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Quality Inn & Suites
410 5th St Sw
Mason City, Iowa

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Mason City
3041 4th St Sw
Mason City, Iowa

Days Inn Mason City
2301 4th St Sw
Mason City, Iowa

HISTORIC PARK INN
15 West State Street
Mason City, Iowa

Super 8 Mason City
3010 4th St Sw
Mason City, Iowa

The Decker House
119 2nd Street South East
Mason City, Iowa

Country Inns & Suites Mason City
4082 4th St Sw
Mason City, Iowa

Clarion Inn Mason City
2101 4th Street SW
Mason City, Iowa


Hotel Tips

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Most hotel offer a complimentary breakfast bar or even a full cafe meal with your choice of a full menu. Keep in mind that some offer nothing at all so it is a good idea to pack a few packets of instant oatmeal for a quick and easy meal before you head out for the day.

Not all online booking systems are fully integrated with hotel reservations systems so there is a chance that smaller hotels are hand entering your stay from a fax machine which leaves room for errors. Book directly with hotel to avoid any problems and ask for a price match if you find a better price online.



Things To Do

Mason City is the place to go when you want to freshen up or replace your nails. Call ahead to schedule an appointment, pick your colors and style and let the transformation begin. Some salons offer hair styling and coloring as well as lashes and eyebrow coloring.

Mason City has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

Mason City helps you expand your skills and learn some new ways to expand your artisan flare? Sign up for classes at your kitchen supply store, yarn shop, art and craft shop and photo gallery. You'll be having great fun with your new friends as you you take on that next project.



Why Do You Love Downtown?

Catherine Payne
Great vibe! Low key. Feels like old time Hawaii.

Tammy Benson
Shopping eating and site seing

Kathy Tidmarsh
will be staying in Aug. 2017 and looking forward to enjoying your town

Molly MacTaggart
Always love quaint, historic downtown areas, late April will be our first visit to Dillon.

Tammy Cooper
Downtowns are so cute and has a very relaxed inviting vibe that puts a smile on my face. In addition, downtown was so clean. It was fun visiting the unique shops and boutiques and everyone was very friendly. Our stroll around Lithia Park was beautiful and so peaceful. It truly is a gem. Lastly, we ate at 4 or 5 different restaurants that had great food and great service.


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