Location: Ottumwa
Top Things to do in Ottumwa
The 6 Best Things to Do in Ottumwa, United States
Ottumwa (/əˈtʌmwə/ ə-TUM-wə) is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 25,023 at the 2010 census. Located in southeastern Iowa, the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River.
Restaurants in Ottumwa
1. American Gothic House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Come to Eldon, Iowa and view the exterior of the house that inspired Grant Wood to paint American Gothic, one of the most recognized paintings in the world. Tour the adjacent American Gothic House Center which showcases Grant Wood's life and the history of the house. Props on hand encourage visitors to pose in front of the historic American Gothic House and create their own unique American Gothic portrait.
Reviewed By IA-bolledudes - Davenport, Iowa
We drove an hour out of our way to visit this place and were not disappointed. Very interesting Grant Wood history and an opportunity for a reenactment of the famous painting "American Gothic". We look pretty good in those costumes, too much fun. Couldn't get our 14-year-old to dress up though....
2. Market on Main
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Market on Main is an absolutely one-of-a-kind dining, retail, and entertainment destination in downtown Ottumwa. The Market features a diverse array of restaurants (including wood-fired pizza, Mexican, Filipino, burgers, and bakery), retail, and artisan shops. Market on Main's event venue regularly features local and touring musicians, as well as comedians and DJ's.
Reviewed By MountainMom7 - Walden, Colorado
The Market on Main is one of the most exciting new additions to Ottumwa's downtown. Located at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets, the Market in its new life houses artists' and jewelers' booths, locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, and wines. There are fun eating places, a bakery, coffee shop and bulk foods available. Clothing, books and magazines, friendly people and gathering places inside and out make The Market on Main a fun new spot to shop, share your arts and crafts, or just meet friends for coffee or lunch. Plenty of off-street parking and wheelchair accessible, too.
3. Chief Wapello's Memorial Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Donna K
Found the memorial site where Chief Wapello of the Sac and Fox tribes is buried. The town is named Agency for the Indian agency that was stationed there. The first Christian Service in the interior of Iowa was held in 1838 in the wigwam of Chief Wapello by a Methodist Circuit Rider Reverend Thomas M. Kirkpatrick. A stone marker is located at the park. It also is the location of the 1842 council between the Chiefs of the Sac and Fox Nation and the US Government representatives for the purchase of much of Iowa that set the stage for the homesteading of Iowa in 1843. The rail road also has a monument placed there along with the graves of General Street and his family. Before his death the Chief requested to be buried by his good friend General Street. The Sac and Fox Nation paid for his grave stone.
4. Airpower Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Wonderful collection of 1920s and 30s airplanes.
Reviewed By bubbabingo - Ames, Iowa
I first read about this place in the June 2016 issue of Air & Space mag. They had a large write up on the annual Antique Airplane Fly-in held every Labor Day. Always on the lookout for interesting destinations for motorcycle day trips and this fit the bill. The place is deceptive is a good way. The build is small and on first entering it appears to be a typical cluttered rural building. But once you start to take a closer look you will discover countless interesting historic, flight related items and aircraft you would not expect to find in an out of the way place. Look up the A&S article and take a drive. It worth the time.
5. Greater Ottumwa Convention & Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
The Greater Ottumwa Convention & Visitors Bureau has all you need to know when visiting Wapello County. Full of local travel literature, the Ottumwa CVB can assist visitors with finding great places to eat, stay, and entertainment. The Greater Ottumwa CVB can also assist with group tour planning, family reunions, and other related events.
Reviewed By refector - Vail, Co
Walked in, looking for something, and 3 ladies were tripping over themselves trying to answer. It made me feel like family! They got me on my way, and said thank you, have a great day and 10 other nice things before I left
6. Cedar Creek Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By acm_freire - Porto Alegre, RS
Food was good with a new chef. Las time it was not that good but they are improving with better prepared meals and a fine selection. I had fish.
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