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Spencer Chamber of Commerce - Tourism

From the Chamber Director...

 

Whether you're here for a day, or ready to set down roots for a lifetime, you'll find Spencer a warm and welcoming community.
 
Built on the backbone of our hardworking founders, Spencer continues to be a community which looks to the future while honoring our past.  From our state-of-the-art manufacturing plants to our eclectic mix of shopping and cultural attractions, Spencer is equipped to serve your every need, be it work or play.

Come explore our unique Art Deco-inspired downtown.  Take a minute to admire the newly installed downtown streetscape, which reflects that heritage.  Stroll through our shady residential neighborhoods.  Chances are, one of our friendly residents will call out a greeting!

Here in Spencer, residents feel they have the best of all worlds.  While our shopping and business sector is thriving, with plenty of employment opportunities, there's also plenty of things to fill their down time.  Folks can hop on their bikes and in minutes be communing with nature along our over nine miles of trails.  Two outstanding 18-hole golf courses beckon, and the Spencer Family Aquatic Center offers a refreshing dip on a hot summer day.

Thanks for taking a look at Spencer.  We're glad you're here!

Bill Campbell, Executive Director
Spencer Chamber of Commerce

 
   
   




Attractions 

Each September over 300,000 people attend the Worlds Greatest Clay County Fair in Spencer to experience the treasures and entertainment,  take part in educational exhibits and discover our agricultural background.

The Clay County Regional Events Center is another major entertainment and meeting facility situated on the Clay County Fairgrounds.


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Recreation 

Spencer is a great place to Live, Work and Play, with plenty of places to play!

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Newly updated bike trails wend their way through Spencer
 

 

 

Spencer offers many places to stay - from Cabins at Scharnberg park to fine hotels in the city itself

Lodging

A place to lay your head for the night means a comfortable, relaxing evening in one of Spencer's lodging destinations.  From Charming B&B's to hotels/motels to modern campgrounds, there's a place to suit everyone's needs!

Click here for a list of Lodging Establishments in the Spencer area.

 

 

Dining

From great food fast to fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere, Spencer offers a wide range of dining options.

For breakfast, lunch or dinner, you're sure to find something to please any palate!

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Spencer offers a variety of places to dine

 
 
 

Downtown Spencer has been designated a Cultural District - enjoy a walking tour of the unique architecture

Culture

Spencer was added to the National Park Service National Register of Historic Places in 2004, with it's mix of Art Deco and Mission Revival styles of architecture on Grand Avenue.

In November of 2004 downtown Spencer was also designated a Cultural District by the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Ag Outlook 2008

SCT cast of "Annie"

Flagfest Parade

"The Gathering" public art project