Backbone State Park was dedicated in 1920. It was Iowa's first state park and remains one of the most significant. Backbone is named for its narrow...
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Backbone State Forest is adjacent to the northeast corner of Backbone State Park, 4 miles south of Strawberry Point. Access to these 186 acres of p...
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The Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum showcases the 132-year history of Iowa's largest prison, the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The museum offers di...
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Wapsipinicon State Park, dedicated in 1923, was one of Iowa's first state parks. It lies just south of Anamosa on the Wapsipinicon River (locally r...
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Bixby consists of 184 acres of rugged algific slopes, mature hard wood forests and a trout stream. The area is for day use only. Perfect for a quie...
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When the original Museum opened, it was to house the collection of hundreds of heirloom dolls belonging to two local sisters Blanche Baldridge and ...
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and a wonderful example of Victorian Italianate architecture, the Granger House Cultural Center ...
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The Granger House Museum is the only restored middle-class family home in the area, representing the American Victorian era. The house, built in th...
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Noelridge Park has pavilions, restrooms, horseshoe pits, grills, splash pad, walking trail, tennis courts and more.
The greenhouse produces annual...
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The Farm Toy Museum, located amongst the scenic bluffs and countryside of eastern Iowa, has been home to over 30,000 farm toys and collectibles sin...
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Pleasant Creek Lake is one of the most popular boating spots in eastern Iowa. Four launching sites are conveniently located around the lake. These ...
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The Science Center is a not-for-profit science and technology museum. Our previous location in downtown Cedar Rapids was damaged by the flood in Ju...
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Our Mission
To preserve, exhibit, and teach the African American heritage of Iowa.
Our Vision
We envision building a community that comes togeth...
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The Eastern Iowa Figure Skating Club is a non-profit organization of skaters, parents and coaches dedicated to promoting figure skating within the ...
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Mission Statement The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library is the United States’ foremost institution interpreting Czech and Slova...
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Mission Statement: The mission of the Elkader Historical Society is to both preserve a record of local history and to promote the public's interes...
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The objectives of the Hub City Heritage Corporation are to encourage and promote the preservation and restoration of railroad memorabilia as pertin...
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An effort to establish the wooded valleys of Mill and Jordan Creeks as a state park was initiated by the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce and J.N. "Di...
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