Southwest Iowa, Iowa
Southwestern Iowa exudes its western flair with a championship rodeo and superb game hunting. Visit a one-room schoolhouse for a glimpse of prairie life a century ago. Or, camp at the edge of a lake, and let peace and tranquility wash over you.
Explore Southwest Iowa
Burlington Northern Depot and World War II Memorial Museum
Completely restored 1903
Red Oak, IA MuseumsHitchcock House
Restored station on the Underground Railroad, featuring special exhibits, country music events. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Lewis, IA Railroad HistoryLake Manawa Trails
Trails Lake Manawa trails are perfect for a hike, leisurely walk or bike ride. There are seven miles of paved trails. The trails connect to the trail system that runs throughout Council Bluffs including the Wabash Trace Trail and the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge.
, IA TrailsHistoric General Dodge House
Victorian house museum built by Grenville and Mrs. Dodge in 1869-70 is a National Historic Landmark. Dodge was a Civil War General, railroad builder, banker and politician. Holiday decorations include 25 Christmas trees in a variety of styles. Summer garden walk each July, annual fall tea.
Council Bluffs, IA MuseumsPromenade Around Clarinda
Self-guided tour with brochure available at Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. Join a walking tour of the 1853 original plat of Clarinda, with its 100-foot-wide street called the "Promenade" located two blocks outside the public square on all sides. Private residences are not open to the public.
Clarinda, IA ToursDiagonal Printing Museum
View actual workable press and Linotype. The museum includes a genealogical center and other local historical items.
Diagonal, IA MuseumsPatriotic Rock
Young local artist paints a new patriotic theme on this large rock each year as a tribute to the armed forces serving our country.
Greenfield, IA Historic SitesMid America Motorplex
Auto racing, bike racing, drag racing, concerts, car shows.
Pacific Junction, IA MotorplexesMontgomery County History Center
Display of early county history, Thomas D. Murphy "A Legacy of Calendar Art," restored 1884 barn with agricultural history exhibits. Schoolhouse and 1853
Red Oak, IA MuseumsLake Manawa Fishing
Iowa\'s DNR has said that the lake has had good to excellent shore fishing. This is good news not only for the regular angler but also for families and kids who are just starting out and do not have a boat for lake access. There are boat rentals at the lake.
, IA Fishing