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  • Home
  • This is Top of Iowa
    • Rest Area Amenities
    • Iowa Welcome Center
    • Barn Boutique Gift Shop >
      • Iowa Wines
      • Food
      • Kid Stuff
      • A Touch of Norway
      • Christmas Collection
      • Books
      • Browse the Barn Boutique Gift Shop
    • Patriotic Rock & Historic Markers
    • About
  • Explore
    • Northwood
    • Nearby Destinations & Points of Interest
    • Parks & Preserves
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Wineries & Breweries
    • Scenic Routes
  • Travel Resources & Apps
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Rest Area Amenities

Welcome Center
& Rest Area Grounds

The rest area is open and staffed 24 hours a day. The grounds are equipped with picnic shelters, tables and charcoal grills. There is a paved walkway that meanders around the grounds and a designated area for pets to enjoy a travel break. Parking is plentiful with ample room for recreational vehicles, motor coaches and vehicles towing trailers. There are trash containers and an RV dumping station.
  • Parking for cars, RVs, vehicles towing trailers & motor coaches
  • ADA Accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restrooms
  • Vending
  • Maps
  • Information
  • Gift Shop
  • Designated Pet Area
  • Picnic tables, Shelters & Grills
  • Trash containers
  • RV dumping station (turn left when you enter the parking lot from Wheelerwood Road)
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Photo of picnic shelter
Photo of picnic table and grill
Photo of dogs exercising
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Picture of Blue Star Memorial

Patriotic Rock

The Patriotic Rock at Top of Iowa features the stories of women who served and their varied duties in the military. The Rock was painted by Ray "Bubba" Sorenson, known for his 99-county Freedom Rock Tour.

Read more about the Patriotic Rock.

Inside Lower
Level

The lower level of the facility is open and staffed 24-hours a day, seven days a week to serve the traveling public.
Services
Restrooms | Water Fountain
Wi-Fi
Vending Machines
Water | Fruit Juice | Soft Drinks | Snacks
ADA Accessible | Elevator
UPSTAIRS
WELCOME CENTER
BARN BOUTIQUE GIFT SHOP

TOP OF IOWA WELCOME CENTER & REST AREA

4705 Wheelerwood Road, Northwood, IA 50459 | Interstate 35, mile 214 --Northwood 
641.324.3184 | topofiowa.com
Open daily 9 am - 4 pm
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  • Home
  • This is Top of Iowa
    • Rest Area Amenities
    • Iowa Welcome Center
    • Barn Boutique Gift Shop >
      • Iowa Wines
      • Food
      • Kid Stuff
      • A Touch of Norway
      • Christmas Collection
      • Books
      • Browse the Barn Boutique Gift Shop
    • Patriotic Rock & Historic Markers
    • About
  • Explore
    • Northwood
    • Nearby Destinations & Points of Interest
    • Parks & Preserves
    • Outdoor Recreation
    • Wineries & Breweries
    • Scenic Routes
  • Travel Resources & Apps
  • Contact Us