With so many local attractions, there are countless things to do. Plan a new adventure every day. Spend the day on the water at one of our lakes. Go on a scavenger hunt. Take in a show. Indulge in some shopping therapy. Go back in time with unique history stories at one of the museums. With so many things to do and places to see, there’s no time for boredom in Adams County.
Adams County Freedom Rock
Memorial Rock Park is Corning’s newest park and home to the Adams County Freedom Rock painted by Ray Sorenson. The park was dedicated to all the brave men and women who have served, who are currently servant and who will serve our country.
Adams County House of History
: Visit a classic, historic Iowa attraction. This two-story jailhouse is on the National Register of Historic Places and showcases the life and times of Adams County residents.
Open by appointment only: 641-418-0078
America's French Icarian Village
Step back in time to the 1800s and immerse yourself in the longest-lived non-religious utopian community in United States history at the Icarian Village just 3 miles east of Corning, Iowa.
By appointment only: 515-321-9743
Corning American Theatre
A modern theatre in a historic setting, the Corning American Theatre continues to showcase the best movies Hollywood has to offer. Enjoy digital theater in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.
Corning Center for the Fine Arts
Art is in the heart of Corning. Who takes an old hardware store with items from a hospital renovation and develops a vision for an art gallery with an artist-in-residence program? Visionaries in Corning, Iowa, — that’s who.
Corning Opera House Cultural Center
The Corning Opera House is a venue where visitors become friends, resourcefulness leads to creativity and dreams become realities through live entertainment, historical tours, educational experiences, and rental opportunities.
The Floating Vine
A gathering space that floats on water! The Floating Vine is a comfortable, casual setting that is the perfect way to round out a day of work, sight-seeing, parenting, or any other activity.
Johnny Carson Birthplace
Come laugh along with Johnny Carson as you visit the historically restored home at 500 13th Street in Corning, Iowa, where Johnny was born October 23, 1925.
By Appointment Only
Kline Museum
This is truly an Iowa tourist attraction! The Kline Museum showcases one man’s treasure, lovingly restored one piece at a time. This collection is a wide variety of farm machinery, family heirlooms and community memorabilia.
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