Mt. Pleasant Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Heritage Museum (museum, steam engines, artifacts, antique farmhouse and barn, exhibits). 405 E. Thresher Rd., south of town. 319-385-8937)
Washington Lake Darling State Park (fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, snowmobiling, canoeing, bird watching, wildlife viewing). 111 Lake Darling Rd. Take IA 1 southwest of Washington, 12 miles, then IA 78 west 3 miles. 319-694-2323