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One of only 27 National Heritage Areas in the U.S., Silos & Smokestacks tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness, and farm life through a network of sites, events and communities. The 37-county heritage area is bordered by the Mississippi River, I-80, and I-35.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Rensselaer Russell House Museum - Grout Museum District

This small jewel of mid-Victorian architecture, completed in 1861

Waterloo, IA Museums

Grout Museum of History & Science - Grout Museum District

History collection focuses on the period from 1933, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras.

Waterloo, IA Museums

John Deere Waterloo Operations

See the assembly of 95- to 425-horsepower tractors in state-of-the-art production facility. Tour the engine works, drive train assembly, and service parts operations. Browse through the Deere Crossing Gift Shop. (Age and footwear restrictions apply.)

Waterloo, IA Shoppes

Waterloo Center for the Arts

Midwest art including works by Grant Wood, Marvin Cone and Thomas Hart Benton; American decorative arts and international folk art; the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States. Interactive youth gallery, gift store, performances, programs and classes.

Waterloo, IA Art Centers

Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey

United States Hockey League team.

Waterloo, IA Hockey Teams

Things to do near Waterloo, IA

Gilbertson Nature Center and Petting Zoo

Nature center features native animal mounts, furs, and live animals. The petting zoo gives visitors of all ages the chance to...

Bily Clocks Museum/Antonin Dvorak Exhibit

See clocks hand-carved by brothers Joseph and Frank Bily over a 45-year period. Don't miss the Antonin Dvorak exhibit upstair...

Fontana Interpretive Nature Center

Nature Center features displays and dioramas that interpret woodlands wetlands and prairies. Hands-on exhibits allow visitors...

Buffalo Creek Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...