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Winnebago Industries

Winnebago Industries is the world's largest motorhome manufacturing facility. At the visitors center you can view historic and current motorhomes. The Winnebago Industries main production facility covers about 200 acres, not counting parking areas near the main complex. The 20-plus buildings on the site have a total of approximately 60 acres (2 million square feet) under roof.

Address: Winnebago Industries Visitor Center, 1045 S. Fourth Street, Forest City, Iowa 50436; 641-585-6936; 800-643-4892. Email: wit@winnebagoind.com. Web: http://www.winnebagoind.com.

World's Greatest County Fair

Spencer is home to Clay County Fair, or as they call it, The World's Greatest County Fair. Founded in 1917, the nine-day fair attracts 300,000 people from around the country.

Address: Spencer Chamber of Commerce, 122 West Fifth Street, Spencer, Iowa 51301; 712-262-5680. Email: spencerchamber@smunet.net. Web: http://www.spenceriowachamber.org.