Things to do & places to visit in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States

Fort Dodge city in Iowa, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 8:54.

Top things to do (15)

• History Museums
• Farms
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Karaoke Bars
• Art Museums
• Miniature Golf
• Art Galleries
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Wineries & Vineyards
• Breweries
• Dance Clubs & Discos
• Bars & Clubs
• Parks
• Paint & Pottery Studios
• Game & Entertainment Centers

Top places to visit (12 attractions)

1. 5.0 Studio Fusion (18 reviews)
   - Wonderful place to make something of your own
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Paint & Pottery Studios
   
   
   DIY Art Studio specializing in fused glass. Also offering pottery and canvas painting. No studio fee. Cost based on piece selected. Cost includes materials, studio time, instruction, clean-up and kiln firing if required. See more..
   
2. 5.0 O' Goodies Irish Pub (1 review)
   - This is no longer open...
   Friday: 3:00 PM - 2:00 AM Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs • Karaoke Bars • Dance Clubs & Discos
   The place was the spot to be. Many good bar nights and memories of good friends. Hope something opens to fill the void. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Community Orchard (73 reviews)
   - Wonderful experience for our class reunion group
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Farms
   
   
   OPEN AUGUST 1st. Community Orchard is a 50 acre apple orchard located in North Central Iowa. Home decor, fall decor, bakery and the Apple Orchard Cafe round out this venue. Open August 1st til December 23rd. Come see us!! The Back 40 Playground is brand new this fall. It is a 4 acre playground for kids and adults. It features a large jumping pillow, farm tile slide, farm tile rollers, goats, llamas and two pot bellied pigs.... Try the pedal karts, play in the corn box and participate in the duck races. Dress a scarecrow and take a picture. Playground hours are daily from 10-6...come out and enjoy a fantastic fall day with great food finds. New Corn Maze every year. Try our new Caramel Apple Flat pie, eat a walking taco in the Back 40 eatery and sit back and enjoy yourself. See more..
   
4. 4.5 The Fort Museum & Frontier Village (40 reviews)
   - Great example of American history
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM History Museums
   
   
   The Fort Museum houses an impressive collection of relics from Iowa's frontier days, including an array of military, Native American, and natural history artifacts. Our Frontier Village is home to an amazing 1855 Carlson-Richey log cabin, an original one room Belle Plaine schoolhouse, and many more amazing buildings to explore. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Soldier Creek Winery (27 reviews)
   - Good wines and great staff
   Friday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
   
   
   Our Tasting Room is open every weekend (except certain holidays). Visit us: Friday 4-8 Saturday 1-6 Sunday 1-5 Enjoy our Vineyard Vibrations Live Music Series every Friday of the year from 6-8 as well as select Sundays from 3-5, free. You can taste any or all of our wines, complimentary. During your tasting, if you have questions, just ask. Our hosts can tell you about our grape selection, production methods, and what makes each wine special. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Shiny Top Brewing (12 reviews)
   - Gem
   Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
   
   
   Great place to sit down and try something different! Was referred by the hotel we stayed at and was not disappointed! See more..
   
7. 4.5 Fort Dodge Grain Silo Mural (4 reviews)
   - Out for a drive.
   Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Was worth the 1.5 hour drive. Beautiful silos!!! Great job who ever did this mural. Perfect art for this Midwest Iowa town. See more..
   
8. 4.5 John F. Kennedy Memorial Park (3 reviews)
   - Camping
   Friday: 5:30 AM - 10:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Parks
   
   
   Love it here to go camping the only reason for four stars not enough full hookups for the big campers. There are several here the few times we have came and have got full hook ups once. Other then that it’s great for family and small children and very safe environment. See more..
   
9. 4.0 Blanden Art Museum (17 reviews)
   - Lovely
   Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
   
   
   The Blanden is a great, understated asset to this community. I love taking my family there. For Fort Dodge being a smaller city, and one not particularly known for its "culture", there is a great selection of art work. The building is quiet and well kept. It's the perfect little get away for a few hours. I would love to see this grow. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Fort Frenzy (35 reviews)
    - Family fun, but food has a lot to be desired.
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Miniature Golf
    
    
    "Where It's All Fun & Games!" at Fort Frenzy! Complete with attractions, and full arcade, there is something fun for all members of the family. Year round attractions include; Spin Zone, laser tag, and ValoJump. Season attractions: Go-karts, mini golf, and the Sweeper. Now with Godfathers Pizza! See more..
    
11. Rides Bar & Grill (0 review)
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
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12. The Iowa Outdoor Store (0 review)
    Spent 1-2 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
    
    
    The Iowa Outdoors Hardware & Rental Store is a locally owned and operated business that takes great pride in the hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation lifestyle. From the owners to the sales staff, we are just like you. We grew up hunting, fishing, and trapping the lands of Iowa. Newly added is the Hardware Hank store! See more..