Trip to Iowa

RCP · Apr 5, 2017

I am looking into making a trip to Iowa to go to Dumont's and the Floyd county museums from western Pa. Do you have any suggestions on when to go and what else to do during the trip? Need to keep the better half interested, so non-tractor stuff would be good.

Thanks
Rich

jmcarlic · Apr 5, 2017

I think Big Bud is still in Clarion, which would/could be on the way from Dumont's to Charles City.
http://www.heartlandmuseum.org/
Excellent museum and stuff there that's non-tractor related too.

National Farm Toy Museum in Dysersville
https://www.facebook.com/nationalfarmtoymuseum/

Depending on when you're going:
Iowa State Fair is the best state fair in the state!
https://www.iowastatefair.org/
Or Midwest Old Settlers/Thresher's
http://www.oldthreshers.org/

I'm sure I'm missing some good ones.

1206SWMO · Apr 5, 2017

Dumonts are having a 3 day auction in October...

RCP · Apr 5, 2017

Those are some excellent ideas, and want to get there before the sale, I am not a buyer, only a looker.

Rich

ADB-Ia · Apr 5, 2017

Living History Farm in Des Moines displays Iowa history from native American to the mid 20th century, mostly farm perspective. The staff lives there in era correct surroundings and activities during the summer months. A good day for a history buff. Plus you would want to eat at the Machine Shed restaurant on site. Good home style cooking.

farmerwithmutt · Apr 5, 2017

If your coming in and hit the quad cities check out the music venues then there is the john deere museum rock island arsenal and hwy 80 truck museum . Largest truck stop im the world . Maybe take the better half shopping tanger outlet mall. In iowa city theres a mall with a carousel. If you can find it bluff lake catfish farm north of maquoketa iowa it's unforgettable dinnig experience then there is the grant wood hwy across iowa if you want to see more than semis and traffic doing 70 . whatever you do have fun and take pictures.

ss55 · Apr 5, 2017

The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit is worth a day or two. Lots to see in Chicago for days and days. Gelena, Il, and Dubuque, IA are scenic.

J.Wondergem · Apr 5, 2017

Pella Ia always interested my wife. History there plus Vermeer equipment has a museum of their stuff.

Whiskey Bent · Apr 5, 2017

If you go during the middle of June the Red Power Round Up is at Des Moines this year if you like Ih also.

RCP · Apr 6, 2017

Thanks a lot of good suggestions, we are flexible on travel dates, so it is nice to hear about seasonal activities.

Rich

hd6gtom · Apr 6, 2017

New John Wayne Museum In Winterset Iowa, a little ways southwest of Des Moines Iowa, Covered Bridges of Madison county, If she is a big fan of that movie, Roseman Covered Bridge is southwest of town. There is a lot going on in Valley Junction, a suburb of Des Moines

P I Pete · Apr 6, 2017

The match stick museum in Gladbrook, Ia, might be of interest. Lots of things made with match sticks and glue. Gladbrook is in east central Ia. Google match stick museum Ia.look it over.

Pete

sparky Duroe · Apr 6, 2017

Stop by my shop and I will give you a great tour of Oliver Tractors. I am between Dumonts and Charles City

RCP · Apr 7, 2017

Thank you for the offer, I am looking forward to a visit.

Rich

wilson ind · Apr 7, 2017

Indiana and Ohio also have the best and also the only state fair in the state. LOL

MH49 · Apr 7, 2017

Rich, I would second the Heartland Museum in Clarion. We went in 2013 and there is something for everyone. You could also take in a sprint car race in Knoxville. The National Farm Toy Museum is a museum in Dyersville, Iowa isn't too bad to kill some time.

RCP · Apr 7, 2017

Thanks for the input, this is starting to sound like a nice trip.

Rich

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