Grant Center Country Schoolhouse - Ida Grove, Iowa This is a schoolhouse built in Ida Grove in 1884 that has been furnished with artifacts of that era. Visitors can look at old-fashioned desks, recitation bench, potbelly stove, and a number of old schoolbooks. … [Read more...]
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Lake Okoboji Queen II Tours – Arnolds Park, Iowa
Lake Okoboji Queen II Tours - Arnolds Park, Iowa To really see the lake and all it's beauty without having to drive you will truly enjoy the cruise on the Queen II. The Queen II takes passengers around West Lake Okoboji. This replica of the original steamer, … [Read more...]
French Museum – Peterson, Iowa
French Museum - Peterson, Iowa French Museum - Peterson, Iowa contains the life-long collections of 95 year old Doris French. There are over 200 dolls which she has dressed in the times they were made. This is a beautifully kept … [Read more...]
Trinity Heights – Sioux City, Iowa
Trinity Heights - Sioux City, Iowa If you are interested in an artistic interpretation of Christian history you really must pay a visit to Trinity Heights in Sioux City, Iowa. There are 30 spectacular artworks which are complimented by a … [Read more...]
House Of Dolls – Emmetsburg, Iowa
House Of Dolls - Emmetsburg, Iowa In a building near the Iowa Welcome Center, in Emmertsburg, Iowa, visitors can look at a collection of over 10,000 dolls dating from 1865 to the present. This is a private collection that has been featured in national magazines … [Read more...]
Parker House Museum – Spencer, Iowa
Parker House Museum - Spencer, Iowa The Parker Historical Society of Clay County has collected and preserved memorabilia of the county. Its museum is located in a 1916 arts and craft period, mission-style home located in the downtown area not far … [Read more...]
Fort Defiance State Park – Esterville, Iowa
Fort Defiance State Park - Esterville, Iowa 191 acres of state forest for camping, picnicing and enjoyment. A lodge constructed in the style of an old army outpost is an excellent place for group gatherings such as reunions and wedding receptions. An open … [Read more...]
Jim’s History Barn – Peterson, Iowa
Jim's History Barn - Peterson, Iowa Visit this vintage barn with an enormous collection of memorabilia from our country's wars and local artifacts. You will have the opportunity to see everything from vintage tools, toys, and clothing to Indian artifacts … [Read more...]
Little House on the Prairie – Emmetsburg, Iowa
Little House on the Prairie - Emmetsburg, Iowa Everyone remembers the life depicted on the television show "Little House on the Prairie." The joys and the trials encountered by the Ingalls family and their friends. This replica, built by hand … [Read more...]
Horseshoe Bend Park – Milford, Iowa
Horseshoe Bend Park - Milford, Iowa This 180-acre recreational area and park is open all year round. It is bisected by the Little Sioux River and contains lowland and upland forests, meadows, and marshes. Scattered around are three shelter houses usable … [Read more...]