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In the March/April 2010 issue of The Iowan
Special Advertising Section
Travel Iowa
Presented by the Iowa Tourism Office
attractions around the state
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Bellevue Chamber
210 N. Riverview
Bellevue IA 52031
Panoramic views of Mississippi, unique shops, historic B&Bs. Bluff-top park, lock and dam, eagle watching.
563-872-5830
www.bellevueia.com
Birthplace of John Wayne
216 S. 2nd St., Winterset IA 50273
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
The Bonaparte Inn
802 First St., Bonaparte IA 52620
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
Central Iowa Tourism Region
PO Box 454, Webster City IA 50595-0454
Miles of Smiles! Free travel guide to award-winning attractions, exciting entertainment, lodging, dining, camping, trails, golf.
800-285-5842
www.iowatourism.com
Charles City Area Chamber
401 N. Main, Charles City IA 50616
Cultural and entertainment district, Mooney Art Collection, vintage tractor museum, historic homes tour, recreational trailway, public art, Party in the Park, America’s Hometown 4th of July, home of Carrie Chapman Catt.
641-228-4234
www.charlescitychamber.com
Clinton Convention & Visitors Bureau
721 S. Second St., Clinton IA 52732
“Things to Do with a River View:” Balloons in June, Riverboat Days, Art in the Park, Summer Stock Theatre, Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Symphony Orchestra. Excitement, entertainment and adventure.
563-242-5702
www.clintoniowatourism.com
Council Bluffs Convention & Visitors Bureau
7 N. Sixth St., Council Bluffs IA 51503
At the intersection of I-80 and I-29, Council Bluffs is a vibrant, surprising city full of interesting, unique things to do. 800-228-6878
www.councilbluffsiowa.com
Crawford County Tourism/Development
City Hall, Denison IA 51442
Fun, relaxing Crawford County. Large parks with lakes and camping, Interstates Rodeo Association finals, tour of historic homes.
712-263-5621
www.cdcia.org
Danish Windmill
4038 Main St., Elk Horn IA 51531
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
Davis County Tourism
301 N. Washington St., Bloomfield IA 52537
Discover, experience, meet, retreat, and remember how life oughta be when you visit Davis County.
641-664-1104
www.visitdaviscounty.com
Fayette County Tourism
PO Box 528, Fayette IA 52142
Fabulous Fayette County! Fishing, biking, canoeing, tubing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, scrumptious food. Come experience what Fayette County has to offer.
800-798-4447
www.visitiowa.org/fayette.html
Forest City Chamber
145 East K St., Forest City IA 50436
Winnebago Industries tours, Mansion Museum, Heritage Park of North Iowa, Pilot Knob State Park, golfing, go-karts racing, biking/hiking trails.
866-585-2092
www.forestcityia.com
Grimes Chamber
101 N. Harvey St., Grimes IA 50111
Come to visit, stay the night. Unique dining, shopping, and lodging mins. from Des Moines.
515-986-5770
www.grimesiowa.com
Grotto of the Redemption
300 N. Broadway, West Bend IA 50597
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
Inn At Okoboji
3301 Lakeshore Dr., Okoboji IA 51355
The Inn at Okoboji, Resort and Conference Center located on W. Lake Okoboji offers lakefront accommodations and great service for business or pleasure.
877-BOJI-FUN
www.bojifun.com
Jones County Tourism
120 E. Main, Anamosa IA 52205
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
Loess Hills Alliance
Golden Hills RC&D,
PO Box 189, Oakland IA 51560
The great outdoors like never before. Experience Iowa’s Loess Hills. Order a Loess Hills Byways guide.
888-623-4232
www.visitloesshills.com or visitwesterniowa.com
Mason City Convention & Visitors Bureau
25 W. State St., Mason City IA 50401
Come and explore Mason City in North Central Iowa off I-35 and Hwy. 18/27. FREE travel guide featuring The Music Man, Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, shopping. Lodging, festivals galore and lots more.
800-423-5724
www.visitmasoncityiowa.com
Matchstick Marvels
319 2nd St., Gladbrook IA 50635
Master craftsman Patrick Acton has turned more than three million ordinary wooden matchsticks into exquisitely detailed scale models small and large. You may not believe your eyes!
888-473-3456
www.matchstickmarvels.com
Missouri Valley Chamber
100 S. 4th St., Missouri Valley IA 51555
Missouri Valley: a great place to start a Loess Hills Scenic Byway trip.
712-642-2553
www.missourivalleychamber.com
Muscatine Convention & Visitors Bureau
102 Walnut St., Muscatine IA 52761
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 Czech & Slovak Museum
87 16th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids IA 52404
Internationally known for exhibits featuring exquisite costumes, fine and folk art, history, maps and militaria. Wonderful museum store. In Czech Village.
319-362-8500
www.ncsml.org
National Motorcycle Museum
200 E. Main St., Anamosa IA 52302
Experience motorcycle history through our extensive collection of 225 vintage motorcycles from around the world. Open daily. Look for our new larger location opening summer 2010.
319-462-3925
www.nationalmcmuseum.org
Pella Convention & Visitors Bureau
518 Franklin, Pella IA 50219
A charming replica of picturesque Netherlands village, from the towering Vermeer Mill to canal and drawbridge in the Molengracht area. Share Dutch heritage during annual Tulip Festival the first weekend in May.
888-746-3882
www.pella.org
Red Rock Area
Courthouse, Knoxville IA 50138
Traditions make memories. Come make memories this year at the 75th Pella Tulip Time and 50th Knoxville Nationals. Lake Red Rock and more!
641-828-2257
www.redrockarea.com
River Cruises
PO Box 172, Scales Mound IL 61075
Cruise the Mississippi River in style on a two-day overnight cruise from Le Claire to Dubuque and back.
800-331-1467
www.riverboattwilight.com
Spencer Chamber
122 W. 5th St., Spencer IA 51301
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
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
200 Pearl St., Council Bluffs IA 51503
From the driving of the golden spike to today’s modern, high-tech railroad, see how the men and women of Union Pacific have transformed a company — and a nation.
712-329-8307
www.uprrmuseum.org
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