East Central Iowa Tourism
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Kalona Historical Village - Kalona, Iowa
Kalona Historical Village - Kalona, Iowa
Kalona Historical Village - Kalona, Iowa is a cluster of historical buildings to remind the visitor of the past of this Amish and Mennonite community.
The Wahl Museum is a monument to the businesses, crafts, tools, and artistry that made Kalona. It features an early telephone switch board (pictured), what a newspaper office used to look like, art glass, a display of rare padlocks, and much more.
Muscatine Art Center - Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine Art Center - Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine Art Center - Muscatine, Iowa is a permanent, municipal, non-profit institution. The Art Center collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits objects of historical and aesthetic importance for the benefit of present and future generations.
Mount Vernon Historical District - Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon Historical District - Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon Historical District - Mt. Vernon, Iowa was settled in 1836 and was originally known as Pinhook. In 1847, it was renamed Mount Vernon. In 1853 the Iowa Conference Male and Female Seminary was established - four years later to become Cornell College. Cornell is the only college in the nation to have its entire campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mount Vernon is located in eastern Linn County and is known for its rolling hills, beautiful historic homes and unique shopping district.
Millstream Brewing Company - Amana Colonies, Iowa
Millstream Brewing Company - Amana Colonies, Iowa
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Up until 1884 the art of brewing beer had been practiced in the Amana Colonies; then no brewing was done for the next hundred years. In 1985 three citizens of the area decided to build a small brewery to produce small quantities of hand-brewed beer similar to that brewed earlier here and in Europe. One of America’s master brewers helped with the brewery design. Now, three brews had been developed—Millstream Lager, Schild Brau Amber, and Millstream Wheat Beer.
Mennonite Museum and Archives - Kalona, Iowa
Mennonite Museum and Archives - Kalona, Iowa,
This is a museum devoted to early Amish and Mennonite cultures and lifestyles, including genealogy books and reserach materials. Located in the Historical Village complex.
Kalona Quilt And Textile Museum - Kalona, Iowa
Kalona Quilt And Textile Museum - Kalona, Iowa
In an area known for its quilting expertise (one advertising piece has dubbed Kalona, Iowa the “Quilt Capital of Iowa”), this museum has everchanging displays of antique quilts and textiles dating from the 1800s to the mid-1900s. The museum is located in downtown Kalona where visitors will also see horse-drawn buggies driven by Old Order Amish farmer.
Wilton Candy Kitchen - Wilton, Iowa
Wilton Candy Kitchen - Wilton, Iowa
This business, which is located in Wilton, Iowa in 
an 1856 building, is considered to be the oldest continuing ice cream parlor/soda fountain/confectionery in the nation. The candy kitchen was established in 1867. It serves George’s homemade ice cream, phosphates, lunches, and candy.
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Medical Museum - Iowa City, Iowa
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Medical Museum - Iowa City, Iowa holds nearly 5000 items of medical equipment on display. Two galleries feature the history of health sciences along with temporary exhibis. There are also six exhibits on the hospital premises and a large art collection on display throughout the hospital.
1876 Coralville Schoolhouse Museum - Coralville, Iowa
1876 Coralville Schoolhouse Museum - Coralville, Iowa
This restored 1876 schoolhouse contains interactive exhibits, hands-on activities for children. Costumed guides will present tours by appointment.
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library - Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library - Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the nation’s foremost institution interpreting Czech and Slovak history and culture, officially dedicated in 1995 by presidents of the United States, Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
Museum collections and library holdings total more than 30,000 items. The museum and library are still actively accepting donations of artifacts, costumes, art objects, books, periodicals and other items related to Czech and Slovak culture and history.
