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.
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Merchants' National Bank
One of many banks in the Midwest designed by Louis Sullivan. Built in 1914.
previously Stewart Library
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).
Three-screen cinema.
Red brick church decorated with Roman arches and custom painting inside.
Faulconer Gallery
Art gallery in the middle of Grinnell College's Bucksbaum Center for the Arts.
Local newspaper, published twice each week.