Directions and Accomodations at Vintage Power Wagon Rally

Amtrak - The California Zeypher route
Get off in Ottumwa or Mt. Pleasant. 20-25 miles either way )
NOTE: Train is Always late traveling from the west !
I highly recommend getting on the bottom level of a sleeping car
(the bottom level moves less, you will sleep better)
I Do not under any circumstances recommend trying to sleep in a coach seat. However if you do try this, see us in the VPW office for a list of good chiropractors in the area.

Flying in:
Des Moines Airport, 120 Miles from Fairfield
Cedar Rapids Airport, 80 Miles from Fairfield
Quadcities Airport ( Moline IL ) 95 Miles from Fairfield
Burlingtion Airport 60 Miles East of Fairfield
Fairfield Airport - PRIVATE Aircraft ONLY - 5,000 ft Paved runway


	Fly-In Information 1. Burlingtion Airport 60 Miles East of Fairfield 2. Cedar Rapids Airport, 80 Mi. North of Fairfield 3. Quad City Airport, Moline IL 95 Miles NE of Fairfield 4. Fairfield Airport, 3 Miles North (private aircraft only - 5,000 ft Paved runway) 5. DesMoines Airport, 120 Miles from Fairfield
	Rental cars : Enterprise Rent-A-Car of Ottumwa 302 W 2nd St. Ottumwa 641-682-2020 Fesler Auto Mall Hwy 34 at the West end of Fairfield 1- 800-422-5269 Boles Auto sales 2249 Hwy 34 Mt. Pleasant 641- 385- 7614 Fairfield Hotels: F.F. Best Western (641)472-2200 Economy Inn (641)472-4162 F.F. Super 8 Motel (641)469-2000 Landmark Inn (641)472-4152 Camping near Fairfield : With RV Hookups & Showers !!! First come first served - Local fees apply * Jefferson County Fairgrounds ( Rally central ) * Jefferson County Park 2.5 miles from VPW - Established in 1977 it holds trails, hiking and biking, picnic areas, campgrounds, camping cabins, nature center (Indian artifacts, aquarium and full naturalist on staff) and wildlife. * Round Prairie Park 13 miles S.E. from VPW * McCoon Access 10 miles east from VPW Hotels In Ottumwa, IA: aprox 20 min drive - west of Fairfield Fairfield Inn by Marriott 1-800-228-2800 Ottumwa Super 8 (641)684-5055 Days Inn (641)682 -8121 Heartland Inn (641)682-8526 AmericInn (641)684-0085 Hotel Ottumwa (641)682-8051 Ottumwa Camping : Ottumwa RV park ( 23 miles west of Fairfield on Hwy 34) Hotels in Mt. Pleasant : Aprox 25 min Drive East of Fairfield Mt. Pleasant Super 8 Motel 1000 N. Grand Avenue Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 Phone: 319-385-8888 Fax: 319-385-4522 E mail : mountpleasantias8@supertelinc.com Heartland Inn Mt. Pleasant Phone: (319) 385-2102 Fax: (319) 385-3223 Toll-Free: (800) 334-3277 code 23 810 North Grand Avenue Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 Brazelton Hotel 1200 E Baker St Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-8803 or 319-385-0571 Amerihost Inn 1100 N Grand Ave Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-2004 or 1-800-434-5800 Bed & Breakfast in surrounding areas Polly's Bed & Breakfast Fairfield IA 641-472-2517 Mason House Bed & Breakfast Bentonsport, IA (800) 592-3133 Hotel Manning (800)728-2718 ( e- mail ) hotelman@netins.net Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast (800) 646-0166 Alexander's Cottage (319) 592-3152 Bentonsport, IA Betts' Valley Branch Cabin Ph. (319) 293-3817 Riverfront Cabins Keosauqua, IA (800) 728-2718 Honey Creek Cabin 3 miles North of Bonaparte, IA Ph. 641-777-7352 City of Fairfield Fairfield, Iowa Visitors Guide Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce Iowa Rod & Custom, Inc Jefferson County Civic Center Jefferson County Trail System - Portions of the proposed 33-mile loop trail around Fairfield are now open. The trail will give close-up access to some of the most scenic opportunities that Fairfield and Jefferson County have to offer including prairies, woodlands, wetlands, streams and lakes. These trails offer peaceful healthy exercise and recreation for everyone. Jefferson County Golf Courses Fairfield Iowa Convention and Visitors Bureau Local Fairfield Attractions Vintage Power Wagon Rally Carnegie