Neighboring Cities - AmericInn® of Ottumwa, IA
Welcome to the Cities Neighboring our Ottumwa Iowa Hotel
Fairfield Iowa
The AmericInn of Ottumwa is located 20 miles away from the unique community of Fairfield, Iowa. Here you will find world-class arts, theatre and music. Fairfield Arts & Convention Center & Stephen Sondheim Center is a new 32,000 square-foot performing arts venue that is home to various productions and has a full schedule of events to please everyone. This Iowa Great Place features year-round family fun at the award-winning 1st Fridays Art Walk. Fairfield is also home to several art galleries and museums. Specialty shops on the historic square include gourmet kitchenware, quilts, knitting and specialty yarns, antiques, hard-to-find books, and herbal remedies. Enjoy world class cuisine at one of the many restaurants and cafes, several of them specializing in vegetarian and organic items. Complementing Fairfield’s unique atmosphere is Vedic City, Iowa’s newest city in 25 years. Home to the Maharishi University of Management and the Raj Maharishi Ayurveda Health Spa.
Oskaloosa Iowa
Located twenty miles from the AmericInn of Ottumwa is the town of Oskaloosa. This designated Main Street Iowa community participates in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Main Street Program. There is something for everyone here, from the historic city square with the bandstand, the George Daily Auditorium, the award-winning Oskaloosa Public Library, William Penn University, 3 golf courses including Harvest Point, Elmhurst Country Club and the legendary Edmundson Park & Golf Course. There is also a recreation trail that nearly loops the city, the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds & Speedway, Nelson Pioneer Farm, Lake Keomah State Park, and much more. Oskaloosa offers shopping, restaurants, quality education, and multiple recreational opportunities for everyone.
Eldon Iowa
The AmericInn of Ottumwa is a mere 15 miles away from one of the most famous houses in America. Located outside the town of Eldon, Iowa, the American Gothic House still remains the same way it was when Grant Wood created his famous portrait. Celebrate Gothic Days every year in June and have your picture taken in front of the house. Visit the 100-year old McHaffey Opera House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or take a tour of the newly restored Rock Island Railroad Depot.
Albia Iowa
Take a 30 minute drive to the former coal mining town of Albia, Iowa. This town boasts over 90 buildings on the National Historic Register, as well as an impressive number of restored Victorian houses and antique collections. Albia’s historic town square included the First Iowa State Bank, which has been restored to its original splendor and decorated with Victorian antiques. Take a tour of the Robert T. Bates apartment. One of the town’s main benefactors, his turn-of-the-century apartment has been left exactly as he left it and is filled with priceless antiques and collectibles from all over the world. Visit the Monroe County Historical Museum to see exhibits and artifacts from 19th century homes, businesses, and farms. The museum also features a coal mining exhibit that pays homage to the towns roots. In late summer, Restoration Days celebrate the towns’ history through dinner theaters and plays that the community takes part in, parades around the square, and craft and antique shows. In the winter, the annual Victorian Stroll takes the community back to the 19th century with live-action window displays, carriage rides around the square, and a Festival of Trees.
