Rural Route Road Trip: Woodbine, Iowa
You’ll find tons of small town charm in this western Iowa town located on the edge of the Loess Hills. From art and history to great food and a vibrant historic downtown atmosphere, this is a must-stop location. Plus, you’ll love the brick streets that include one of the longest sections of original Lincoln Highway brick road. This town has a long history of road trips!
We're sharing our favorites from the area that you’ll want to put on your list when you come to town. And we've even picked out a few places that we think will want to make your Instagram feed!
Check it out below and then get to planning your next day trip or weekend road trip to Woodbine, Iowa. Have fun!
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GOOD FELLOWS
Good Fellows Restaurant is a small town restaurant with a big city vibe, serving modern American cuisine at regional fare. Located on the corner of 501 & Walker in Woodbine’s historic downtown and set in a recently renovated nineteenth century Odd Fellows Lodge, Good Fellows provides outstanding service and delicious food and drinks. We highly recommend the Good Fellow burger, made-from-scratch pizza, and anything with one of their four signature BBQ sauces. Read more about their story on our blog.
WILLOW BRICK BOUTIQUE
This fun boutique offers the latest fashion trends, shoes, home decor, and more in their historic downtown building. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, there’s something for everybody here!
BUILDING GROUNDS + HEAVY METAL RENAISSANCE
Building Grounds is the local coffee shop that offers a fun atmosphere of coffee, art, creativity, and conversation! The coffee, specialty drinks, and homemade bakery items are served up with a friendly smile by owner Nikki Davis. You’ll also find Nikki and her husband Jeff’s metal artwork on display, which they create next door at Heavy Metal Renaissance. Plus, there’s free wifi and a gallery of unique pieces made by local artists, making this a one-of-a-kind experience. Read more about their story on our blog.
STITCHIN’ TREE
If you’re a quilter, Stitchin’ Tree is a must-stop during your visit to Woodbine. THis is a great place to pick up quilting projects or kits, or to just stop by and admire the beautiful quilting work on display! Read more about their story on our blog.
CORN PALACE
Looking for a night out on the town? The Corn Palace is the local small-town bar where you’ll find great drinks and great people! Enjoy a pizza, game of foosball, or — if you happen to be there on the right night — karaoke.
DAIRY SWEET
Don’t miss the local ice cream shop while you’re in Woodbine! Perfect for those warm summer days, Dairy Sweet serves ice cream by the cone or cup. They also serve up diner-style meals and offer the great service and small-town atmosphere you would expect!
LINCOLN HIGHWAY
The Woodbine Lincoln Highway and Brick Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The eleven block bricked section through Woodbine was paved with bricks in 1921 and is the longest original stretch of the bricked highway remaining.
MITZI’S PLACE
Looking for a place to stay? At Mitzi’s Place, you’ll find historic charm and contemporary comfort and is just steps away from the Brick Street Historic District.
INSTAGRAM-WORTHY SPOTS:
Woodbine Elevator + Mural
Historic Main Street
Retro Food Land Store Sign
Woodbine Sign at Zell Millard Historic Preservation Park
Main Street Heavy Metal Art and Alley Art
Woodbine Municipal Utilities & City Hall
Boyer River Truss Bridge
Woodbine Drug Soda Fountain
Brickstreet Station
Find out more about the rural revival happening in Woodbine, Iowa here:
EPISODE 104 // MINDY CROOK AND DARIN SMITH OF ARCH ICON
GOOD FELLOWS: A STORY OF SECOND CHANCES
SHE LOVES THE COFFEE, HE LOVES THE ART
And be sure to stop by Woodbine on your next trip to the Loess Hills!
Find all the great places to stop in our Loess Hills Field Guide.