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The ABC’s of Muscatine
The CVB will help you make sure your tour is wonderful. Contact us at 563-272-2534 VisitMuscatine.com cvb@muscatineiowa.gov Muscatine overflows in possibilities for your tour. If you’re looking for something you don’t see here or in any of our suggested itineraries, contact us and we’ll help you to customize your group’s experience.
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AGRICULTURAL TOURS: Muscatine Agricultural Learning Center-($ donations welcome)-1 hour-Handicap Accessible 3200 Lucas Street 563-263-2645 aglearningcenter.org/#! Take a tour and learn about the Muscatine Agricultural Learning Center. It’s purpose is to provide affordable services to ag students for education and care of livestock. The Ag Learning Center also hosts shows and competitions, classes and activities. Helping students today become productive citizens tomorrow. Environmental Learning Center-($ donations welcome)-1 hour-Handicap Accessible 3300 Cedar Street 563-264-5922 muscatinecountyconservation.com/elc_about.php For the animal and nature lovers, the Environmental Learning Center will share natural history with enthusiasts of all ages. Two large aquariums, multiple exhibits, live reptiles, amphibians, raptors and over 100 mounted animals are just some of the things waiting to be seen. The naturalist can visit with you and talk about topics of interest and lead you through the different displays. Located near Discovery Park, you can walk outdoors and go geocaching and fishing and take advantage of beautiful nature trails. Monsanto-Free-2 hours-Handicap Accessible 2500 Wiggins Road 563-263-0093 Monsanto.com Monsanto is a sustainable agriculture company that delivers agricultural products that support farmers all around the world. Focused on empowering farmers, large and small, to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world’s natural resources, Monsanto produces a wide variety of products from seed and trait technologies to herbicides supporting farm efficiency. Pine Creek Grist Mill and Melpine School-($ donations welcome)-2 hours-Handicap Accessible 1 Mile from Highway 22 Between Muscatine and Davenport PineCreekGristMill.com Step back in time and tour the oldest working grist mill on its original site between the Mississippi and the Rockies which was built in 1848. Then walk over to the historic one-room school house. Be sure to use the proper entrance for your gender, play dress up and see the historic memorabilia. Feel free to explore the outdoors of Wild Cat Den State Park while you’re there. Informative walking tours are available on the trails.
BUTTON TOURS: Muscatine History and Industry Center-($5 per person)-1 hour-Handicap Accessible 117 West Second Street 563-263-1052 MuscatineHistory.org Experience the tale of Muscatine becoming the Pearl Button Capital of the World. See how pearl buttons were once made and test if you can tell the difference between real pearl and plastic. Then travel through time to modern day Muscatine and learn about the thriving manufacturing and entrepreneurial center. Interactive displays will leave you feeling inspired and enlightened on what all has blossomed in Muscatine. Historical Muscatine Tours-(free)-1 hour-Handicap Accessible Be greeted by a host who will not only look the part, but be ready to share exciting stories of Muscatine’s past with you. Tours will cover different parts of historic Muscatine. See the beautiful houses, drive by button factories and learn about what once was.
COUNTY CULINARY CHOICES: Acapulco Mexican Bakery 311 N Calhoun St. West Liberty, IA 52776 319-627-6745 Authentic Mexican baked goods! Open early in the mornings you can start your day off with delicious breakfast items or stop in for a midafternoon snack! Acapulco is a great choice for a desire to try something new! Ardon Creek Vineyard and Winery 2391 Independence Avenue, Letts IA 52754 563-506-8044 ArdonCreek.com Experience Muscatine’s locally produced wine and see the beauty of the 4.1 acre vineyard founded on a 156-year-old family farm with rich Irish Heritage. With over 10 varieties of wine there is something sure to please everybody’s taste buds. Find a favorite to share with your friends! There is also live music and special events frequently held at the Vineyard to keep you coming back for more! Maid Rite Diner 2811 N. Hwy 61 563-263-3244 Maid-Rite.com Muscatine is the home of the first Maid Rite Diner before becoming the first franchise in America that served food. The tasty lose meat sandwiches are great accompanied with Draft Root Beer in frosty mugs, and premium ice cream used for shakes, malts floats and sundaes. Feel like you’re in the nifty fifties with the family atmosphere hosted by friendly wait staff. Wilton Candy Kitchen 310 Cedar St, Wilton IA 52778 563-732-2278 WiltonCandyKitchen.com Founded in 1860 the Wilton Candy Kitchen is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Treat yourself to something from the “Ole Soda Fountain”! Many ice cream treats and other menu items available to please your sweet tooth.