Quick Summary:

  • Question: What makes Adair County a unique destination in Iowa?
  • Answer: Adair County is a destination for people wanting to experience the bounty and beauty of rural Iowa in the state’s Garden County.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Jesse James Historical Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Jesse James Historical Site | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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2. Adair County Fair ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Adair County Fair | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
© Adair County Fair

3. The Ken Sidey Nature Area

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The Ken Sidey Nature Area | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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4. Middle River Forest Area - Adair County

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Middle River Forest Area - Adair County | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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5. Lake Orient Recreation Area - Adair County

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Lake Orient Recreation Area - Adair County | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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6. Bridgewater Farm, Adair County, Iowa

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Bridgewater Farm, Adair County, Iowa | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
© Bridgewater Farm

7. Greenfield Public Square Historic District

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Greenfield Public Square Historic District | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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8. Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center

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Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
© The Wallace Centers of Iowa

9. Iowa Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame

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Iowa Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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10. Neely-Kinyon Research and Demonstration Farm

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Neely-Kinyon Research and Demonstration Farm | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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11. Saints Center for Culture and the Arts

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Saints Center for Culture and the Arts | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
© Saints Center for Culture and the Arts

12. Schildberg Antique Car Collection

Schildberg Antique Car Collection | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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13. Sixteen Oaks Event Center

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Sixteen Oaks Event Center | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
© Sixteen Oaks Event Center

14. Warren Cultural Center

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Warren Cultural Center | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
© Warren Cultural Center

15. The Original Freedom Rock

The Original Freedom Rock | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
© The Original Freedom Rock

16. Hotel Greenfield

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Hotel Greenfield | Attractions in Adair County, Iowa
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