Area Information

Brackett House is conveniently located near Cornell College and Palisades-Kepler State Park.  The Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Fairgrounds, US Cellular Center entertainment venue, University of Iowa, Amana Colonies historic communal society, and the Eastern Iowa Airport are located within 25 miles.

Coe College, Mount Mercy College, and Kirkwood Community College are other educational institutions located minutes from Brackett House.  If you are looking to do some shopping Lindale Mall, Westdale Mall, and Coral Ridge Mall are al nearby.  Golfing, hiking, tennis, and swimming are also available in the surrounding area.

The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum are a great way to experience local and national history.

Mt. Vernon and Region

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 Area Attractions

• Palisades-Kepler State Park – 2.0 mi.
• Hoover Presidential Library – 10.0 mi.
• Hawkeye Downs Speedway – 15.0 mi.
• Old Capitol – 15.0 mi.
• Lindale Mall – 16.0 mi.
• Westdale Mall – 17.0 mi.
• US Cellular Center – 18.0 mi.
• Cedar Rapids Ice Arena – 19.0 mi.
• Coral Ridge Mall – 21.0 mi.
• Czech & Slovak Museum – 21.0 mi.
• Hancher Auditorium – 22.0 mi.
• Kinnick Stadium – 24.0 mi.
• Amana Colonies – 28.0 mi.

Restaurants and Lodges:

• Hardees
• Hillcrest Country Club
• Lincoln Café
• Chameleon’s Pub & Grub
• Pizza Palace

Businesses:

• Cornell College
• ACT – 12.0 mi.
• NCS Pearson – 12.0 mi.
• Proctor & Gamble – 12.0 mi.
• McLeod USA – 13.0 mi.
• Kirkwood Community College – 14.0 mi.
• Mercy Hospital – 14.0 mi.
• Rockwell Collins – 16.0 mi.
• Quaker Oats – 17.0 mi.
• Coe College – 18.0 mi.
• Nash Finch – 18.0 mi.
• St. Lukes Hospital – 18.0 mi.
• Mt. Mercy College – 20.0 mi.
• Aegon USA – 23.0 mi.
• University of Iowa – 24.0 mi.
• University of Iowa Hospital – 24.0 mi.
• VA Hospital – 25.0 mi.

Transportation:

• Eastern Iowa Airport – 12.0 mi.
• Greyhound Bus Station – 18.0 mi.
• Local Taxi Service – 19.0 mi.

Activities & Services:

• Golf Course – 1.0 mi.
• Driving Range – 1.0 mi.
• Putting Green – 1.0 mi.
• Fishing – 3.0 mi.
• Movie Theatre – 10.0 mi.