Gold Wing Touring Association Targets Onawa Iowa For Rally
Onawa Iowa
Located at the interchange of Interstate 29 and Highway 175 lies a historic Iowa town called Onawa. The town will be the scene of the touring group GWTA Region "C" this Summer and lays claim to having the widest main street in the USA as well as the birthplace of the Eskimo Pie. Nearby is the famous Loess Hills Scenic Byway and Blue Lake / Lewis & Clark State Park. The town has many areas for recreation.
Although many of the events are still in the planning stages the town is making preparations to accommodate the club in many ways. The mayor Onawa, Rebecca Tanner spoke with the GWTA Planning Committe on making the event a great success.
Included in the planning, is arrangements to have the entire event at the city fairgrounds (including camping) which is located right next to the local Dairy Queen and the city swimming Pool. 
Also close by is the Monona County Veteran's Memorial Museum. How would you like to park next to an A7D Corsair II Fighter Jet or an M101 A1 105mm Howitzer? You can also visit the Kiwanis Railroad Depot and the Manona County Historical Museum all boasting no admission fees.
Just West of town is a 280 acre state park which used to be part of the Missouri River and features a unique keelboat display. Two miles further and you'll find Casino Omaha and Blackbird Bend Motorsports Speedway.
Stayed tuned for more information regarding the upcoming GWTA Region "C" Rally at this site near you.
Points of Interest
- Lodging - Note at the time this writing arrangements are still being made for group rates
- Onawa BlueLake KOA (712) 423-1633
- On-Ur-Wa RV Park (712) 423-1387 http://onurwarvpark.com
- Super 8 Motel (712) 423-2101 - 79 Rooms
- Light House Camp Grounds (Whiting, Ia) (712) 458-2015
- Restaurants -
- Dairy Queen (712) 423-1475 - Free Ice Cream Offer
- Janz Restaurant (open 24 hours) (712) 423-1877
- Michael's (Pizza, Chicken and Ice Cream) (712) 423-1630
- Onawa Cafe (712) 423-3233
- McDonalds (712) 433-2789
- Attractions
NOTE: The details of this event are preliminary so be sure to watch this area of updates.
You can download this logo in adobe format by clicking on the Region C Rally Link on the Region C Website or by clicking HERE (whichever is easier for you).
Click HERE for a list of scheduled events.