea.com SPENCER Enjoy museums, live theater, sports, the “World’s Greatest” county fair, “city style” shopping and dining. The area also offers canoeing, hunting, fishing, skate park, aquatic center, and miles of bike trails. 15 minutes south of Lake Okoboji. 712-262-5680 www.spenceriowachamber.org STONEY CREEK INN – Johnston Northwoods atmosphere, 165 charming guest rooms with features ranging from bunk beds to unique theme suites. Deluxe continental breakfast, “wilderness park” with swim-through indoor/outdoor heated pool, whirlpool, dry sauna. 800-659-2220 www.stoneycreekinn.com VESTERHEIM NORWEGIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM – Decorah With 24,000 artifacts and 16 historic buildings this national treasure explores the experience of immigrants to America. Discover who you are. 563-382-9681 vesterheim.org WESLEY THE VILLAGE — INDIANOLA A full-service retirement community sponsored by WESLEY RETIREMENT SERVICES. On-site health care to meet your future needs. Call 800-333-8816 or 515-961-0878. WESTERN IOWA TOURISM Create your own journey of discovery and experience a variety of fun in Western Iowa. 888-623-4232 www.traveliowa.org
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