10 Perfect Places To Go In Iowa If You’re Feeling Nostalgic
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Michaela Kendall
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When you’re feeling nostalgic, it’s best to embrace it. Maybe you’re craving a sundae from your favorite 50s ice cream parlor, or maybe you just want to recapture those first date butterflies at the drive-in movie theater. The following are perfect places to do just that – and more. Here are 10 places to go in Iowa when you’re longing for the good old days:
A great place to check out is Penny's Diner in Missouri Valley.
Watt's Theatre in Osage is a particularly unique one to visit.
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Wilton's Candy Kitchen, shown above, is the oldest ongoing Ice Cream Parlor/Soda Fountain in the world, and has been serving visitors ice cream, lunches, and candy for over 150 years.
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There's nothing that screams Iowa nostalgia more than a Maid Rite.
The main attraction at Arnold's Park is the Legend Roller Coaster, which was originally built in 1930. It is the 7th oldest coaster in the United States and 13th oldest in the world.
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There are still many roller rinks left in Iowa - a good one to check out is Roller City in Mason City.
And check out the old George Preston Gas Station in Belle Plaine. Vintage road signs cover the outside of the old gas station owned by George Preston, who once appeared on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
The Dutchman's General Store in Cantril will remind you of the good old days.
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The Great River Car Show and Cruise in McGregor or the Scenic City Car Show in Iowa Falls are two good ones to check out.
There are several different drive-ins still in operation in Iowa. Some good ones to check out are the ones in Grandview, Maquoketa, Blue Grass, and Newton.
Where do you go when you’re feeling nostalgic?
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