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GARNER GOLF COURSE MAYSVILLE SCHOOL GOWRIE DEPOT GREEN E HISTORICAL MUSEUM
205 Country Club Dr 1/2 mile E of Hwy 65 on 95th St HISTORICAL MUSEUM 102 N First St / 641-823-4492
641-923-2819 641-458-8129 / By appt. N. Beek St, Laurel Park Mid May-Oct, Sun 2-5 or by appt.
Join us at the Garner Golf Course. Located in Built in 1867 and used as a church and 515-352-3983 Large turn-of-the-century home houses special
the heart of North Iowa, our 9 hole public golf school in what was once the town of Maysville. Mem Day-Labor Day, Sun 2-4 themed exhibits throughout the year. Native
course is the perfect for golfers of all levels. Building was refurbished in 1979-80. Collection of photos, clothing and other American artifacts from the area are featured
memorabilia that represents the evolution of and antique tools are part of the museum’s
HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE OLD STONE HOUSE community life in Gowrie. Housed in original permanent collection.
855 State St 2 miles E of Hwy 65 on 105th St train depot. RAILROAD DEPOT
641-923-3163 / Mon-Fri 8-4 641-458-8129
Built in 1899 with donations from local people. Mem Day-Labor Day, 2-4 Sun or by appt. grand junction 311 N 2nd
Make a wish at the restored original fountain. Furnished with period furniture and on the 319-267-2858 / By appt.
Reproduced murals can be viewed in the National Register of Historic Places. Restored railroad depot features displays
courtroom when court is not in session. View LINCOLN HIGHWAY INTERPRETIVE of railroad memorabilia as well as a model
Hancock County mural in Supervisor’s Room. georgetown SITE railroad.

Highway 30 Information about the famous
HISTORIC RED ELEVATOR ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH Lincoln Highway is depicted in this park-like grimes
setting.
185 State St 641-932-5108 / Anytime by appt. CLIMB IOWA
641-923-2998 Formed in 1851, St. Patrick’s is one of the LINCOLN HIGHWAY MUSEUM
Beautifully restored landmark is painted bright red oldest parishes in southern Iowa. The church 201 E. Main Street 3605 SE Miehe Dr.
and serves as a gateway to the downtown business became known as the “Cathedral in the grandjunctioniowa.org/about.html 515-986-2565 / climbiowa.com
district. Special events, farmers markets, and private Wilderness” along the old Southwest Trail. 515-370-3738 Mon-Fri 11 am-10 pm; Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun
rentals available. 10 am-6 pm. Open 9-5 Memorial Day, July 4,
Mon & Wed 1-4, & Sat 9-12, or by appt. Labor Day & New Years Day
HONOURS GOLF SIMULATOR gladbrook A collection of memorabilia and information Climb Iowa is Iowa’s largest indoor climbing
about the Lincoln Highway. and training facility with more than 10,000 SF
207 Country Club Dr of climbing, 200 routes, instructional classes,
641-925-1815 / honoursgarner.com MATCHSTICK MARVELS TOURIST a fitness room and a yoga studio. Stop in for
Indoor golf simulator packages along with a CENTER grafton the Climb Iowa Experience, and let us show
variety of simulator games. Giftshop, bar and 319 2nd St
steakhouse opening soon. GRAFTON HERITAGE MUSEUM you the ropes.
641-473-2410 / matchstickmarvels.com SKY ZONE INDOOR
THE SWING SHACK April 1-Nov 30, 7 days a week 1-5; & DEPOT TRAMPOLINE PARK
Dec 1-March 31 by appt. only
314 State St Pat Acton’s matchstick marvels creations are Main St / 641-748-2337 1300 SE Gateway Dr / 515-986-2524
Mem Day -Labor Day, Sun & holidays 1:30-5
515-519-0995 / swingshackia.com 1/65 scale intricate models made entirely or by appt. skyzone.com/desmoines
Baseball & softball training facility. Designed of wooden matchsticks. A model of the U.S. Restored turn-of-the-century depot on its Sky Zone is the world’s first all-trampoline,
so all skill levels have opportunities to work on Capitol is 12 feet long and 6.5 feet high. original site. Depot agent’s family lived walled playing court. It’s the ultimate 3-D
fundamentals. Building confidence for all ages Typically 15 models are on display. upstairs and is now a museum of local area. play experience for almost any age, shape or

and experiences is our goal.
ability.
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VETERANS MEMORIAL granger
RECREATION CENTER grinnell
365 W 8th St OLD SETTLER’S CABIN POLK COUNTY CONSERVATION DRAKE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
641-923-4180 / garneriowa.org 418 N Main / 515-825-3407 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
Premier facility with over 23,000 SF facility By appt. 12130 NW 128th St 930 Park Street
with large gymnasium, elevated walking/ A log cabin built by the Boy Scouts to 515-323-5350 / leadingyououtdoors.org 641-236-2661 / grinnell.lib.ia.us
running track, multi-purpose rooms, veterans’ specifications used by settlers of the 1850s. In Explore Polk County Conservation 20+ parks, This beautiful, modern downtown library is a
area. Retractable batting cage, weights area, 1976, the cabin was moved from the banks of trails and natural areas. Visit Jester Park’s Elk hub of community activity including free story
fitness classes, sports programs, special the Boone River to Main Street. Furnishings and Bison Exhibit, hike the trails at Brown’s hours, hands-on kid activities, workshops and
events and rentals. reflect the hard life of early settlers. Woods, bike the 4.1 mile trail around Easter lectures. Meeting space is available for civic,
Lake, go fishing at Thomas Mitchell Park, cultural, educational and public informational
enjoy camping at Yellow Banks Park, look for meetings.
nesting Sandhill Cranes at Chichaqua. Come
out and explore Polk County Conservation’s FAULCONER GALLERY
Family of Parks. 1108 Park St
641-269-4660 / Daily 11-5
JESTER PARK NATURE CENTER grinnell.edu/faulconergallery
12130 NW 128th St. On the Grinnell College campus, gallery
515-323-5350 / jesterparknaturecenter.com exhibits include historical and contemporary
Mon-Fri 9-4, Sat 10-4, Sun & Open Holidays art in a 7,420-square-foot exhibition space
Noon-4. Gateway to the outdoors at the designed by world-renowned architect
Jester Park Nature Center. Explore the Cesar Pelli.
interpretive exhibits on wetlands, woodlands, GRINNELL ARTS CENTER
and prairies. Hike the trails leading from the
nature center to the Elk Bison Exhibit and the 926 Broad Street / 641-236-3203 or 641-990-3948
Natural Playscape. Rent canoes, kayaks and grinnellarts.org / Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30; Sat 9-noon
cross-country skis at the Outdoor Recreation Built in 1902, the Arts Center is a fine
and Wellness Center. Visit the website for example of late Victorian architecture and
special events and nature programming. listed on the National Register of Historic
Places. The Arts Center’s gallery features
local & regional artists. A variety of classes &
performances also take place during the year.
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