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Foodcation – when planning a trip revolves around the meals you eat, the beer your drink, and the sweets you crave. Suzie-Q-Cafe’ Check out one of only 52 surviving “Valentine-style” diners in the United States, the Suzie-Q Café has been at home in Mason City since 1948. We highly recommend you try the Omwich breakfast
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North Iowa Brew Tour

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North Iowa Brew Tour 7 breweries in or close to Mason City, Iowa Whether it’s freezing outside or a hot summer day, nothing beats the thrill of tasting locally crafted beer. Luckily, we have seven breweries in or close to Mason City – two of which are located in the heart of our Downtown. We
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It’s a date in Mason City!

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It’s a date! Are you looking for date-night ideas? Look no further, it’s time to make it a date in Mason City! Try something unique & unexpected Big Valentine’s Day plans? Dinner and a movie? How original. Time to say adios to the mundane date-night-out and try something new! This is not  your typical dinner-and-a-show but
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20 ways to Instagram your visit in Mason City

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20 ways to Instagram your visit in Mason City Sharing your latest adventure is only a post away! While your family & friends may be miles apart, sharing your latest adventure doesn’t have to be – get creative and give your Instagram a rad new look with our Instagram bucket list challenge. Trust us, everyone in
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5 places to shop locally-made items

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5 places to shop locally-made items Find unique buys when you shop locally-made items in Mason City Mason City is rich with creative artisans who offer a one-of-a-kind shopping experience to locals and visiting guests. Read below to check out 5 of our favorite places to shop locally-made items in Mason City. Market 124 This
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7 holiday events you should make an annual tradition

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Holiday events you should make an annual tradition Check out 7 Mason City events you should make an annual tradition this holiday season If you’re anything like me then you know, it’s never too late to start up a tradition – especially when it involves the holidays! The food, music, shopping – you name it,
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North Iowa Band Festival

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NORTH IOWA BAND FESTIVAL May 23-29, 2019 (Memorial Day Weekend) Held annually, the North Iowa Band Festival honors Meredith Willson and celebrates his life and love of music. The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. Festivities include a carnival, free musical entertainment, craft market and much more throughout the weekend. The
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MacNider Arts Festival

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MACNIDER ARTS FESTIVAL June 8, 2019 Annual celebration of art and creativity. Crafts and activities for children, live music, great food, and more. Festivities take place on the Museum lawn. The Outdoor Art Market will be open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. >>LEARN MORE >>VIEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Greek Festival

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GREEK FESTIVAL June 15, 2019 Annual celebration of Greek food, music and heritage, hosted at the Greek Orthodox Church.  Live music and dancing, authentic Greek cuisine, and much more. Fun for the whole family – OPA!  >>LEARN MORE >>VIEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Friday Night Live

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE June 21, 2019 Main Street Mason City’s premier community celebration, held in the heart of Downtown Mason City. 2019 dates are June 21, July 26, and August 16. Enjoy food and craft vendors, beer garden, kids activities and LIVE MUSIC in Central Park. 6pm-10pm.    >> LEARN MORE >>VIEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS  
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Cannonball Day

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CANNONBALL DAY June 29,2019 Annual event celebrating railroad history and love of trains! All day fun for families and children of all ages! Festivities start in the morning with the Cannonball Kids Fun Run. Enjoy inflatable playgrounds, Smoky the train rides, Bill Riley Talent Search, live music and more! Chicken BBQ provided by the Mason City
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North Iowa Fair

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NORTH IOWA FAIR July 18-21, 2019 FREE admission, parking and FREE carnival rides for kids! Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally & Small Stage Music Festival, Darling Dog Show, Kute Kids Contest, Bill Riley Talent Show, vendors, exhibits and much more! >>LEARN MORE >>VIEW CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Travel BIG & stick to your Budget

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Travel BIG & stick to your budget We know that traveling can get expensive – check out ways you can $ave when in Mason City Pinching pennies here-and-there when traveling is difficult, and often times seems impossible when trying to see and do everything you wish.  There’s no need to give up on dining out
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6 People to take Fishing in #MasonCityIA

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6 People to Take Fishing in Mason City, Iowa National Fishing and Boating Week,  June 1-9, 2019 You know that old saying, “nothing in life is free”? Well that doesn’t always apply when it comes to fishing. During National Fishing and Boating Week (June 1-9, 2019), many states offer license-free fishing days, which are an ideal
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PGI: Why you must be in the grandstands

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Why buying a ticket is better than sitting in the parking lot PGI returns to Mason City, Iowa You’ve probably heard by now that the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) will return to Mason City this summer. You may already be planning which parking lot to park in for the shows… After all, who needs a ticket
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Golden Pineapple Hospitality Award

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Visit Mason City launches new award program The Golden Pineapple Award The pineapple is a centuries-old symbol of greeting and generous hospitality. A pineapple placed on the porch, door or entrance welcomed visitors, announcing to all “Our voyage is over, our door is open, food and drink for everyone! Were you “WOWED” by your visit
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Bike Share Program

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MASON CITY LAUNCHES BIKE SHARE PROGRAM Explore meandering recreational trails, mountain bike along the limestone bluffs or pedal along on a leisurely sightseeing ride along Mason City’s Bikeways. Mason City offers numerous multi-use pathways, bike lanes, off-road paths and paved shoulders…. all conveniently accessible and connected. No bike? No worries. The Mason City Bike Share
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Mason City Mobile App

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EMBRACE MASON CITY New Mobile App Now Available Whether you’re exploring Mason City as a visitor or a resident, there’s now an app for that! Visit Mason City recently teamed up with the City of Mason City and a group of students from the University of Iowa/Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC) program to design
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PGI Returns to Mason City

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CAN WE GET A DRUM ROLL PLEASE… PGI returns to Mason City, Iowa Visit Mason City and the North Iowa Events Center are pleased to announce the return of the Pyrotechnics Guild International Convention (PGI) and public fireworks displays to Mason City, Iowa! If you think the 4th of July fireworks are exciting, you haven’t
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3 Cozy Coffee Shops

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Three Cozy Coffee Shops In Mason City, we take our coffee VERY seriously and hangouts even more so! We’re talking about cozy hangouts, great conversation, delicious food and incredible coffee drinks. Here are 3 favorite Mason City coffee shops: Beanzys Saturday morning coffee dates are my favorite – a little ‘treat yo’self”, you-time after a
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2018 HOTTEST EVENTS

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2018 Hottest Events SNEAK PEAK – Check out Mason City’s hottest events that  visitors love and locals can’t get enough of! Grab your calendars, it’s time to start planning your vacation days for 2018. JANUARY 1/5 – 1/6  ‘A Day of Thunder on Syrup’  North Iowa Events Center  Don’t miss this two day, action-packed event.  Karts,
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