One of only 27 National Heritage Areas in the U.S., Silos & Smokestacks tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness, and farm life through a network of sites, events and communities. The 37-county heritage area is bordered by the Mississippi River, I-80, and I-35
Waterloo, IA Historic SitesHistory collection focuses on the period from 1933, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras.
Waterloo, IA MuseumsMidwest art including works by Grant Wood, Marvin Cone and Thomas Hart Benton; American decorative arts and international folk art; the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States. Interactive youth gallery, gift store, performances, programs and classes.
Waterloo, IA Art CentersA "playground for the imagination," this science center provides fun hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. Unravel the mysteries of motion with scientific experiments: Roll-A-Ball, Bernoulli Ball, and the hammer table. Entertaining and informative demonstrations.
Waterloo, IA MuseumsLive theater, summer musical, regular and children's theater.
Waterloo, IA TheatresReconstructed depot includes tourism information center, gift shop, and museum of local and railroad history....
Natural prairie offers 240 acres of wildflowers, birds and wildlife....
A "playground for the imagination," this science center provides fun hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects e...
Italianate house with original furnishings. Exhibits of exotic butterflies, South American artifacts. Unique rock wall surrou...
Church made famous by the song "Little Brown Church in the Vale" is popular wedding site. Annual Wedding Reunion held the fir...