ATTRACTIONS

Attractions

A 7 D CORSAIR FIGHTER
Arthur N. Neu Airport, four miles east, one mile south of Carroll The A 7 D Corsair Fighter was one of the main fighters used in the Vietnam War. This plane was donated by the Iowa National Guard and dedicated to the Carroll County men and women who served or died in the Vietnam War. The plane was built for land and aircraft carrier use with maximum speed of 698 mph.

BREDA MEMORIAL PARK (BASEBALL STADIUM)
The wonderful former home stadium of the Breda Eagles, semi-pro team of the 1940's and the 1975 St. Bernard High School State Baseball Champions features one of the few remaining wooden covered grandstands in the Midwest. Built in 1947 (totally restored in 2001) for $15,000, it was described as "one of the best baseball parks in the state" with grandstand seating 600 and "lighting facilities equal to any in Iowa". Stop anytime for a step back in time. For more information contact Breda City Clerk (712) 673-2660.

CARROLL COUNTY GENEALOGY LIBRARY
Located at the Glidden Public Library, Glidden
Open Mon. - Fri. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact Dick Onken (712) 656-2380 or Carma Astleford (712) 659-3080. www.rootsweb.com/~iacarrol

CARROLL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Hwy. 30 & Court St., Carroll.
The museum is housed in the former Carnegie Library building. Artifacts represent Carroll County History from the late 1800's to the present. Closed January & February. Call for hours (712) 792-1512 or 1582

CARROLL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WALKING AND DRIVING TOUR
View 10 historic sites. Brochures available at Carroll County Historical Museum. (712) 792-1582 or 1512

CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD DEPOT & PARK
407 W 5th St.
The unique 1896 Chicago & Northwestern Railroad depot and American Express & baggage building designed by Charles Sumner Frost in his classic, Victorian Romanesque style have been totally renovated. The depot buildings and adjacent, historic, railroad park have returned to their place as a community green space and meeting area. It now houses the Carroll Chamber of Commerce.

CNWRR DEPOT
Breda The Chicago Northwestern Railroad Depot was built in 1905.
The building has been restored to its original condition and has been furnished with some of the original furnishings along with memorabilia of the CNWRR.

DICKSON TIMBER
Two miles east and four and one-half miles north of Glidden155 acre wooded area with hiking trails, registered primitive and electrical hook-up camping, enclosed stone shelter on site. New to Dickson Timber is horse camping with six electric campsites and corrals available for the horses. (712) 792-4614

FARMERS MARKET
Nothing beats the taste or nutrition of fresh, Iowa grown fruits and vegetables. The place to find the freshest, tastiest produce is at the corner of Hwy 30 and Carroll Street in Carroll, Iowa. Other products include flowers, baked goods, honey & crafted items. June through October; Wed. 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information call M&M Divide RC&D (712) 792-4415.

FARMSTEAD MUSEUM
Swan Lake State Park
Two miles south & one mile east of Carroll
The museum contains a collection of farm buildings, horse drawn machinery and tools of the farm past. (712) 792-4614 or 1582

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Swan Lake State Park
Christmas festivities take on a new splendor as lights and animation unite. Sightseers will be enthralled with a campground full of lighted scenes, all
of which can be viewed from the winter comfort of their own vehicles. Nearly 1.5 million lights! Call for schedule (712) 792-1335

FORGOTTEN CORNER MUSEUM
One half mile south of Manning school, east edge of Manning
(712) 653-3029

GERMAN HAUSBARN/HERITAGE PARK
Hwy. 141, 1/2 mile east of Manning
Travel through time to experience Manning's authentic German Hausbarn, built in 1660 in Schleswig-Holstein Germany and reconstructed in 1999. View Museum-quality architecture and displays of the thatched-roof barn where farm animals shared living quarters with the family. Also experience the 1915 era Leet-Hassler Farmstead, restored to its original state with all the furnishings of the period. (712) 655-3131 for information.

HORIZON EQUIPMENT "TRANSITIONS"
East side of Manning
A mosaic designed by artist Clint Hansen, commissioned by Warren and Ken Puck, in memory of Albert Puck, found of the company in 1926, and Willis Puck who helped grow the business from 1930-1981. Presented to the Manning Community and the many loyal customers who have been supportive through the years, on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Puck Implement Co. on August 2, 2001. Visit our website www.horizonequip.com to preview the mosaics. Contact us at (712) 653-2574. Hours of operation M-F 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 a.m.-noon.

HUNTING/FISHING/GAME LICENSES
Licenses may be purchased at: Carroll County Courthouse-Recorders Office, Swan Lake State Park Office, True Value Hardware, Hy-Vee, Big K-Mart, and Wal-Mart, all in Carroll; Al's Corner in Breda; True Value Hardware in Coon Rapids, Spies Furs in Manning and Shooter's Outlet in Arcadia.

LINCOLN HIGHWAY MILE MARKERS
As you drive through Carroll County, there are several spots with the original Lincoln Highway Mile Markers. Locations are: Carroll County Historical Museum, Ralston, and a farm east of Glidden. Lincoln Highway route through Carroll is marked with LH street markers.

