Southwest Iowa, Iowa
Southwestern Iowa exudes its western flair with a championship rodeo and superb game hunting. Visit a one-room schoolhouse for a glimpse of prairie life a century ago. Or, camp at the edge of a lake, and let peace and tranquility wash over you.
Explore Southwest Iowa
Burlington Northern Depot and World War II Memorial Museum
Completely restored 1903
Red Oak, IA MuseumsHitchcock House
The Reverend George B. Hitchcock House is the home of one of the anti-slavery leaders of the Congregational Church mission in western Iowa. Reverend Hitchcock used his home to assist in the safe passage of fugitive slaves (or Freedom Seekers)
Lewis, IA Historic BuildingsHistoric Oakwood Cemetery
The Oakwood Cemetery on the east edge of Lewis is the final resting place of many prominent Lewis residents that aided freedom seekers during their lives.
Lewis, IA CemeteriesLewis & Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook
Monument honors the expedition of Lewis & Clark in 1804 and their historic, strategic meeting with the Otoe and Missouri Indians. Capture an expansive westward view from this historic point. Dedicated in 1936, it is located in a city park.
Council Bluffs, IA Scenic ViewsAmeristar Casino Hotel
Riverboat casino features more than 1,500 slot machines and 37 table games. Four restaurants, 160 hotel rooms, children's activity center.
Council Bluffs, IA CasinosRailswest Railroad Museum and HO Model Railroad
This 1899 Rock Island depot, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, houses an extensive operating model railroad, historic photos, dining car memorabilia,and uniforms. Also displayed on the grounds are two steam engines, a 1917 waycar, a club car, Railway Post Office car and caboose. Council Bluffs, IA Museums
Patriotic Rock
Young local artist paints a new patriotic theme on this large rock each year as a tribute to the armed forces serving our country.
Greenfield, IA Historic SitesNishna Heritage Museum
Shows all phases of life in southwest Iowa, beginning with prehistoric animals. Collection of dolls, tools, wrenches and prehistoric rocks. See old-time ice wagon and traveling coach.
Oakland, IA MuseumsStempel Bird Collection
A collection of more than 300 mounted birds, including many rare species and some over 100 years old.
Macedonia, IA CollectionsMount Pisgah/Mormon Trail
Visit the winter camp of the first Mormon Trek from Nauvoo, Ill., to Salt Lake City, Utah, and view the monument erected in memory of the thousands who did not survive that winter. Replica cabin and museum on site. Fee for guided tours.
Lorimor, IA TrailsUnion Pacific Railroad Museum
Explore 140 years of American railroad history, from the origins of the nation's first transcontinental railroad in 1862 to the advanced technology of modern-day railroading. New permanent interactive exhibit "Working on the Railroad" offers a firsthand look at modern railroading.
Council Bluffs, IA MuseumsArcher Engine of Yesteryear
More than 200 items, including old reel lawn mowers, rider/walk-behind tractors, old engines, and old chain saws. Antique shop with primitives and collectibles, glass, pictures and more.
Crescent, IA Shoppes