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 CampgroundsArmstrong House
The Hancock County Historical Society Museum is a beautiful mid-Victorian house built in 1896 that preserves the heritage of northern Iowa with antiques and replicas of rural setting.
Britt, IA MuseumsFort 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 MuseumsCharles City Arts Center
Features special exhibits by regional artists, classes and special activities in historic Carnegie building.
Charles City, IA Art CentersHardin County Historical House
Large Victorian home built in 1891, featuring antiques and collectibles from the Eldora and Hardin County area. Carriage house and library located on the grounds.
Eldora, IA Historic HomesKendall Young Library
Newly expanded 1904 library houses doll collection with 170 dolls dating from 1800-1890, Abastenia Eberle statuettes from the early 1900s, and American Indian collection donated to library in 1898.
Webster City, IA Libraries