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	<title>Iowa Tourism&#187; Northeast</title>
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		<title>Hub City Heritage Railway Museum &#8211; Oelwein, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hub City Heritage Museum opened in 1987 and features the railway express building, yard office, yard tower and a collection of locomotives, rolling stock, pump handcar and gift shop. There is also an extensive collecttion of employee records, pictures and other memorabilia. 

The railway express building was originally the home of Wells Fargo. The yard office and yard tower were the heart of the Chicago Great Western in its heyday. The tower, which was built in 1953, is open to the public. It provides an outstanding view of the former CGW switching yards (which are now D&#38;W), Transco and downtown Oelwein. The museum includes refurbished cabooses and engines. 

The objectives of the Hub City Heritage Corporation are to encourage and promote the preservation and restoration of railroad memorabilia as it is pretinent to the Oelwein area. It is also to establish, furnish and maintain a railway museum for the education and enjoyment of the public.

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		<title>Oelwein Area Historical Museum &#8211; Oelwein, IA</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:28:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[    The Oelwein Area Historical Museum includes paintings done by local artists, a "1930's classroom, several "Period" rooms,  an extensive telephone exhibit donated by the Telephone Pioneers of America,  a General Store, Large and small pieces of farm equipment, a "Soap Box Derby" race car, and a "one of a kind" to scale boxcar built by employees of the Chicago Great Western Railroad , as well as a number of areas highlighting different facets of life in our country throughout the decades.
      The Museum is located at 900-2nd. Ave. SE in Oelwein.  It sets adjacent to new Hwy 150 S between the Dairy Queen and the National Guard Armory.  There is no direct access from Hwy 150; but one may reach the Museum by either 7th. St. SE near the Dairy Queen or 10th. St. SE near the Armory.  It is open on Sundays, 1:00-4:00 PM from June through September, though tours may be arranged anytime by calling 319-283-4203.]]></description>
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		<title>GARNAVILLO HISTORICAL MUSEUM &#8211; Garnavillo, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:07:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In an old historic church and nearby are items that relate to the history of the area. One can find prehistoric artifacts and Native American arrowheads. In the complex is an actual pioneer log cabin with furnishings and an example of an early lodge hall. The Garnavillo Historical Museum Complex includes a museum containing thousands... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/448-garnavillo-historical-museum-garnavillo-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Phelps Youth Pavilion &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Phelps Youth Pavilion &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa The Arts are NOT dead, they are alive and thriving in the new Phelps Youth Pavillion.&#160; The interactive center allows for the creativity of both the young and the young at heart.&#160; Explore the art and culture from around the world at this outstanding addition to the Waterloo Center... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/phelps-youth-pavilion-waterloo-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Hearst Center for the Arts &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hearst Center for the Arts &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa 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... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/hearst-center-for-the-arts-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center &#8211; 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.&#160; The building was completed in 2000 for a cost of $23 million and has 100,000 sq. ft. of space. The Great Hall also has cutting-edge... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/gallagher-bluedorn-performing-arts-center-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>George Maier Rural Heritage Center &#8211; Elkader, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[George Maier Rural Heritage Center &#8211; Elkader, 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... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/george-maier-rural-heritage-center-elkhader-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cedar Falls Raceway &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cedar Falls Raceway &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa Built in the 1960&#8242;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. The races are held... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/cedar-falls-raceway-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Galleria de Paco &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:31:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Galleria de Paco &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa Rome has moved to Waterloo!&#160; Well, maybe not really, but Paco Rosic has taken the building he owns and spray painted the Sistine Chapel art in it.&#160;&#160;&#160; Although this is a restaurant and bar the owner wants you to enjoy the art and the history of Rome but viewing... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/galleria-de-paco-waterloo-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Bluedorn Science Imaginarium &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:22:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bluedorn Science Imaginarium &#8211; 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!&#160; It shows youth how science affects their everyday life.&#160; It allows the youth to have fun with the hands on exhibits. Visitors unravel... