Mahaska County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A traditional windmill with a wooden structure and metal blades, surrounded by lush green trees and blooming pink flowers.
A large black sculpture with inscriptions, surrounded by a field of red tulips and trees with red foliage.
A historic windmill, a brick building labeled "Royal Amsterdam Hotel," and a reflective water feature at dusk.
A historic building with a clock tower and a reflective pool at night.

Popular cities in Mahaska County

A windmill, benches, and a street with cars and pedestrians.
Pella
Known for Universities, Festivals and Small town
Experience quaint Pella: its festivals, university life, lake views and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Central College
  • Central Park
A frozen river with a sunset, bare trees, and snow on the banks.
Oskaloosa
Known for Universities, Coffee and Churches
Love churches, coffee and university life? Get away to Oskaloosa!

Reasons to visit

  • City Square Park
Eddyville
Eddyville
Venture to Southern Iowa Fair and Cedar Creek Golf Course—just two of the sights around Eddyville.
Bussey
Bussey
Venture to Bos Landen Golf Club and Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill & Scholte House—just two of the sights around Bussey.
Rose Hill
Rose Hill
Check out Southern Iowa Fair and Tassel Ridge Winery—just a couple of the sights around Rose Hill.
New Sharon
New Sharon
Venture to Lake Ponderosa and Tassel Ridge Winery—just two of the sights around New Sharon.

Stay near popular Mahaska County attractions