Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop
Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop, now known as the Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Museum, is a historic building located in Dows, Iowa, United States.
A museum inside Dows
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Iowa Falls, 15 miles southeast. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°, with about 28" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Dows. Green months are the mild ones.
Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop
Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop, now known as the Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Museum, is a historic building located in Dows, Iowa, United States. The shop was built in 1899 and remained in continuous use until 1990 when Frank Quasdorf willed the building to the Dows Historical Society. The building was restored and reopened as a museum. Displays include machines, tools, belt-driven and electric welding equipment, original wagon wheels, blacksmithing items, a forge and the bellows. Many of the items on display are original to the building and the Quasdorf family.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1994)
Where to stay near Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Iowa Falls (7) and Clarion (4).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dows | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 513 | $60K | — |
| Iowa Falls | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 5,013 | $124K | C |
| Clarion | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 4 4 hotels | 2,758 | $116K | B+ |
| Williams | 12 mi south | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 302 | $86K | — |
| Belmond | 14 mi northwest | 20 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 2,420 | $129K | — |
| Latimer | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 470 | $111K | — |
| Hampton | 16 mi east | 25 min | 2 2 hotels | 4,264 | $99K | A− |
| Alden | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 1 1 campground | 735 | $108K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop
Other well-known places within 70 miles.
44 mi Stadium & arenaHilton Coliseum
45 mi GardenReiman Gardens
37 mi MuseumMacNider Art Museum
38 mi GardenEast Park
45 mi MuseumChamplin Memorial Masonic Temple
52 mi MuseumGlick-Sower HousePhoto credits
Hilton Coliseum: Johannes Cater--Jaretac (talk) 15:14, 17 June 2009 (UTC), Public domain · Reiman Gardens: GardenLover2008 (talk), CC BY 3.0 · MacNider Art Museum: Gcardinal101, CC BY-SA 4.0 · East Park: TLCIowa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Champlin Memorial Masonic Temple: Dan Breyfogle, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glick-Sower House: Daniel Hartwig, CC BY 2.0
Visiting Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop
Is Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop in Dows?
Yes. It’s inside Dows, IA.
When is the best time to visit Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
What is the closest airport to Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop?
Mason City Municipal (MCW), about 36 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop?
Iowa Falls (15 mi, 7 places to stay), Clarion (13 mi, 4 places to stay) and Williams (12 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Dows
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