Guidebook for The Country Oasis
Food Scene
Great local restaurant specializing in Mexican food but also with some great Italian dishes on the menu!
El Ranchito
183 E Kansas StGreat local restaurant specializing in Mexican food but also with some great Italian dishes on the menu!
Cute ice cream shop just off the square in Afton. Also serves food. Open seasonally.
Sweet Afton Creamery
302 North Douglas StreetCute ice cream shop just off the square in Afton. Also serves food. Open seasonally.
Adams Street Espresso
213 W Adams StGreat coffee and cute gifts.
Junction Creamery
212 E McLane StTasty treats!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great house-brewed craft beers on tap and a friendly atmosphere! Live music and events on a regular basis, check their socials.
Hot Air Brewing
212 North Maple StreetGreat house-brewed craft beers on tap and a friendly atmosphere! Live music and events on a regular basis, check their socials.
Beautiful distillery in Southern Iowa with delicious cocktails and bottles to take home with you after your visit! Live music most Saturdays, check their Facebook.
Revelton Distilling Company
1400 W Clay StBeautiful distillery in Southern Iowa with delicious cocktails and bottles to take home with you after your visit! Live music most Saturdays, check their Facebook.
Wonderful hospitality in a beautiful setting. Frequently host live music and fun events.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Covered Bridges Winery
2207 170th TrailWonderful hospitality in a beautiful setting. Frequently host live music and fun events.
Winery nestled in a beautiful setting in Southern Iowa. Also have local craft brews on tap.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madison County Winery
3021 St Charles RdWinery nestled in a beautiful setting in Southern Iowa. Also have local craft brews on tap.
Winterset Cidery
1638 US-169Variety of hard ciders on tap.
Entertainment & Activities
Owner Michelle creates a healing and relaxing space hosting yoga classes and special events. Check out her offerings online.
Radiant Wellness Solutions
122 W Montgomery StOwner Michelle creates a healing and relaxing space hosting yoga classes and special events. Check out her offerings online.
Creston is decorated with bright and beautiful wall murals, most of which are located within walking distance of each other in uptown Creston. Check out their website for locations and a list of activities/events they host.
Creston Arts Center
Creston is decorated with bright and beautiful wall murals, most of which are located within walking distance of each other in uptown Creston. Check out their website for locations and a list of activities/events they host.
Afton City Hall
115 E Kansas StCheck out the splash pad in the park across from City Hall! Perfect for young kids!
Lyric Theater
118 S Fillmore StFamily-owned theater with unbeatable prices for movies and snacks!
Range with trap shooting stations, a pistol range and rifle range. Day passes or memberships must be purchased for use of facilities.
High Lakes Shooting Range
2216 130th StRange with trap shooting stations, a pistol range and rifle range. Day passes or memberships must be purchased for use of facilities.
Shopping
Full service art supply shop, with unique hand-made gifts and art classes for all skill levels.
Create Creston
104 N Maple StFull service art supply shop, with unique hand-made gifts and art classes for all skill levels.
Three Little Birds Marketplace
Adorable shop to pick up gifts and handmade local items.
Hazel Maries
215 West Adams StreetCute boutique in Uptown Creston.
Weaver Meats llc
204 E Kansas StGreat local meats!
Harvest Barn
2721 US-34Cute barn with local goods and family fun.
Parks & Nature
Three Mile Lake
Beautiful lake with great fishing, boating and beach access!
Nearby state park with fishing and trails! A new 3.5 mile paved trail connects with 3 miles of other paved trails south of the lake that travel into Creston. Great for bikers!
Green Valley State Park
1480 130th StNearby state park with fishing and trails! A new 3.5 mile paved trail connects with 3 miles of other paved trails south of the lake that travel into Creston. Great for bikers!
Pammel State Park
1818 Pammel Park RdExplore some hiking trails.
Beautiful flower farm. Check their website for opportunities to visit the farm via online preordering, classes, and events. It is not open to the public for daily visits.
PepperHarrow Farm
1809 S 4th AveBeautiful flower farm. Check their website for opportunities to visit the farm via online preordering, classes, and events. It is not open to the public for daily visits.
Dragoon Trace Nature Center
Explore some nice hiking trails near the nature center.
Twelve Mile Lake
Some of the best fishing in the area!
Lake Icaria
Trails, beach and fishing.
Essentials
Hy-Vee
600 Sheldon StChain grocery store in Creston.
Fareway Grocery
105 East Adams StreetChain grocery store in Creston.