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osceola MAHASKA COUNTY FREEDOM
ROCK
CLARKE COUNTY 2342 Hwy 92 East
HISTORICAL MUSEUM thefreedomrock.com
2342 Hwy 92 East / Outdoors
Hwy 69 South / 641-342-4838 The artist, Ray “Bubba” Sorenson II, finished
May-Sept, Wed, Sat & Sun 2-5 the Mahaska County Freedom Rock on
Museum exhibits feature Southern Iowa November 12, 2015. The mural honors
historical articles with an emphasis on items
seven 4-star generals, “The Bugler” Harry
L. Anderson, Theresa Billie Davis of “WAAC”
focusing on the heritage of Clarke Count.
LYRIC THEATER and Harold Caldwell of the First Cav, all from
Mahaska County. This site, located along the
118 S Fillmore / 641-342-3004 13-mile recreation trail, is also home to the
1930s restored Art Deco theater that is open for Environmental Learning Center at Caldwell
modern moviegoers. First-run movies shown
Park.
nightly.
NELSON PIONEER FARM AND
OSCEOLA WARRIOR STATUE MUSEUM/MAHASKA COUNTY
US 34 West / 641-342-4200 / Outdoors HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Beautiful wooden sculpture made in 1992 from 2211 Nelson Lane
Oregon red cedar by artist Jesse Kuh, the statue 641-672-2989 / nelsonpioneer.org
promotes the Indian Heritage of the area. May-September, Tues-Sat 10-4; Sun by appt.;
LAKESIDE HOTEL CASINO Closed Mondays and major holidays.
A historic farm and museum honoring the
777 Casino Dr, I-35, exit 34 Pioneer farmer of Iowa. Stroll through the
877-477-5253 (toll free) woods and grounds, visit the old buildings,
lakesidehotelcasino.com and explore the only mule cemetery in Iowa.
Open 24 hours year-round Monthly events during the summer and fall.
Lakeside Casino features over 1,000 games
including many of your favorite slots and table
games. Lakeside also boasts inclusive eateries OSKALOOSA HISTORIC
including Heartland Café & Buffet, Lakeside BANDSTAND
Sports Bar and 2 quick serve restaurants. The Town Square
newly completed 90 room hotel addition 641-672-2591 / Year-round
features an indoor pool & spa, fitness center. Beautifully restored with brick paving and
Lakeside also features a large event center
capable of accommodating anything from small mosaic tiles. The historic bandstand is a jewel
of Oskaloosa’s town square and recognized
groups to concerts with hundreds in attendance. throughout the US as an outstanding piece
The Lakeside Outdoor Theater is another new of architecture. Band concerts at 8pm every
addition the complex, which also includes an RV
Thursday during the summer.
Park & gift shop.
FACE – OSKALOOSA ART CENTER
oskaloosa AND GALLERY
115 1st Ave West
DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT 641-676-4694
222 1st Ave E faceofmahaska.com
641-672-2591 Visit Oskaloosa Art Center and Gallery,
mahaskachamber.org Oskaloosa Sculpture Tour and Sculpture
Downtown Oskaloosa’s historical district and Workshop. Visit the art center in downtown
square features historic buildings detailed Oskaloosa for kids and adult art classes,
with signage. Downtown buildings are gallery of local art, and live music
“painted” with lights each winter. A favorite performances. Ask about the sculpture tour

site of the district is the community gathering and workshop.
spot, “The Alley” with historical Oskaloosa SOUTHERN IOWA SPEEDWAY

legends on display.
701 North I St
ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING 641-673-7004
CENTER AT CALDWELL PARK oskyspeedway.com
2342 Hwy 92 East Races & events from Apr-Oct
Modified, stock and hobby car racing at its
641-673-9327 / mahaskaconservation.com
Mon-Fri 12:30-4:30 pm best on a 1/2-mile dirt track. Weekly races in
addition to special racing, including sprint
Learning center that houses interchangeable
displays including the ice-age, woolly cars, harness racing and Enduro.
mammoth bones discovered in Oskaloosa in TASSEL RIDGE WINERY
2010. Other displays include an aquarium,
hands-on activities, a dig site and live 1681 220th St, Leighton
animals. This site is also home to Mahaska 641-672-9463 / tasselridge.com
Taste award-winning wines ranging from dry to
County’s Freedom Rock.
sweet including fizzy, fruit, and dessert wines
GEORGE DAILY AUDITORIUM at a Seated Wine Tasting by reservation, call
641.672.WINE (9463) for reservations. Shop
1800 N. 3rd St. for wine, wine-related items, and accessories;
641-672-0799 (office) local cheese; chocolate; sauces; dipping oils;
www.georgedaily.org wine jelly; and more…. Visit www.tasselridge.
Our 696-seat performing arts venue is
the Iowa host for Arts Midwest World Fest com or our Facebook page or call the Winery
at 641.672.WINE (9463) for information about
through 2025. Experience the world in your hours, Seated Wine Tastings, Tours, and Wine
backyard and join us for the gatherings, and Food Pairing Events. Tassel Ridge Winery
workshops, and concerts exploring art,
language, and culture with international can ship wine to consumers in Iowa, Arizona,
California, Colorado, DC, Florida, Minnesota,

Missouri, and Texas. Adult signature required for
artists.
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