Northwest Iowa, Iowa
Immerse yourself in Iowa's sun-drenched Great Lakes Region for year-round recreation. Visit Sioux City landmarks, and retrace the footsteps of Lewis and Clark. Experience festival traditions that bring old and young together in celebration.
Explore Northwest Iowa
The Old Mill - Vogel Windmill
This replica of a Holland mill demonstrates how paint pigments were ground using wind power. The interior of the "Dutch Miller's Home"
Orange City, IA Historic MillsUnion Slough National Wildlife Refuge
National wildlife refuge offers waterfowl, big game, walking trail through deer park, two hunting areas.
Titonka, IA Wildlife RefugesArts on Grand
Art Center with exhibit gallery, gift shop featuring Midwestern artists, classes and workshops. Special art events throughout the year.
Spencer, IA ArtsLyon County Historical Society Museum Complex
Renovated former Rock Island Depot, caboose, and livery stable. Windmill and Victorian house completely renovated and furnished. Visit a schoolhouse and teacher's house at nearby Lake Pahoja Park.
Rock Rapids, IA MuseumsParker Historical Museum of Clay County
The 1916 Arts and Crafts-style house and adjacent Duroe Building contain vintage clothing, antiques, fire truck and agricultural tools. Visit one-room school and general store. Research archives and library.
Spencer, IA MuseumsSergeant Floyd Monument
This 100-foot-tall white stone obelisk was the first registered national historic landmark in the United States. Overlooking Sioux City and the Missouri River Valley, it marks the burial place of Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only fatality of the 1804 Lewis and & Clark Expedition.
Sioux City, IA MonumentsBattle Hill Museum of Natural History
More than 4,000 natural history specimens on display, with 600 full-body wildlife mounts. Mounted skeletons of rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe and more. Replica limestone cave. Rock, fossil and shell displays.
Battle Creek, IA MuseumsHistorical House
Built in 1900, the home is restored and furnished with period items and a pictorial history of Calliope and Hawarden.
Hawarden, IA Historic HomesSac City Museum
Catch up on the history of Sac City by viewing costumes, displays of historical items, farm tools and equipment.
Sac City, IA MuseumsMcCallum Museum and Brunson Heritage House
Civil War display, pioneer artifacts, horse-drawn vehicles, 1908 Sears automobile. Antique clothing.
Sibley, IA Museums