State Center

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Old-fashioned Christmas on Main

Visit from Santa, horse-drawn trolley rides, holiday food, craft & gift bazaars, instrumental, vocal, and dance performances, spaghetti supper, chili feed, chainsaw artist, free fun photo booth, wine tasting, silent…

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Things to Do in State Center

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

State Center Rose Garden

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

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Lincoln Valley Golf

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

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

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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