Jillynn's Guidebook
Antiquing
This is a great boutique/antique store with lots of amazing finds. There are many great stores to explore around the square in Newton, Ia.
Relics, LLC
103 1st Ave WA great antique store to explore with TONS of fun and unique things for everyone.
Shopping
A cute store with fresh baked goods, gifts, yarns of all kinds, and lots more!
Olive 'et Boutique
111 W 2nd St SA cute boutique clothing store right off the square.
A great store with beautiful decor, boutique clothing and something for everyone.
Fine Things Reclaimed
205 1st Ave WA great store with beautiful decor, boutique clothing and something for everyone.
Marshalltown
Entertainment
A beautiful restored historic movie theater. Maybe you will meet Joy the mini pig, in the Guinness Record Book for doing the most tricks in 1 minute.
Capitol II Theatre
116 1st St NOne of few still working outdoor movie theaters. Always a double feature, and always a good time.
Valle Drive In
4074 Hwy F48 WOne of few still working outdoor movie theaters. Always a double feature, and always a good time.
Book a Rusty Wallace Racing Experience for an added thrill! https://racewithrusty.com/
9 locals recommend
Iowa Speedway
3333 Rusty Wallace DrBook a Rusty Wallace Racing Experience for an added thrill! https://racewithrusty.com/
Knoxville Raceway
1000 N Lincoln StA fun and historic place to swim the the family for a day, the evenings are the BEST here. There is a great park and disc golf.
Fred Maytag Pool
301 South 11th Ave W A fun and historic place to swim the the family for a day, the evenings are the BEST here. There is a great park and disc golf.
Westwood Golf Course
3387 Hwy F48 WThe Harvester Club
1102 330th StreetThe finest golfing around.
Sightseeing
Pella
One of our favorite towns to visit. So much to do and see!
Visit the Jasper County Historical Museum to learn the history of The Maytag Company in Newton and much more!
Jasper County Historical Society
1700 S 15th Ave WVisit the Jasper County Historical Museum to learn the history of The Maytag Company in Newton and much more!
Parks & Nature
Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve
15148 Jacob AveGreen Castle Recreation Area
2891 Green Castle RdQuarry Springs Park
200 North Park RoadMariposa County Park
1235 N 11th Ave ENeal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
9981 Pacific StNewton Arboretum & Botanical
3000 N 4th Ave EThis is an eight-mile hike and bike trail extending from near the intersection of I-80 and Highway 14 to Woodland Park. The trail connects Maytag Park, Newton High School, Aurora Park, Agnes Patterson Park/Newton Arboretum, and Woodland Park. Map of the trail: https://www.newtongov.org/DocumentCenter/View/2417/City-of-Newton-HikeBike-Trail-System?bidId=
Hike and Bike Trail
Hike and Bike TrailThis is an eight-mile hike and bike trail extending from near the intersection of I-80 and Highway 14 to Woodland Park. The trail connects Maytag Park, Newton High School, Aurora Park, Agnes Patterson Park/Newton Arboretum, and Woodland Park. Map of the trail: https://www.newtongov.org/DocumentCenter/View/2417/City-of-Newton-HikeBike-Trail-System?bidId=
One of our favorite bars in Newton. Clean is in a fun little area of old Maytag. Get the Bloody Mary, you will be AMAZED.
The Cellar Peanut Pub Newton
403 West 4th Street NorthOne of our favorite bars in Newton. Clean is in a fun little area of old Maytag. Get the Bloody Mary, you will be AMAZED.
The paved Chichaqua Valley Trail crosses 27 miles of central Iowa farmland between the northeastern Des Moines suburbs and the rural community of Baxter.
https://www.traveliowa.com/trails/chichaqua-valley-trail/37/
Chichaqua Valley Trail Caboose
123 Railroad StreetThe paved Chichaqua Valley Trail crosses 27 miles of central Iowa farmland between the northeastern Des Moines suburbs and the rural community of Baxter.
https://www.traveliowa.com/trails/chichaqua-valley-trail/37/
Neighborhoods
Enjoy the many parks, bike trails, and the unique shops in the town square area that Newton has to offer.
7 locals recommend
Newton
Enjoy the many parks, bike trails, and the unique shops in the town square area that Newton has to offer.
Baxter
The start of a fun bike trail is at the caboose train across from the grocery store.
COFFEE
Scooter's Coffee
1114 1st Ave EDrive through only
Bridgehouse Coffee Co.
111 W 2nd St NLocally owned coffee shop that is a town favorite with free WIFI.
Uncle Nancy's Coffee House
114 N 2nd Ave WA Newton original
Java On Main Cafe
This is Baxter’s local coffee shop and super cute and yummy place