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DeutschArmstrong is a small town in North Central Iowa with a population of 875 (2020).
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You'll need a car to visit Armstrong. It's located at the junction of Iowa State Highways 9 and 15, about 30 miles east of Okoboji and Spirit Lake, and 20 miles south of Fairmont (Minnesota).
There is a general aviation airport in Estherville, on Highway 9 about halfway between Armstrong and Spirit Lake.
Get around
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- 1 Armstrong Heritage Museum, 423 N 6th St, ☏ +1 712 868-3781. Wed 1–3PM.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Country Greens Golf Course (The Hideaway), 401 C Ave, ☏ +1 712 868-3048. Seasonal. Par-36, 9-hole golf course. It's usually possible to reserve a tee time online on short notice. $30/person.
- 2 Armstrong City Park, 504 4th Ave. City park with playground. Also the home of the county's "Freedom Rock", which is a boulder that is painted as a memorial to veterans. The municipal swimming pool is across the street.
Buy
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[edit | edit source]- 1 Hi-Way Grocery, 206 4th Ave ((Hwy 9)), ☏ +1 712 868-3680. Mon–Sat 10AM–10PM. Small grocery store.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 1 The Garage, 607 N 6th St, ☏ +1 712 868-3391. Mon–Wed 11AM–8PM; Thu 11AM–10PM, Fri–Sat 11AM–midnight. Closed Sundays. Only bar in town has canned and bottled beer, wine, and canned cocktails. Also sells pizzas, burgers, and fries. Kids' menu. $10–20.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]- 1 Armstrong Guest House, 806 3rd Ave, ☏ +1 712 320-3061. One-bedroom, one-bath house. Washer and dryer. Wheelchair ramp through the garage. $135/night. Cash or check only. No credit cards..
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