State Center

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Watson’s Grocery Store Museum

Watson's Grocery Store Museum, built in 1895 and continuously operated until the mid 1980's, is a rare slice of late Victorian Era commercial history. When the heirs of the Watson…

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Things to Do in State Center

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Lincoln Valley Golf

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

State Center Rose Garden

Landscaped garden in "The Rose Capital of Iowa" features varieties of old and new roses,…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Old-fashioned Christmas on Main

Visit from Santa, horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday food, craft & gift bazaars, instrumental, vocal, and…

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