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Amana Colonies
39 38th Avenue, Amana. Seven Quaint villages in the lush Iowa River valley comprise the Amana Colonies, a 26,000-acre National Historic Landmark just 20 miles west of Coralville. Once a religious communal system, the heritage of these German settlers is alive and well in the outstanding restaurants, wineries, historic sites and specialty shops. Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau 319-622-7622 or 800-579-2294 - www.amanacolonies.com |
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Cedar Rapids/Marion
Just 25 minutes north on I-380, Cedar Rapids boasts wonderful cultural, historic and ethnic attractions. The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, Brucemore, IMAX Theatre, and CR Museum of Art await visitors. Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 319-398-5009 or 800-735-5557 - www.cedar-rapids.com |
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Clinton
83 miles northeast of Iowa City on US Highway 30, is home of the Mississippi Belle II. The 1,000 passenger vessel has Victorian décor, two full decks of gaming (slots, video keno, blackjack, craps, roulette and Caribbean stud) Open year round. 319-242-5702 or 800-929-5702 - www.clintonia.com |
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Kalona
Known as the "Quilt Capital of Iowa" just 20 miles south of Iowa City on Highway 1. Kalona is the largest Amish settlement west of the Mississippi. Discover the pioneering spirit of these settlers at the Kalona Historical Village. Specialty shops and authentic Amish stores dot the countryside. Most businesses open 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday. Kalona Chamber of Commerce 319-656-2660 - www.kctc.net/chamber |
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Mount Vernon
25 miles north of Iowa City, is known for its rolling hills, beautiful historic homes and unique shopping district. Cornell College, located in the heart of the city, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 319-895-8214 - www.mountvernoniowa.com |
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West Branch
Just 15 minutes east of Iowa City on the historic Herbert Hoover Highway and Interstate 80, the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and Presidential Library/Museum top the list of things to do in West Branch. The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site offers several indoor and outdoor sites. Visit the outstanding changing exhibits in the library/museum, the birthplace cottage, a blacksmith shop and a Quaker meeting house. In the 186-acre park, visit the hillside graves of President and Mrs. Hoover and walk the natural prairie trails bordering the site. Open 9am-5pm daily. Call 319-643-2541 for the National Park Service or 319-643-5301 for the Library/Museum. - www.hooverassociation.org |
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