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/bluedorn-science-imaginarium-waterloo-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children&#8217;s Theater &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:10:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Waterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Children&#8217;s Theater &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa This theater group was founded over 90 years ago to provide quality theater to the Cedar Valley area.&#160; Waterloo Community Playhouse is the oldest community theatre in Iowa. The theater group encourages anyone with an interest in theater to volunteer, joining the 800 that... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/waterloo-community-playhouse-and-black-hawk-childrens-theater-waterloo-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>WILDER MEMORIAL MUSEUM &#8211; Strawberry Point, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:54:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here visitors can relive the past as they walk through the various rooms of the museum. There are 6 rooms full of Victorian furniture, including Victorian hanging lamps, European figurines, and exquisite glass and china. Featured prominently is an heirloom doll collection. Their collection also includes toy tractors and pioneer tools. More than 900 dolls... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/445-wilder-memorial-museum-strawberry-point-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FROELICH HISTORIC SITE &#8211; Monona, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the site, in 1892, John Froelich built the first gasoline powered tractor. An 1892 scale model is at the site. Reference material is also available. From this invention, the Waterloo Gasoline Tractor Engine Co. was started. Later on, this company was taken over by the John Deere Company. In the area, one can visit... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/457-froelich-historic-site-monona-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fox Ridge Herbs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On hills that are part of the Wapsipinicon River Valley is the setting for this herb farm. From spring through the fall, Julia Ladd, a floral designer, and her staff keep busy growing, harvesting, and drying flowers from two-acres of gardens and the surrounding fields. All of the harvest is turned into seasonal arrangements. Julia... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/115-fox-ridge-herbs.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>FORT ATKINSON PRESERVE &#8211; Fort Atkinson, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:43:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fort Atkinson was established in 1842 along the Turkey River to protect the Winnebagos from other Native American tribes; parts of it still remain. Originally there were 24 buildings and a stockade wall. The fort was abandoned in 1849, and sold to local settlers in 1855. Many of the buildings were destroyed or altered. The... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/472-fort-atkinson-preserve-fort-atkinson-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>THE AQUARIUM &#8211; Guttenberg, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:31:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;THE AQUARIUM &#8211; Guttenberg, Iowa The Aquarium is at the Upper Mississippi River Fisheries Station. Featured there are fish common to the areas such as walleye, northern pike, sunfish, blue gill, and bullheads. ON-SITE ACTIVITIES Tour the DNR Aquarium. Have students ask the biologist questions from their Field Trip Activity Booklet brainstormed prior to the... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/461-aquarium-guttenberg-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Silos &amp; Smokestacks National Heritage Area &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;Silos &#38; Smokestacks National Heritage Area &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa Silos &#38; Smokestacks National Heritage Area &#8211; Charles City, Iowa is one of 37 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and is an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service. The mission is to interpret farm life, agribusiness and rural communities-past and present. As preservation... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/597-silos-smokestacks-national-heritage-area-waterloo-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Seed Saver&#8217;s Exchange &#8211; Decorah, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:24:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seed Saver&#8217;s Exchange &#8211; Decorah, Iowa Heirloom seeds, rare varieties of vegetables, fruits and grains handed down within families of gardeners for generations. Available for all to grow. Over 11,000 endangered varieties of garden seeds are being saved from extinction. Founded in 1975 the Seed Saver&#8217;s Exchange has more than 8,000 members, some of them... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/690-seed-savers-exchange-decorah-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Salt and Pepper Museum &#8211; Traer, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Salt and Pepper Museum &#8211; Traer, Iowa Something different and so much fun awaits you in Traer, Iowa. Come and see the HUGE salt and pepper collection in this unique museum. The city approved a $12,500 (collected in sales tax) purchase of 14,400 pairs of salt and pepper shakers. The shakers were assembled by resident... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/687-salt-pepper-museum-traer-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fontana Interpretive Nature Center &#8211; Hazelton, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Hazelton, Iowa this nature center&#8217;s personnel have developed displays and dioramas that depict woodlands, wetlands, and prairies. There are a number of exhibits that allow visitors to look at and touch natural objects found in the area. Other displays encourage visitors to develop solutions for environmental problems. A wild animal display features native wildlife,... