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Easter Seals Camp - Des Moines, Iowa

easter seals.jpgEaster Seals Camp - Des Moines, Iowa

This is a fabulous opportunity for those that want to enjoy the camping experience but are not able to go to the standard facility.  Easter Seals offers boating, swimming, horseback riding, the campfire experience and the opportunity to make new friends and gain new talents.  All this while under the supervision of camp councilors dedicated to making the experience one that brings smiles to the faces of the campers.

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Atlantic Iowa Attractions - Atlantic, Iowa

Atlantic Iowa.jpgAtlantic Iowa Attractions - Atlantic, Iowa

 

The town of Atlantic is proud of their City Park and the things there are to enjoy and remember.  The War Memorial commemorates those that so gallantly served their country in the different wars is located on the east side of the park.  Also located in the park is the Log Cabin which was placed in the park by the Rotary Club Bicentennial Project in 1976.  Originally built by built by John Gingery in 1863 this 14 ft. by 18 ft. cabin shows the home life accommodations of the time.  Can you imagine living in something that small now?  How about no running water or computer?   Both of these can be seen in the park on 6th.

Another park in town, Sunnyside Park,  hosts the Old School  House which is maintained by the Lions Club for tours of those that want to see what it was like to go to school "in the olden days" (which weren’t really that many years ago)

Then there is the annual Coca-Cola Days celebration. The event, held annually the fourth weekend in September, features a Show, Swap & Sell meet, kiddie parade, and annual meeting of the Iowa Chapter of Coca-Cola Collectors. The Show, Swap & Sell is the second largest mini-convention for Coca-Cola collectors in the nation.  All Coca-Cola fans should make a real effort to come to the celebration, you will find others that also enjoy the conversations and memorabilia of the drink and make new friends or see old ones!

 

 

Phelps Youth Pavilion - Waterloo, Iowa

logo.gifPhelps Youth Pavilion - Waterloo, Iowa

The Arts are NOT dead, they are alive and thriving in the new Phelps Youth Pavillion.  The interactive center allows for the creativity of both the young and the young at heart.  Explore the art and culture from around the world at this outstanding addition to the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

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Hearst Center for the Arts - Cedar Falls, Iowa

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This center offers a wide range of opportunities to experience art, whether it is through looking at the fabulous permenant display of regional and local artists to the works of the greats such as Dali, Paccaso or others you will find them at the Herst Center for the Arts.

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Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - Cedar Falls, Iowa

GBPAC Waterloo Cedar Falls UNI.jpgGallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center - Cedar Falls, Iowa

On the campus of the University of Northern Iowa the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center provides performances more than 300 times a year.  The building was completed in 2000 for a cost of $23 million and has 100,000 sq. ft. of space.

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George Maier Rural Heritage Center - Elkhader, Iowa

Elkader.jpgGeorge Maier Rural Heritage Center - Elkhader, Iowa

 

Come and visit this 1919 sale barn and see the wonderful array of collectables that have been carefully acquired by George Mair to share with the visitors that want to taste a little history while on their Iowa vacation.  The collection will take you all the way back to how life was in the 1800’s in rural Iowa.  Life was in some ways far more complicated then and yet so much simpler.  The hard work, the family bonds all helped to create the environment of Elkader that is still prevalent today.

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Cedar Falls Raceway - Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Built in the 1960’s this drag race track is 60 ft. wide and 4000 ft. long with 350 ft. concrete launch pads.  The drag strip is asphalt.  Cedar Falls Raceway has been under IHRA and NHRA Sanctions and is currently a NHRA Member Track.

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Galleria de Paco - Waterloo, Iowa

Galleria de Paco.jpgGalleria de Paco - Waterloo, Iowa

Rome has moved to Waterloo!  Well, maybe not really, but Paco Rosic has taken the building he owns and spray painted the Sistine Chapel art in it.    Although this is a restaurant and bar the owner wants you to enjoy the art and the history of Rome but viewing his creation.

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Bluedorn Science Imaginarium - Waterloo, Iowa

Grout Museum.jpgBluedorn Science Imaginarium - Waterloo, Iowa

This interactive science center allows the imagination to run wild with what can be, could be or should be created by the minds of growing scientists!  It shows youth how science affects their everyday life.  It allows the youth to have fun with the hands on exhibits.

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Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children’s Theater - Waterloo, Iowa

images.jpgWaterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children’s Theater - Waterloo, Iowa

This theater group was founded over 90 years ago to provide quality theater to the Cedar Valley area.  Waterloo Community Playhouse is the oldest community theatre in Iowa.

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