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North Central Region
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Country Relics Village - A scaled down version of an early 1900s village, Country Relics Village is tastefully detailed with authentic artifacts - children's furnishings, salesman's samples, and toys. In addition to the 'little' village, the complex includes the original Stanhope Chicago Northwestern Depot and a replica of the Hove and Mathre McCormick Machines dealership. Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House - The career of an architectural genius is marked by a series of great leaps forward in artistic style. The Stockman House represents such a leap in the career of Frank Lloyd Wright, America's greatest architect. Winnebago Industries Factory Tour - The largest motor home manufacturing facility in the world, Winnebago Industries, Inc., is located in Forest City in what is referred to as the most productive 60 acres in North Iowa. Founded in 1958, 'Winnebago' became a household word when the first recreation vehicle manufacturer to build motor homes in an automotive-style assembly line system. |
Kinney Pioneer Museum - Come see fossils, dolls, ladies' fashions, soda shop and antique cars. See the Meredith Willson collection, a one room school, a log cabin and a blacksmith shop. Also, see the rare Colby Car, which was manufactured in Mason City. Charles H. MacNider Museum - The museum features a permanent collection of 19th and 20th century American art, and the largest collection anywhere of puppets, marionettes and related props made by the famous puppeteer Bil Baird! Visitors can view changing exhibitions of sculptures, graphics, crafts and paintings. Enjoy art festivals, programs, music concerts, films and classes. Blanden Memorial Art Museum - The Museum is a center of art and culture, not only for Fort Dodge, but for a large area of north central Iowa. Free admission gives access to items from the world-class permanent collection and current exhibitions by local as well as internationally renowned artists. A full range of classes, receptions, concerts, lectures and special events for all ages are available. |
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