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Explore Like a Local: Unmissable Spots Right Around the Corner!
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items Discover a curated list of the best local spots that might be right under your nose! Whether you’re new to the area or just looking for fresh places to explore, this guide offers a mix of hidden gems, popular favorites, and unique experiences you won... their weekends, parents seeking kid-friendly adventures, or anyone wanting to get to know their community on a deeper level! Thank you for checking out this list. Make sure to save this because I will be adding more sites to see every week.
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Park Paradise: Discover the Best Local Green Spaces You’ll Want to Explore!
Foodie Finds: Must-Try Local Restaurants You’ll Crave Again and Again!
"Off the Beaten Path: Unique Local Spots You Didn’t Know You Were Missing!"
Culture Quest: Local Museums You Didn’t Know You Needed to Visit!
Trail Treasures: Uncover the Best Local Paths for Every Adventurer!
Park Paradise: Discover the Best Local Green Spaces You’ll Want to Explore!
Looking to unwind, explore, or just soak up some nature? This guide to our area’s top parks has you covered! From lush trails and peaceful picnic spots to playgrounds perfect for kids, these parks offer something for everyone. Whether you’re after a ...
Fontana Park contains 134 acres that offer many opportunities to visitors. It is also home to the Fontana Interpretive Nature Center. The nature center was built with conservation in mind, making use of local resources and energy-efficient technology...
Fontana County Park - Google Search
Lime Creek Park has a nice, peaceful campground. Not far from the Cedar Valley Trail, campers at Lime Creek may want to bring their bicycles. As its name implies, Lime Creek meanders through the park. A playground and shelter house are available righ...
Lime Creek County Park - Google Search
akway Park, south of Aurora, is developed on the east side of Buffalo Creek with a campground, shower house and dump station! Modern restrooms are available, and the concrete shower house also serves as a storm shelter. The picturesque, shaded campgr...
Jakway Park - Buchanan, IA
Foodie Finds: Must-Try Local Restaurants You’ll Crave Again and Again!
Get ready to satisfy your cravings with our list of must-try local restaurants! From cozy cafes to hidden culinary gems and fine dining spots, this guide has something for every taste bud. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just looking to try somet...
Great food, great service! This is a small town restaurant at its finest. You can definitely tell a lot of the customers are regulars by the way they are greeted but that didn't make us feel any less welcome. Our server was extremely attentive and fr...
Arianna's Kitchen
American fare served in a golf course restaurant with sports on TV and views of the Wapsipinicon River.
Denalis On The River
Casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner options, plus coffee
Buttermilk Cafe
"Off the Beaten Path: Unique Local Spots You Didn’t Know You Were Missing!"
Looking for something a little different? This list highlights the hidden gems and unexpected treasures in our area that don’t quite fit into the usual categories. From quirky shops and off-the-grid attractions to unique local experiences, these spot...
One of the largest and oldest Amish communities in Iowa is located just west of Hazleton. It is also considered to be one of the most conservative and traditional societies. The Amish are open to visitors and have numerous businesses where they welco...
Old Order Amish Community
In addition to housing Buchanan County Tourism, the Depot is a museum of local railroad history. It was built in 1892 to accommodate the increasing number of passengers coming to Independence for harness racing on the nationally famous kite-shaped tr...
Illinois Central Railroad Depot
Culture Quest: Local Museums You Didn’t Know You Needed to Visit!
Step into a world of history, art, and discovery with our guide to the best local museums! Whether you're a history buff, an art lover, or just looking for a fun and educational outing, these museums offer something for everyone. From interactive exh...
The Independence Farmers Market is proud to connect area farmers, gardeners, crafters, and more to you, the buyer. Join us every Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm from mid-May through mid-October next to the historic Wapsipinicon Mill at 100 First St...
Farmers Market | Independence, IA
The Iowa Mental Health Institute has a museum called "Days of Yore" that tells the history of the building and mental health treatment.
Independence Mental Health Institute
Located in Independence, Iowa, Heartland Acres is a living museum of agricultural innovations, implements and displays that engage, inspire and educate visitors as they learn about our country's agricultural heritage, both in the past and present day...
Heartland Acres Agribition Center
This historic home built in 1867 and once owned by Independence's first mayor is under restoration. Lee was a lawyer, an officer in the Civil War, and one of the early settlers in Buchanan County. The home is a fine example of Italianate architecture...
Captain D.S. Lee Mansion | Independence, Iowa
The Quasqueton Area Historical Society museum is housed in the oldest brick building in Quasqueton. Extensive restoration has been done since we acquired it in 1989. All three levels of this historic building now house wonderful exhibits of “Days Gon...
Quasqueton Area Historical Society
The Wapsipinicon Mill, built in 1867, was once the financial hub of Independence. Today it is a historic landmark, telling the story of the town, the farms, and the people who settled in Iowa. Owned by the Buchanan County Historical Society, it is op...
Wapsipinicon Mill
Trail Treasures: Uncover the Best Local Paths for Every Adventurer!
Ready to hit the trails? This list of local paths is perfect for anyone looking to explore the great outdoors, whether you're a seasoned hiker, a casual walker, or a family looking for a scenic stroll. From rugged mountain trails with breathtaking vi...
Visitors to Crumbacher Wildlife Area are never at a loss for something new to do. The large prairie and forested areas provide hours of enjoyment for hiking or bird watching during the summer months and plenty of quality upland bird, turkey, and deer...
Crumbacher Wildlife Area