Collins
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Must Do’s
Collins is a favorite stop along the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, welcoming visitors with parks, smalltown charm and lots of local history.
Outdoor Adventure & Exciting Eateries
Collins is the eastern terminus of the paved 21 miles of Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, where plenty of parking, picnic areas, restrooms and pickle ball courts await inside the park.
Sweet Oaks Bistro serves delicious pastries, and The Back Yard offers a unique and vibrant outdoor space to gather over drinks after finishing a day on the trail.
Community Highlights
Collins Days in late July begins with a parade and ends with outstanding food and fireworks.
Collins is a favorite stop along the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, welcoming visitors with parks, smalltown charm and lots of local history.
Outdoor Adventure & Exciting Eateries
Collins is the eastern terminus of the paved 21 miles of Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, where plenty of parking, picnic areas, restrooms and pickle ball courts await inside the park.
Sweet Oaks Bistro serves delicious pastries, and The Back Yard offers a unique and vibrant outdoor space to gather over drinks after finishing a day on the trail.
Community Highlights
Collins Days in late July begins with a parade and ends with outstanding food and fireworks.
