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Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau
204 West Broadway
Fairfield, Iowa 52556 U.S.A.
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Local Lingo
When you visit Fairfield you are exposed to different
ideas, lifestyles and viewpoints. Many will be novel, even
to those from cosmopolitan, urban areas. To help you
with your visit we have created a glossary of some of
these terms. Never fear mispronouncing words here;
many of us don’t always get it right either! If you hear a
word you don't understand, just ask.
Vedic (vay dick) - Deriving from the Vedas, an oral
tradition of knowledge many thousands of years old, as
in Vedic City or Vedic Observatory. The Vedas include
knowledge of many aspects of life such as:
July & August
Municipal Band Concerts - town square gazebo, various
Tuesday nights in July and August, 8:00 pm. Free.
www.fairfieldiowa.com
September
Annual Gem & Mineral Show - Handcrafted jewelry,
beautifully displayed gemstones, rough rock, minerals,
beads, geodes, fossils, carvings, equipment and more.
www.iowatelecom.net/~billrath/show.html
Ayur-Veda (eye yur vay duh) - The tradition of
Vedic medicine or diet.
Kiwanis Kid’s Day & Parade—3rd Saturday in September.
Parade, petting zoo, pedal pull and pancakes.
www.fairfieldiowa.com
Sthapatya Veda (sta pot yuh vay duh) - The
tradition of Vedic Architecture. Principles of
Sthapatya Veda include:
Blues, Rock & Cruise Classic Car Cruise—3rd Saturday in
September. www.iowarod.com
Vastu (vah stew) - The open area around the
structure usually created by a low fence
surrounding Sthapatya Veda buildings.
October
Regional Quilt Show—Vendors, special exhibits, silent
auction, Sit n’ Stitch, challenge exhibits. Saturday &
Sunday, Jefferson Co. Fairgrounds
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Brahma-Sthan (bra mah stahn) - Atrium or open
space creating silent center inside of a Sthapatya
Veda building.
Kalash (kah lash) - Crown-like sculpture on top of
Sthapatya Veda structure capping the interior
Brahma-Sthan.
Maharishi (mah harsh ee)
"Great Seer", Maharishi
Mahesh Yogi, the founder
of Maharishi University of
Management. This university
has blended Vedic knowledge
with modern science to create
a unique center of learning in
the western world.
Women on Wings Annual Motorcycle Rally— Food
vendors, bands and poker run at Jefferson County
Fairgrounds. For men and women. Proceeds to Shriners
Hospital. Call Luanne Brown at 319-456-6006 for more
info.
November
Gingerbread House Extravaganza—Spectacular gingerbread creations by professional artists, bakeries, school
kids, and service clubs and organizations. Stroll and view
them in town square merchants’ windows. Friday after
Thanksgiving through the first Friday in January. Sweet!
December
Maharishi University of
Management
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Holiday Lighting Celebration—See Central Park decked
out in Christmas splendor! Enjoy lighting celebration; see
why we are called Iowa’s Christmas City!
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Heritage Trail
Campground Directory
For more Heritage Trail information:
www.jeffersoncountytrails.org
Jefferson County Trails Council
P.O. Box 2375, Fairfield, IA 52556
Jefferson
County
Courthouse
Est. 1893
Main & Court St.
McElhinny House
Est. 1851
300 North Court St.
James A. Beck
House
Est. 1896
401 E.
BurlingtonAve
Residential
Home,
Est. 1920
505 E.
Burlington Ave.
Armory
Est. 1910
114 E. Broadway
Former U.S.
Senator James F.
Wilson House
Est. 1857
805 S. Main St.
Wilson Building
Est. 1876
106, 108 S. Court St.
Wells-Stubbs
House
Est. 1874
508 E.
Burlington Ave.
Former U. S. Post
Office Building
Est. 1876
110 S. Court St.
Residential Home
Est. 1860
607 E.
Burlington Ave.
Jefferson County Park
Former Fairfield
Carnegie Public
Library
Est. 1893
Maasdam Barns
Est. 1906 & 1910
HWY 1 S.
S. Court St. &
E. Washington
Thomas-Wood
House
Est. 1880
107 S. B St.
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Prairie Style House
(Frank Lloyd
Wright style),
Est. 1992
1000 Walton Rd.
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Central Park – Center of town square. Bandstand
gazebo, permanent benches, bronze sculpture, rose
garden and walkways.
