Robert Emmet Statue
One of just four in the world, namesake of the community, located in the Palo Alto County Courthouse Square. Contact the St. Patrick's Association, Emmetsburg.
712-852-4326 |
Blarney Stone
A gift to the citizens of Emmetsburg from residents of our sister city, Dublin, Ireland, located in the Palo Alto County Courthouse Square. Contact the St. Patrick's Association, Emmetsburg.
712-852-4326 |
Palo Alto Heritage Center
Located in the Carnegie Library building, 2008 10th Street. Contact Palo Alto County Extension.
712-852-2865 |
Victorian On Main Museum
1705 Main St, Emmetsburg. A restored Victorian era home complete with furnishings and other period memorabilia. Open Sundays, 1-4 p.m. and by appointment.
712-852-2796 |
Palo Alto County Historical Museum
708 Monroe St, open Sundays 1-4 p.m. and by appointment.
712-852-2796 |
Original Old Town Emmetsburg Site
Located at Riverdale Ranch,
3621 450th Ave, Emmetsburg |
Hobson Rock Collection
On permanent display at the Smith Wellness Center, Iowa Lakes Community College |
Vandervelde Primitive Cultures Collection
On permanent display at the Smith Wellness Center, Iowa Lakes Community College and Emmetsburg Public Library |
Grotto of the Redemption
West Bend
The Life of Christ in stone. Guided tours May to mid-October. 300 North Broadway 515-887-2371 |
Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center, Lost Island Huston Park
Ruthven
Educational opportunity to examine nature in the heart of the Prairie Pothole Region, 3259 355th Ave, Ruthven.
712-837-4866 |
Additional Emmetsburg Attractions:
Dragoon Monument
John B. Kelly Annex
Five Island Lake
Kearney State Park
Footbridge to First Island
Des Moines River
9 City Parks
Jackman Cabin
Little House on the Prairie replica
8-sided Livestock Pavilion
One-Room School House
Emmetsburg Veteran Memorial
Five Island Golf Club
Smith Wellness Center
Historical Downtown Buildings
We are fortunate to host 1 of the 20 official Iowa Welcome Centers here in our region.
Iowa Welcome Center
located at 1121 Broadway (Highway 4) in Emmetsburg. 712-852-2283
eburgwelcome@kemb.org
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
