Visit Mason City 5.0 (19 Reviews)

Discover an array of award-winning attractions, from puppets to prairie school architecture, and an assortment of festivals uniquely blended with facilities catering to visitors. 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. Mason City offers the perfect setting for your next vacation, meeting or event! Visit Mason City is your official resource for all there is to see and do in Mason City, Iowa. Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, The Music Man, outdoor recreation, and so much more!  We look forward to welcoming you to Mason City, Iowa!