Museums
Carnegie Museum
112 S. Court St.
(641) 472-6366 (Call for hours of operation)
Chautauqua Park – Hwy. 34 East on E. Burlington
Avenue. Four shelter houses, modern restrooms,
multiple picnic and playground areas, horseshoe pits,
9-hole Frisbee golf course.
Johnny Clock Museum
3161 –218th Blvd.
Lockridge, IA 52635
(319) 696-3711 (Call for hours of operation)
O.B. Nelson Park– South 2nd Street. “Partners for
Play” mega wood structure for kids playground,
three softball fields, municipal swimming pool and
waterslide, sand volleyball courts, restrooms.
Theatre Groups
Fairfield Area Community Theatre
(641) 472-3587
(Call for performance schedules)
Waterworks Park – North B Street. Fresh water
swimming lake with sandy beach, playground,
shelter, fishing, picnic area, restroom.
Heritage Park– North 9th Street. Skateboard park/ice
skating rink, playground, ball field, shelter.
Entertainment Venues
Art Exhibits, Dance, Karaoke, Live Music & Theatre
Little League Park– East Burlington Avenue and
Glasgow Road. Baseball fields, restrooms.
Café Paradiso
607 W. Broadway
(641) 472-0856
Forest Park– Forest Avenue & E. Broadway. Play
field.
Revelations Book Store & Café
112 N. Main
(641) 472-6733
Howard Park – North Main and Grimes. Farmers
Market, playground, shelter.
Wilson Park– Wilson Boulevard. Playground and
shelter.
Morning Star Studio
51 1/2 S. Court
(641) 472-4287 or 919-9601
Southwood Park – Dogwood Drive. Playground,
walking trails.
Visit the website or call venues for
up-to-the-minute entertainment schedules
Lamson Woods State Preserve – SE corner of
Fairfield Golf Club. Natural area with walking trails.
www.fairfieldcreatestogether.com
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Roosevelt Recreation Center
Mediterranean
Fast Food
1000 West Burlington Avenue
(641) 472-6159
Email: FPR2@lisco.com
Regina's Restaurant *
607 West Broadway
(641) 472-1087
M-Sat, 5pm - 9pm
Dinner Only
Burger King
1210 West Burlington Ave.
(641) 469-6428
http://cityoffairfieldiowa.com/Public/TheCity/CityDepartments
Weight room, billiard room, indoor golf net,
handball, racquetball, wallyball, special youth and
adult sports programs.
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Monday & Wednesday
6 am to 8 pm
Tuesday & Thursday
6 am to 9 am
Friday
6 am to 8 pm
Saturday
8 am to 4 pm
Sunday
please inquire by phone
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
8 am to 12 pm
8 am to 12 pm
8 am to 12 pm
Winter Hours
Monday-Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
6 am to 9 pm
6 am to 8 pm
8 am to 4 pm
Closed
Revelations *
112 North Main
(641) 472-6733
M-Th, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
F-Sat, 8:30am - 10:00 pm
Organic
Entree Cafe *
203 West Broadway
(641) 472-4328
Everybody's *
501 North 2nd
(641) 472-5199
The Raj Hotel *
1734 Jasmine Ave.
Vedic City
(641) 472-9580
lunch only
Caribbean Café
500 N. 2nd Street
(641) 470-1444
Checkerz 2 Fer 1 Subs
200 E. Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-SUBZ
KFC/Taco Bell *
605 West Burlington Ave.
(641) 470-1497
McDonalds *
1705 W. Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-4266
Subway *
711 W. Burlington Ave.
(641) 469-6045
Taco John's *
703 West Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-7833
Specialties
Maharishi University of Management
Recreation Center
Mexican
Azteca Mexican Restaurant *
116 North Main
(641) 472-1416
Open daily 9:30 am to 9:30 pm
(641) 472-1112
www.mum.edu/student_services/facilities.html
A 60,000-square-foot indoor facility located east of
the Student Union building, the Recreation Center
houses basketball, tennis, volleyball, and
badminton courts; table tennis facilities; a
gymnastics area; a weightroom; an indoor track;
archery facilities; and an indoor climbing wall.
