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John Deere Tractor Assembly Tour
3500 E. Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 319-292-7668
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Visit the John Deere Tractor Assembly to watch a tractor being built start to finish. Tour times are: 8 am, 10 am, & 1 pm weekdays. Children must be 13 years of age or older to go on tour. No open toed shoes, no video or still cameras, and no cell phones allowed. Reservations are required. A Deere Crossing Gift Shop is located at the Donald Street plant.
National Cattle Congress
257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-7515
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Meeting your entertainment needs, NCC has something for everyone Bingo, Concerts, Weddings, and much more. NCC grounds include McElroy Auditorium, Electric Park Ballroom, Pepsi Pavilion, and Pullin-Simonsen Arena. Check out the web site for a current list of events.
Grout Museum of History & Science
503 South Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-6357
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The Grout Museum of History & Sciences history collection focuses on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras. Hours: Tues-Sat 9-5.
John Deere Engine Works Tour
3801 W. Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-292-5347
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Visit the John Deere Engine Works to watch an engine being built from start to finish. Tour times are: 9:30 am, & 1:00 pm weekdays. Children must be 13 years of age or older to go on tour. No open toed shoes, no video or still cameras, and no cell phones allowed. Reservations are required. A Deere Crossing Gift Shop is located at the Engine Works.
Sunrise Exchange Club Children's Petting Zoo
257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-4110
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Open June to September, this zoo features a variety of farm animals. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11 am - 8 pm; Sunday 12 - 5 pm. Closed Monday. Free Admission.
Silos & Smokestacks
604 Lafayette Street, Ste 202, Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-4567
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From dairy farms and museums to vineyards and tractor assembly plants, the story of American agriculture is brought to life at more than 100 sites and attractions in this 37-county region of Northeast Iowa. Bordered by Interstate 80 to the south and Interstate 35 to the west, Silos & Smokestacks is one of 49 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service.
Antique Acres
7610 Waverly Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-987-2380
319-239-0494
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Antique Acres is a working museum, featuring early agricultural machinery restored and operating the jobs they were built for in the early 1900s. Open by appointment, May - October. See history come to life at the “Old Time Power Show” held two weeks before labor
day. Threshing, sawing lumber, plowing with horses, tractors and steam engines make an educational and visually pleasing day. Trolley rides, parades, tractor pulls, flea market, souvenir booth and much more lead to fun or the whole family. Antique Acres is also
home to Iowa’s Merci Box Car. Open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
8617 Lincoln Road, Hudson, IA 50643 319- 939-2187
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Tour a working dairy farm one mile southwest of Hudson. J & J Dairy, home of Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy, is a family owned and operated dairy of 150 milking Holsteins on 240 acres. Visitors can view the entire process of getting the milk from the cows to the bottle and ready for delivery. Walk through tours: adults $6 under 3 free, Hands on tours: $10.00 per participant: milk a real cow, feed a baby calf, make butter, and see the wallabies. Be sure to bring a camera. Reservations are necessary.
Heritage Farm & Coach Company
7731 Zaneta Road, Hudson, IA 50643 319-988-3734
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This Percheron horse farm is home to several events throughout the year. Visitors will enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride during the spring, summer and fall months, and a scenic sleigh ride in winter. The Cabin in the Woods and Pa Daddy’s Barn are fun for groups. Reservations required.
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