Love this place! We go every year. The fall festival is great. Pet the goats, jump in the bouncy…read morecastles, play in the kids corner, pick your pumpkin, hay ride, slide, story teller, maze, scare crow making and so much more to do with the family! Before you leave you have to get an Apple Cider Slush! Yum!

The Dickinson County Museum in Spirit Lake is located at an old train depot. And if you look in…read moreone direction, you can see where the tracks once ran. When I was growing up in NW Iowa, I remember the old Rock Island, which in Estherville included a roundhouse, offices, and tracks running in all major directions. These days, much of that track is either gone or abandoned (including the old main east - west line between Estherville and Spirit Lake. On the other hand, Iowa has done an admirable job turning some of these old rails to trails and preserving some of the heritage in museums such as this. As with the Emmet County Museum in Estherville (which also features a number of other historical buildings), there is a high "stuff" factor that eventually overwhelms you. However, you eventually find a few little references to what you liked about life here that you can hold dear. A more interesting approach is to engage the volunteer docent in conversation. You might get more than you asked for, but in my own case the guy ended up being someone who had done business with my Dad and knew about our family.

A great representation of Dickinson County history --- one piece of several efforts to share and to…read morepreserve local history. Good tour for middle school and up....... Information from towns, current and past. Everyone will find something they like.... whether as a large piece of history -train car or covered wagon, or a document, letter or photo. Take the time to tour, to volunteer or to donate. Great place.

This winery/bed and breakfast should be on a list of romantic places to stay. The wonderful staff,…read morebeautiful rooms and excellent wine selections should make this place a definite go to for your and your spouse!! A pleasant little gem in northwest Iowa. The breakfast was very elegant and delicious.

Within the 16 gap since my last review, Gayle and I have stopped in a few times for wine tasting,…read morewhich has improved over time. A few weeks ago, we joined a high school friend and his wife on Friday night for Dinner and a Show. My friend loves this place and was staying here for the weekend. It was more like a fancy suite. This place also happens to be a long walking distance to my friend's childhood home in Superior. The food was OK, service was friendly and fast, the white wine was very good, and the band (who played a medley of popular songs) was a lot of fun. It was a great kick off get together in front of our Estherville High School 50th Reunion (Class of 1974) on that Saturday.

Gayle and I happily returned to A Piece of Work this summer. The place looks a little more filled…read moreout and there were plenty of new items that caught my attention. I ended up with a really nice forged metal frame, another piece of Bogenrief glass, and a handsome money clip piece from Bladesmith. There were also a few bonuses this year. We were here for the 1st Friday Art Walk and then a week later the place was happy busy during Spirit Lake Days. I also got to meet Perry Polson (handsome wood pieces) and Dan Ruf (photography) and chat about their work. Of course the biggest plus abut A Piece of Work is finding so much great art at a fraction of California prices.

- fair/ good price point for afternoon movie - very clean…read more- no waiting or short lines with the different start times... - sound as expected - screen quality as expected - why here vs some other larger city options price point enough said ....

pretty cool place. learn about stuff n what not. i dig itread more

We rented the Red Rock Center for the Arts, in Fairmont, Minnesota, for my daughters graduation…read moreparty. The staff were 100% professional, and 100% helpful. The venue was amazing and beautiful!!!

Beautifully restored historic building dedicated to the arts. Always clean and very well kept…read more Great variety of musical performances, an ever changing art exhibits, and art classes for adults and youth. The facility is also available to rent -- great for receptions, reunions, graduations, anniversary birthday and more. The lower level conference room is perfect for small gatherings and meeting.

This is an awesome theater with some history. Prices are just right for concessions and its nice to…read moresee this little theater still around. Always try to stop by and see a flick granted its the one I want to see (one screen theater)

Friendly staff, comfy seats, and reasonably priced concessions help make this one-screen theater a…read morepleasure to visit. The interior is a lovely Art Deco, with elaborately carved wall sconces (there was actually a wedding there once !). They alternate showing 2D & 3D versions each day, so you can pick. And as a great bonus to town, on "snow days" (when school is cancelled) they run a free showing of whatever is playing for anyone to attend that day.