East Central Iowa, Iowa
Step back in time and across oceans for a taste of Old World tradition. Visit seven authentic German villages to sample wines, beers and delicious fare. Or, shop for master-crafted furniture and clocks. Then fast-forward to the 21st century for a thrilling evening of stock car racing.
Explore East Central Iowa
Sutliff Bridge
The massive iron bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in 1898 at the crossing of Sutliff'
Sutliff, IA Historic BridgesThe Historic Englert Theatre
The Englert Theatre opened in downtown Iowa City on September 26, 1912
Iowa City, IA HistoricTheatresOld Capitol Museum
National historic landmark, located on the University of Iowa Pentacrest, restored to reflect the years it served as the last capitol of the Iowa Territory (1842-1846) and as the first state capitol (1846-1857). Guided tours and video presentation available.
Iowa City, IA MuseumsHigh Amana General Store
Original village store appears much as it did 150 years ago, and offers a variety of merchandise. An Amana Heritage Society museum store.
Amana, IA ShoppesDAR Log Cabin
1840 log house of Alexander and Mary Young and their eight children. Located in Sunset Park.
Washington, IA Historic CabinsPine Creek Grist Mill
Restored 1848 grist mill with intact machinery and millstones. Also visit the old country school on site.
Muscatine, IA MillsKalona Historical Village
Gathered around the old wooden two-story depot and representing Kalona'
Kalona, IA MuseumsCommunal Kitchen and Cooper Shop Museum
Authentic Amana communal kitchen house, including kitchen area and dining room, preserved as it was when the communal system ended in 1932. Across the street is the coopershop, where barrels were made.
Amana, IA MuseumsUshers Ferry Historic Village
Take a step back in time to a small turn-of-the-century Iowa town at Ushers Ferry Historic Village. Located on a beautiful 10-acre site in Seminole Valley Park in northeast Cedar Rapids. More than 30
Cedar Rapids, IA MuseumsPlum Grove Historic Home
Home of Iowa's first territorial governor, Robert Lucas, and his wife, Friendly. The seven-room Greek Revival house has been restored with pieces representative of the 1844-1853
Coralville, IA Historic Homes