North Central Iowa, Iowa
Ply the waters past the prehistoric contours of the land. Walk through a tallgrass prairie. Pay tribute to a frontier settlement. Follow the best of legendary musicians. And, visit a city square dedicated to early 20th century movie magic.
Explore North Central Iowa
Heartland Museum
Heartland Museum houses area treasures, the Wright County historical library, opera house meeting room, and a walk down Clarion streets from the 1900s to present. A favorite exhibit features many hats and memorabilia from Alvina Sellers, the Iowa Hat Lady, with 302 of Alvina's 6,000+ Hats
Clarion, IA MuseumsThe Rock Island Depot
The "Rock Island" Depot in Clarion was built in 1898 and restored in 1984, after it had fallen into disrepair. Originally built for the Burlington Cedar Rapids &
Clarion, IA Historic DepotsClarmond Country Club
Clarmond Country Club is a public 9 hole regulation length, 36 par golf course. It'
Clarion, IA Golf Courses4-H Schoolhouse Museum
Tour the furnished 1907 country schoolhouse honoring the birthplace nationally recognized 4-H four-leaf clover emblem. The former Lake Township #6 rural schoolhouse houses 4-H memorabilia, past 4-H uniforms, and other county history. The birthplace of the 4
Clarion, IA Historic SchoolhousesLake Cornelia, Park & Campground
Lake Cornelia is a 246 acre glacial lake, stocked with Walleye, Large Mouth Bass, Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Bullhead, White and Yellow Bass, Channel Catfish. Day use and Overnight boat docking is available in the marina. The Park has a 70 Site Campground with 20-30-50
Clarion, IA CampgroundsThe Hemken Collection
Museum features antique and special-interest automobiles from a 1914 Model T to cars of the 1970s. More than 60 cars on display, half of which are convertibles. Service station and auto memorabilia.
Williams, IA CollectionsFort Museum & Frontier Village
1862 military fort and frontier town with 12 original and replica buildings. Museum displays American Indian, pioneer and military artifacts. Relive the area's history at Frontier Days in early June.
Fort Dodge, IA MuseumsLime Creek Nature Center
Visit the 450-acre conservation education facility with its walking trails, restored prairie, and nature center featuring animal displays.
Mason City, IA Nature CentersGrafton Heritage Depot
Restored 125-year-old Milwaukee Road depot includes authentically furnished waiting room, depot agent's office and freight room. Upstairs houses local memorabilia. Listed on National Register of Historic Places
Grafton, IA Railroad HistoryHobo Museum & Hobo Gift Shop
The only hobo museum in existence is an intricate weaving of hobo history, railroad memorabilia and the National Hobo convention, which Britt has hosted since 1900. The hobo story is told in pictures and artifacts. Gift shop offers hobo crafts.
Britt, IA MuseumsJenison Meacham Memorial Art Center and Museum
Touring art exhibits, murals and artifacts depict life of area pioneers. See restored 1900s house, barn, schoolhouse, and "Andy's Maytag House." Antique Power and Craft Show the third weekend in August. Also visit historical museum and country school in Belmond.
Belmond, IA Museums