Constructed in 1885, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the courtroom features a 200 year old bench and canopy from an old English castle, and is proclaimed as ,"The most beautiful courtroom in the state". Tours by appointment.
Antique Capital of Iowa
607 Highland Street
Walnut, IA
Phone:
(712) 784-2100
Slip back in time at this turn-of-the-century city with brick streets, globe street lights and hitching posts. Visit over 18 antique shops open daily year ‘round.
Offers camping, fishing, picnic area, hiking trails, playground, and canoe and kayak rentals. Visitors can also view elk and bison that roam in the park’s pastures!
Winter/Spring Hours: Sat. 10–5, Sun. 1–5 Summer Hours: Tues.–Fri. 11–6, Sat. 10–6, Sun. 1–5, closed all Mondays. Call ahead for tasting room hours • Scenic views and fruit wines are the specialty of this winery. The vineyard is planted on the western slopes and hilltops of the Loess Hills.
Broadway Street
Broadway
Carson, IA
Scoop the loop on Carson’s main drag! This is the only boulevard-style street in rural Pottawattamie County.
Butterfly Farm, Inc
16720 275th Street
Treynor, IA
Phone:
(712) 487-3062
• What’s better than the grocery produce aisle? The Butterfly Farm! Children delight in discovering where fruits actually are grown. The “Butterfly Farm” is the perfect place to learn where peaches, pears, paw paws, kiwi, persimmons and apricots originate. Presentation available on how to get started growing these fruits.
Carstens 1880 Memorial Farmstead
32409 380th Street
Shelby, IA
Phone:
(712) 544-2638 / (712) 544-2341
Tours by appointment. This 1880 farmstead is a living history exhibit of how farming practices have evolved from hand labor to horse machinery to tractors giving visitors a look at the things that have formed our rural heritage. Our motto is “Preserving and celebrating Iowa’s farm history.” Unique seasonal activities and demonstrations make history and the rural spirit come alive.
You'll be amazed at hundreds of FarmAll, International Harvester, and International tractors. This museum includes miniature tractors, too. The shear num ber and quality of exhibits makes this museum a must-see for all. Open April-October and by appointment. $5 adults, $3 children under 12.
Daylight hours, year-round Located on the Loess Hills Scenic Byway, this park and wildlife preserve offers scenic views of over 1,000 acres of Loess Hills bluffs and native prairie. Recreation includes hiking trails, accessible boardwalk trail, cabin rentals, lodge, tent and modern camp sites, and 50-foot observation tower.
Loess Hills National Scenic Byway
712 S Highway 6
Oakland, IA
Phone:
(712) 482-3029
For more information contact: Golden Hills R C & D
Open Wed and Thurs 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri and Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun 12 p.m –6 p.m. • A winery nestled in the fragile Loess Hills. Sample some of the Midwest’s finest wine while enjoying a breathtaking view of the scenic Loess Hills of western Iowa
Monroe #8 One Roon Country Schoolhouse
610 Highland Street
Walnut, IA
Phone:
(712) 784-2100 / (712) 784-224
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day Sat–Sun 1–4 p.m. and by appointment. Country schoolhouse restored to recreate the 1920s rural education system.
Mt. Crescent Ski Area
17034 Snow Hill Lane
Crescent, IA
Phone:
(712) 545-3850
Open Noon-9 Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. weekends and holidays. Great skiing and snowboarding close to home! Double chair lift, quad chair lift, complete ski school program offered. Equipment rentals, snow-making equipment, ski lodge with lounge and restaurants.
Murals
Walnut, IA
These award winning murals will transport you back in time. Located throughout the city, some have direct ties to Walnut while others show popular icons of the early 1900s. Search for the hidden letters in the murals on a walking tour.
Nishna Heritage museum
117 N Main
Oakland, IA
Phone:
(712) 482-6802
• Mon.–Fri. 11a.m.–3 p.m. • Sun. 12 p.m.–3 p.m. and by appointment. Shows many historical phases and aspects of life in southwest Iowa, beginning with prehistoric animals. This museum has several displays, including collections of dolls, tools, clothing from the Victorian era, household items, etc. Don’t miss the old-time ice wagon, traveling coach, or the quilted map of Iowa created in 1900.