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La Hacienda
2803 W. Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-1036
Los Portales *
403 N. 4th St.
(641) 469-6293
Café Paradiso *
607 W. Broadway
(641) 472-0856
Dairy Bar
1002 W. Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-2417
Closed in Winter
Yummy’s *
110 West Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-7910
Desserts & coffee
Key: * Non-smoking
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Resources
Welcome to Fairfield!
We're happy to share with you all of our unique
attractions and diverse activities which make
Fairfield, Iowa one of the most unusual and
enjoyable places to visit in the Midwest!
Join us for a day, a weekend, or a week...of
world-class arts, theatre, and music; extensive
recreational opportunities including hiking, biking,
water sports, swimming, golf and winter sports; or
shopping on our historic town square. Come for
one of our unique events or festivals, or for our
outstanding dining opportunities -- we have more
restaurants per capita than San Francisco! We
specialize in family fun, cultural and creative
diversity, and recreational abundance. And most
of our events and activities are free to the public.
Airport
Fairfield Municipal
Airport
2013 Airport Rd.
641-472-3166
Hospital
Jefferson County
Hospital
400 Highland St.
641-472-4111
Auto Rental
Fesler Auto Mall
Hwy. 34 W.
641-472-3121 or
800-422-5269
Library
Fairfield Public Library
104 W. Adams
641-472-6551
Bus Lines
Trailways Bus System
210 W. Main St.
Ottumwa, IA
641-682-2009
Trains
Amtrak
220 W. Main St.
Ottumwa, IA
641-682-3876
or 800-872-7245
City of Fairfield
112 S. Main St.
641-472-6193
Accept our invitation to visit and find out why
Fairfield Feels Good! We're worth the drive!
Fairfield Area Chamber
of Commerce
204 West Broadway
641-472-2111
For complete information on festivals and events
in Fairfield, Iowa, contact the Fairfield Iowa
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Travel Information Road & Weather
Iowa Department of
Transportation
Phone: 511
http://www.511ia.org
Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau
204 West Broadway phone 641-472-2111
Fairfield Iowa Convention & Visitors Bureau
info@fairfieldiowa.com
www.fairfieldiowa.com
Hours: 8am-5pm M-F (Closed 12pm-1pm & Holidays)
204 West Broadway
Fairfield, IA 52556 U.S.A.
641-472-2111
info@fairfieldiowa.com
www.fairfieldiowa.com
Hours: 8am-5pm M-F
(Closed 12 pm-1 pm & Holidays)
www.easterniowatourism.org
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Nearby Attractions
Contents
Vedic City– 4 miles
See Maharishi Sthapatya
Veda Architecture in Vedic
City. Stop in at The Raj and
The Rukmapura Hotel and
see contemporary
examples of this unique
ancient architecture style.
Eldon—15 miles
Look familiar? Strike a pose
at the American Gothic
House which Iowa artist
Grant Wood made famous
when he painted the
“American Gothic House”.
This American Icon is not
open to the public;
however, picture-taking is
advisable! Take home a
real treasure with you
standing in front!
Accommodations
Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Campgrounds & County Parks
City Parks & Recreation
Family Fun
Festivals and Events
Historic Sites
Local Lingo
Map
Nearby Attractions
Recreational Trail System
Restaurants, Cafés & Eateries
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Mileage
Chicago
New York
Kansas City, MO
Milwaukee, WI
Minneapolis, MN
Omaha, NE
Los Angeles, CA
St. Louis, MO
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Villages of Van Buren - 20 Miles
www.800-tourvbc.com
Bentonsport, Iowa Bonaparte, Iowa
Henry County Museums—20 miles+
http://henrycountytourism.org
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Year Round
1st Fridays Art Walk-19+ galleries and art venues host a
wide range of art created by 300+ resident artists.
