Harrison County Historical Village & Iowa Welcome Center - Missouri Valley, Iowa

Ryan H.

This little gem has been around for a long time, aka I visited as a kid. It might not be the most exciting thing kids will see, but it does have a lot of interesting things to look at. There is also the farmers market that gets setup in their parking lot.

If you would like to see some history of the area and a fairly large collection of objects of interest then I would recommend making the stop. I'm not sure if they still have the interactive teachings and displays that I remember, but they might.

Parents, let your little ones run around in the miniature Lincoln highway that is on the hill behind the main building. They will burn off some energy and you'll have a nice view of the area and some interesting tidbits to read.

Jonni R. L.

Unexpected treasures of Iowa and USA history. Clean. Well organized. Free. Well worth donating $10 or more per person but you can give what you can afford. Beautiful walking trail through prairie grasses. Nice overlook with 360 views. Nice gift shop and knowledgeable people to help you with getting to know western Iowa. Lots of free travel related pamphlets.

Jennifer T.

When you see the sign for this Iowa Welcome Center, do your self a favor and follow them. What a lovely hidden gem! This was all the right kinds of random. Very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable in staff. Local gifts and goodies. Discovered Iowa is home to The Ice Cream Capital of the World, which we obviously went to next. Some interesting exhibits and a pretty view. Thanks for being a wonderful first stop on my first visit to Iowa!

Bobbie L.

Iowa Welcome Center and so much more!! Just exploring and stopped in to find out more about the Loess Hills. Modern clean bathroom, snacks, drinks, IA and NE souvenirs, cookbooks, local wines, Christmas ornaments, and a museum! I believe I saw a Freedom Rock also as I was leaving. I will be back as I did not get a chance to explore the museum buildings out front or in back. And this is on the Lincoln Highway! The gentleman manning the counter is very knowledgeable about history and the area! A must stop!!

Jennifer W.

Interesting historical stop for the Lincoln Highway. Overlook of the Loess Hills. Iowa Welcome Center with travel information, gift shop and modern restrooms.

Marty H.

Cool museum and originally only came to see the Freedom Rock. Little bit of Lincoln Highway history and bonus farmers market going on at the same time. Stop, and you will be glad you spent some time here.

Roland S.

Very interesting, history filled Welcome Center is a must see! It is 6 miles from the interstate because it was there way before an interstate road system was ever started. Must see!

Beverly D.

This is a small wonder tucked away right outside of Missouri Valley. A nice little museum with different buildings to see and explore and a beautiful Freedom Rock. The little store is cute and always has a great selection of local items to purchase (knickknacks, wines, honeys, and other local treasures). My kids love to come here to explore and we always leave with a gallon of the Cherry Drink 😋. They also host a farmers market on Thursdays!