Booking a Hotel in Ottumwa, IA
Ottumwa, Iowa will surprise you as a great vacation destination. Located in southeast Iowa, it hosts a ton of festivals, parks, and recreation to keep you busy all four seasons.
Founded in the mid-19th century, Ottumwa began as a coal mining town. The host of five sitting presidents dating back to Benjamin Harrison, Ottumwa is a gem in coal country. This quaint Iowa town boasts historic architecture, festivals, and so much more.
If you like the arts or shopping, don’t miss the antique stores, or one of the popular festivals such as Bacon & Brew Fest. Ottumwa also boasts six distinct historic districts and several performing arts venues.
In Ottumwa, there is no shortage of things to keep you busy. Whether you’d like to check out one of the local museums, step back in time at the American Gothic home, or try something new at one of the local restaurants, Ottumwa is full of experiences to take part in.
With so much to offer, Ottumwa truly has something for everyone.
- Airpower Museum
- Bakesburg Community Museum
- Chief Wapello's Gravesite
- Eddyville Historical Museum
- Greater Ottumwa Park
- Historic Hills Scenic Byway
- Maharishi Vedic Observatory
- McHaffey Opera House
- Phoenix Rising Hall
- Pioneer Ridge Nature Center
- Rock Bluff Park
- St. John Auditorium
- Wapello County Farmers Market
- Wapello County Historical Museum
- Indian Hills Community College
- American Gothic House Center
- Black Hawk's Grave
- Court Hill Historic District
- Fifth Street Bluff Historic District
- First Mahaska County Schoolhouse Historical Marker
- Freedom Rock
- Historic Railroad District
- Mcelhinny House
- Nathan Winston Historical Marker
- North Fellows Historic District
- Rock Island Train Depot
- Terrace Hill Historic Site
- Vogel Place Historic District
- Washington Bicentennial Recognition Marker
- Ottumwa Regional Health Center
- Ottumwa Regional Airport
- National Guard Base
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