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
The Reverend George B. Hitchcock House is the home of one of the anti-slavery leaders of the Congregational Church mission in western Iowa. Reverend Hitchcock used his home to assist in the safe passage of fugitive slaves (or Freedom Seekers)
Lewis, IA Historic BuildingsHistoric Oakwood Cemetery
The Oakwood Cemetery on the east edge of Lewis is the final resting place of many prominent Lewis residents that aided freedom seekers during their lives.
Lewis, IA CemeteriesGlenn Miller Birthplace Home
Glenn Miller Birthplace Home is restored to reflect the time around 1904 when Glenn was born. Highlights include period furnishings, unique features of the home and family photographs.
Clarinda, IA Historic SitesMonroe #8 One-Room Country Schoolhouse
Country schoolhouse is restored to its 1920s era, and is used as a working museum.
Walnut, IA Historic SchoolhousesGreater Shenandoah Historical Museum
Artifacts, displays and videos of early KMA/Earl May, KFNF/Henry Field and their nurseries. Sterling McLaren collection of mammoth, bison and elk bones from 10,000 years ago. Relive life in the 1850
Shenandoah, IA MuseumsKanesville Tabernacle
Reconstructed log tabernacle, covered wagon, handcart, tools and artifacts near on the site where Brigham Young was sustained president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1847
Council Bluffs, IA ExhibitsLewis & Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook
Monument honors the expedition of Lewis & Clark in 1804 and their historic, strategic meeting with the Otoe and Missouri Indians. Capture an expansive westward view from this historic point. Dedicated in 1936, it is located in a city park.
Council Bluffs, IA Scenic ViewsSouthern Loess Hills Interpretive and Welcome Cent
Learn about the geography, people, animals and rare plant life in Iowa'
Percival, IA Nature CentersSwedish Heritage & Cultural Center
Artifacts, documents, photos and text depict the journey of Swedish immigrants to the United States and southwest Iowa. Six rooms of exhibits portray life in the Swedish settlement. One-room restored country school.
Stanton, IA Cultural CentersBreezy Hills Vineyard and Winery
Family-owned winery on the edge of the Loess Hills offers a large selection of handcrafted grape and other fruit wines. From this hilltop location, enjoy panoramic views of the countryside and adjacent peach and apple orchard. Wine tasting, vineyard and winery tours, gift shop, special events.
Minden, IA WineriesCass County Historical Society Museum
Antiques and historical memorabilia from Cass County displayed in an 1800s bank that is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Griswold, IA Museums