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
Carnegie 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 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 LifeBremer 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 MuseumsOld Bradford Pioneer Village
This pioneer village consists of 14 buildings from the area. View Dr. Pitts' office (composer of the song "Little Brown Church in the Vale")
Nashua, 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 MuseumsBig Springs Trout Hatchery
State-owned hatchery has 24 spring-fed raceways, fed by Iowa's largest coldwater spring. Rainbow, brook, and brown trout are raised to stockable size and released to 21 streams throughout northeast Iowa. Special tours on Iowa'
Elkader, IA Trout FarmsWaterloo Community Playhouse and Black Hawk Childr
Live theater, summer musical, regular and children's theater.
Waterloo, IA TheatresJames and Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts and Hea
Gallery features the work of local and regional visual, literary and performing artists with traveling exhibits and permanent works focusing on the art of illustration. Sculpture garden with perennials, birds and butterflies, in bloom from early spring to late fall.
Cedar Falls, IA Art CentersFort Atkinson Preserve
See 1840s fort buildings, foundations and museum. Military station was used to keep peace between native tribes. Don'
Fayette, IA Historic FortsGilbertson 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 ZoosLaura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum
Nine-year-old Laura Ingalls moved here with her family in 1876 so her father could manage the Burr Oak Masters Hotel. This is the only childhood home of Laura Ingalls Wilder that remains on its original site. The hotel is restored to its 1876
Burr Oak, IA MuseumsManchester State Trout Hatchery
Watch the cultivation of trout and how they inhabit Iowa streams. Kids can view giant trout up close. Trout fishing for licensed anglers available on the premises.
Manchester, IA Trout Farms