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!
Arts on Grand
Where art comes to life!
Hours:
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays.
Hours:
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays.
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 Heritage Center
Opened in July 2012! Featuring two museum galleries full of history and facts about Spencer and Clay County! Meeting room available. Managed by the Parker Historical Society of Clay County. Clay County CVB office also located here.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10am - 4pm
Thursday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: 12pm - 4pm
7 Grand Avenue
Spencer , IA 51301
Phone: (712) 262-3304
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!
County Schoolhouse
Take a trip into the past and visit the restored Clay County schoolhouse. Call the Everly City Hall for access to the building and for more information.
Del's Garden Center
Del's Garden Center is a full service garden center. Our staff is knowledgeable and eager to be of assistance to you.
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Ketelsen Community Center
An excellent location for your upcoming wedding reception, dance, club meeting, family reunion, baby shower, corporate meeting, holiday gathering, & more!
InnSpiration B&B and Winery
New vineyard!
Wine tasting of local Western Iowa wines!
Winery open Fridays & Saturdays from 3pm - 7pm.
Wine tasting of local Western Iowa wines!
Winery open Fridays & Saturdays from 3pm - 7pm.
Jim's History Barn
A restored 1928 barn featuring the following collections:
- Western memorabilia
- Indian artifacts
- hunting & fishing displays
- mounted wildlife
- Military items from 1700s - WWII
And MUCH more!
Open by appointment or chance. Free will offering.
- Western memorabilia
- Indian artifacts
- hunting & fishing displays
- mounted wildlife
- Military items from 1700s - WWII
And MUCH more!
Open by appointment or chance. Free will offering.
6 East 4th Street
PO Box 67
Peterson , IA 51301
Phone: (712) 295-6551
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. Managed by the Parker Historical Society of Clay County.
Open weekdays by appointment.
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!!
Prairie Heritage Center Hours:
Wednesday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Royal Community Center
A new facility, located in the heart of Royal. Great for family reunions, small meetings, and local gatherings. Call 933-2421 for more information or to make reservations.
302 Main Street
Royal , IA 51357
Phone: (712) 933-2421
Royal Schoolhouse Museum
Visit the old country schoolhouse, located north of the Community Center. It was formerly the Riverton No. 8 Fair Play School, was built in 1935, and moved to Royal in 1947. The building was used as classroom for some time before it closed. Restoration began in 1999.
Inside, visitors will find school house items and community information about Royal's businesses, churches, and schools that were formally located in the town. Open by appointment. Call City Hall for details.
Inside, visitors will find school house items and community information about Royal's businesses, churches, and schools that were formally located in the town. Open by appointment. Call City Hall for details.
3rd Avenue & Main Street
Royal , IA 51357
Phone: (712) 933-2421
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!