Octagon House
Newton-Avoca Historical Society
Avoca, IA
Phone:
(712) 343-2477
Located in Graceland Cemetery, the Octagon Building was built around 1875 and was used by mourners in inclement weather.
Original Mormon trail Settlement Site
Macedonia, IA
10,000 pound red granite boulder commemorating Olde Macedonia where the Mormons approached the West Nishnabotna River crossing on June 12, 1846.
Penny's Visions Art Gallery
510 Front Street
Neola, IA
Phone:
(712) 485-2618
For over 20 years, artists Russ and Penny Christensen have been creating bronze sculptures and paintings. Their studio features their work.
Prairie Crossing Vineyard and Winery
31506 Pioneer Trail
Treynor, IA
Phone:
(712) 487-3812
A family operated vineyard and winery perched atop the rolling hills of rural western Iowa. Experience the panoramic views of the vineyard and countryside while enjoying some of the best wines Iowa has to offer.
Call ahead for appointment. Visit potter Paul Koch’s studio and showroom just outside of Carson. His studio is nestled in a valley with a creek running past and surrounded by 400 acres of conservation land and timber. Paul’s work includes functional and decorative pieces, as well as masks and totem poles.
Roberts Treats and Treasures Bakery
230 Antique City Drive
Walnut, IA
Phone:
(712) 784-2253
Fresh baked breads, rolls, pastries, and more!
SCOLA
21557 270th Street
McClelland, IA
Phone:
(712) 566-2202
• SCOLA is a non-profit educational organization that receives and re-transmits television programming from around the world in native languages. Tours of the facilities with an orientation to the SCOLAs programming by appointment.
Shatto Designs
621 Willow Street
Oakland, IA
Phone:
(712) 249-2341
Call for appointment.Visit nationally and internationally renowned glass bead artist Kelly Shatto’s workshop and studio space. Glassworking demonstrations given daily or sign up for a class and learn more about the craft yourself. Artist’s jewelry and other creations available for purchase.
Shoreline Golf Club
210 Locust Street
Carter Lake , IA
Phone:
(712) 347-5173
Shoreline’s 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course is a scenic lakeside golf course bordering the shores of Carter Lake. Enjoy the natural beauty of the golf course and a spectacular view of the downtown Omaha skyline.
St. Patrick's Church
310 Avon Street
Neola, IA
Phone:
(712) 485-2433
The steeple of this church rises dramatically over the town, making it a landmark of Neola.
Stempel Bird Collection
311 Main Street
Macedonia, IA
Phone:
(712) 486-2323
A collection of more than 300 mounted birds, including many rare species and some over 100 years old.
Sweet Vale of Avoca Museum
504 N Elm
Avoca, IA
Phone:
(712) 343-2477
A heritage museum filled with the rich history of the town of Avoca and area residents. Its displays include more than 75 mounted animals from around the world. Also of interest is the display of 1899-1990 Danish plates.
Walnut Creek Historical Museum
304 Antique City Drive
Walnut, IA
Phone:
(712) 784-2100 / (712) 784-224
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sat and Sun 1 – 4 p.m. and by appointment. Many of the items in the museum date from 1870s & 1880s, when Walnut was a thriving prairie town of 1,000 people. Housed in the former Masonic Lodge, the museum includes kitchen and parlor room exhibits, furniture, and clothing.
Whispering Hills Vineyards
43538 Cottonwood Road
Carson, IA
Phone:
(712) 484-3744
• See website or call ahead for tasting room hours. The tasting room is located in a renovated 100 plus year-old barn, which includes a patio overlooking the surrounding farmland. The winery has eight different wines to choose from, including the very popular Edelweiss and LaCrosse white wine varieties and St. Croix, DeChaunac, and Concord red varieties.
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