Public Places
The majority of attractions in Muscatine County can handle large groups. They have many years of experience dealing with visitors ranging from youth groups to senior sight-seers. Most of the attractions are open regular hours and they are staffed with friendly and knowledgeable docents. While the facilities do not charge admission, they do rely on donations to offset the costs of hiring additional personnel to act as tour guides for large groups.
Here are some suggestions from the Muscatine Convention and Visitors Bureau:
The Muscatine Art Center
The Muscatine History and Industry Center (formerly the Pearl Button Museum)
The Pine Creek Grist Mill
The Rose and Perennial Gardens at Weed Park
The Environmental Learning Center at Discovery Park
Monsanto's Butterfly Garden and Sand Prairie
Commercial Places
It can be very interesting to try something new. Unique experiences await your group in Muscatine when you take advantage of the sights and attractions other may overlook. Several factories are willing to give tours of their facilities. Muscatine’s downtown shopping area, including the impressive Pearl Plaza, is bustling with cute little shops offering distinctive items your guests will love. Muscatine is known for its "island district". Over the years, that is where the tastiest fruits and vegetables have been grown. Include a stop at the farm markets on your itinerary and sample the goodness for yourself. Many of the sights are available to tour at "no charge".
Here are some suggestions from the Muscatine CVB:
Factory Tours
• The HON Company (office furniture)
• Musco Lighting (stadium lighting fixtures)
• Muscatine Power & Water Generating Station
Downtown Muscatine (shopping)
Pearl Plaza (unique specialty stores)
Schmidt’s Farm Market (Muscatine melons, late July through September)
Hoope’s Melon Shed (really neat autumn & Halloween displays)
Taylor’s Green Houses (annuals, perennials and garden items, open mid-April through early June) |
