State Center

Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Lincoln Valley Golf

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

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Things to Do in State Center

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Watson’s Grocery Store Museum

Watson's Grocery Store Museum, built in 1895 and continuously operated until the mid 1980's, is…

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Old-fashioned Christmas on Main

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

State Center Rose Garden

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

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