Central Region

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Attractions/Events

Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad

515-432-4249 / 800-626-0319 bandsvrr@tdsi.net www.scenic-valleyrr.com

Enjoy a 1 3/4 hour ride (2 1/2 dinner train) through the beautiful Des Moines river valley across the 156 foot high Bass Point Creek high bridge. Steam, diesel and electric motive power..

Civic Center Greater Des Moines

515-246-2321 lreed@civiccenter.org www.civiccenter.org

Des Moines Botanical Center

515-323-6291 goodrich@dmww.com www.botanicalcenter.com

The Des Moines Botanical Center is blooming with thousands of flowers and many ways you can enjoy them! Easy access to I-235, ample free parking and handicapped accessibility combined with the spectacular floral setting to make the Botanical Center one of the most popular places to visit in the Metro Area.

Gladbrook Theater & Matchstick Marvels

641-473-2410 glbktheater@iowatelecom.net www.gladbrookiowa.com

Matchstick Marvels features fifteen of artist Patrick Acton's incredible detailed models made of ordinary wooden matchsticks. Ripley's Believe It or Not museums feature Acton's matchstick work all around the world. Gladbrook Theater shows current movies for just $1 admission.

Iowa State Fair

515-262-3111 / 800-545-3247 mbaron@iowastatefair.org www.iowastatefair.org

You Gotta Love the food, the fun, the Fair! The country’s most famous state fair features mouth-watering foods, fabulous free entertainment and blue-ribbon competition. Special offers and discounts available exclusively for tour groups. Join us August 7-17, 2008 – “U Gotta Love It”.

John Wayne Birthplace Society

515-462-1044 / 877-462-1044 director@johnwaynebirthplace.org www.johnwaynebirthplace.org

The Birthplace of John Wayne in Winterset, IA is open all year except for major holidays at 216 S. 2nd St. Guided tours are given daily from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm..

Living History Farms

515-278-5286 prguy@lhf.org www.lhf.org

Experience 300 years of agricultural history at Living History Farms. Travel at your own pace through three historic working farms and visit an 1875 town. Group tour rates available. Open May – October. Visit website for special events.

Meskwaki Bingo/Casino Hotel

641-484-1611 / 800-728-4263 mdunn@meskwaki.com www.meskwaki.com

National Balloon Museum

515-961-3714 / 515-961-8144 balloonmuseum@bfa.net www.nationalballoonmuseum.com

Pella Historical Society

641-628-4311 pellamill@iowatelecom.net www.pellatuliptime.com

Pella Historical Village and the Vermeer Mill are a touch of Holland in the Midwest. The Village is a collection of buildings and artifacts from the early Dutch settlers of 1850 to early 20th century. The Mill is the tallest working windmill in the United States. The flower gardens are spectacular with 1000’s of tulips in the Spring and beds full of annuals in the Summer and Fall.

Pella Opera House

641-628-8625 boxoffice@pellaoperahouse.org www.pellaoperahouse.org

Prairie Meadows

515-967-1248 / 800-325-9015 ryansmith@prairiemeadows.com www.prairiemeadows.com

Featuring 1,750 slot machines, table games including poker and blackjack, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing spring through early fall, simulcast racing, restaurants, concessions and lively lounges. Free admission and valet parking. Accessible to persons with disabilities. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Roseman Covered Bridge Shop

515-462-4368 / 888-999-2902 wwilson@i-rule.net www.rosemanbridge.com

Salisbury House Foundation

515-274-1777 mhill@salisburyhouse.org www.salisburyhouse.org

Salisbury House is a 42 room mansion and museum modeled after King's House in Salisbury, England. Built in the 1920s by Iowans Carl and Edith Weeks, this historic home is filled with an unusual and rare collection of antiques, art, furnishings and rare books.

Surf Ballroom

641-357-6151 thesurf@surfballroom.com www.surfballroom.com

Terrace Hill

515-281-3604 erin.delcollo@iowa.gov www.terracehill.org

Terrible's Lakeside Casino

877-477-5253 kbradley@terriblescasinos.com www.terribleherbst.com

Terrible's Lakeside Casino offers all your favorite slot machines and table games and is open 24 hours for your enjoyment! We also offer premier meeting space, dining, and hotel accommodations...perfect for any group tour.

The Columns

641-437-1178 bradleyhall@iowatelecom.net www.columns.info

The Exline Old Country Store & Antique Exchange

641-658-2399 pennys1@iowatelecom.net www.exlinecountrystore.com

The Hemken Collection

515-854-2749 / 515-689-1047 ddhemken@ncn.net www.the-hemken-collection.org

The Hemken Collection showcases vintage and special interest automobiles including Packards, Studebakers, Hudsons, a rare Playboy, as well as current marques from 1914 through 1978.

The Shoppes At Bradley Hall

641-856-5345 bradleyhall@iowatelecom.net www.bradleyhall.info

Top of Iowa Welcome Center

641-324-3184 jean@topofiowa.com www.topofiowa.com