Lakes Art Center - Okoboji, Iowa
The Lakes Art Center in Okoboji, Iowa offer changing exhibits which feature local, regional and national artists.
Each year the exhibits change, they have the top level artists for your pleasure.
Kirchner Log Cabin - Peterson, Iowa
Kirchner Log Cabin - Peterson, Iowa
The Kirchner Log Cabin was built in 1867, some 9 years after Clay County was officially organized. It was located above what was the original county seat in the rolling hills that surrounded the town. The cabin still sits on its original site.
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum - Arnolds Park, Iowa
Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum - Arnolds Park, Iowa
This museum in Arnolds Park, Iowa contains historic memorabilia of the “great lakes” area of Iowa which includes Spirit Lake, Big Spirit Lake, and E. Okoboji Lake.
Ice Cream Capital of the World - Le Mars, Iowa
Ice Cream Capital of the World - Le Mars, Iowa
Le Mars, Iowa, located in Northwestern Iowa has been home to Wells’ Dairy since 1913. The town is the home of Wells Blue Bunny * Ice Cream Company. At their Visitor Center, one can look at displays that present the past, present, and future of dairy production.
Humboldt County Historical Museum - Dakota City, Iowa
Humboldt County Historical Museum - Dakota City, Iowa
Dakota City offers The Humboldt County Historical Museum complex to visitors so they can look at examples of historical buildings such as the Old Mill Farmhouse, a log cabin, a kettle shed, the Norway #6 country schoolhouse from east of Thor, the old Rutland jail, a chicken house from the Lu Verne area, a huge two-story barn from the Rutland area, and, at the back of the lot, the Hardy Methodist Church.
Horse Drawn Machinery And Barn Museum In Graettinger, Iowa
Horse Drawn Machinery And Barn Museum In Graettinger, Iowa
Here visitors can look at old machinery that would have been drawn by horses and some old tools. They can also study a 34’ x 100’ barn that was built in 1946. Its hayloft is full of old, interesting items such as household antiques.
Heritage Days - Rock Rapids, Iowa
Heritage Days - Rock Rapids, Iowa A celebration at the beginning of summer with a parade, entertainment and more.
The events start out with the crowning of the Miss Rock Rapids and Little Miss Rock Rapids winners. From there on the activities really pick up the pace with things like the "Kiss the Pig" contest (Uck!!), the Road Race, the parade and all of the vendors with thier wares for you to look over and perhaps buy.
Grotto Of The Redemption - West Bend, Iowa
Grotto Of The Redemption - West Bend, Iowa
This is a complex of nine different grottos in West Bend, Iowa, each one portraying a different scene from the life of Christ. The fourteen Stations of the Cross are also depicted. The grottos were built using stones and gems from all over the world. It was started in 1912 and now covers nearly a whole city block. The materials used in its construction are considered to be the world’s most complete man-made collection of minerals, fossils, shells, and petrifications in one place.
Gomaco University - Ida Grove, Iowa
Gomaco University - Ida Grove, Iowa
The town of Ida Grove, Iowa is the home of GOMACO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of concrete paving equipment. The above facility is the training center for owners, operators, and repair personnel to study the operation and maintenance of all types of paving equipment. It is housed in one of the castle-like structures built by the founder of GOMACO in the area.
Fort Peterson BlockHouse - Peterson, Iowa
Fort Peterson BlockHouse - Peterson, Iowa
During the Civil War, a military group known as the Northern Border Brigade was formed and a string of forts were constructed in 1862 and 1863 in the area. In Peterson is located the only block house left in the entire chain of forts.
