Central Iowa Tourism
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National Congress Of Old West Shootist Style - Ackley, Iowa
National Congress Of Old West Shootist Style - Ackley, Iowa
Camp/meeting site for National Congress of Old West Shootist complete with early prairie town and target areas. Established to promote family-oriented activities and knowledge of 1865-1899 heritage. Authenticity in weapons, clothing and accouterments.
Madison County Historical Society - Winterset, Iowa
Madison County Historical Society - Winterset, Iowa has a complex which includes 14 buildings located on 18 picturesque acres on the south edge of Winterset, Iowa.
At the museumm, on the complex, some of the articles on display are quilts, glassware, furniture, military memorabilia, Indian artifacts, and even a drum that was used in the Civil War.
Howell Dried Florals And Green House - Cummings, Iowa
Howell Dried Florals And Green House - Cummings, Iowa
One-half mile from Francesca’s home, made famous by the book and film Bridges of Madison County, visitors will find a working farm which has been partially converted into the raising and selling of flowers. Over 15 acres of this fifth-generation farm are devoted to that business, 8 of which are flower gardens. The first floor of a 1910 barn contains the floral and gift shop and harvested, dried flowers are stored in the haymow.
Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival - Tama, Iowa
Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival - Tama, Iowa
In 1912-1913, the first transcontinental highway was started. Outside of Tama exists the only Lincoln Highway bridge still remaining, having been constructed in 1915. The Tama-Toledo Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Lincoln Highway Festival every year in May.
Lillie Mae Chocolate - Marshalltown, Iowa
Lillie Mae Chocolate - Marshalltown, Iowa
This candy shop had hand made, hand dipped chocolates and caramels which they have been making since 1939.
Some of the recipes for the candies date all the way back to 1939! With the candy making being done on the first floor of the building visitors may watch chocolates being hand dipped.
Meskwaki Bingo and Casino - Tama, Iowa
Meskwaki Bingo and Casino - Tama, Iowa
Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel is the largest full service casino in the Midwest.
No matter what your favorite game is… low stakes to high stakes… Meskwaki has the gaming action you’re looking for! They have a variety of table games such as Blackjack, Spanish 21, Texas Hold’em Bonus, 3 Card Poker, Fortune Pai Gow, Mini Baccarat, Roulette "Let it Ride", Ace up Poker, Live Poker, and Live Craps. You can also watch simulcasting of horse and dog racing. If Keno is your game you can play that for $.50 a try.
Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery - Madrid, Iowa
Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery - Madrid, Iowa
A family owned vineyard in rural Iowa with the touch of elegance of French wines, with a regional identity reflective of our soils and climate using both American and French-American varieties.
Enjoy the view from the porch as you sample the wine. Sit back and relax in rural Iowa.
White Oak Vineyards - Cambridge, Iowa
White Oak Vineyards - Cambridge, Iowa
In the little town of Cambridge is the White Oak Vineyards with the wonderful wine choices and entertainment for your pleasure.
Being a family run vineyard the opportunity to truly care about what pleases the clients is better than if it were a large corporate facility. The Harmeyer & Brewbaker Families will make thier best effort to see you are pleased with your purchase of wine.
Summerset Winery - Indianola, Iowa
Summerset Winery - Indianola, Iowa
Opened in 1997 the Summerset Winery has 12+ acres of grapes at their own winery, with 9 varieties of grapes to enjoy.
It takes a special talent to be able to dream and then put that dream into reality, which is what the Mark’s have done at their winery in Indianola. Just minutes south of Des Moines the winery offers not only great wines but a fabulous tasting room and banquet rooms for the public.
Rosey Acres Winery - Runnells, Iowa
Rosey Acres Winery opened October 1, 2005. The winery makes 12 different varieties of wine ranging from fruit wines to several grape wines, all fermented and hand bottled.
There is a tasting room open to the public and wine is sold on sight, as well as being in several local area grocery and gift stores. The wines are from Iowa grown grapes and fruit, which is either grown on the property or purchased from area vineyards.
