Forest City Travel Guide

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Aerial view of american countryside in the summertime. Sunrise, dawn, misty early morning. North american rural landscape, Beautiful nature of Midwest
Aerial view of american countryside in the summertime. Sunrise, dawn, misty early morning. North american rural landscape, Beautiful nature of Midwest
This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.
View from the top of the scenic outlook tower, second highest elevation in Iowa. #localgem
Miles of hiking trails throughout the park, this one circles around Dead Man's Lake. Watch for wild turkeys!

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Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City

2.5 out of 5
1121 Hwy 69 North Forest City IA
The price is NZ$184 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
NZ$184
per night
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Forest City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (341 reviews)
Great breakfast nice room

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
Forest City Inn

Forest City Inn

2.5 out of 5
1215 Highway 69 S Forest City IA
The price is NZ$164 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$164
per night
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this motel in Forest City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (408 reviews)
The breakfast was delicious. The biscuits were a little burnt but everything else was amazing. The staff was wonderful and the room was so clean and comfortable! Will be here again for sure!

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Forest City Inn
Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel

Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel

2.5 out of 5
711 Diamond Jo Lane Northwood IA
The price is NZ$206 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$206
per night
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Northwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Popular attraction Diamond Jo Casino is located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
Excellent

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Diamond Jo Worth Casino Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment just blocks from Waldorf University.

Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment just blocks from Waldorf University.

Forest City IA
Stay at this apartment in Forest City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Winnebago Industries Factory and Pilot ...
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment just blocks from Waldorf University.
This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.

This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.

Clear Lake IA
Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Surf Ballroom and Museum and Clear Lake Fire Museum are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Deb is a lovely host! The care she's put into the cottage, from heavenly bedding, to charging stations to interior design is beyond compare. We'd love to have this be our home away from home!

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.
In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge

Clear Lake IA
Stay at this holiday home in Clear Lake. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Surf Ballroom and Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
We enjoyed the town of Clear Lake very much . The opportunity to bring our corgi was great. Location was very nice . Very quiet and private in town

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

In-Town Moose Haus Lodge
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.

Pilot Knob State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Pilot Knob State Park during your travels in Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Pilot Knob State Park
Residing on the eastern shores of Crystal Lake, this beautiful park features a small beachfront, large picnic area, a playground and a frisbee golf course.

Crystal Lake State Park

You can take time to visit Crystal Lake State Park during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Crystal Lake State Park
This castle-like tower provides a breathtaking scenic view of the Iowa countryside, perched on the second highest elevation in Iowa.

Pilot Knob State Preserve

You can take time to visit Pilot Knob State Preserve during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Pilot Knob State Preserve

Winnebago Industries Factory

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Winnebago Industries Factory during your trip to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Winnebago Industries Factory

Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area

You can take time to visit Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Gabrielson Wildlife Management Area

Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area

You can take time to visit Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area during your travels to Forest City. While you're in the area, wander around the forests.

Torkelson Pits Wildlife Area