Location: Newton
Top Things to do in Newton
10 Things to do in Newton That You Shouldn't Miss
Newton is the county seat and most populous city in Jasper County, Iowa, United States. Located 30 miles (48 km) east of Des Moines, Newton is in Central Iowa. As of the 2010 Census, the city population was 15,254. It is the home of Iowa Speedway, Maytag Dairy Farms, and the Iowa Sculpture Festival.
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1. International Wrestling Institute and Museum NO LONGER EXISTS
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The history of the world's "oldest sport."
2. Capitol II Theatre
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
First run movie theater with a lot of heart and character. The home of Joy the Minipig! Please call ahead of time if you want to meet Joy!
3. Jasper County Historical Museum
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
The museum is comprised of a 16,000+ Main Building, Ag Building, 1865 Barn, Steam Engine House and Blacksmith shop. Exhibits include furnished Victorian era rooms, 1930's rooms, General Store, Post Office, Barber Shop and Millinery Shop. Newton was known as "the washing machine center of the world" and over 70 machines from Maytag and other Newton Companies are on display.
4. Gezellig
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Maytag Dairy Farm
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
This farm is famous for its Maytag Blue cheese.
Reviewed By LoafJugThouTree - Shepherdstown, United States
Covid-19 has made a trip to anywhere outside my house just about impossible. So, how do I make the inside of my house into a destination? One way: After a wonderful dinner main course -- my wife is SO good -- I cut off from my two-pound wheel a spoke of Maytag blue cheese which I put on a cracker and consumed with a glass of Sauterne, THE French sweet dessert wine. The two go together SO well, I was encouraged to try another. I was beside myself. And since there were now two of me, PARTY TIME! Maytag blue is an American gem. The shipping is prompt and, frankly, the way the cheese is packed is itself an art form. My advice for this trip: Put the cheese on a plane and then on a truck that brings it to your home. Pandemic? Quarantine? OK. Pass the Maytag!.
6. Richard Petty Driving Experience
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Get behind the wheel in one of our 8 – 80 lap driving programs or Ride-Along shotgun for 3 high-speed laps at over 20 tracks nationwide – including Iowa Speedway!
7. Iowa Speedway
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4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By timwhite1960 - Newton, United States
The races here are action packed and good entertainment. The facility is in great shape and clean. The races are well run by the facility with little delay during the race. Wish they had more bands there other than race weekends.
8. Westwood Golf Course
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
9. Valle Drive-In
10. Newton Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 731sherylj - Los Altos, United States
I was lucky to have my sister-in-law to know about this public garden. Most of the plants are identified and many were in bloom during our visit the end of April. If in the area and want a quiet place to be surrounded by a lovely garden with a few benches highly suggest you visit.
