![]() ![]() It will be impossible to get to them all. Mason City has an abundance of activities, so I’m going to try to do them justice in this article. No violations were reported and all categories of concern were compliant with environmental regulations. That's according to the 2021 Annual Water Quality Report. There's a low risk of any contaminated water coming through the Mason City pipes. Rain or shine, there’s a lot to do in Mason City, Iowa, and you’re guaranteed to get “Seventy-Six Trombones” stuck in your head, as I have now. New construction in 2022 has led to more accessible tourist spots along the river. There are also plenty of activities along the Winnebago River, including fishing, boating, and kayaking. Some of the restaurants here have been going non-stop since the early 1900s. This northern Iowa town is abundant with prairie-style architecture too.įorget a Mc-anything meal and try some of the unique eateries in this historic district. The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens also perished in that crash and you can visit the crash site for a moment of silence. ![]() You can also look at hotels and cabins at nearby Clear Lake, which is 10 miles west.Ĭlear Lake was also the site of the “day the music died,” when Buddy Holly’s plane went down shortly after a performance there. While you have plenty of hotel options here, getting into the Historic Park Inn Hotel should be on your bucket list because it’s the last of its kind still operating as a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed hotel. Yes, Wilson also penned “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” as well. It’s the sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow. Wilson was born and raised here and this city inspired “The Music Man” as Wilson wanted to pay homage to his hometown.Ĭhristmas time is amazing here, with a tree in the grand Historic Park Inn Hotel, and one in the park nearby as well. ![]() You should start planning your trip now because this is the home city of Meredith Wilson, who wrote the hit Broadway show “The Music Man,” which is now having a renaissance on Broadway with Jackman as the leading man. Here’s a hint – you might otherwise recognize this town as “River City, Iowa.” What do Australian-born actor Hugh Jackman and Mason City, Iowa, have in common? United States - safety as a country Iowa - state review ![]()
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