This is the Cherokee County Freedom Rock. Completing the Freedom Rock tour of all 99 Iowa counties…read moreis something my girlfriend and I have been working on for the past few years. We are four rocks away from the end of our journey at this time. Not only do we learn about the military involvement and the contributions of veterans in each county... A lot of times we stumble on other hidden gems, that we had no idea even existed, as we venture further into our own backyard. As happy as I am going to be when hit 99 and finish our Freedom Rock Tour...a little part of me is going to really miss these trips. We'll just have to find another "tour" to pick up! When you are checking out each Freedom Rock make sure you explore the surrounding area for other points of interest. And please remember to support local businesses...! Visit https://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information on Iowa's Freedom Rocks and the tour!

Amazing exhibits and the kindest people! I was given a free 76th anniversary book of all their past…read morepieces. What a hidden gem for this town, I cannot wait to go to their 90th anniversary celebration this June! They also offer pottery and painting classes, I will definitely be returning!

Was driving nearby Fort Dodge and looked for things to do. I love art museums, so of course I…read morestopped. Eric, the museum director, was very personable and informative. It is a very small museum, but nicely done. I really enjoyed the special exhibits.

Very interesting art work of a man's vision on how to serve a mother and son. The lady who gave the…read moretour was excellent and very caring on what she knew about the people and shrine. Thanks to the director For helping us finding the camp site and water, asking us the next day how things were. Thanks to the lady in gift shop for being so kind to help us get some one to give us a jump start. And the man who helped. Found this place amazing. Quiet camping. Very relaxing. All in all everyone should or needs to enjoy this wonderful place. Thank you for everything

Such an amazing experience! Pictures do not do it justice. Make sure you do the free tour when you…read morego, I believe they run on the hour, check their website for times. Don't miss the church. Free tours. Donations accepted but not required. Plenty of parking available, lot and street. They also have a nice gift shop.

If you are as old as me, you will remember the commercial, "Ho, Ho, Ho...Green Giant!" That…read morecommercial worked on me as a kid, I used to beg my mom to buy Green Giant Vegetables. To assure my consumption, my mother always showed me the Green Giant label when she was cooking. It opened my world to vegetables! Today, I actually collect Green Giant ads and other paraphernalia as part of my pop icon collection. You will see some of my ads in the photos and also some photos of my visit to the Land of Giants several years ago.

We stopped to see the Jolly Green Giant during our cross-country road trip, and it made for a fun…read moreroadside break. It's a great place to stretch your legs, snap a few photos, and see one of America's classic roadside attractions up close. You can walk right up to--and even underneath--the giant statue for some fun pictures. We were also pleasantly surprised to find a free museum on-site, featuring an impressive collection of Jolly Green Giant memorabilia and exhibits about the history of the iconic advertising mascot. We had no idea there was so much history behind the character, and it was interesting to learn more about it. If you're traveling through the area and looking for a quick, family-friendly stop, this is definitely worth the visit. It's a fun piece of Americana that doesn't take long to explore and makes for a memorable break from the road.

We rented the Red Rock Center for the Arts, in Fairmont, Minnesota, for my daughters graduation…read moreparty. The staff were 100% professional, and 100% helpful. The venue was amazing and beautiful!!!

Beautifully restored historic building dedicated to the arts. Always clean and very well kept…read more Great variety of musical performances, an ever changing art exhibits, and art classes for adults and youth. The facility is also available to rent -- great for receptions, reunions, graduations, anniversary birthday and more. The lower level conference room is perfect for small gatherings and meeting.

Continuing east on I-90, this rest area is in central south Minnesota. There are two here, on…read moreopposite sides of the highway and since I know Yelp will simply merge them, I'll just add mine here. Simple enough with a sweeping entrance turn and parking spaces for about 40 cars and maybe 10 trucks, this is far enough back from the highway. I was here for about two hours, working on my laptop with decent coverage for my Google Fi hotspot. The rest area has the usual restrooms (clean), parking area, dog walking area and picnic tables. Minnesota is pretty flat here so it was easy to get back onto the highway to continue my journey. [Review 17160 overall - 75 in Minnesota - 677 of 2022.]

I didn't like the water. The bathroom was clean. There is an interesting sign outside about the…read morecompletion of I-90 and the jolly green giant in Blue Earth. They have a single bathroom for any gender or families. There is a nice walking path. It's very shady, and the parking area is shaded. The only drinks they have are sodas in plastic containers, and it's a small selection. There is also a machine with bagged snacks in it.

I'm so glad that a close friend encouraged me to visit this excellent venue, as it led to a…read morefantastic afternoon on Iowa State's main campus. We came on an afternoon with basketball games sandwiched on either side of our arrival and experienced zero issues. Easy parking and the venue are free with a suggested $8 donation. Their extensive collection is varied and covers many types of art. I enjoyed the Will Wilson photography on display and appreciated their "Talking Tintypes," which used iPad or Smart Phone tech to highlight Wilson's pieces. I thoroughly loved Josh Simpson's "Imaginative Journeys in Space and Sea," a phenomenal collection of complex and unique glasswork. I appreciated the accompanying video that dove into how the works were created. His "MegaPlanet" was incredible. In addition, two other works in the central portion of the museum were memorable - Yoshida's "Sacred Bridge" and Koitsu's "Lake Yamanaka." They have monthly events that I look forward to attending, and Brunnier is open 10-4 daily during the week, and 1-4 on the weekend.

From the owner: University Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums, a National…read moreHistoric Landmark historic home museum, a sculpture garden, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation. University Museums brings world-class exhibitions with educational programming to Iowa State University, actively acquires works of art to add to the more than 30,000 permanent collection objects, conserves and preserves collections, conducts and publishes curatorial scholarship, and fosters student engagement.

This is the Sac County Freedom Rock. Completing the Freedom Rock tour of all 99 Iowa counties is…read moresomething my girlfriend and I have been working on for the past few years. We are four rocks away from the end of our journey at this time. Not only do we learn about the military involvement and the contributions of veterans in each county... A lot of times we stumble on other hidden gems, that we had no idea even existed, as we venture further into our own backyard. As happy as I am going to be when hit 99 and finish our Freedom Rock Tour...a little part of me is going to really miss these trips. We'll just have to find another "tour" to pick up! When you are checking out each Freedom Rock make sure you explore the surrounding area for other points of interest. And please remember to support local businesses...! Visit https://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information on Iowa's Freedom Rocks and the tour!