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 MuseumsClarmond Country Club
Clarmond Country Club is a public 9 hole regulation length, 36 par golf course. It'
Clarion, IA Golf CoursesThe 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 DepotsLake 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 Campgrounds4-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 SchoolhousesScenic City Empress Boat Club
Double-deck riverboat, with enclosed lower level, offers chartered or catered cruises on the Iowa River. Rustic log cabin Boat Club available for rentals. Contact us for motorcoach tour packages of the area.
Iowa Falls, IA Boat ClubsKinney 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 MuseumsCharles H. MacNider Museum
Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20
Mason City, IA MuseumsMooney Art Collection
Collection of engravings, etchings, and prints by masters such as Rembrandt, Gauguin, and Picasso, at the Charles City Library.
Charles City, IA ArtsFort 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 MuseumsFranklin County Historical Museum
Furnished parlor and bedroom from 1900-1930s era, period kitchen displays, military room with artifacts from many wars. 4H/FFA room dedicated to youth programs. Antique machinery, tools, historic photographs. Pleasant Hill Village. Visit the old stone house in nearby Geneva.
Hampton, IA Museums