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Visit the 450-acre conservation education facility with its walking trails, restored prairie, and nature center featuring animal displays.

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Meredith Willson Boyhood Home

In 1902 Meredith Willson, who immortalized his hometown of Mason City as River City in "The Music Man," was born in this 1895 house. It is now filled with family memorabilia, musical treasures and period furnishings.

Mason City, IA Historic Homes

Charles H. MacNider Museum

Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20

Mason City, IA Museums

The Music Man Square

The 1912 River City Streetscape features an ice cream parlor, gift shop, and set designs from the Warner Brothers motion picture of "The Music Man." The museum is a tribute to the genius of one of America'

Mason City, IA Historic Districts

Kinney Pioneer Museum

View fossils, dolls, ladies' fashions, soda shop and antique cars. Peruse Meredith Willson collection, one-room school, log cabin and blacksmith shop. See the rare Colby Car, manufactured in Mason City.

Mason City, IA Museums


Things to do near Mason City, IA

Meredith Willson Boyhood Home

In 1902 Meredith Willson, who immortalized his hometown of Mason City as River City in "The Music Man," was born in this 1895...

Eagle Grove Golf Course

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

All Vets Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days...

Lady of the Lake

Cruise aboard a double-deck sternwheel riverboat with bar, bandstand and dance floor. Narrated tours and private charters are...

Kendall Young Library

Newly expanded 1904 library houses doll collection with 170 dolls dating from 1800-1890, Abastenia Eberle statuettes from the...