East Central Iowa, Iowa
Step back in time and across oceans for a taste of Old World tradition. Visit seven authentic German villages to sample wines, beers and delicious fare. Or, shop for master-crafted furniture and clocks. Then fast-forward to the 21st century for a thrilling evening of stock car racing.
Explore East Central Iowa
Sutliff Bridge
The massive iron bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in 1898 at the crossing of Sutliff'
Sutliff, IA Historic BridgesThe Historic Englert Theatre
The Englert Theatre opened in downtown Iowa City on September 26, 1912
Iowa City, IA HistoricTheatresSeminole Valley Farm Museum
Seminole Valley Farm Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a 1900 farm with farmhouse, outbuildings, and exhibits.
Cedar Rapids, IA MuseumsDAR Log Cabin
1840 log house of Alexander and Mary Young and their eight children. Located in Sunset Park.
Washington, IA Historic CabinsCommunal Kitchen and Cooper Shop Museum
Authentic Amana communal kitchen house, including kitchen area and dining room, preserved as it was when the communal system ended in 1932. Across the street is the coopershop, where barrels were made.
Amana, IA MuseumsHomestead Store Museum
Exhibits on commerce, architecture, communal-era crafts, and the store's role in the Amana community. Tour the museum's "open storage" areas.
Amana, IA MuseumsMuscatine Art Center
Visit 1908 Edwardian mansion, which houses French Impressionist works and American decorative arts. Large contemporary gallery features changing exhibitions, Japanese garden and sculpture court.
Muscatine, IA Art CentersCedar Rapids Symphony
Professional orchestra performs classical, pops, chamber and family concerts in the Paramount Theatre. Nationally honored Symphony School. Tours of Paramount Theatre by arrangement.
Cedar Rapids, IA SymphoniesIndian Creek Nature Center
Restored savannas, prairies and woodlands cover 210 acres. Cedar Greenbelt Recreation Trail and Sac and Fox National Recreation Trail cross the property. Buildings include auditorium, "maple syruping"
Cedar Rapids, IA Nature CentersPearl Button Museum/Muscatine History & Industry Center
Museum showcases machinery and memorabilia illustrating the button-making process. The History & Industry Center interprets local industrial history with an emphasis on pearl button manufacturing. Muscatine was known as the "Pearl Button Capital of the World"
Muscatine, IA Museums