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East Central Iowa, Iowa

East Central 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.

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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 Bridges

The Historic Englert Theatre

The Englert Theatre opened in downtown Iowa City on September 26, 1912

Iowa City, IA HistoricTheatres

Duffy's Collectible Cars

See 75 fully restored cars from the 1930s-1970s -- hardtops and convertibles. Gas pumps and memorabilia such as phone booths, wall murals and 1950

Cedar Rapids, IA Museums

Old 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 Museums

Iowa Masonic Library and Museum

Housed in a gleaming white structure, the library and museum are recognized as the most complete Masonic Library. Collection includes Masonic artifacts from around the world. American Indian antiques, pioneer and military displays, exhibits of decorative arts.

Cedar Rapids, IA Museums

Mennonite Museum and Archives

Museum and archives devoted to early Amish and Mennonite cultures and lifestyles, including genealogy books and research materials. Located within the Kalona Historical Village

Kalona, IA Museums


Communal Agriculture Museum

Exhibits of tools, artifacts and photographs depict the role of agriculture in communal Amana. Located in a restored 1860 barn.

Amana, IA Museums

Arts Iowa City Center and Gallery

Nonprofit volunteer art center with monthly exhibits by local and regional artists. Performances, lectures, art workshops.

Iowa City, IA Galleries

Lone Tree Historical Museum

Two-story home features country kitchen, country store, barbershop, antiques and farm equipment. Handmade miniature 1900s farm scene created by Reid Ford.

Lone Tree, IA Museums

High 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 Shoppes

Museum of Art

One of the country's most important collections of African art serves as the museum's centerpiece. Visitors can also view traveling exhibitions and selections from the museum's permanent collection of more than 12,000 works of art.

Iowa City, IA Museums

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