| Russell is located just miles of many great attractions, no matter what direction you head. |
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Chariton
Just 10 miles west of Russell on Hwy 34 is home of one of Iowa's largest Harley Davidson Dealers, C&C Cycle. www.cc-cycle.com
It is also the host of many dining choices such as Pizza Hut, Benjamins, Crystal Lake Country Club, Hardees, Penningtons Bar
and Grill, Schumakers Steak House, The Chuckwagon and more.
Just 10 miles west of Russell on Hwy 34 is home of one of Iowa's largest Harley Davidson Dealers, C&C Cycle. www.cc-cycle.com
It is also the host of many dining choices such as Pizza Hut, Benjamins, Crystal Lake Country Club, Hardees, Penningtons Bar
and Grill, Schumakers Steak House, The Chuckwagon and more.
Indianola
National Balloon Museum-Contemporary building of unusual design houses a collection of ballooning artifacts and memorabilia
depicting the history of hot-air and gas ballooning, ballooning events and personalities. www.nationalballoonmuseum.com
National Balloon Museum-Contemporary building of unusual design houses a collection of ballooning artifacts and memorabilia
depicting the history of hot-air and gas ballooning, ballooning events and personalities. www.nationalballoonmuseum.com
Des Moines
Iowa's state capitol. Your choice of one of four malls, Southridge, Merle Hay, Valley West, and Jordan Creek which houses a
large Scheel's store. Plenty of fine dining, and family entertainment such as the Science Center, and Blank Park Zoo, and so
much more. Go just a little farther north to Altoona, and visit the newly finished Bass Pro Shop, Adventureland Amusement
Park, or Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
Iowa's state capitol. Your choice of one of four malls, Southridge, Merle Hay, Valley West, and Jordan Creek which houses a
large Scheel's store. Plenty of fine dining, and family entertainment such as the Science Center, and Blank Park Zoo, and so
much more. Go just a little farther north to Altoona, and visit the newly finished Bass Pro Shop, Adventureland Amusement
Park, or Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
Knoxville
Knoxville Raceway "Sprint Car Capital of the World" hosts weekly sprint car racing and Nationals each August, as well as
special events throughout the year. www.knoxvilleraceway.com
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum The world's only museum dedicated to preserving the history of "big car" and
sprint car racing.
Red Rock Visitor Center Get a great view of Lake Red Rock from the visitor center's outdoor deck.
Slideways Go-Kart Track Sprint car-style go karts, track rentals available. www.slidewayskartingcenter.com
Knoxville Raceway "Sprint Car Capital of the World" hosts weekly sprint car racing and Nationals each August, as well as
special events throughout the year. www.knoxvilleraceway.com
National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum The world's only museum dedicated to preserving the history of "big car" and
sprint car racing.
Red Rock Visitor Center Get a great view of Lake Red Rock from the visitor center's outdoor deck.
Slideways Go-Kart Track Sprint car-style go karts, track rentals available. www.slidewayskartingcenter.com
Moravia
Honey Creek Resort on Lake Rathbun. State park resort overlooks 11,000-acre Rathbun Lake, and includes a 108-room lodge,
28 cabins, restaurant and lounge, indoor water park, and 18-hole golf course. www.honeycreekresort.com
Osceola
Southern Hills Winery Operated by the Iowa Wine Cooperative, this attraction offers wine from regional vineyards, tastings,
tours, and special events.
Terrible's Lakeside Casino - Casino offers two decks, more than 1,000 slot machines and several table games.
Southern Hills Winery Operated by the Iowa Wine Cooperative, this attraction offers wine from regional vineyards, tastings,
tours, and special events.
Terrible's Lakeside Casino - Casino offers two decks, more than 1,000 slot machines and several table games.
Ottumwa
photograph in front of the small white house made famous by Iowa Grant Wood, one of America's most beloved artists.
Costumes and props, as well as educational exhibits and videos are available at the visitors' center across from the house.
Visitors are welcome to view the house from the outside as Grant Wood did in 1938 when he was inspired by its unusual
Gothic window. The State Historical Society of Iowa owns and preserves the house, and it is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. Celebrate Gothic Days in Eldon the second full weekend in June each year.
Air Power Museum
This 20,000 sq. Ft. museum is located on a 30 acre antique airfield. It features various periods of aviation through models,
engines, propellers, photos, etc. Approximately a dozen aircraft are also on display including WWII models. Open 9-5
weekdays, 10-5 Sat. and Sun.; closed Aug. 31-Sept 4 and major holidays.
Chief Wapello's Gravesite & Memorial Park
East of Agency - Off Old Hwy 34 (Map)
This site is the final resting place of Chief Wapello, our county's namesake, who was Chief of the Sac (Sauk) and Fox Nations.
He negotiated the sale of Indian lands in Iowa to the US Government, thus opening the Iowa Territory for home steading in
1843. He was laid to rest beside his friend General Joseph Street. Historical information is available at the gravesite.
photograph in front of the small white house made famous by Iowa Grant Wood, one of America's most beloved artists.
Costumes and props, as well as educational exhibits and videos are available at the visitors' center across from the house.
Visitors are welcome to view the house from the outside as Grant Wood did in 1938 when he was inspired by its unusual
Gothic window. The State Historical Society of Iowa owns and preserves the house, and it is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. Celebrate Gothic Days in Eldon the second full weekend in June each year.
Air Power Museum
This 20,000 sq. Ft. museum is located on a 30 acre antique airfield. It features various periods of aviation through models,
engines, propellers, photos, etc. Approximately a dozen aircraft are also on display including WWII models. Open 9-5
weekdays, 10-5 Sat. and Sun.; closed Aug. 31-Sept 4 and major holidays.
Chief Wapello's Gravesite & Memorial Park
East of Agency - Off Old Hwy 34 (Map)
This site is the final resting place of Chief Wapello, our county's namesake, who was Chief of the Sac (Sauk) and Fox Nations.
He negotiated the sale of Indian lands in Iowa to the US Government, thus opening the Iowa Territory for home steading in
1843. He was laid to rest beside his friend General Joseph Street. Historical information is available at the gravesite.
