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In Marshalltown, Iowa

Come for the day. Come forever! Marshalltown, Iowa offers a quality of life that is defined by our vibrancy, authenticity, and diversity. No strangers to hard work and resilience, Marshalltown residents know a little something about building a community together and celebrating like an extended family. Dining, shopping, art, events, music, nature, celebrations of heritage and culture, we have carved out an experience like no other in the Midwest.

Itineraries

A little, or a lot of something for everyone in Marshalltown.

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13th Street District Itinerary

If something is happening in Marshalltown, there’s a good chance it is happening in the shadow of the towering Echo sculpture positioned at the heart of the 13th Street District.…

Main Street Tour Itinerary

Marshalltown’s main street is right out of central casting. Quite literally, this stretch of road has been the subject and the backdrop of photoshoots, movie shoots and architectural tours. One…

Phantom F4 Fighter Jet - Marshalltown Vietnam Memorial

Red, White, and Blue Tour

Home to Iowa’s largest and oldest veterans’ home, Marshalltown wears the nation’s colors with the pride you’d expect of community in the Midwest. We celebrate our diversity and our freedoms…

Taco Tour

Not to slight one of the most diverse dining opportunities in all of Iowa, when it comes to tacos, we’ve got the market cornered. A benefit of having such a…

Actress Jean Seberg - Born in Marshalltown, IA

Timeless Tour

Every great story has a back story. Marshalltown has an incredibly rich and interesting heritage. From the time the first rails were laid in the 19th century to today’s ongoing…

Food + Beverage + Shopping

Multicultural means a world-class dining experience, as long as world-class means the best street taco, muffuletta or pulled pork sandwich in the five-state region. Shop Main Street for fashions and finds that are one-of-a-kind.

Food + Beverage

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Parks + Recreation + Outdoor

Golfing, mountain biking, road biking, hiking, birding, fishing, hunting, conservancy and education are hallmarks of the Marshalltown outdoor experience. Enjoy our (X) miles of trails with more on the way. Visit our nature centers for the full experience.

Parks + Recreation + Outdoor

Marry Cassatt Drawing, Marshalltown, Iowa

Arts + Culture

When part of your history includes Captains of the Industrial Revolution, there’s bound to be a few benefactors who collected “pieces of interest” along the way. Learn about Marshalltown’s direct link to the world of fine art and the incredible collection of 20th Century American originals on view here.

Arts + Culture

Where to Stay

As a sports and cultural destination, Marshalltown has several great hotel options, as well as a charming boutique hotel located on Marshalltown’s historic Main Street.

Where to Stay