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Built in 1842, the Iowa Old Capital Building is now open as a museum to the public. Housing many artifacts and exhibits about the state and also the history of the building, this museum is open to all. This old and well restored building is one of the prominent landmarks of the city and also home to the University of Iowa.

Veteran's Memorial Coliseum is located in the heart of Cedar Rapids in the center of the scenic Cedar River. A beautiful wedding venue, the coliseum was in use as the city hall till it was ravaged in the 2008 floods that struck Iowa.

The American Gothic Barn is one of Mount Vernon's most iconic landmarks. Located off U.S. Highway-30, this unassuming little barn is home to a stunning rendition of Grant Wood's famous painting "American Gothic." Created in 2008 by Mark Benesh, this unique piece of life-size art is sure to make passers-by stop and take a second look. Covering the barn's entire façade, the art makes for a wonderful photo-ops stop. So, when in town, stop by to admire the colorful art, capture its uniqueness in the lens and enjoy the views of the surrounding landscape.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993, Ash Park Historic District is a designated historic district in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Originally an orchard estate owned by Reuben Ash and family in 1839, today, it features late 19th and 20th Century Revival and Victorian architecture. Consisting of 42 buildings, amongst which over 36 historic buildings were constructed between 1895 and 1919. Most of these buildings are private residences.