AFTON   Return to top
   

AFTON, the community that meets you, greets you, and treats you on the square, is located at the intersection of Highways 169 and 34 in the center of Union County and is the Gateway to Three Mile Lake.  For more information please call 641-347-5224. LEARN MORE
 
ARISPE   Return to top
   

ARISPE, 6 miles south of Afton on Highway 169, is the birthplace of H.R. Gross, once known as the "watchdog of the House of Representatives" .  A nice roadside park is provided for picnicking. 
 
CRESTON   Return to top
   
CRESTON, located along Highway 34, was founded in 1868 as a railroad town. Today, Creston is the county seat for Union County, and serves as the regional hub of business, education, medicine, industry and recreation for SW Iowa.  For more information please call 641-782-7021. LEARN MORE
 
CROMWELL   Return to top
   

CROMWELL, 5 miles west of Creston, was also founded in 1868. Originally designated as the division point for the railroad, but because of a shortage of water, this did not materialize. Today Cromwell is mostly a residential community.
 
LORIMOR   Return to top
   

LORIMOR, 7 miles north of Highway 34 on 169, is located in the northeast corner of Union County. Lorimor is close to several tourist attractions. For more information please call
641-763-2297. LEARN MORE
 
SHANNON CITY   Return to top
   

SHANNON CITY, is located 2 miles west of Highway 169 on the Ringgold and Union County line. Shannon City was originally in Ringgold County until a fire forced the relocation to the north in Union County. Today, Shannon City is largely residential. 
 
THAYER   Return to top
   

THAYER, is located on the eastern edge of Union County along Highway 34. Thayer is largely residential.
 
LODGING IN UNION COUNTY...................................................................................................
 
  Adams Street Country Lodge Bed & Breakfast
  1412 170th Street
Creston,  Iowa  50801
641-344-5478
Email: harris.sandra7@gmail.com
 
  Creston Super 8 Motel 
  804 W. Taylor, Creston
641-782-6541
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  Green Valley State Park Cabins
  Green Valley State Park, Creston
641-782-5131
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  Holiday Motel
  800 So. Walnut, Hwy 34 East, Creston
641-782-1644
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  Moonlite Motel  
  704 New York Ave, Hwy 34 West, Creston
641-782-4422
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  Special Moments Bed and Breakfast  
  3070 State Hwy 24, Orient
641-345-2697
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  Supertel Inn and Conference Center
  800 Laurel Street/Hwy 34 West, Creston
641-782-7873
The Supertel Inn offers a large conference room and a meeting room to accommodate groups from 12 to 264.
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  Three-Mile Lake Cabins  
  Three-Mile Lake
641-782-1755
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  Timberview Bed & Breakfast
  2011 Ringgold Union Street
877-339-2431
Email: wordweaver@direcway.com
 
   
   
 
Please come enjoy and experience Union County.
 
  Creston/Union County Tourism   P.O. Box 471, Creston, Iowa 50801   Phone: 641-782-7021 Fax: 641-782-9927   Site Designed By: three C design