In addition to the opportunity to escape the summer's heat or the winter's cold to read a book for a while, the city's public library offers free, unsecured, wireless Internet access, water fountains and wheelchair-accessible restrooms to the public (restrooms open 30–60 minutes before the rest of the library).
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Red brick church decorated with Roman arches and custom painting inside.
Merchants' National Bank
One of many banks in the Midwest designed by Louis Sullivan. Built in 1914.
Three-screen cinema.
Local newspaper, published twice each week.
Faulconer Gallery
Art gallery in the middle of Grinnell College's Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.
Self-guided walking tour from the Grinnell Historical Society. This 1.5-mile route (2.5 km) starts at the railroad crossing and takes you through the downtown section. Mostly flat, paved sidewalks suitable for children and adults using wheels.