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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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