Get in
[edit]- Albia is approximately 65 mile southeast of Des Moines at the intersection of highway 5 & 34.
- 1 Albia Municipal Airport. General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service.
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- Take a stroll around the historic town square with the county courthouse in the center.
Do
[edit]- Dress up and enjoy the Victorian Stroll, the first weekend each December. Period costumes and displays.
- Rodders Car Show, takes place on the square late June admire some of the finest automobiles from the area.
- Restoration Days, takes place on the fourth Saturday of August. Activities include a parade, art show, vintage car displays, class reunions, book sale and more.
Buy
[edit]- There are interesting stores around the square.
Eat
[edit]- Smitty's Sandwich Shop, 14 Benton Ave W (one half block west of the northwest corner of the square), ☏ +1 641 932-7756. Enjoy a famous breaded tenderloin.
- The Highway Restaurant, 200 Highway 34 E (three blocks east of the intersection of highway 5 and 34), ☏ +1 641 932-2371.
- Bogie's Steakhouse, 1425 S Clinton St, ☏ +1 641 932-5554. $20-$30.
Drink
[edit]- Murph's Sports Bar, 17 S Clinton St, on the west side of the square.
- Brick Street one block northwest of the northwest corner of the square.
Sleep
[edit]- Indian Hills Inn, 100 Highway 34 East (just east of the intersection of Highway 5 & 34), ☏ +1 641 932-7181.
Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]Routes through Albia |
Osceola ← Jct ← | W E | → Ottumwa → Burlington |
Des Moines ← Carlisle ← | N S | → Centerville → Boonville |