Bentonsport

If you’re making Bentonsport, Iowa your vacation destination or just passing through, we welcome you to stay for a while and visit one or two of our interesting attractions , such as the Bentonsport National Historic District Or perhaps your timing is just perfect to take part in an exciting event. We know you’ll enjoy the .

Browse Bentonsport’s shoppes for gifts, good restaurants, and places to stay overnight. For outdoor fun go fishing or camping at a nearby lake or park, or just take a short day trip through our scenic countryside.

We want your trip to be a memorable experience so you can tell all your friends, “Make sure to stop and visit Bentonsport, IA”

We are happy to provide you with a brief description of what Bentonsport, Iowa has to offer, but this isn’t all! For more in-depth tourism and travel information such as sites and shopping, entertainment, events, lodging, real estate and more please contact us and let us know!

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Bentonsport River Site Rendzvous

Come camp along the Des Moines River bank in historic Bentonsport. Bentonsport was platted before Iowa was a state. Events are bow shoot, knife & hawk throw, Seneca and lighting…

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Things to Do in Bentonsport

Presbyterian Church

The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855.…

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Bentonsport National Historic District

Visit this 1840s river town with its century-old iron bridge and walkway. Stroll through a…

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Greef General Store

The Greef General Store was built of brick and stone in the early 1840's, it…

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Bentonsport Iron Truss Bridge

Originally opened in 1883 to horse and buggy traffic, this one lane iron bridge replaced…

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Bentonsport Indian Artifact Museum

Artisan, Tony Sanders, has achieved a unique blend of woodworking and history with his collection…

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Upcoming Events

Nearby Lakes & Parks