Newton (Iowa)

An impressive building in the centre of town.

The small but well-kept botanical garden and arboretum, with sculptures and detailed signage, is a labor of love by many volunteers. The city's Agnes Patterson Memorial Park next to it offers a playground and a section of Newton's Hike & Bike Trail that loops around the entire park before heading either west to Woodland Park or southwest to Maytag Park, plus various sports facilities: baseball and softball diamonds, a basketball court, sand volleyball courts, and soccer fields. Restrooms and water fountains.

Built between 1871 and 1881, this church building is in the Carpenter Gothic style and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They hold one worship service on Sundays at 10AM, and it also hosts 12-step programs every day.

10 resident artist studios, a clay and kiln room, a therapeutic art room for children, a classroom, and an extensive art collection.

The Iowa Speedway will suit petrolheads. It is a 7/8-mile racing track purchased by NASCAR in 2014. It is the only short track owned by NASCAR west of the Mississippi River. The track hosts a series of races throughout the summer, including NASCAR Xfinity Series races, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races, and IndyCar Series races.

Annual celebration of the arts, food, music, and history for one weekend in June each year. Events happen in multiple venues across town.

The oldest of the four drive-in theaters still in operation in Iowa, having opened in 1948. Closed during the winter (approximately November–March).

Located in the historic downtown district of Newton across from the courthouse, this movie theater has been in operation since April 1927. There's a chance that you'll see Joy the mini pig, holder of a Guinness World Record, in the theater.