Places to stay in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City is located in North Central Iowa, in Cerro Gordo County, only a few miles from beautiful Clear Lake. The community is the hometown of Meredith Willson, composer of "The Music Man". Plus, the area is legendary as it was the final site of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson's concert. Mason City is also home to Prairie School Architecture with several buildings in the community designed by Frank Lloyd Wright including the only remaining hotel in the world designed by Wright. The largest collection of Bil Baird's puppets can also be seen in Mason City. Local restaurants include Suzie Q Cafe, Butchers Steakhouse, Jitters Coffee Bar, and Ronin Sushi.
If you are travelling in the area, Mason City is located close to Clear Lake City Park, Little Gully, Temple Baptist Church, Rest Area 38 and Clear Lake Police Department.
Available Mason City lodging
We currently have 16 accommodations in and around Mason City.
Mason City Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Super 8
Willow Inn
Country Inn & Suites
Days Inn
Econo Lodge
Quality Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Mason City
Clarion Inn
The Decker House
Mason City Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Mason City
Boulder Tap House ( Dining / Burgers ). Located at 2700 4th St Southwest. Serving legendary wings with 20 house-made sauces, out-of-this world appetizers, over 15 main event burgers with build-your-own options, soups, salads, and more. The extensive beer menu features a variety of Iowa craft brews, seasonal releases, limited releases, ciders, imports, and domestic favorites.
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Northwestern Steak House ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 304 16th Street Northwest. At Northwestern Steakhouse, we provide our guests with a casual atmosphere featuring aged, USDA top choice beef cooked in extra virgin olive oil, butter and our special blend of greek seasonings that makes every bite of steak melt in your mouth.
If steak is not your thing, try our mouth watering roasted chicken, broiled shrimp, Canadian walley or lamb chops. If you are visiting us on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, prime rib will be on the menu.
www.northwesternsteakhouse.com
Birdsall's Ice Cream ( Dining
/ Ice Cream / Dairy Bar ). Located at 518 North Federal Avenue. No trip to Mason City is complete without a stop at Birdsall’s Ice Cream!
North Iowa’s iconic ice cream parlor since 1931, Birdsall’s Ice Cream is a locally owned ice cream shop serving the best homemade ice cream around. More than 20 different flavors are crafted on-site. Scoops are available in a dish, sugar cone, or Birdsall’s homemade waffle cones. Classic treats such as sundaes, splits, malts, and milkshakes are also available.
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Pastime Gardens ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 404 South Madison Avenue. When you visit Pastime Gardens, the little brick building, you'll get an amazing and wholesome dining experience. The majority of our food is homemade, so stop by today!
pastimegardens.com
Renamed properties
- Holiday Inn Express at 3041 4th Street Southwest may have been previously known as Hanford Inn
- Quality Inn & Suites Mason City at 410 5th Street, Southwest may have been previously known as Comfort Inn
- Econo Lodge at 24 5th Street Southwest may have been previously known as American Best Inn and Suites