Albia Iowa Local Attractions

I'm certain that you've heard that there is never anything to do in a small town.

Don't believe everything you hear!

Albia offers a plethora of ways to entertain yourself or your guests, or if you're a visitor to our community, there are multiple things you'll want to see and to do before you end your visit.

Albia may be small in size but we're big on things to do.

Here are just a few that you might want to consider:

Monroe County Fair - July of each year.

Albia Restoration Days - August, annually

Albia’s Historic Town Square: 92 Buildings on National Register of Historic Places (1869-1910) – Town Square Walking Tour Brochure available at the AACC, 118 South Main, Albia

First Iowa State Bank: restored to its original splendor, lavishly decorated in Victorian antiques (Reservations required 641-932-2144 or 641-932-3319).

Robert T. Bates Apartment: Robert T. Bates, Albia’s benefactor was responsible for the restoration of the First Iowa State Bank. Looking now very much as it did then, its been restored to its former glory and houses some antiques that are certainly noteworthy, from the world over.

Monroe County Historical Museum: This very unique museum is filled with artifacts from 19th century homes, from area farms, and mines. A coal mining exhibit at this museum is something nearly anyone would enjoy.

If antiques are your thing, take a walk through some of the better antiques shops in the Midwest when you visit:

• Benton Avenue Antiques and Gifts, 5 Benton Avenue East, Albia, IA 52531.
• Family Shoe & Sporting Goods, 22 Washington Ave E, Albia, IA 52531
• Hollywood Hills Boutique, 2195 637th Trail, Albia, IA 52531
• Illingworth Jewelry, 14 South Main, Albia, IA 52531
• Premier Designs, 1515 Benton Avenue, Albia, IA 52531
• Trading Treasures 14 Washington Avenue East. Albia, IA 52531
• White Oak Gallery, 27 South Clinton, Albia, IA 52531