Fort Dodge

Must Do's
Feed your nostalgia and create new memories in Fort Dodge and Webster County. Unique visitor opportunities include wandering through history at the Fort Museum, enjoying the arts at the Blanden Art Museum, tantalizing your taste buds at Tea Thyme, Community Orchards, River Hops Brewing, Shiny Top Brewing and Soldier Creek Winery. Blend your needs and your wants with unique shopping at the specialty stores downtown and the chance to attend live music performances, community festivals and concerts. Have fun with family and friends of all ages at Fort Frenzy Entertainment Center, the Matt Cosgrove River's Edge Discovery Center and Rosedale Rapids Aquatic Center.

Outdoor Recreation & Exciting Eateries
Find new adventures at multiple parks dedicated to providing trails for many uses: off-highway vehicle trails at Gypsum City OHV Park, various skill-level soft trails at the Lizard Creek Mountain Bike Trails, horseback riding at Brushy Creek State Recreational Area or scenic hiking trails at Dolliver State Park. The area's two state-designated water trails, Lizard Creek and the Des Moines River Water Trail wind through the area and are perfect for paddling or tubing.

Finish your day off right with a sweet treat from Stella’s Coffee Bar or Ardys Mae Coffee & Dessert, or head to the Dariette or Snack Shack Eats n’ Treats.