South Central Iowa Tourism
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Tassel Ridge Winery - Leighton, Iowa
Tassel Ridge Winery - Leighton, Iowa
This Southeast Iowa winery prides itself in providing quality Iowa wines.
Tassel Ridge Winery tours are available anytime during our regular business hours. You will experience an adventure in winemaking as your tour guide highlights the steps from vine to bottle. Learn about the history of grape growing in Iowa, the vineyard planting and harvesting process, and the processing, fermenting, blending, and bottling of wine. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of our skilled winemakers as they craft one-of-a-kind wines. Finally, indulge your palate as you enjoy complimentary samples of our wines.
Davis County Courthouse - Bloomfield, Iowa
Davis County Courthouse - Bloomfield, Iowa 
This is a unique 1877 French Renaissance architecture structure with mansard roof and graceful cupola courthouse in Bloomfield, Iowa. The cost of construction was less than $50,000 to build. The courtroom features the original seats and bench which is still used today.
Community Center - Pella, Iowa
Community Center - Pella, Iowa
The Community Center serves the citizens of Pella by providing facilities and leadership in the development of the arts, recreational, cultural, civic, educational and social activities.
Wapello County Historical Museum - Ottumwa, Iowa
Wapello County Historical Museum - Ottumwa, Iowa
Located in the Amtrak Station on Main St. the museum has displays of vintage tools, furniture and local memorabilia.
Wabash Depot Museum - Moravia, Iowa
The Wabash Depot Museum was obtained from the Norfolk and Southern Railroad in 1976 when the line was discontinued through Moravia, Iowa. Displays include a section car used on the rails in the early 1900s, an operational signal board for signaling train crews before modern radio communications were used,
Terrible’s Lakeside Casino - Osceola, Iowa
Terrible’s Lakeside Casino - Osceola, Iowa
Whether you are in Northern Missouri or South Central Iowa you will have a short trip to visit Terrible’s Lakeside Casino to gamble or to enjoy the entertainment.
The casino has over 1000 of the newest slots for you to try your luck at playing. Try your luck on over 1000 slot and video gaming machines from 1 cent, nickel, quarter, or dollar. They even have High-Limit slots for five dollar, ten dollar, or twenty-five dollars!
Stephens State Forest - Chariton, Iowa
In the north part of Lucas County the major portion of this state forest is located. Visitors can experience a “forest wilderness” there or take part in many different recreational activities. In several different “units” camping is available. There are 88 non-modern sites in seven different campgrounds. Three of these are equestrian campgrounds; this park has 31 miles of trails just for horseback riders to enjoy.
Step Back In Time Museum - Plano, Iowa
The Plano Museum (A Step Back in Time Museum)was established in 1997 and early 1998 when a model of the town as it appeared in the 1890s was donated to the town. The museum has a collection of artifacts, pictures, papers and other historic articles of the town.
St. Patrick’s Church - Georgetown, Iowa
St. Patrick’s Church - Georgetown, Iowa In 1851, a log church was established, as the faith was the priority item to the immigrants. By the early 1860’s more natives of Ireland had joined their brothers and the congregation had out grown the tiny church. The beautiful sandstone structure known today as St. Patrick’s Georgetown was constructed during the 1860’s as the pioneers themselves quarried the stone and hoisted it in place.
Red Haw State Park - Chariton, Iowa
Red Haw State Park - Chariton, Iowa
This state park is a nice place to visit all year round. In this 420-acre site is located a 72-acre lake that has a sandy beach. The lake is noted for its clear water and for large bluegills.
