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The 10 Best Things to do in Jefferson, Iowa (IA)
Jefferson is a city in Greene County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 4,345 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Greene County. It is the home of the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower, 168 feet (51 m) tall, located on the town square, and visible for miles. The tower is named for Floyd Mahanay, a businessman, philanthropist, and former resident. Jefferson is bisected east to west by the old Lincoln Highway (formerly U.S. 30). A new U.S. 30 is located about one mile to the north.
Restaurants in Jefferson
1. RVP~1875 Historic Furniture Shop & Museum
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
RVP~1875, the world’s leading historical furniture shop and museum, is located in the Milligan Lumber, building (National Historic Registry). Owner Robby Pedersen is a Master Furniture Maker with over 20 years experience, who has built over 900 pieces of historically accurate furniture using only the tools, techniques and finishes used in 1875 Iowa. On display is the Midwest’s largest working set of 19th-century woodworking tools, including an 1860’s foot-powered lathe, an 1870’s hand-crank ripsaw, and over 500 different hand planes. The showroom displays over 100 of Robby’s prototype pieces of furniture, each with a story of historical significance. Robby passionately shares his love of historic furniture making and how it relates to Iowa history with his visitors.
2. Sierra Community Theater
3. Mahaney Bell Tower
4. Greene County Farmer's Market
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Deal's Apple Orchard
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
We are a family run apple orchard located in Jefferson, Iowa. From humble beginnings dating back to 1917, Deal's Orchard has grown to its present size of 45 acres, selling our produce in many central Iowa grocery stores. We have over 25 varieties of Iowa apples as well as tomatoes, sweet corn, pumpkins, holiday gift baskets, and plenty of other seasonal fruits and vegetables. In 1999 we planted our first crop of Scotch Pine trees and now have a wide selection of Christmas trees on our Tree Farm. In 2011 we started our newest adventure by becoming only one of two establishments in the state of Iowa to produce hard cider. All of our cider is pressed, fermented, and bottled at our orchard.
6. History Boy Theatre Company
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The History Boy Theatre Company is a regional, up & comer and the philosophy is simple... pick the best shows and then put a mix of professionals & locals with tons of talent on stage! Next top it off with direction and technical creativity, focusing on cutting-edge themes, and an incredible audience and you come up with a formula for SUCCESS!
7. The Stitch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. All Ability Cycles
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Spare Time Lanes & Lounge
10. Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
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