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/280-fontana-interpretive-nature-center-hazelton-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>UNI MUSEUM &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This museum has the largest natural science collection&#8212;geology, biology, history, and anthropology&#8212;in northeast Iowa. The museum serves the University of Northern Iowa and the surrounding communities, and has since 1892. It has both permanent and changing exhibits; themes often deal with such topics as fossils to rare animals, archeology, and human history. Admission &#8211; None... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/467-uni-museum-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa built in 1861 by A. D. Barnum, a building contractor whose local projects included the Iowa Soldiers&#8217; Orphans&#8217; Home (later the Iowa State Normal School and now University of Northern Iowa). The Victorian Home is a striking example of the once popular Italianate style... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/604-victorian-home-carriage-house-museum-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute And Museum &#8211; Waterloo, Iowan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[International Wrestling Institute And Museum &#8211; Waterloo, Iowa This museum in Waterloo, Iowa explores the history of one of the world’s oldest sports. It features displays on famous wrestlers, including Dan Gable, Iowa’s Olympian wrestler. Other persons visitors can learn about are Rocky Marciano, Frank Gotch, and Verne Gagne. The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/82-international-wrestling-institute-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Ray House &#8211; Vinton, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Vinton as one tours this lovely Queen Anne-style mansion, the visitor has an opportunity to learn about Victorian life, architecture, and craftsmanship. The house was built in 1893-1904 by Frank Ray, a leading businessman and entrepreneur. The house retains many fine interior features and its original matching carriage house. Most notable among its array... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/247-ray-house-vinton-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Horridge House &#8211; Vinton, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:34:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Horridge House at 612 First Avenue, Vinton Iowa, is the location of the Benton County Historical Society&#8217;s Archives and Museum. This house, built in the 1860s, is an excellent example of Carpenter Gothic-style architecture. It was built by George Horridge, a local tinsmith and community leader. The house is of brick believed to be... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/248-horridge-house-vinton-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>The Bily Clocks And Antonin Dvorak Exhibit &#8211; Spillville, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:33:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a genuine suprise when visitors to the Bily Clocks Museum of Spillville, Iowa see the large display of unique wooden clocks. Beginning in 1913, the brothers employed the idle hours of long winter days and evenings with their skills of woodcarving. Being farmers and carpenters, they carved only as a hobby while still... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/347-bily-clocks-antonin-dvorak-exhibit-spillville-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>SWEENEY’S HOUSE OF CLOCKS &#8211; Waukon, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Description &#8211; Here you can look at a display of nearly 1,000 clocks. These demonstrate the artistic ability of many different clockmakers. Also exhibited are collections of tools, furniture, automobiles, and other antiques. Admission &#8211; None Directions &#8211; in the southwest corner of town on 13th Avenue Hours &#8211; by appointment only throughout the year... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/463-sweeney-s-house-clocks-waukon-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>SPOOK CAVE &#8211; McGregor, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here visitors have the opportunity to tour an underground limestone cave by boat. Two of the features on that tour are a frozen 60-foot waterfall and a wishing well. The guided tour lasts approximately 35 minutes&#8212;no walking required. The cave&#8217;s temperature is always 47 degrees. During the presentation you learn more about the cave, its... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/454-spook-cave-mcgregor-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>RED BARN MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM &#8211; Dundee, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:19:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a barn outside of town, Joe Sanfilippo turned a barn into a toy train museum and arranged fixed and operating displays of Lionel, American Flyer, and Marx toy trains. Joe&#8217;s father had begun collecting in 1918. Some of the items date back to the early 1900s. HO railroad models of cars from famous American... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/447-red-barn-model-railroad-museum-dundee-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>PORTER HOUSE MUSEUM &#8211; Decorah, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:17:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Victorian-style home contains, among other artifacts and photographs, collections of rare butterflies, moths, and insects from all over the world. Also found there is a rock wall that includes agate, amethyst, crystal, jasper, onyx, petrified wood, and rose quartz. Admission &#8211; None Directions &#8211; west of the downtown Hours &#8211; noon &#8211; 4:00 p.m.,... