International Wrestling Institute And Museum - 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 … [Read more...]
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The Ray House – Vinton, Iowa
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. … [Read more...]
The Horridge House – Vinton, Iowa
The Horridge House at 612 First Avenue, Vinton Iowa, is the location of the Benton County Historical Society'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, … [Read more...]
The Bily Clocks And Antonin Dvorak Exhibit – Spillville, Iowa
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. … [Read more...]
SWEENEY’S HOUSE OF CLOCKS – Waukon, Iowa
Description – 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. … [Read more...]
SPOOK CAVE – McGregor, Iowa
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—no walking required. The cave’s … [Read more...]
RED BARN MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM – Dundee, Iowa
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’s father had begun collecting in 1918. Some of the items date back to the early … [Read more...]
PORTER HOUSE MUSEUM – Decorah, Iowa
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 … [Read more...]
OLD BREWERY ART GALLERY – Guttenberg, Iowa
Description – 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 … [Read more...]
Oelwein Railway Museum
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. … [Read more...]