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. and Thurs.
9am-9pm; Wed., Fri. and Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm
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: free, 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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Culinary
Experience -
Up In Smoke Barbecue BASH
For motorcoach tours only, groups are invited to learn
the in’s and out’s of barbecue provided
by a sanctioned barbecue judge. These interactive
presentations, available Friday before the Up in Smoke
Barbecue BASH event held the last Fri. and Sat. in
July at the event site (View more event information) or anytime during
June – December at a location of your choice,
there are several barbecue restaurants available.
Topics covered include the following:
- What
is barbecue - Definition of the process. Where
did the process originate. Where did the name
come from.
- Serious
smoke barbecuing - Go beyond your charcoal or
gas grill - features of a good smoker. Various
woods—hickory, apple, etc. Importance of
sauces and rubs.
- Contest
barbecuing - Very serious and fun! Categories
of entries at sanctioned contest.
- Contest
judging - Certification of judges, ground rules,
procedures, pitfalls, no-no’s and scoring.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: June through December Mon.-Sun. 11 am-8pm
Group Admission Rate: $2
per person; minimum of $60.00 per group; complimentary
admission for driver and escort for groups of 25
or more
Group Tour Size:
25 minimum and 50 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 4-week
advance notice
Length of Tour: 45 minutes minimum
and 60 minutes maximum with sampling
Handicap
Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes, limited
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Hay-Rack Ride
Climb aboard a memory making hay-rack ride
pulled by a team of horses. During the ride, the group
will follow the scenic drive at the Lime Creek Nature
Center.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sun.
5pm-7pm
Group Admission Rate: $350 flat fee
Group Tour Size: 45 minimum and 90 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 2-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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Historical
Presentations of the Civil War Era
Step back in time and learn about the Civil War
era. Discover why Iowa was the number one
provider of volunteer infantry in the Union Army.
See and feel the fashions worn during this time
period. Presentations can occur any time of
the year and are truly memorable when combined with
the Civil War event held the 3rd weekend of August,
(View more event information). The presentations
have minimal space needs thus can be held at any
location. Your choice of topics include:
- History
of Medicine During the Civil War - war time
medicine and the changes that brought America
out of the medical dark ages.
- Civil
War Fashion - both men and women’s fashions.
- Women’s
Roles in Civil War - the war triggered changes
in America that forever altered the women’s
role.
- A
Civilian’s Place - the hardships of civilians
during the war.
- Soldiers
& the War - concerns of soldiers, weapons,
and uniforms.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation:
Mon. through Fri. 8am – 7 pm
Group Admission Rate:
$100 flat fee per group
Group Tour Size:
25 minimum and 55 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 3-week
advance notice
Length of Tour: 60 minutes |
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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
Group Admission Rate: ranges from $1.50
to $3.25 per person; complimentary admission for driver
and escort for groups of 25 or more
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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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 from $4.00
to $7.50 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! A special private showing
of “The Music Man” video can be provided
for your group. Popcorn will be included as
a special treat for groups that wish to enjoy this
Broadway favorite.
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Group
Tour Information:
Group Tour Hours of Operation: Mon.-Sun.
6pm-11pm
Group Admission Rate: $130 for rental
of the big screen TV and DVD player
Group Tour Size: 30 minimum and 90 maximum
Reservation Requirement: 8-week advance notice
Length of Show: 180 minutes
Handicap Accessible: yes
Motorcoach Parking: yes
Restroom Facilities: yes
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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.-Sun. 12pm-7pm
Group Admission Rate:
On-site sampling $3.00 per
person; minimum of $100.00 per group or Off-site
sampling $5.00 per person; minimum of $150.00 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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Group Tour Enhancement
