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Visitor's Guide
Attractions and Events
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Bonebright Depot Complex
Superior Street (515) 832-9193
Six historic buildings make up the complex which includes the first Hamilton County Courthouse, the second Illinois Central Railroad Depot, the Jamison Log Cabin, the Brewer Cabin, Mulberry Center church, and Harmony Schoolhouse.
Dragoon Trail
Scenic road route following the Des Moines River marks the trail used by Dragoons, a lightly armed group of Calvary soldiers who explored the topography of the Des Moines River in the 1830's.
Hamilton County Fairgrounds
1200 Bluff Street (515) 832-1443
Every July the fairground is home to the excitement of the Hamilton County Fair. During the summer weekly stock car racing is held at the Hamilton County Speedway on Saturday night.
Jane Young House
623 Elm Street (515) 832-2498 by appointment
Historic home of Kendall and Jane Young.
Kendall Young Library
1201 Willson Avenue (515) 832-9100
This historic and newly restored library features three extraordinary collections. Exhibits include the Foster Doll Collection, the Abastenia Eberle sculptures, and the Von Ness Native American artifacts.
Raspberry Festival
www.raspberryfestival.com
The annual community festival held at 7B Ranch in Webster City features a pancake breakfast in the morning, amusements, stage entertainment, canoe rides, nature walks, and one of the best fireworks display in the state of Iowa.
Seven B Ranch
400 Ohio Street
The privately owned ranch offers a variety of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. The 70 acre ranch includes a restored barn, seven lakes, a horse pasture, petting zoo, canoeing, and beautiful flower and vegetable gardens, all combining with the natural beauty and wildlife of the area. 7B Ranch is open to the public every Tuesday or you may make an appointment to visit by contacting Nancy Hensley at (515) 832-5481.
Webster City Community Theatre
1001 Willson Avenue (515) 832-4536
This theatre facility, a restored church, is home to quarterly productions by local artists.
A complete calendar of productions is available at www.wcctonline.org . |
Parks and Recreation
Webster City's numerous parks provide scenic overlooks, picnicking, walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and an outdoor swimming pool. Excellent indoor sports facilities are provided by Fuller Hall.
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Briggs Woods Golf Course
2501 Briggs Woods Trail
This public 18-hole course is proclaimed as one of Iowa's most challenging golf courses by the Iowa Golf Association.
Webster City Country Club
405 Des Moines Street North
A semi private 9-hole bent grass course with water play. |
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1 Kendall Young Park
600 Kendall Young Road
Kendall Young Park is a beautiful scenic area located by the Boone River. The park has 4 shelter houses, 6 picnic areas, 1 ball diamond, 2 shuffle board courts, 1 volleyball court, a horseshoe pit, playground equipment, walking trail, and fishing area.
2 Twin Parks
1100 Superior Street
West Twin Park has a shelter house with outlets and several picnic tables, along with a bandshell equipped with outlets, 4 picnic tables, and a modern playground. East Twin Park offers a sun shelter with an outlet and 3 picnic tables. The park has a large play area with 4 tennis courts.
3. Nokomis Park
225 East Second Street
The park has a Shelter house, playground, and canoe access.
4. Middleton Sports Complex
700 East Second
This complex has 2 softball fields and is home to the newly designed ice rink.
5. Lions Park
1312 Lynx Avenue
This park includes a playground area, picnic area, and one basketball court.
6. Riverside Park Campground
130 First Street
Located just off East 2nd Street, the park accommodates campers with indoor restrooms, showers, electrical hook-ups, dumping station, canoe access and playground equipment. Camping is available on a first come first serve basis.
7. Brewer Creek Park
1801 Des Moines Street
Open year round! This shelter-house with outlets and several picnic tables sits aside scenic Brewer Creek. Brewer Creek is home to a fitness/nature trail, volleyball court, and a nine-hole Frisbee golf course.
8. Sketchly Park
890 East Second Street
This park includes a picnic and playground area.
9. E.V. Wehrheim Park
2301 North Terrace Drive
A neighborhood park that includes a shelter and modern playground.
10. Boone River Recreational Trail
Enjoy a 1.95 mile 10 feet wide concrete trail along the scenic Boone River. This trail was created in 1998 and is designed to offer a variety of recreational options; walking, running, bicycling, or roller bladeing.
11 . Briggs Woods Park
2490 Briggs Woods Trail (1 ½ miles south of Webster City on HWY 17)
Beautiful Briggs Woods Park boasts numerous walking and hiking trails throughout the rugged timber and prairie remnants in the park. There are three outdoor shelters for an outdoor gathering and 81 sites available for camping. |
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Fuller Hall Recreation Center
625 Bank Street
The newly renovated Fuller Hall boasts a new 25 meter swimming pool, a new fitness room, game room, television lounge, locker rooms, multi-purpose guy, two racquetball courts, and conference room.
Webster City Municipal Swimming Pool
1000 Union Street
Come enjoy our beautiful outdoor pool! Our facility includes zero-depth entrance ramp, 25 meter lap lanes, diving well with low and high diving boards, and a 180 foot waterslide.
Webster City Skate Park
1100 Superior Street
The newly constructed park located at East Twin Park. |
For a list of North Central Iowa sports and recreation opportunities visit the North Central Iowa Regional Sports Authority District website.
Lodging
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AmericInn
411 Closz Drive 800-634-3444 or (515) 832-3999
Relax in the indoor pool, whirlpool, and enjoy the spacious recreation area. Whirlpool/Fireplace and two-room suites are available. Complimentary enhanced continental breakfast. Meeting and hospitality rooms are available.
The Executive Inn
1700 Superior Street (515) 832-3631
Enjoy the indoor pool, complimentary continental breakfast, and Spacious Guestrooms.
Super 8 Motel of Webster City
305 Closz Drive 800-800-8000 or (515) 832-3000
Free continental breakfast. Indoor pool and spa.
In-room coffee makers. Clean rooms and friendly service. |
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Webster City Area Development 628 Second Street
P.O. Box 310
Webster City, IA 50595-0310
Phone: 1-800-535-8341
Fax: 515-832-5130
Email: info@webstercity-iowa.com
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