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Unusual Attractions in Anamosa

Stone City

Remnants of a quarry company town still stand on the banks of the Wapsipinicon River.

Hula Hoop Tree

Two hula hoops appeared on the tree after a storm, and the collection kept growing.

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Mount Vernon, Iowa

American Gothic Barn

A hidden barn-sized rendition of Grant Wood's most famous, and most parodied, painting.

16 miles from Anamosa

The Menster Christmas Cookie Gravestone

A mother’s sweet tradition lives on with this unique memorial.

18 miles from Anamosa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Grant Wood Studio

Grant Wood painted some of his most famous works of art at this studio.

21 miles from Anamosa

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids Municipal Island

One of just a few cities in the world to base their center of government on an island. Others: Paris and Osaka.

21 miles from Anamosa

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