The Renaissance Faire at Sleepy Hollow is a fabulous event to interact with history for three weekends every September. Here’s everything[…]
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Category: History
Winterset Town Square
Confession time! I guess I didn’t really understand what a town square was…maybe that’s a sad commentary on today’s society. Visiting[…]
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Cedar Covered Bridge in Madison County
For me, Madison County with its romantic Covered Bridges perfect for a movie set, John Wayne fans and a famous winery[…]
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Clark Tower Winterset City Park
Clark Tower in Winterset City Park deserves its own post! This amazing three level, 25 ft high monument sits towering on a hill[…]
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Winterset City Park – Madison County
Place/Event: Winterset City Park Location: Enter from S. 9th Street on SE corner of town. Cost: Free Grade/age range: K-12 Group size: Large or[…]
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National Balloon Museum in Indianola
Place/Event: National Balloon Museum and U.S. Ballooning Hall of Fame Location: 1601 N Jefferson Way, Indianola, IA 50125 Cost: See[…]
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The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines
Place/Event: The Iowa State Capitol Location: 1007 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50319 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 – any[…]
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Living History Farms in Urbandale
Place/Event: Living History Farms Location: 11121 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322 Cost: $9-15 – see website Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]
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Lake Red Rock and Observational Tower in Knoxville
Place/Event: Lake Red Rock Location: 1105 Co Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]
Read moreDevonian Fossil Gorge at Coralville Lake and Dam
Place/Event: Devonian Fossil Gorge Location: Iowa City Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or small Hands-on: Yes Stroller friendly: limited to[…]
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