Library Museum Fairfield ArtWalk McElhinny House Roosevelt Recreation Center Fairfield Golf Club Chautauqua Park Maharishi University of Management Waterworks Park Bonnifield Cabin Lamson Woods State Preserve Walton Golf Club Vedic City Johnny Clock Museum Old Thresher's Reunion American Gothic House Villages of Van Buren Restaurants Fairfield Family Restaurant La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant McDonald's Kokomo's Kafe Regina's Breadeaux Pizza Burger King India Cafe Kentucky Fried Chicken Pizza Hut Subway Taco John's Torino's Ching Dow Chinese Restaurant Located 22 miles west of Mount Pleasant and 25 miles east of Ottumwa,Fairfield is the county seat of Jefferson County. Incorporated in 1847,Fairfield was home to the first Iowa State Fair in 1854. Fairfield and Jefferson County have many points of interest to enjoy while in town. Carnegie Library - The first library built in Iowa and west of the Mississippi, it now houses Indian Hills Jefferson Center and the Carnegie Historical Museum. This library was the first time Carnegie funded a library in a town where he had no ties or investments. McElhinny House - A well preserved example of vernacular domestic structure, which was built before 1850. It now houses the Fairfield Women's Club. It is one of the 27 buildings in downtown and the surrounding area that is on the national historical register. Maharishi University of Management - Offering a unique approach to education. Fully accredited traditional programs are taught in the light of the inner experience gained through the practice of Transcendental Meditation programs. Regular scheduled tours of the university are available. Bloomfield Cabin - One of the oldest standing structures in the state, the 1838 log cabin was relocated to Waterworks Park in 1908. It is the very house in which Fairfield was named. Johnny Clock Museum - Located just east of Fairfield, it features dozens of hand-carved clocks of native and exotic woods. Also located in Lockridge one will find the New Sweden Lutheran congregation, organized in 1884 at the First Swedish Augustan Synod. Places of Interest Outside of Fairfield: Villages of Van Buren - Located straight south of Fairfield on Highway 1, you will discover the treasures of rural Iowa, rustic remnants from Iowa's Riverboat era, woodland trails, the lazy Des Moines River and much more. American Gothic House - Located in Eldon this simple frame house, built in the 1880's, was made immortalized by Iowan Grant Wood, when he photographed a father and his daughter in front of the house. The portrait is called the "American Gothic". Exploritorium Of Iowa - In Ottumwa, discover Southern Iowa's most exciting place to learn. This science and art center is for the whole family with more than 60 hands-on exhibits including hurricane maker, robot arm, bicycle generator, plasaphere and veterinary display and much more. Geode State Park - Located in Danville, the geode stone for which this park is named brings "rock hounds" to the area in search of this elusive prize. The prime attraction of this 1640-acre park is Lake Geode, a 186-acre lake built in 1950. Over the years, the lake has become well known for excellent fishing for largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, red-eared sunfish and tiger muskie. Recreation Areas of Fairfield and Jefferson County: Chautauqua Park - Shelter houses, restrooms, picnic and playground areas, horseshoe courts and 9-hole disc golf course. Waterworks Park - Fishing, picnicking, playground, shelter, restrooms and home of Bonnifield Cabin. Roosevelt Recreation Center - Indoor pool, racquetball court, weights and exercise equipment. Guests of the Best Western Fairfield Inn can get free passes to the recreation center. Fairfield Golf and Country Club - Private club 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, dining and lounge. Walton Club - Scenic private club, 9-hole golf course overlooking Walton Lake, dining and lounge.