Iowa
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum affords visitors many insights into the life and leadership of America's 31st president. Located in West Branch, the site includes Hoover's birthplace cottage and final resting place. A blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, Friends meeting house, replica of the Oval Office, and changing American history exhibits are also part of the library and museum operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. The Visitor Center is operated by the National Park Service. www.hoover.archives.gov
Effigy Mounds National Monument is a group of prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds located near Marquette in northeast Iowa. The mounds - shaped like birds and animals between 500 B.C. and 1300 A.D. - form the sacred centerpiece of a 2,526-acre forest along the Mississippi River bluffs. Natural resources include 11 miles of hiking trails, tallgrass prairie and wetlands.
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The Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area is a federally designated, 37-county region in northeast Iowa, where visitors experience the past and present of Iowa agriculture through a network of sites. One of only 27 National Heritage Areas in the United States, Silos and Smokestacks tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness and farm life. It is affiliated with the National Park Service. www.silosandsmokestacks.org
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The 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 CoursesHistoric 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 CemeteriesThe Historic Englert Theatre
The Englert Theatre opened in downtown Iowa City on September 26, 1912
Iowa City, IA HistoricTheatresBloomsbury 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 LifeBurlington Northern Depot and World War II Memorial Museum
Completely restored 1903
Red Oak, IA MuseumsKathy's Pumpkin Patch
Visit our working farm just one mile east of Donnellson, Iowa, where we feature over 175
Donnellson, IA MazesDover Museum
This 1909 glove factory/Masonic Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two floors of exhibits on local and county history, genealogy, the military, agriculture. Period room from 1930s-1940s home. One-room school. https://www.facebook.com/p/Dover-Museum-100057140932720/
New London, IA MuseumsGrand Opera House
The Grand Opera House is the oldest theater in Dubuque and was built in 1889-1890 at an estimated cost of $65,000. Done in the Richardsonian architectural style, the original facade consists of St. Louis brick facing with Bayfield red sandstone trim. Dubuque'
Dubuque, IA Opera HousesHeartland 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 MuseumsSutliff Bridge
The massive iron bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in 1898 at the crossing of Sutliff'
Sutliff, IA Historic Bridges