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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's favorite storytellers and songsters, Meredith Willson, who was born and raised in Mason City.

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The 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 Districts

Meredith 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 Homes

Kinney Pioneer Museum

View fossils, dolls, ladies' fashions, soda shop and antique cars. Peruse Meredith Willson collection, one-room school, log cabin and blacksmith shop. See the rare Colby Car, manufactured in Mason City.

Mason City, IA Museums

Charles H. MacNider Museum

Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20

Mason City, IA Museums


Things to do near Mason City, IA

Aplington Recreation Complex

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Hardin County Historical House

Large Victorian home built in 1891, featuring antiques and collectibles from the Eldora and Hardin County area. Carriage hous...

Mason City Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Forest City Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Meadow Hills Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...