REGIONAL
Area Attractions
THE SOURCE 2026 • 23
REGIONAL
NELSON PIONEER FARM & MUSEUM
Home of the Mahaska County Historical Society, Nelson Pioneer Farm preserves early settlement history through original buildings, artifacts and exhibits. The site offers a hands-on look at pioneer life and rural heritage.
IOWA HEARTLAND HISTORY CONNECTION
A modern, interactive museum campus preserving the region’ s history, the Iowa Heartland History Connection includes museum galleries, research archives, event space and a hands-on children’ s area. It offers a deep look at southeast Iowa’ s past in a contemporary setting.
LAKE RED ROCK
The largest lake in Iowa, Lake Red Rock is a regional outdoor destination offering boating, fishing, camping, hiking and wildlife viewing. Scenic overlooks, the Mile-Long Bridge and the Cordova Park Observation Tower make it one of the most photographed natural landmarks in the state.