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/466-porter-house-museum-decorah-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>OLD BREWERY ART GALLERY &#8211; Guttenberg, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Description &#8211; The two-story gallery is housed in an historic 1858 brewery. In it are displayed works of both resident and nationally known artists. The owners of the gallery also have developed the brewery as a bed-and-breakfast facility. One can tour the brewery area that consists of four main structures: a grain storage area, loading... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/456-old-brewery-art-gallery-guttenberg-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Oelwein Railway Museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the Hub City Heritage Railway Museum, located in Oelwein, Iowa, one can look at railroad memorabilia from the Chicago Great Western Railway. The depot has been restored and in it are refurbished railroad cars. The most permanent and significant change in transportation was the development of the railroad. This enabled people to travel quickly... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/25-oelwein-railway-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Nor-ski &#8211; Decorah, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:09:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This facility at Decorah, Iowa is a great outing for the skier! Statistics AREA DETAILS Alpine Skiing: Yes Snowboarding: Yes Night Skiing: No Restricted Areas: No Heli-Skiing: No Leash Required: Yes Snowcat Skiing: No Terrain Park: No Cross Country: No Half Pipe: No Snow Tubing: No MOUNTAIN STATISTICS Vertical Drop: 250 ft (76 m) Skiable... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/281-nor-ski-decorah-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Museums Of Central City</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:07:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Central City of around one thousand people, the local historical society maintains three museums. Their goal is to preserve and present the history of this river community in interesting and educational ways. The Sawyer House, a Victorian era home, has gone through some considerable renovation. The Old Library Museum has now become the home... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/116-museums-central-city.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>MOTOR MILL HISTORIC SITE &#8211; Elkader, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:06:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The settlement of Motor existed only from the 1840s to the 1870s. What remains at the historic site is a six-story mill, made from limestone, and four other buildings. The mill is the tallest old mill in the Midwest. This site is along the Turkey River, so visitors can take advantage of a scenic picnic... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/458-motor-mill-historic-site-elkader-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>LOCKMASTER’S HOUSE HERITAGE MUSEUM &#8211; Guttenberg, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here visitors can look at one of the last remaining lockmaster&#8217;s houses on the Mississippi River. This house contains furnishings of the 1930s and 1940s and photos of river and local history. They can come to understand the history of the lock and dam system. To understand how the lock and dam system works and... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/460-lockmaster-s-house-heritage-museum-guttenberg-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>LITTLE RED SCHOOL #5 &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The schoolhouse was built in 1909. Visitors can see a blackboard, older books, and turn-of &#8211;the 20th century furnishings. It also has a pot-Belly stove. Admission &#8211; None Directions &#8211; near the intersection of 1st and Clay or Washington Hours &#8211; 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, May &#8211; October; also same... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/468-little-red-school-5-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Johnson-Erickson Museum &#8211; Wadena, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the Museum in Wadena, visitors can obtain varied glimpses of the past. The school exhibits help describe the history of education in the area. The &#8220;Pioneer Woman&#8221; exhibit depicts the whole gamut of a woman&#8217;s life from the drudgery of the everyday tasks to the beauty of the family, home, and crafts. In the... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/135-johnson-erickson-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Iowa Braille And Sight Saving School &#8211; Vinton, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This school was founded in 1852 as a private school in Keokuk. In 1862, the program was moved to Vinton. Originally known as the Iowa College for the Blind, now it serves children from birth to age 21 who are blind or visually impaired. Mary Ingalls, sister of author Laura Ingalls Wilder, lived and studied... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/244-iowa-braille-sight-saving-school-vinton-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Ice House Museum &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ice House Museum &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa featuring items used in cutting, harvesting, storing, selling and the use of natural ice. Blocks of &#34;ice&#34; are stacked as they would have been in the ice house with the tools used by the men who delivered ice to homes and businesses throughout the area. Life-sized photos of... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/601-ice-house-museum-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>“R” Little Red School House Museum &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:57:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;R&#8221; Little Red School House Museum &#8211; Cedar Falls, Iowa Bennington Township Schoolhouse #5: representative of the more than 9,000 rural schools that once dotted the state. This school house was built in 1909 by the local residents for their children. The Black Hawk County Conservation Board purchased the building in 1966 for $1,000 from... