State Center

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

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

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

State Center Rose Garden

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Lincoln Valley Golf

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

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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