Mason City Vacations, Tourism & Travel Information

Our Take on Mason City, Iowa


Mason City, Iowa is about eight miles east of Clear Lake in Northwestern Iowa. The town is known for its Prairie School architecture as well as for being the home of the composer for Music Man, Meredith Wilson. Mason City vacations take advantage of the many things to do in this fine city.

For family vacations in Mason City, the kid friendly Kinney Pioneer Museum could be a great place to start. It’s a fun recreation of a pioneer village complete with a one-room school house and a blacksmith’s shop. Or, your family might enjoy Music Man Square, an amazing recreation of a 1912 River City street scene with a museum, ice cream parlor and sets from the movie.

For romantic getaways in Mason City, check out Lady of the Lake, which gets great reviews and ratings from travel guides. It’s a 90-minute cruise of Clear Lake, perfect for a night of relaxation and romance.

Mason City’s accommodations are varied enough to please every traveler. There are hotels perfect for family vacations as well as those perfect for weekend escapes. And all are close to Mason City’s attractions, making them a convenient base for your Mason City vacation.

Mason City, Iowa Lodging

  1. Country Inn & Suites By Carlson4082 4TH St sw
    Mason City, IA 50401

    "of hotel was excellent and the fact that everything was very clean also enhanced my experience" more on Yahoo! Travel

  2. Days Inn Mason City2301 Fourth St sw
    Mason City, IA 50401

    "great location for the fair grounds" more on Yahoo! Travel

  3. Holiday Inn Mason City2101 4TH St sw
    Mason City, IA 50401

    "Guests will enjoy our recently renovated guest rooms (2004), large indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and game room." more on OpenList.com

  1. Americas Best Value Inn
  2. Hanford Inn

    Mason City, Iowa Things To Do

    1. Highland Park Municipal Golf Course944 17th St NE
      Mason City, IA 50401

      Lots of easy holes, but some fine tough ones as well. Gets lots of play but is kept in good condition. Greens are medium to large and well-maintained. Front and back nines are separated by a slough... more on GolfReview

    2. Mason City Country Club3331 19th SW
      Mason City, IA 50401

      Overview This hilly course has fast greens that are hard to read and has tree-lined fairways that are narrow. There is water ... more on Golf.com

    1. Van Horn Truck Collection
    2. Charles H. MacNider Museum
    3. Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House
    4. Music Man Square
    1. Lady of the Lake
    2. Surf Ballroom
    3. Trolley Trail