Architectural
Slide Show / Architectural Tour
Interested in viewing the interior of the Prairie School
style homes that are owned by local residents? The
architectural slide show, held at the Charles H. MacNider
Art Museum, is the perfect way to see the inside and
also view historical photos of each Prairie School
style home located in the community. Plus, the presentation
includes historical information and photos regarding
The Park Inn Hotel and the City National Bank, both
designed by Wright. In addition, the show explains Frank Lloyd Wright's
design style and other recognizable features of the
Prairie School design. Special tour features
include information about Wright's designed Prairie
School residential home, bank building and the only
remaining hotel in the world designed by Wright - all
located in Mason City, Iowa! Plus, learn the
colorful details about the Rock Glen and Rock Crest
area located in the community, the largest collection
of Prairie School style homes on a unified site, and
the leaders who made the neighborhood what it is today.
If the group would like to view the exteriors of many
of the homes featured in the slide show presentation, a 3 ½ block walking tour can be provided of
the Rock Glen / Rock Crest area or the guide can board
the coach to provide a brief overview of the
area.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: Tues., Wed., Fri.
and Sat. 9am-5pm; Thurs. 9am-9pm
Group Admission Rate: $3
per person for the slide show
and / or architectural tour;
complimentary admission for
driver and escort for groups
of 25 or more
Group Tour Size: 10
minimum and 50 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 4-week
advance notice
Length of Tour: 30 minutes
minimum for slide show and
an additional 30 minutes for
walking tour
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes,
limited
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Barbershop
Quartet Performance
Delight in the exciting sounds of music by enjoying
the timeless songs of Mason City native, Meredith Willson,
including love songs, patriotic songs and many other
barbershop favorites.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sun.
6pm-9pm
Group Admission Rate: $300-$500
Group Tour Size: 45
minimum and 350 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 8-week advance
notice
Length of Performance: 30 minutes minimum and
45 minutes maximum |
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City
Tour
Uncover the story about Mason City's past, present
and future on this informational city tour of the community. The
tour also includes interesting facts and trivia about
Mason City. The tour is provided aboard the coach.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: Mon.-
Fri. 8am - 5pm
Group Admission Rate: donation of $3 per person for
volunteer guide encouraged
Group Tour Size: 25
minimum and 50 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 4-week
advance notice
Length of Tour: 45 minutes
minimum and 60 minutes maximum
Restroom Facilities: no |
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Ice
Cream Treat
Enjoy a tasty treat at the Ice Cream Parlor located
in The Music Man Square along the beautiful indoor
1912 streetscape that is a replica of the set designs
from the movie, “The Music Man”.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: Tues.-Sun.
1pm-5pm
Prices range from $2
to $3.25 per person
Group Tour Size: 10
minimum and 80 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 1-week
advance notice
Length of Tour: 30
minutes minimum and 45 minutes
maximum
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes
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Musical Revue Theatre Performance
Delight in a performance featuring highly trained and talented high school aged performers. All are “award-winning” All State Singers with many involved in more than fifteen productions and attended theatre classes for five or more years. The musical revue’s are designed to appeal to family and senior audiences with the production changing each September and running until the following August. The performance can be held at the Stebens Children’s Theatre (seating 97) or at any site which can accommodate a performance space of 10 ft. deep by 15 ft. wide. The revue tours with its own colorful set, sound system and lights. Past shows include "The Andrews Sisters", "Smoke On the Mountain", "Oil City Symphony" and "Abby and the Absolutes". |
Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sun.
8am-10pm
Group Admission Rate: $350
Group Tour Size: 20
minimum and 500 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 4-week advance
notice
Length of Performance: 50 minutes minimum, 60 minutes average and
75 minutes maximum |
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North
Iowa Area Community College
Agricultural Tour
This state of the art agronomic demonstration center,
located on the North Iowa Community College (NIACC)
campus, showcases transgenic crops, chemical demonstrations,
specialty crops, global positioning systems, geographic
information systems, yield mapping and monitoring,
and swine/beef production facilities.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: May - Sept.;
Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm
Group Admission Rate: free
Group Tour Size: 10
minimum and 90 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 8-week advance notice
Length of Tour: 60 minutes minimum and 180
minutes maximum
Handicap Accessible: no
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: no
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Picnic Style Barbecue
Enjoy an old fashioned barbecue on the scenic grounds
of the Lime Creek Nature Center or one of the many
beautiful parks in the community.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: May-Sept.;
Mon.-Sun. 5pm-9pm
Group Admission Rate: ranges
depending on menu; average $5 to $10 per person
Group Tour Size: 25
minimum and 90 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 8-week
advance notice
Length of Tour: 60
minutes minimum and 120 minutes
maximum
Handicap Accessible: no
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes,
limited
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Special
Showing of “The Music Man”
Lights, camera, action! “The Music Man” video can be provided
for your group to watch aboard the coach. |
Group
Tour Information:
Reservation Requirement: 8-week
advance notice
Length of Show: 180
minutes
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Wine Sampling
Motorcoach
groups are invited to take part in one of the most
popular activities - wine sampling. Groups
will enjoy a variety of different wines while learning
and having fun. “Uncle Bruce”,
a local wine guru, will entertain your group in
a private wine tasting area featuring a scenic
painted mural of a winery. In addition, a
variety of wines will be available for purchase
with discounts offered. Groups can also select
an off site location of their choice.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of
Operation:
Mon.-Sat. 3pm-9pm
Group Admission Rate: On-site sampling $3 per
person; minimum of $100 per group or Off-site sampling
$5 per person; minimum of $150 per group
Group Tour
Size: 25
minimum and 55 maximum
Reservation
Requirement: 3-week
advance notice
Length of Tour: 60
minimum and 120 maximum
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach
Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes
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