Northeast Iowa, Iowa
Summer pursuits make a big splash with young and old, while the fall harvest brings a bounty of color. Visit historic river towns, and catch riverboat casino fever. Then check into a charming bed and breakfast inn overlooking the mighty Mississippi.
Explore Northeast Iowa
Bremer County Historical Society Museum
The Bremer County Historical Society Museum building was built in 1862 as the first large hotel and stagecoach stop in the area and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It now houses pioneer and other artifacts from Bremer County. Visit us on Facebook:
Waverly, IA MuseumsBloomsbury Farm
When you and your family visit Bloomsbury Farm, you will experience a fun-filled day full of outdoor adventure and learning! Bloomsbury Farm is located 4
Atkins, IA Farm LifeCarnegie Cultural Center
Temporary and Permanent exhibits fill this old Carnegie Library building. Permanent exhibits include the Natvig Brothers Circus, life under the big top in models to scale; Billy J's Clown Circus, clown models on parade; Toy Town
New Hampton, IA MuseumsHawkeye Buffalo Ranch
Take a historical and spiritual trip into the world of the American buffalo. Participate in a Lakota Sioux "smudge feather" ceremony, then ride into our herd of buffalo and feed them by hand. Buffalo lunches and dinners available.
Fredericksburg, IA Historic RanchesGilbertson Nature Center and Petting Zoo
Nature center features native animal mounts, furs, and live animals. The petting zoo gives visitors of all ages the chance to see and pet domesticated farm animals and pets.
Elgin, IA ZoosWaterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Childr
Live theater, summer musical, regular and children's theater.
Waterloo, IA TheatresCedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
Features more than 400 varieties of trees and many special gardens, including hostas, herbs, a trial garden, Buck Rose garden, and a children's garden.
Waterloo, IA ArboretumsWaterloo Center for the Arts
Midwest 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 CentersLost Island Adventure Park
Huge wave pool, eight major waterslides, "Lazy River," two 18-hole "adventure golf" courses, wheelchair accessible golf, go-cart track, concessions, interactive play areas, gift shop, and picnic area. Iowa's largest waterpark.
Waterloo, IA Water ParksGrout Museum of History & Science - Grout Museum District
History 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 MuseumsFFA Historical and Ag Museum
A visual history of our agricultural heritage and the role of small communities in rural America. Antique farm implements, tools, turn-of-the-century artifacts.
La Porte City, IA Museums