Things to do & places to visit in Independence, Iowa, United States

Independence city in Iowa, United States. Timezone: America/Chicago, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 0:28.

Top things to do (7)

• History Museums
• Historic Sites
• Architectural Buildings
• Speciality Museums
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Bars & Clubs
• State Parks

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Cedar Rock State Park (Lowell Walter Residence) (97 reviews)
   - Visit iconic FLW estate in Iowa!
   Spent 1-2 hours State Parks • Architectural Buildings
   
   
   Cedar Rock State Park is the home to the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Lowell and Agnes Walter Estate. The property is a complete and beautiful example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian design meaning that Wright is as much the interior designer as he was the architect. Those that tour the home experience it almost as if the homeowners stepped out in 1950. The estate is comprised of four Wright designed structures which include the house, council fire, river pavilion, and formal entrance gate. Seasonal guided tours of the property depart the visitor center hourly from 10:00 am-3:00 pm Thursday to Sunday's from late May to mid-October. See more..
   
2. 4.5 Heartland Acres Agribition Center (12 reviews)
   - Awesome museum
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
   Great variety of activities and very personable staff. Lots of historical items, farming education for kids, animals such as chickens, long horn cattle, old schoolhouse still set up, worlds largest tractor "big bud", numerous classic cars, lots of antiques including tractors, Penny press. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Captain D. S. Lee Mansion (3 reviews)
   - Historical Mansion
   Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
   
   
   In the process of being restored. They have had weddings on the outside. When it is finished will be great. See more..
   
4. 4.0 Wapsipinicon Mill and Museum (10 reviews)
   - Historic 6-story Pioneer Grist Mill
   Spent < 1 hour History Museums
   
   
   This 1870 grist mill is located along the Wapsipinicon River in downtown Independence. It was originally used as a flour mill. Then in the mid 1900's it switched to milling livestock and poultry feed. The mill is 6 stories tall, has an 8 inch thick brick exterior and an interior made of hand-hewn timbers held together with square nails and wooden pegs. Inside are the original millstones, belt & bucket elevators, grain storage bins, shafts, milling equipment and milling tools . The mill is owned by the Buchanan County Historical Society. Self-guided tours are free but donations to help restore the mill are appreciated. It's open mid-May through mid-September, Tues - Sun, noon to 4pm. See their website for info on the mill's history, current hours, etc. See more..
   
5. 3.5 Stacy's Checkered Flag (2 reviews)
   - Fun little hometown bar
   Friday: 6:30 AM - 2:00 AM Bars & Clubs
   
   
   Stacy's Checkered Flag, in Independence, IA, is the area's premier bar serving Rowley, Oelwein, Jesup and surrounding areas. We offer beer, mixed drinks, live entertainment, frozen pizza, wine, video slots and much more! For more information, contact Stacy's Checkered Flag in Independence. See more..
   
6. 3.0 Pat's Tap (1 review)
   - A nice locals kind of bar
   Spent < 1 hour Bars & Clubs
   
   
   it was a nice locals kind of bar. A cozy atmosphere and the service was nice. Decent drinks and the prices were reasonable. Certainly nothing fancy, but it was nice. See more..