Special events each month featuring music, dance and
performance-street musicians, acrobats, ice sculptors,
live bands in the gazebo, improv theatre, plus delightful
children’s activities. Free; 6:30 to 9:30 PM.
www.fairfieldartwalk.com
February
February Film and Video Festival—3 nights and 2 days of
world-class film and video in multiple Fairfield venues:
independent, classic B & W, documentaries, student film
and video, family movies, animation; something for
everyone! www.fairfieldiowa.com
Fairfield
Best Western
Fairfield Inn
2200 West Burlington
641-472-2200
Super 8
3001 W. Burlington
641-469-2000
www.super8.com
www.bestwesternfairfieldinn.com
May - October
Fairfield Farmers Market—Howard Park, Saturdays 7:30
am - 1:00 pm; Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Wide
variety of local foods, crafts. Fun, informative events
every Saturday—cooking demonstrations, gardening and
craft workshops, live music & dancing, children’s
activities. Fun for entire family. www.fairfieldiowa.com
Polly’s Bed & Breakfast
106 S. 4th. Street
641-472-2517
www.ibbg.com
Landmark Inn
115 N. Main
641-472-4152
www.FairfieldLandmarkInn.com
Annual Show of Wheels—Every May—www.iowarod.com
June – September
Live on The Square Summer Concert Series—Dance in
the streets around our town square. Monthly concerts
with top regional talent to suit most folks’ musical interests—jazz/salsa; Celtic music/dancing; country
music/gospel; rock/blues. Free. www.fairfieldiowa.com
Vedic City
Economy Inn
2701 West Burlington
641-472-4161
June
Annual Vintage Power Wagon Rally—world’s largest
gathering of vintage Dodge Power Wagons. Second full
weekend every June.
www.vintagepowerwagons.com
July
Jefferson County Fair —Blue Ribbon County Fair, 4-H, FFA,
Carnival, Midway, Funnel cakes, Livestock judging.
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The Raj
1734 Jasmine Avenue
(800) 248-9050
(641) 472-9580
www.theraj.com
Rukmapura Park Hotel
1702 Rukmapura Park
(866) 472-1008
(641) 469-1919
www.rukmapura.com
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Jefferson County Trails System includes the Fairfield Loop Trail,
Trails in Jefferson County Park and the Cedar View Trail
Campgrounds
Recreational Trails
Jefferson County Park
2003 Libertyville Rd., Fairfield, IA 52556
Telephone: 641.472.4421 Fax: 641.472.7911
E-Mail: jeffersonpark@lisco.com
Come explore our recreational trail system. When
complete, a 33-mile trail system will connect parks,
lakes, and a state preserve. Pass through prairies,
woodlands, wetlands, old railroad corridors, over
major bridges, and more. Enjoy walking, jogging,
biking and x-country skiing in the winter. Don’t
forget bird watching on our trails with over 100
species to catch sight of!
• Located 2 miles from Downtown
• 24 camp sites
• 2 cabins
Open May 1 through October 31 and includes:
Electricity, modern restrooms, hot showers, drinking water,
a small shelter house, playground equipment and a
trailer waste-dump station are all provided for the
camper. Camping fees modest.
Note for all camping areas:
• Camping fees shall be collected daily in
the amount set by the conservation board.
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No person shall camp in any designated
camping area for a period longer than 14
consecutive days and, in no event, longer than
14 days in any 21-day period.
Water Trails
Looking to canoe, kayak, swim, study nature, or fish?
The Skunk River, Cedar Creek and Fairfield’s 3 lakes
give you ample opportunities to enjoy water recreation, including boating and swimming.
At present, there are two designated water trails:
• The 72-mile-long Skunk River Water Trail traverses
Keokuk, Washington, Jefferson and Henry
counties. The Jefferson County section is 10.5
miles long.
• The Cedar Creek Water Trail uses about 6 miles of
a scenic section of Cedar Creek.
Sorry, no skateboarding, horses or motorized vehicles allowed on trails.
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Fairfield Municipal Swimming Pool
in O.B. Nelson Park.
South 2nd Street
(641) 472-6463
Mon – Thurs 1pm to 5 pm; and 6 pm to 8 pm
Open - June 1 - August 31
Fri - Sun 1 pm to 5 pm
1st Friday’s Art Venues
Americus Gallery
100 W. Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-2082
At Home Store
52 N. Main St.
(641) 472-1016
Café Paradiso
607 W. Broadway
(641) 472-0856
Central Park Futon
56 N. Main
(641) 472-5906
Emerald Gallery
808 N. “B.” St.
(641) 472-5250
Entrée Café
203 W. Broadway
(641) 472-4328 or
(641)919-1761
Flower Fine Art Gallery
105 S. 3rd. St.
(641) 472-4245
Gallery 51 East/ICON 2
51 E. Broadway
(641) 469-6252 or 919-6252
Galleria Obscura
611/2 N. Court
(641) 919-5715
Henderson’s Frames
N Gallery
53 W. Broadway
(641) 472-5522
Landmark Inn
115 N. Main
(641) 469-6245
Morning Star Studio
511/2 S. Court
(641) 472-4287 or
(641) 919-9601
Deep and shallow end, diving board and waterslide,
wading pool. Showers and changing rooms.
