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Experiences in IA

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Museum
African American Museum Of Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA
The African American Museum of Iowa is the only statewide museum dedicated to preserving African American history and culture. It exhibits and teaches the African American heritage of Iowa. Visitors can explore its collection and exhibits, which trace Iowa’s African American history from its origins to the present. The museum educates over 30,000 people annually through tours, traveling exhibits, and educational programs.
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Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboard Rentals
Fin & Feather H2O
Iowa City, IA Area
Fin & Feather H2O offers rentals of kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), and pedal boats at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, providing everything needed for a local water adventure.
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Golf Course
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek
Storm Lake, IA
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek is a semi-private, challenging 18-hole course located in Storm Lake, Iowa. It offers on-site services and accommodations for golf outings, along with a dining room and bar area for rent. The course provides golf lessons, Junior golf clinics, and leagues for both men and women. It was recognized as the Iowa Golf Association’s 2021 18-hole golf course of the year.
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Buena Vista County Historical Society Museum
Storm Lake, IA
The Buena Vista County Historical Society Museum features displays representing each community in the county. Visitors can explore a barn showcasing farm implements and tools. The museum also includes dedicated exhibits for military history and local wildlife.
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Iowa County Historical Society
Marengo, IA
The Iowa County Historical Society founded in 1963 is organized and operated for educational purposes. It is our intent to create and develop an active interest in historical events, articles, and sites within the county and state as well as find, collect, preserve, and exhibit materials pertinent to Iowa County history.
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Warren County Historical Museum
Indianola, IA
The Warren County Historical Museum, operated by the Warren County Historical Society, preserves and displays collections. These collections focus on the cultural, political, and economic heritage of Warren County, Iowa. The museum also maintains library collections.
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Private Chef Services
Opal&Oak
Winterset, IA Area
Provides personalized and exquisite dining experiences, private chef services, catering, and event planning across Iowa.
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John Wayne Birth House
Winterset, IA
The John Wayne Birthplace & Museum in Winterset, Iowa, presents an extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the actor’s life and career. Visitors can explore the modest four-room home where he was born in 1907, restored to its original appearance. The museum features a movie theater with seats from Grauman’s Chinese Theater, showing a documentary on his film career, and exhibits include a 70 millimeter Mitchell camera used in his first leading role.
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Historic Central School
Lake City, IA
Historic Central School functions as a cultural and heritage center for the Lake City community. It serves as a repository for back issues of the Lake City Graphic and other local newspapers, with research available for visitors. One room is set up as a kindergarten classroom, assembled under the direction of Hester Crosswait. The handicapped accessible building is also available by reservation for events, offering an alumni room with seating for 40, a wet bar, and space for catered food.
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Local Wellness Services
Solutions Integrative Wellness
Ames, IA Area
This wellness clinic in Ames offers IV therapy, hormone optimization, EMsculpt NEO, EMsella, and medical ozone therapy, focusing on a personalized, integrative approach to health.
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Johnny Carson Birthplace Society
Corning, IA
The Johnny Carson Birthplace is a historically restored home in Corning, Iowa, where Johnny Carson was born on October 23, 1925. He lived in the house with his family until he was about three years old. Visitors can see the room where he was born, stroll through the house, and watch a clip from The Tonight Show featuring his Corning babysitter. Guests can also have their picture taken with Johnny as a guest on his show.
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Golf Course
Humboldt Country Club
Humboldt, IA
Humboldt Country Club is a 9-hole golf course located just West of Humboldt, offering challenging play for all skill levels. Visitors can enjoy well-groomed fairways, bunkers, and beautiful greens, along with scenic views of the West fork of the Des Moines River. The club also features two outdoor patios, indoor dining, a full bar, and an indoor golf simulator rental.
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Iowa Falls Historical Museum - Sue Crotty Hisotrical Mueseum
Iowa Falls, IA
The Sue Crotty Historical Museum, maintained by the Iowa Falls Historical Society, is named for one of its original founders. It houses extensive memorabilia highlighting the history of Iowa Falls and the surrounding area. Visitors can browse displays commemorating historical businesses, early school rooms, and a general store. The museum also features two rooms on WWII history, a room dedicated to broadcaster Bill Riley, and information about inventor Carl Gade.
