All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club
2667 240th St.
Charles City, IA 50616
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Link: All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club
| The All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club (AILTC) was established on the Mark and Denise Kuhn family farm near Charles City, IA in 2003. Building a grass tennis court was the dream of club founder Mark Kuhn since 1962 when he did chores on the cattle feedlot where the single grass court is now located. The dream that began as a fascination with vintage Wimbledon broadcasts on his grandfather's shortwave radio was finally turned into reality with the hard work of the entire Kuhn family. Visit their website to make court reservations.
Watch the video about the All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club played on the Tennis Channel during Wimbledon. |
Charles City Arts Center
301 N. Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
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Link: Charles City Arts Center
| In this Carnegie Library Building constructed in 1904 you will find a gallery of local and regional artwork. Many art classes for the young and old as well as open studio are held throughout the year. The annual Art-A-Fest takes place in August with over 40 exhibiting artists offering works for sale along with many children activities, food, and entertainment.
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Charles City Downtown Farmers Market
300 Block of Main St.
Charles City, IA 50616
| Farmers Markets are a wonderful symbol of Iowa's deep roots in agriculture and entrepreneurship. What better place to display this great tradition than in the heart of the community? The Charles City Downtown Farmers Market invites you to join in this tradition every Wednesday (from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm) and Saturday (from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon) from May through October around Central Park. |
Charles City WhiteWater at Riverfront Park
Link: Charles City WhiteWater at Riverfront Park
| Charles City WhiteWater at Riverfront Park is located on the Cedar River in the heart of downtown Charles City. The multi-use project accommodates not only kayaks, but also inner tubes and stand-up paddle boarding. The one-quarter-mile rodeo course is rated at Class II and III levels with three distinct features for paddlers of all levels. Additional elements of Riverfront Park include: boat launch; ravine play area; disc golf course; labyrinth; and stormwater fountain.
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Charles Theatre
409 N. Main St.
Charles City, IA 50616
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Phone: (641) 228-3821
Link: Charles Theatre
| Originally constructed in the 1930s, this is just one of two art deco theatres in the state. This theatre is run through volunteer efforts and owned by the Charles City Arts Council. Drive by the theatre, located on Main Street, and see if you can figure out what the front of the building was designed to resemble. If you're wondering what's playing while you're here, it may be a new movie or a live performance, and chances are that it's a family show. For current shows call (641) 228-3821.
Live performances are scheduled throughout the year. Movies start at 7:00 pm nightly. Adult tickets are $2 and seniors / children tickets are $1.
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Charley Western Recreational Trail
Link: Charley Western Recreational Trail Map
| Come enjoy the Charley Western Recreational Trail, featuring a scenic view from a bridge overlooking the Cedar River and the beautiful plantings in the Friends Garden. Expansion of the trail extends to other paved routes throughout our community totaling a trailway system of just over 5 miles. |
Disc Golf Course
Link: Disc Golf Course Map
| Riverside Disc Golf Course is a short 9 hole course located along the Cedar River adjacent to the new whitewater kayak course. The course plays quick as you navigate around the park ringing the chains on PDGA approved Mach2 baskets. Enjoy the river views as the course takes you through a tough hole #3 "tunnel" and the wicked dog-leg hole #7. |
Floyd County Historical Museum
500 Gilbert St.
Charles City, IA 50616
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Link: Floyd County Historical Museum
| Over 110,000 items can be seen in over 20,000 square feet of display area at the Floyd County Historical Museum. The proud keeper of Charles City's tractor legacy, you can find not only Hart-Parr tractors on display, but also original tractor manuals and literature for sale. In addition to tractors, you'll find an 1853 log cabin, period rooms, one-room school house, and a fully restored drug store from the turn-of-the-century. |
Fossil & Prairie Center
1227 215th St.
Rockford, IA 50468
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Link: Fossil & Prairie Center
| See Iowa's virgin prairie and dig your own Devonian fossils at this 400-acre park. |
Girlhood Home of Carrie Chapman Catt
2379 Timber Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
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Link: Girlhood Home of Carrie Chapman Catt
| Visit Springbrook Stock Farm, established in 1865 by Lucius Lane, father of national women's rights leader Carrie Lane Chapman Catt. The double-brick home, completely restored by the National 19th Amendment Society, is of unique design. A barn constructed at the turn of the century is also located on the property as well as a prairie-grass area. Carrie Lane Chapman Catt was a founder of the League of Women Voters and spent her life working for the rights of women and the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote.
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