Natural Selections
104 S. Main
(641) 472-5876
Maharishi University of Management
Campus Swimming Pool
1601 North Main Street, north end of campus
(641) 472-1147
Seven days a week, open 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Revelations Book Store
& Café
112 N. Main
(641) 472-6733
Roosevelt Aquatic Center
1000 W. Burlington Avenue
(641) 472-7088
Six-lane, 25 yard pool with diving area and shallow end,
plus entrance ramp. Adult Whirlpool and dry
sauna, showers and changing room.
Skyline Gallery
571/2 N. Court
(641) 472-3968
Temple Studio of
Fine Art
111 N. Main
(641) 469-6811 or
(641) 919-4119
Waterworks Park Reservoir Swimming Beach
Waterworks Park, North B Street
Open May 1 - Sept 3, dawn to dusk.
Thymely Solutions
104 N. Court
(641) 472-9815
21st Century Books
108 W. Broadway
(641) 472-5105
800-593-2665
Winter Moon Pottery
571/2 N. Court
(641) 472-6064
Key: Art Galleries
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Fairfield Municipal Swimming
in Pool at O.B. Nelson Park
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American
French
2nd Street Coffee House
51 N. 2nd St.
(641) 472-7587
Petit Paris*
108 North Main Street
(641) 470-1624
Backroads Bar & Grill
2601 W. Grimes & 26th St.
(641) 472-5699
Kitchen open until 1 AM
Indian
Best Western, Fairfield Inn
Kokomo's Kafe
2200 West Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-2200
Fairfield Family Restaurant
2311 W. Burlington Ave.
(641) 469-3360
Hickory House
500 West Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-5107
Asian
Asian Deli *
117 E. Broadway
(641) 472-2649
Ching Dow Restaurant *
117 East Burlington Ave.
(641) 469-5858
First Thai Taste
50 South 2nd Street
(641) 469-3334
Thai Deli *
120 W. Broadway
(641) 472-3902
Thai Noodle House *
59 N. Court Street
(641) 472-0222
Shopping Cozy boutiques & eclectic shops!
Specialty shoppes on the square are open
for your shopping pleasure: gourmet kitchenware,
quilts, knitting and specialty yarns, antiques,
hard-to-find books, unique gifts, herbal remedies,
and wholesale diamond jewelry, plus so much
more! Or just hang out in one of our Internet
café/coffee shops and strike up a conversation
with some of the locals. www.fairfieldiowa.com
Gupta Vegetarian
Restaurant *
51 S. Court St.
(641) 472-0548
India Café *
50 West Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-1792
Mohan Delights *
101 West Broadway
(641) 469-6900
Golf
Fairfield Golf and Country Club
905 E. Harrison Avenue (641) 472-3798
9 holes on the oldest private golf course west of the
Mississippi River.
Walton Golf Club
Walton Lake 641-472-4909
9 holes of challenging water course.
Italian/Pizza
Breadeaux Pizza *
53 E. Broadway
(641) 472-7055
www.fairfield.k12.ia.us/fairfield/clubs/walton/present.htm
George's Pizza
Restaurant
57 West Broadway
(641) 472-9119
Family Fun
Pizza Hut
1310 W. Burlington Ave.
(641) 472-6197
Flamingo Lanes
301 N. 16th
(641) 472-6162
Sunset Roller Rink
2237 Glasgow Road
641-472-3938
Charming wooden
rink with rental skates
available
Torino's Pizza & Steak
House
115 West Broadway
(641) 472-9071
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Putt-Putt Mini Golf
2235 Glasgow Road
641-472-6752
Miniature golf and
batting cages
Co-Ed Theatre
121 W. Broadway
(641) 472-3707
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