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Derby Grange Golf & Recreation Center
Dubuque, IA
Derby Grange Golf & Recreation Center in Dubuque, IA, offers a driving range, a 9-hole golf course, and an 18-hole mini golf course. The driving range is the largest grass and mat range in Dubuque, featuring 17 mats, target greens, a 30,000-square-foot grass tee area, and scenic overlooks. Visitors can also play on a custom-designed 1,061-yard Par 3 course. The center provides outdoor and indoor seating, cold beverages, and a snack bar.
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Young Historical Museum
Bellevue, IA
Young Historical Museum in Young, New South Wales preserves and shares stories of people, businesses, and organizations from the region's early gold rush era through modern times. The museum's themed exhibits include displays on the Lambing Flat anti-Chinese riots, railways, local industries, schools, and war, alongside collections of local art, historical memorabilia, and artifacts.
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John Wayne Birthplace Museum
Winterset, IA
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Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill
Pella, IA
The Vermeer Windmill was designed and built in the Netherlands, then re-assembled in Pella in 2002. It is an 1850s-style grain mill and one of the tallest working windmills in North America. Visitors can tour its five floors, from the base to the milling floor, and see the giant blades or views of Pella from the deck. The experience also includes a self-guided tour of the Historical Village and a Miniature Dutch Village depicting 1840s Netherlands life across four seasons.
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Ames History Museum
Ames, IA
The Ames History Museum features the “We the People of Ames” exhibit, which highlights local stories with national impact. Visitors can explore artifacts from the Civil War, U.S. Bicentennial celebration, and presidential visits to Ames. The exhibit also allows guests to view military uniforms through time and learn about Ames' contributions to American history, from service members to Olympians.
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State of Iowa Historical Building
Des Moines, IA
The State Historical Museum of Iowa houses over 80,000 artifacts and offers exhibitions exploring the state's rich heritage, including displays on Native American history, westward expansion, the Civil War, and cultural achievements. The museum provides guided and self-guided tours, interactive programs, and free admission to all visitors.
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Kayak, Canoe & Tube Rentals, Campground
Chimney Rock Decorah Campground & River Trips
Decorah, IA Area
Provides rentals for kayaks, canoes, and tubes for float trips on the Upper Iowa River, alongside diverse camping options including cabins and RV sites.
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Heritage Center Museum
Burlington, IA
The Heritage Center Museum, located in the heart of downtown Burlington, serves as the flagship museum and research hub. Visitors can explore rotating exhibits, archives, and local artifacts. These items span Native American history, river commerce, and early industry.
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La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum
La Porte City, IA
The La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum features history exhibits. It is a Designated Partner Site of Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area, a federally-designated region in Northeast Iowa. This heritage area is an Affiliate Program of the National Park Service. The museum's main street space is available for rentals for various events.
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Clay County Heritage Center
Spencer, IA
The Clay County Heritage Center is located in downtown Spencer and houses two galleries. Visitors can explore a permanent exhibit dedicated to Clay County History, titled “This Land We Call Home – Settling Clay County.” The center also features a second gallery with temporary exhibits that rotate every few months. It holds the bulk of the organization's collection.
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Golf Course
Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club
Keota, IA
Lagos Acres is a private golf course in Keota, Iowa. It features 9 challenging holes of play. The facility offers cart rental and storage. A clubhouse is also available for rental, providing various amenities for events.
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ASTRO Network Geography

African American Museum Of Iowa

Fin & Feather H2O

Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek

Buena Vista County Historical Society Museum

Iowa County Historical Society

Warren County Historical Museum

Opal&Oak

John Wayne Birth House

Historic Central School

Solutions Integrative Wellness

Johnny Carson Birthplace Society

Humboldt Country Club

Iowa Falls Historical Museum - Sue Crotty Hisotrical Mueseum

Derby Grange Golf & Recreation Center

Young Historical Museum

John Wayne Birthplace Museum

Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill

Ames History Museum

State of Iowa Historical Building

Chimney Rock Decorah Campground & River Trips

Heritage Center Museum

La Porte City FFA Historical and Ag Museum

Clay County Heritage Center

Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club