MANNING VETERAN'S MEMORIAL WALL
Intersection of Main Street & 5th Street, Manning
Artwork by Clint Hansen. Names of area veterans are etched on separate blocks on the wall with soldier's rank and years of service.

MERCHANT'S PARK (CARROLL BASEBALL STADIUM)
The historic 1949 Merchant's Park built for Carroll's semi-pro team (Merchants) is a unique site for some of the finest high school, college & semi pro baseball in Iowa. In addition to regular season games for both local high schools, many tournaments are played on one of the state's finest fields. Plans are progressing for a full restoration of this wonderful, fan-friendly ball park. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Parks & Recreation Dept. (712) 792-5400.

MERLE HAY GRAVE AND MEMORIAL
Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery, 1/2 mile west of Glidden
This historical site is a memorial to Merle Hay. He was the first Iowan, and one of the first U.S. soldiers, killed in World War I. The memorial is an open roadside memorial on U.S. Highway 30. Merle Hay is buried at the Merle Hay Memorial cemetery.

MERLYN IRLBECK ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY
1/2 mile south of the German Hausbarn, Manning
This popular attraction is located at the Forgotten Museum on the east edge of Manning. This is also Merlyn's residence. The display is lit from Nov. 30 until Jan. 1 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 5:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on weekends. It's well worth the drive!

MISSOURI-MISSISSIPPI DRAINAGE DIVIDE
Hwy. 30, one mile east of Arcadia
Roadside attraction. From this point east all water runs to the Mississippi River and from this point west all water runs to the Missouri River. Elevation 1,429 feet.

ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE AND LOG CABIN
Graham Park, Grant Road between 7th and 11th St. Carroll
An authentic one room schoolhouse from the 1880's and log cabin from the 1850's located in the park for viewing and tours.
(712) 792-1582 or 1512

RIVERSIDE PARK
Northeast corner of Coon Rapids
144 acre park with camping, hiking and wildlife viewing. Riverside Campground is a small camping area located on the east edge of Coon Rapids on Walnut Avenue. Twelve electric sites are available for RV camping. There is room for tent camping as well as a new shower house available for campers to use. A 2.5-mile paved hiking/biking trail adjacent to the Middle Raccoon River features a 100 ft. suspension bridge and is easily accessible from the campground. There is also a shelter house available on a first-come, first-use basis. (712) 792-4614

SAUK RAIL TRAIL
The 33 mile trail runs from Swan Lake State Park, Carroll, to Black Hawk State Park, Lake View. The Swan Lake to Maple River section (13 miles) is blacktop; Maple River to Carnarvon (13 miles) is limestone; Carnarvon to Lake View (7 miles) is concrete. A $15.00 per year User Fee or $1.00 per day is needed for users 18 and older. Call about group rates (712) 792-4614.

SAVING OUR AVIAN
RESOURCES
25494 320th St., Dedham
SOAR is a wildlife rehabilitation and education facility in Carroll County. SOAR's patients are raptors, hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons. Walk through the new facilities with displays and areas to view the raptors as they mend and regain strength for release. Get up close to the resident education birds, including Spirit the bald eagle. Tours by appointment only. (712) 683-5555

SWAN LAKE CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER
This public facility is a celebration of the natural and cultural resources of Carroll County and West Central Iowa. The building contains interactive displays and exhibits as well as large meeting rooms, concessions and a gift shop. For more information call (712) 792-4614.

SWAN LAKE STATE PARK
Two miles south and 1/2 mile east of Carroll
510 acre park includes: 110-acre lake, biking and walking trails, cross country skiing, camping, swimming, concessions, paddleboat & canoe rentals, education center, and wildlife exhibits. (712) 792-4614

TRINITY CHURCH (HISTORIC)
Hwy. 141, 1/2 mile east of Manning
The 92-year-old Trinity Lutheran Church was originally located nine miles southeast of Manning in Lincoln Township. The congregation organized in 1881 by immigrants from northern Germany. When the church closed in 2006, the structure was transported, with contents fully intact, over 11 miles of rolling Iowa hills to the Hausbarn-Heritage Park on the east edge of Manning where it is being preserved. The historic church is available for non-denominational Christian events and open to the public for touring. The Heritage Park is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon to 4 p.m. Sun. April 1-October 1. Winter tours by appointment. For tours and rental information contact the Manning Heritage Foundation office at (712) 655-3131 or Dan Peters at (712) 655-3041.

VETERANS MEMORIAL MONUMENT
Corner of Forest & 22nd St., Veterans Memorial Park, Carroll
Monument honors men and women from the six branches of service. Dedicated on Veterans Day, November 11, 2008

WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENTS
East First Street South of Grant Road, Carroll
The War Memorial Monuments in Carroll's Cemetery are a memorial to all soldiers. There is a monument for each war beginning with the Civil War and the latest monument for Desert Storm. It is one of the few monuments for Desert Storm in the state of Iowa.

WARREN PONY BRIDGE
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Corner of Forest & 22nd St., Carroll
The 90 year old Warren pony or low-truss bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was adopted by the Iowa State Highway Commission (later IDOT) as a prototype for similar bridges in all of Iowa's 99 counties. The bridge was moved to the park by the County. It had been on a County Road south of the Carroll Airport.