![]() ![]() ![]() Always in the mood for chips! Wild Rose flavored! Thanks for the invite, Cornerstone! Just a short drive from the main business district of Emmetsburg is the Wild Rose Casino & Hotel and where the Palo Alto evening would come to a close for this trip. If you’re a craft beer enthusiast then you found your destination in Palo Alto County! That grin says it all. Emmetsburg Check-In The county seat of Emmetsburg is where we landed for the evening in Palo Alto County! I received a message to stop into The Cornerstone Bar & Grill and meet-up for a beer…Well, that’s exactly what this guy needed! The proud owner with his proud beer! A Cold one in Emmetsburg has a ring to it… The Cornerstone Pub & Grill has a refreshing variety of craft beers that includes some of Iowa’s local brews. The worlds largest purple amethyst resides inside the Christmas chapel with an interpretive recording that illustrates the history of this grotto. Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church also keeps its doors open for anyone wanting to stop in. The grotto is open 24 hours a day with its gift shop keeping daylight hours for all the visitors. The grotto changes colors with every passing minute of the day, making it a different site to see with each visit you make to West Bend. One of the best observation points in all of Iowa. But it’s right here in Iowa above ground with the memorable West Bend skies always accompanying you. This always feels like a step into the coral reef beneath a faraway ocean. It’s truly one of America’s greatest roadside treasures and I feel inspired with every visit to its grounds. Palo Alto County Surf & Turf! They know how to grill-up a mean steak at Bully’s Bar & Grill! Back to West Bend & the Grotto We’ve visited the Shrine of the Grotto of Redemption several times, and we’ll always stop by when we’re in the area. Click on the video below and see these folks in action! Birding anyone? Take advantage of this past time at Lost Island Lake! And there’s just one of several scenic vantage points all along Lost Island Lake! Supply Up Going camping? Traveling with a cooler? Or maybe you love to tour the state in search of meaty destinations like me! Ruthven Meat Processing is another Ruthven icon you don’t want to miss! The best tour guides in Ruthven, Iowa! They showed me around and gave me the inside look of an excellent and very popular facility here in Iowa. It feels like a rural Iowa lodge that can help you relax as you enjoy your wild surroundings. Lost Island’s is beautifully designed and jam packed with interactive ways to increase your Palo Alto County knowledge! The architects knew what they were doing when they designed the modern Lost Island Lake Nature Center. Iowa’s local nature centers are always handy for when you need a break while discovering some natural local history. Lost Island Lake can provide a long and scenic getaway this summer. Let’s go for two! Lake Time in Ruthven The little town of Ruthven has a beautiful way to get lost when you’re in Palo Alto County. Click on the video below and see this double bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg making its TIG debut. It doesn’t hurt to have some black and gold on though… Cheese balls and fries….Sign me up! Get a portion of both when we’re at the Haack’s Nest! Cylinder is right in between West Bend and Emmetsburg so that means it’s perfect for a stop when you’re road tripping through the area. There’s tasty, scenic, entertaining and refreshing stops the entire time in Palo Alto County! Lunchtime in Cylinder Don’t worry, ISU and UNI fans…The Haack’s Nest in Cylinder is friendly to anyone who’s hungry. This includes a world record holder, but there’s plenty more to enjoy when you’re site seeing. The northwestern counties of Iowa are home to some of the most memorable of roadside attractions in the Midwest. This particular one with my favorite skyscrapers in the background… Now, let’s Gallivant! Another Freedom Rock scratched off my list here in Ruthven, Iowa. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. *One of the best counties in Iowa for a roadside attraction bucket list! Road trip season will be here before you know it and it’s time to start planning! Our visit to Palo Alto County was sponsored and funded by Western Iowa Tourism.
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