North Central Iowa, Iowa


Ply the waters past the prehistoric contours of the land. Walk through a tallgrass prairie. Pay tribute to a frontier settlement. Follow the best of legendary musicians. And, visit a city square dedicated to early 20th century movie magic.
Explore North Central Iowa
Lake Cornelia, Park & Campground
Lake Cornelia is a 246 acre glacial lake, stocked with Walleye, Large Mouth Bass, Perch, Crappie, Bluegill, Bullhead, White and Yellow Bass, Channel Catfish. Day use and Overnight boat docking is available in the marina. The Park has a 70 Site Campground with 20-30-50
Clarion, IA CampgroundsHeartland Museum
Heartland Museum houses area treasures, the Wright County historical library, opera house meeting room, and a walk down Clarion streets from the 1900s to present. A favorite exhibit features many hats and memorabilia from Alvina Sellers, the Iowa Hat Lady, with 302 of Alvina's 6,000+ Hats
Clarion, IA Museums4-H Schoolhouse Museum
Tour the furnished 1907 country schoolhouse honoring the birthplace nationally recognized 4-H four-leaf clover emblem. The former Lake Township #6 rural schoolhouse houses 4-H memorabilia, past 4-H uniforms, and other county history. The birthplace of the 4
Clarion, IA Historic SchoolhousesThe Rock Island Depot
The "Rock Island" Depot in Clarion was built in 1898 and restored in 1984, after it had fallen into disrepair. Originally built for the Burlington Cedar Rapids &
Clarion, IA Historic DepotsClarmond Country Club
Clarmond Country Club is a public 9 hole regulation length, 36 par golf course. It'
Clarion, IA Golf CoursesCharles H. MacNider Museum
Tudor-style mansion with contemporary additions overlooks Willow Creek and features permanent collection of 19th and 20
Mason City, IA MuseumsDow House Historical Museum
Renovated 1900s home, with period furnishings and museum collection. Early Iowa Falls photographs, vintage clothing and toys, collection of petit point. Landscaped with vintage perennials and shrubs.
Iowa Falls, IA MuseumsIowa Falls Historical Museum
Replica of early downtown, with one-room school, doctor and dentist offices, beauty shop, jewelry shops, library. International doll collection, Bill Riley memorabilia. Make an appointment to visit the nearby Dow House, a renovated 1900s home with period furnishings and collections.
Iowa Falls, IA MuseumsHerbert Quick Schoolhouse
Iowa author Herbert Quick was born in Grundy County and attended grammar school in this one-room school building. See author'
Grundy Center, IA Historic SchoolhousesBlanden Memorial Art Museum
The first art museum in Iowa, located in a parklike setting and featuring early 20th century American works and Oriental, African and European works. Hosts music, literary and arts events.
Fort Dodge, IA Museums