Central Region

ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS • DINING & LODGING • TOUR SERVICES

Destinations

Adel Partners Chamber of Commerce

515-993-5472 adel@netins.net www.adeliowa.org

Albia Area Chamber of Commerce

641-932-5108 DGradeless@AlbiaChamber.org www.AlbiaChamber.org

Experience the Victorian charm and restoration of our community with it's 92-building business district on the National Register of Historic Places. Albia, "Embracing the Future - Cherishing the Past."

Ames CVB

515-232-4032 / 800-288-7470 juliew@amescvb.com www.amescvb.com

Think Ames for your next destination. Enjoy over 30 parks, 55 miles of trails and several golf courses. Experience great shopping and fabulous dining. Attend an Iowa State Athletic event, popular concert, Broadway show, or an art museum exhibit.

Boone Chamber of Commerce & CVB

515-432-3342 /800-266-6312 boonechamber@iowatelecom.net www.booneiowa.com

Central Iowa Tourism Region

515-832-4808 / 800-285-5842 ann@iowatourism.com www.iowatourism.com

One of Iowa's three regional offices, the Central Iowa Tourism Region represents 35 counties along the Interstate 35 corridor from the Minnesota to Missouri borders. We look forward to assisting you with ideas, sample itineraries, and support materials.

Charles City Area Chamber of Commerce

641-228-4234 ginger@charlescitychamber.com www.charlescitychamber.com

Experience Charles City – America’s Hometown! Features: Mooney Art Collection, 1906 Suspension Bridge, Floyd County Museum, Carrie Chapman Catt Girlhood Home, Arts Center, Historic Homes, Public Art, Recreational Trailway, Cultural & Entertainment District, Main Street Community, Iowa Great Places 2007.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB

641-357-2159 / 800-285-5338 info@clearlakeiowa.com www.clearlakeiowa.com

The city and lake share the name, the outdoor fun and rock-n-roll fame. Clear Lake is also well known for its unique attractions and quality year round events. Visit the Surf Ballroom where music legends Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper played their last concert, or stroll through a revitalized downtown business district for that one-of-a kind antique treasure.

Colo Development Group, Inc.

641-377-2278 colocity@netins.net www.colo-iowa.org

Des Moines Area CVB

515-699-3439 / 800-451-2625 bgruening@desmoinescvb.com www.SeeDesMoines.com

Greater Des Moines is the hub & spoke tour heaven offering suggested itineraries for Hollywood in Iowa, Europe Without a Passport, Gardens & Tearooms, and Romance & Railroads.

Fort Dodge CVB

515-573-4282 / 888-573-4282 fdconvention@frontiernet.net www.fortdodgecvb.com

Visitors can wander through history at the Fort Museum and Vincent House, enjoy the arts at Blanden Memorial Art Museum and Hawkeye Community Theatre, select fresh apples at Community Orchard and tantalize taste buds at Tea Thyme at Sadie’s Tea Room.

Hamilton County SEED

515-832-8575 / 800-944-5022 hamcseed@wmtel.net www.develop.hamiltoncountyiowa.com

Within the area are five hotels, five campgrounds, many restaurants and retail shops, and countless opportunities to explore the great outdoors. Interesting and unusual places to stop include an art gallery, automobile museum, numerous collections in a Carnegie-style library, and a tea room.

Hardin County Community Development

641-939-3241 dlbabcock@netins.net www.hardincountyonline.com

Hardin County Community Development Council benefits all residents and geographic areas of the County through tourism and business activities, provides tour itineraries, and vacation planning.

Iowa Tourism Office

515-242-4770 / 888-472-6035 jeff.spence@iowalifechanging.com www.iowalifechanging.com

With borders carved by the two mightiest rivers on the continent, the Missouri and Mississippi, Iowa’s rolling landscape will introduce you to genuine treasures of “Americana.” Re-discover the Heartland through one of Iowa’s many unique travel destinations.

Madison County Chamber of Commerce/Development

515-462-1185 / 800-298-6119 chamber@madisoncounty.com www.madisoncounty.com

Winterset, home of the famed "Bridges of Madison County," offers quaint shops around an historic downtown square and 1876 courthouse. Visit the nationally known Fons & Porter Quilt Supply, tour the Birthplace of John Wayne, and the Historical Museum.

Mahaska County Tourism

641-672-2499 sherry.vavrap@mcrf.org

Marion County Development

641-828-2257 carla@redrockarea.com www.redrockarea.com

Red Rock Area (45 minutes from I-80 and I-35): includes the Dutch town of Pella, Sprint Car Capital of the World-Knoxville, Iowa’s largest lake-Lake Red Rock, coal mining heritage, agriculture tourism, year round events and bird watching.

Marshalltown CVB

641-753-6645 / 800-697-3155 sespenscheid@marshalltown.org www.visitmarshalltown.com

This Iowa Tourism Community of the year has many affordable options for lodging, dining, shopping and entertainment. Tour groups will enjoy our historic Main Street, help dip chocolates at Lillie Mae’s, tour the Big Treehouse, view art galleries, museums and enjoy a tea party.

Mason City CVB

641-422-1663 / 800-423-5724 cvb@visitmasoncityiowa.com www.visitmasoncityiowa.com

Discover Meredith Willson "The Music Man", Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, Bil Baird puppets, quaint shops, festivals galore and much, much more! Exceptional customer service, fabulous dining, superb lodging facilities, and numerous attractions all catering to motor coach groups await YOU. Call today to receive your Destination Planner.

Newton CVB

641-792-0299 / 800-798-0299 tourism@visitnewton.com www.visitnewton.com

Newton prides itself on excellent accommodations, great places to visit and shop, outstanding golf, Iowa Speedway, local wineries, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, historical attractions, and the charm and scenery of the Midwest.

Ottumwa CVB

641-682-3465 / 800-564-5274 Kathy@bridgeviewcenter.com www.ottumwaiowa.com

Pella CVB

641-628-2626 / 888-746-3882 pellacvb@pella.org www.pella.org

Offering your group an experience in the culture of our Dutch Heritage. From the canal lined with Dutch store fronts and drawbridge to the 135 foot-high windmill, animated carillon Klokkenspel, and many beds of Tulips, Pella offers a unique setting for any group.