See & Do
The call of a bald eagle soaring above the trees. The roar of sprint cars headed for the finish line. The klomp of wooden shoes along tulip-lined streets. The snap of a fishing line hooking a largemouth bass. The smack of lips savoring old-world cuisine. The strumming of guitars around a campfire. The crunching of leaves under your feet on a hiking trail.
Sound like fun? Sounds like a vacation to Iowa’s Red Rock Area, where you can experience the charm of European culture in Pella, the beauty of nature at Lake Red Rock, the excitement of racing in Knoxville and much more, all within minutes of each other. What memories will be in your scrapbook?
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Dining
The flavors of Iowa meet the flavors of Europe in the Red Rock Area, home to everything from traditional Dutch cuisine to hometown Iowa cooking.
On The Farm
Just a short distance from the cities and towns of the Red Rock Area you’ll discover the charm and beauty of Iowa’s rural countryside.
History & Culture
The Red Rock Area was home to the Blackhawk Indians, Dutch immigrants, pioneers and inventors. Learn their stories when you tour the area.
Red Rock Area Made
Whether it’s food or machinery, crafts or hardware, products made in the Red Rock Area have an international reputation for quality, craftsmanship and service.
Recreation
Stroll down quaint Main Streets. Take a hike through the woods. Float on the lake. The Red Rock Area is central Iowa’s recreation destination.
Trip Builder
Tell us the types of activities you enjoy and we’ll help you organize your stay in the Red Rock Area.
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Upcoming Events
December, 2011
- 14THRU 25
- The Joan Kuyper Farver Art Gallery presents: Eric COGu Robinson
- The show will be on exhibit until March 25, 2012. The gallery hours...
February, 2012
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- Country Royalty
- Jason Petty and Carolyn Martin pay tribute to country legends Hank...
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
- 18
- 2nd Annual Red Nose Ice Fishing Tournament
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Roberts Creek. Event information and...
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
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- Knoxville Community Wide Ice Skating
- Event from 6-9 p.m.
March, 2012
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- Bald Eagle Day
- 10 am - 5 pm.Outdoor viewing of bald eagles below the Red Rock Dam.