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/602-r-little-red-school-house-museum-cedar-falls-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Historic Kellow House/Howard County Museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several blocks northwest of the Cresco Welcome Center visitors will find a Second Empire style home built in 1880 by William Kellow, Jr. The Howard County Historical Society acquired the home in 1969 and has restored the interior. Visitors can enjoy looking at the period furniture, some of which are Kellow family heirlooms. The Society... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/101-historic-kellow-house-howard-county-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>GILBERTSON CONSERVATION EDUCATION AREA &#8211; Elgin, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:53:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Gilbertson Conservation Education Area, a 365-acre park along the banks of the Turkey River, is located on the east side of Elgin. This beautiful area is lined with streams and bottomlands surrounded by the limestone palisade bluffs for which northeast Iowa is so famous. At this public facility hunting, fishing, and boating are available.... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/452-gilbertson-conservation-education-area-elgin-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>WAPSIPINICON MILL &#8211; Independence, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:51:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Description – An 1867 grist mill, located on the Wapsipinicon River, is one of the largest existing mills in the state. On the second floor of the mill is a museum whose displays explain the history of the mill and how milling was done. Guided tours of the mill are available. Wapsi Mill is home... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/462-wapsipinicon-mill-independence-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vinton Railroad Depot And Museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This depot was built in 1900 and is considered one of the finest passenger stations in eastern Iowa. Here a visitor can look at a restored depot, study the hobo monikers in the renovated motorcar shed, and hop aboard a Rock Island Line caboose. Erected at 612 Second Avenue, at a cost of about $40,000... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/246-vinton-railroad-depot-museum.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Villa Comagena &#8211; Shellsburg, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:48:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a charming home in small town Shellsburg, Iowa, visitors can experience real European, or Austrian, hospitality. When you spend an afternoon there, you can enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of the homeland of the hostess Inge Schminke. She also gives programs on and leads tours to Austria. The gift shop features an assortment... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/243-villa-comagena-shellsburg-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Decorah, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:45:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located in Decorah, Iowa Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum embodies the living heritage of Norwegian immigrants to America. Sharing this cultural legacy can inspire people of all backgrounds to celebrate tradition. There are 16 historic buildings in its main complex, which occupies most of a square block in downtown Decorah, Iowa, and two National Register sites just... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/688-vesterheim-norwegian-american-museum-decorah-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE AND FISH REFUGE &#8211; Marquette, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 14:43:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This refuge, which was established in 1924, stretches from northeast Iowa to the Quad Cities along 261 river miles. It includes more than 200,000 acres of water, marsh, wooded islands, and forest prairie. Hundreds of species of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and fish inhabit the area. Visitors can canoe secluded backwaters, camp, hike, fish, hunt,... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/443-upper-mississippi-river-national-wildlife-fish-refuge-marquette-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Granny Basketball &#8211; Lansing, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:54:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Granny Basketball &#8211; Lansing, Iowa How neat to see women&#8217;s basketball back on the scene as it was in the 20&#8242; and 30&#8242;s. For over 50 only women! This organization is for women over 50 that still want to play basketball, be fit and enjoy themselves while helping others. Granny Basketball players donate their time... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/693-granny-basketball-lansing-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Wartburg College &#8211; Waverly, Iowa</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 11:52:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;&#160;&#160; Wartburg College &#8211; Waverly, Iowa Wartburg College &#8211; Waverly, Iowa a four-year liberal arts college. Wartburg College traces its roots to 1852. The college is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The college was moved several times to accommodate the shifting tide of Lutheran immigration (Dubuque, St. Sebald near Strawberry Point, Waverly,... <a href="http://www.iowabeautiful.com/northeast-iowa-tourism/596-wartburg-college-waverly-iowa.html"> [Continue Reading]</a>]]></description>
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