Ballooning Hall of Fame
Indianola is home to the National Balloon Museum as well as the annual
National Balloon Classic at the beginning of August. The museum features the history of hot-air and gas
ballooning as well as ballooning events and people.
Address: National Balloon Museum,
1601 N. Jefferson, Indianola, Iowa 50125; 515-961-3714; 800-FLY-IOWA. Web:
http://www.nationalballoonmuseum.com.
Bonaparte, Iowa
Bonaparte is the smallest Main Street community in the United States. The
town is just one of five winners in the entire United States of the Great
American Main Street Award. The town has also been named one of only 12
national Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Renovation.
Address: Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District,
103 Main Street, P.O. Box 51, Bonaparte, Iowa 52620; 319-592-3400;
800-868-7822. Email: mainstreet@bonaparte-iowa.com.
Web: http://www.bonaparte-iowa.com.
