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Mason City, Iowa

  • Charles H. MacNider Museum

    Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art, and the largest collection anywhere of puppets, marionet...
    Charles H. MacNider Museum

  • Kinney Pioneer Museum

    View fossils, dolls, ladies' fashions, soda shop and antique cars. Peruse Meredith Willson collection, one-room school, log cabin and blacksmith shop. See the rare Colby Car, manufactured in Mason Cit...
    Kinney Pioneer Museum

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Meredith Willson Boyhood Home

In 1902 Meredith Willson, who immortalized his hometown of Mason City as River City in "The Music Man," was born in this 1895 house. It is now filled with family memorabilia, musical treasures and period furnishings.

Mason City, IA Historic Homes

Stebens Children's Theater

Children's theater with seven main stage shows during the school year.

Mason City, IA Theatres

North Iowa Area Community College Auditorium

Mason City, IA Auditoriums

Mason City Community Theater

Mason City, IA Theatres

The Music Man Square

The 1912 River City Streetscape features an ice cream parlor, gift shop, and set designs from the Warner Brothers motion picture of "The Music Man." The museum is a tribute to the genius of one of America'

Mason City, IA Historic Districts

Things to do near Mason City, IA

Pleasant Valley Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Oak Hills Par 3 Public Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Ackley Heritage Center

Visit the corner drug store with working soda fountain, and see displays and artifacts. Personal history files and videos, sc...

Mason City Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Scenic City Empress Boat Club

Double-deck riverboat, with enclosed lower level, offers chartered or catered cruises on the Iowa River. Rustic log cabin Bo...