The Christian Kirchner home was built in 1867. It was the first frame dwelling in Peterson and Clay County. It is standing on the original site and only minor structural changes have been made.
Attractions
Whether it is a lifetime or just a day, we hope you will: Explore, Stay, Do Clay! In Clay County, Iowa, our secret is ourselves. With the BEST hidden treasures around, you will find that fun is what we do, sites are what we have, and memories are what we make them!
Cabin Fever Farm
Have your next birthday party or any event hosted in the country, at Cabin Fever Farms! Indoors or outdoors, they have the unique place for you!
Clay County Fair
Experience the world's greatest county fair!!
Clay County Regional Events Center
Delivering OUTSTANDING Experiences!
No matter what your event, the Clay County Regional Events Center is your place!
No matter what your event, the Clay County Regional Events Center is your place!
Clay County's Parks
With our many park options, there is outdoor fun for everyone! Enjoy the great outdoors, in Clay County!
Clay County Parks, where hospitality is reality!
Fort Peterson Blockhouse
Fort Peterson was one of a string of forts constructed in 1862-63 by troops during the Civil War known as the Northern Border Brigade. Fort Peterson's blockhouse is the only remaining vestige of the entire fortification chain (Peterson Heritage, Inc.).
Glacial Trail Scenic Byway
The Glacial Trail Scenic Byway highlights the best of northwest Iowa with all its beautiful scenery and history as well as recreational opportunities.
Hap Ketlesen Community Center
An excellent location for your upcoming wedding reception, dance, club meeting, family reunion, baby shower, corporate meeting, holiday gathering, & more!
Kirchner Farm Museum
The Kirchner Farm Museum is filled with horse-drawn farm equipment and machines, from decades past.
Legends Events Center
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The place to have your next event! Banquets, wedding receptions, seminars, conferences, meetings, concerts, dances, and anything you can imagine!
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Lost Island Prairie Wetland Nature Center
Serving a purpose to instill the public, with the knowledge and appreication, of the wetlands and the opportunities they provide!
Parker Museum
Reverend and Mrs. Parker, along with a group of county citizens, established the Parker Historical Society in 1960.
Peterson Boarding House
This house was purchased by Peterson Heritage in August of 2000. Since then Heritage has worked on restoration and improvements with the majority of exterior improvements being done around 2006 (Peterson Heritage, Inc.).
Prairie Heritage Center
The Prairie Heritage Center provides environmental education, as it relates to the prairie and the region!!
Hours are:
Wednesday-Friday (9AM-4PM)
Saturday (1PM-4PM)
Rock Forest School
The Rock Forest School was one of the first frame schoolhouses in Clay County. With past memorabilia, the schoolhouse brings you back in time.
Spencer Family Aquatic Center
Entire fun for the whole FAMILY!!!
612 4th Street SE
Spencer , IA 51301
Phone: (712) 580-7275
Spencer Golf & Country Club
The Place to Play!
Spencer Municipal Golf Course
Just for the fun of it!
The Prairie Flower
Natural prairies, hunting cabin, and first-class guided tours!