Neighboring Cities - AmericInn® of Anamosa, IA - Now Open!
Welcome to the Cities Neighboring our Anamosa Iowa Hotel
Monticello, Iowa
Located just 15 miles from the AmericInn of Anamosa, the city of Monticello, IA offers numerous shopping and dining options along with great family parks and attractions. Enjoy bicycling on the Jones County Byway, take in a Monticello Cubs baseball game, play nine at the Monticello Golf Course or spend the day at Pictured Rocks Park. Browse the specialty shops and the Antique Market Show, then treat yourselves to some home cookin’ at one of our diners.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The AmericInn of Anamosa is located only 37 miles from Cedar Rapids, a vibrant city encompassing unique attractions, exciting events, specialty shopping, a dynamic arts scene and a cosmopolitan nightlife. Enjoy a Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball game, a RoughRiders hockey game or take in the action at the Hawkeye Downs Motocross/ Speedway. Enjoy the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Science Station, a cultural Museum & Library or the Cedar Rapids Symphony. If shopping is your mission, visit the Lindale and Westdale Malls, ARA Gallery or the Czech Village. So whether you’re a night owl, an art lover, a concert enthusiast, an avid shopper, a sports fan or are looking for family friendly events – the Cedar Rapids area offers everything you need for a great getaway.
Dubuque, Iowa
Only forty four miles from the AmericInn of Anamosa is Dubuque, IA, home to many of Eastern Iowa's great attractions including Crystal Lake Cave, Derby Golf & recreation and Dubuque River Rides for some big family fun, along with Mystique Racetrack and Diamond Jo Casino which boosts to have some of Iowa's loosest slots. There are many shopping options in Dubuque, including Kennedy Mall and specialty shops. Many of the restaurants here are family owned and have generations of experience in the culinary field. Our local cuisine includes these nationalities: American, German, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Greek, Japanese and more.
Iowa City / Coralville
There's a reason why visitors come to Iowa City and Coralville. Picture a top-notch educational institution offering some of the nation's best (and largest) health-care facilities, a variety of art and theatrical attractions, an internationally-renowned writers' workshop and research programs that are changing our world. Combine this with a welcoming community surrounded by the picturesque rolling hills, forests, lakes, and rivers of Eastern Iowa. Top it off with a vibrant downtown, one of the largest malls in Iowa, and one-of-a-kind attractions.
Mount Vernon, Iowa
Mount Vernon is located in eastern Linn County approximately 13 miles from Anamosa. Mount Vernon is known for its rolling hills, beautiful historic homes and unique shopping district. Although hilly, Mount Vernon is small enough so that you can walk from place to place with ease. Mount Vernon is also home to Cornell College, a private liberal arts school known for the block plan or one class at a time.
Marion, Iowa
Marion is located 20 miles from Anamosa. Marion is home to the historic Granger House Museum and many other local attractions, city and county parks, as well as host to the annual Marion Arts Festival and the Swamp Fox Festival. It is close to Cedar Rapids but still has that small town feel.
Stone City, Iowa
Located 6 miles from Anamosa, nestled on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River is Stone City. Home to Artist Grant Wood, it was a prominent art colony in the 1930’s. Surrounded by the Stone City Lime Stone Quarry, several lime stone buildings dot this small town. Stop in the General Store Restaurant for good food and relax on the deck overlooking the Wapsipinicon River. The kids can even feed the catfish below.
Scotch Grove, Iowa
Located 10 miles WSW of Anamosa, this small community was named for its founding by Scottish immigrants. As you travel along the road, stop to see the Edinburgh Ghost Town and Museum.
Wyoming, Iowa
Located 15 miles W of Anamosa. Known as “Christmas City”, this small town boasts a spectacular canopy of lights during the holiday season. The Hotel Williams on Main Street provides a showcase of the Wyoming area heritage. The hotel, built in 1878, operated as a hotel until 1932. Featured is a unique display of pharmaceutical items used in Wyoming's past dating back to the Civil War, and old-fashioned ice cream parlor and a 1926 Cleveland Indians baseball uniform worn by Emil "Dutch" Levsen (formerly of Wyoming). Dutch was the last major league pitcher to pitch, and win, two complete games of a double header.
Springville, Iowa
Located 10 miles SW of Anamosa. In 1842, this small town was the location for the 3rd Post Office in Linn County. Mail was received by horseback weekly. The town was incorporated in 1881. Stop by and have a meal at Shelly’s or visit Cox Lake Park and Joe Emmons Park. If you enjoy horses, visit Greenbriar Riding Academy for a little Equestrian fun. During the first part of August, is “Springville Fun Days” and one of the stops for the East Central Iowa Pullers Association, Truck and Tractor Pull.
Cascade, Iowa
Located 19 miles N of Anamosa off US Hwy 151. First settled in 1834, was Nicholas DeLong, he and his family began the migration to this small town. During 1858, Cascade was to become a successful manufacturing center. Around the time of the Civil War, Cascade is also birthplace of the low wheel bicycle, which was made out of two small carriage wheels resembling today’s bicycle, except it had no sprocket wheel or chain. Also, is home to Hall of Fame pitcher Red Faber. The Tri-County Historical Museum holds his Baseball history from 1914 – 1933, including the 1917 World Series in which Red pitched 4 games and won 3. Stop and visit the shops in downtown Cascade and do a little antiquing.
Onslow, Iowa
Located 18 miles E of Anamosa. This small village got its beginning in the spring of 1871, when the first building, a general store was erected where the Lynch Bros. Meat Market now stands. By fall, the Midland Division of the North-Western Railway was completed through town. In the beginning, the town was named “Franksburg”, after a local stock farmer, S.G. Franks, who started the first stock rail shipments from this section of the county to Chicago. But due to a delay of goods, being shipped to Franksburg, Minnesota by mistake, and never to have happen again, the new name “Onslow” was given. Named after the Governor of Maine, the town was incorporated in 1888.
