Maxwell
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Must Do's
Maxwell 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
Maxwell City Park is must-stop, containing a dog park, 12-hole frisbee golf course, playground, horse shoes, electric hook ups an. It also hosts the Story County Freedom Rock, honoring local veterans through Ray "Bubba" Sorenson's inspiring artwork.
One mile southwest of town on the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, stands the historic Calumus Creek Bridge. This concrete arch bridge, built in 1905, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the earliest remaining Luten arch bridge in Iowa and among the oldest in the country. Learn more about the historic railroad bridge and other local history at the Maxwell Community Historical Society.
Mom's Maxwell hosts frequent live music, drink specials and a full menu featuring wings, pizza and more.
Community Highlights
Second Sundays May through September, Maxwell's Market in the Park hosts some of the best vendors in central Iowa. This event offers visitors up to 70 vendors showcasing baked goods, produce, handcrafted arts, sweet treats and more, live entertainment and fun for the whole family.
Early August brings Old Settlers Days, featuring carnival rides, sanctioned rodeo, food vendors, truck/tractor pulls, live music, parade and more.
Maxwell 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
Maxwell City Park is must-stop, containing a dog park, 12-hole frisbee golf course, playground, horse shoes, electric hook ups an. It also hosts the Story County Freedom Rock, honoring local veterans through Ray "Bubba" Sorenson's inspiring artwork.
One mile southwest of town on the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, stands the historic Calumus Creek Bridge. This concrete arch bridge, built in 1905, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the earliest remaining Luten arch bridge in Iowa and among the oldest in the country. Learn more about the historic railroad bridge and other local history at the Maxwell Community Historical Society.
Mom's Maxwell hosts frequent live music, drink specials and a full menu featuring wings, pizza and more.
Community Highlights
Second Sundays May through September, Maxwell's Market in the Park hosts some of the best vendors in central Iowa. This event offers visitors up to 70 vendors showcasing baked goods, produce, handcrafted arts, sweet treats and more, live entertainment and fun for the whole family.
Early August brings Old Settlers Days, featuring carnival rides, sanctioned rodeo, food vendors, truck/tractor pulls, live music, parade and more.
