Boasting tourists from all over the nation, and even some from beyond our country's borders, the Manning Heritage Park has built a reputation of providing guests with an enjoyable experience that has been described time and time again as "just like a mini-tour of Germany."

This beautiful and unique attraction, located in West Central Iowa, is easily found just off Hwy. 141 on the east edge of Manning. The three jewels of the site include the 350-year-old authentic German Hausbarn, the early 20th century American Bungalow style home and farmstead, and the beautifully preserved historic Trinity Church which was recently moved from its decades-long home in the middle of the country seven miles south of Manning to Heritage Park.

In addition to the historic attractions, Manning Heritage Park also has a modern Konferenz Centre that provides clean, new handicap accessible restrooms, a large hall for meetings or catered meals, and a dining room with a beautifully-crafted stone fire place for a welcome coffee. In addition, the facility houses the quaint Roten Bär Tavern and the Schön Herzen Gift shop.

The parking accommodations are generous which gives easy access to large tour busses and/or cars. We enthusiastically provide a German costumed tour guide and walking tour of the three historic sites located within easy walking distance of each.

We are located within 25 miles of Elk Horn's Danish Windmill and Museum; Audubon's Albert the Bull statue; Coon Rapids, an Iowa Great Places Community, and Carroll's renovated, historic Railroad Depot.

Suggested Day Tour Itinerary

10:00 am

Welcome coffee in dining hall and restroom break

10:15 am

Meet tour guide and begin tour of Heritage Park

11:45-12:00 pm

Have a catered meal at the Dining Hall or return to bus and move uptown with reservations at a local restaurant

12:00-1:00 pm

Lunch - choice of a German or American menu

1:00-2:00 pm

Optional tours of Main Street, Forgotten Corner Museum and/or step-on guide can take you on a drive-by tour of other sites noted above.

2:00 pm

Depart Manning

To arrange your group tour and trip itinerary please call Manning Heritage Park at 712-655-3131.

e-mail heritag@mmctsu.com