Albia is approximately 65 mile southeast of Des Moines at the intersection of highway 5 & 34.
Albia Municipal Airport, 40.996389°, -92.763889°. General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service. 2020-08-09
Get around
See
Take a stroll around the historic town square with the county courthouse in the center.
Do
Dress up and enjoy the Victorian Stroll, the first weekend each December. Period costumes and displays.
Rodders Car Show, takes place on the square late June admire some of the finest automobiles from the area.
Restoration Days, takes place on the fourth Saturday of August. Activities include a parade, art show, vintage car displays, class reunions, book sale and more.
Buy
There are interesting stores around the square.
Commission furniture and other woodwork made with old time craftmanship by Dennis Carlson at Upland Fabrication, two blocks west, one block south of the intersection of highway 5 & 34
Get your old Harley Davidson motorcycle customized at TSCycles, two blocks west, one block south of the intersection of highway 5 & 34
Eat
Smitty's Sandwich Shop, 14 Benton Ave W (one half block west of the northwest corner of the square), +1 641 932-7756. Enjoy a famous breaded tenderloin.
The Highway Restaurant, 200 Highway 34 E (three blocks east of the intersection of highway 5 and 34), +1 641 932-2371.