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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Lincoln Valley Golf

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days

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More in State Center

Attractions

Things to Do in State Center

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Watson’s Grocery Store Museum

Watson's Grocery Store Museum, built in 1895 and continuously operated until the mid 1980's, is…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Old-fashioned Christmas on Main

Visit from Santa, horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday food, craft & gift bazaars, instrumental, vocal, and…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

State Center Rose Garden

Landscaped garden in "The Rose Capital of Iowa" features varieties of old and new roses,…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jul
17–19
Lincoln Highway River to River Auto Tour
Jul
24
Franks From Us
Sep
25
Watson’s Fall Festival
Nov
20
Old-Fashioned Christmas on Main
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

Lakes