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Charles H. MacNider Museum
Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20
Mason City, IA MuseumsMeredith 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 HomesThe 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 DistrictsLime Creek Nature Center
Visit the 450-acre conservation education facility with its walking trails, restored prairie, and nature center featuring animal displays.
Mason City, IA Nature CentersStebens Children's Theater
Children's theater with seven main stage shows during the school year.
Mason City, IA TheatresFrank Lloyd Wright Stockman House
Wright's first Iowa building, designed in 1908, restored and furnished with Arts and Crafts furniture and reproductions of period Wright furniture. The only middle-class home of his Prairie School period that is open to the public in the U.S.
Mason City, IA Historic HomesClear Lake Arts Center
Art gallery features more than 45 regional artists in a variety of media and themes. Artist demonstrations the second Saturday afternoon of every month.
Clear Lake, IA Art CentersSurf Ballroom
The historic ballroom where big bands played and Buddy Holly gave his last concert is well-known throughout the country and the world. Extensive renovations; a wide variety of Big Band-era and Rock 'n' Roll mementos on the walls; and the famous cloud machine, which still operates.
Clear Lake, IA BallroomsFort Custer Maze
Conquer eight stations on your way to completing this maze, which depicts the early West with animal mounts, pictures and history.
Clear Lake, IA Mazes