South Central Iowa, Iowa
Let the wind sweep you across the lake or hear you aloft in a spectacular balloon. Fish at some of the state's largest lakes. Or, catch the sprint car races at the famed Knoxville Raceway. One way or another, this region will take your breath away.
Explore South Central Iowa
Rathbun Lake Fishing Info.
The information below is provided by the Corps. of Engineers - thanks for the great information. Fishing Rathbun Lake is an 11,000
, IA FishingThe Klokkenspel
Designed and created especially for Pella, the carillon clock has eight, 4-foot mechanical figures and 147
Pella, IA One Of A KindsMadison County Historical Complex
Tour the 1856 Bevington-Kaser House, museum, and 12 other buildings on 18
Winterset, IA MuseumsRound Barn Site
The 93-acre site is home to the fully restored 1912 Round Barn. The 50-foot diameter barn features a spectacular loft free of support columns, made possible by the unique spider web construction. Also see one-room country school built in 1869 and 1887 country church. Restoration in progress on 1897
Allerton, IA Historic BarnsClarke County Museum
View artifacts of Clarke County history, country schoolhouse, machine shed, historic log cabin, and Mormon Trail interpretive panel. Research information is available.
Osceola, IA MuseumsRed Rock Reservoir Hunting
There are over 52,000 acres of public grounds that provides a large variety of habitat for a number of species for the hunter to seek out. Below is a link to
, IA HuntingNational Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum
The world's only museum dedicated to preserving the history of "big car" and sprint car racing. The Hall of Fame honors the outstanding achievers in the sport. Handicapped accessible. Gift shop on premises.
Knoxville, IA MuseumsJohn L. Lewis Mining & Labor Museum
See life-sized bronze statue of John L. Lewis, and photographs and documents pertaining to Lewis and labor. Early mining tools and historical displays, plus theater and research library for Iowa mining and labor history, are on site.
Lucas, IA MuseumsRathbun Reservoir Hunting
Rathbun Lake offers many opportunities for a variety of game. Deer, pheasant, quail, turkey, duck, geese, rabbit and squirrel may be found on public hunting lands.
, IA HuntingAmerican Gothic House
Iowa artist Grant Wood sketched this house on a 1930 visit and that summer painted it as the background for his world-famous painting, "American Gothic." Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Eldon, IA ArtsAirpower Museum
Visit this 20,000-square-foot museum on 30 acres of an antique airfield. It features various periods of aviation through models, engines, propellers, photos and original art. Approximately 20 aircraft are on display, including WW II models.
Ottumwa, IA Museums