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First settled in 1856, Estherville is an unassuming and quaint town situated in the middle of expansive rows of cornfields in the Midwestern U.S. state of Iowa. In 1879, a 455-pound heavy meteor fell near the city, in Emmet County, and today there is a museum dedicated to that momentous event featuring a block of the original meteorite. It is known as the largest meteorite to ever hit North America and has been named the ‘Estherville Meteorite.’
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Guide to Esthersville
Geography
Estherville is a city in the state of Iowa in the United States. It is the county seat of Emmet County.
Climate
Estherville has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature hovers around 53.6°F (12°C).
Culture
The area was settled around 1857 and the town was incorporated in 1881. It was named after Esther A. Ridley, one of the first white female settlers of the region and the wife of Robert Ridley, the city’s founder. Today the city is a trade and shipping center and is the gateway from the east to the Iowa Great Lakes resort area.
Things To Do in Esthersville
Indulge in outdoor activities
The beautiful Fort Defiance State Park, spread over 191 acres, offers many hiking trails, picnic spots, and camping grounds. Halt for a moment to smell a field of wildflowers or admire a gurgling brook. You can also enjoy kayaking or canoeing down the west fork of the Des Moines River. Enjoy hanging out at the historic swinging bridge over the river. This suspension cable bridge built in the 1930s has been reinforced and is a popular tourist attraction.
Traipse into the past
The charming Carnegie library is more than a century old and has a vast collection of over 50,000 books, CDs, videos, and films. You can browse through the catalogs or stroll through the surrounding square with its marvelous architecture, monuments, and greenery. The Emmet County Historical Museum features fascinating antiques that depict life in the late 1800s and early 1900s including a blacksmith shop, and a one-room school and outhouse. You should also not miss the Estherville Meteorite Statue and Museum. In 1879, the largest known meteorite was seen crashing into North America. A small museum and marker in downtown Estherville is dedicated to the event. You can see a large piece of the meteorite on display.
Eating Out in Esthersville
Grand Wok serves delicious wantons and has many tasty dishes on its menu. Don Jose Mexican Restaurant is family-owned and is a great place to spend quality time with friends or family. The best place for breakfast in town is Bud’s Café. You will surely relish the bacon burgers, steaks, and fries of Mother Nature’s Restaurant. For some tempting thin crust pizza, head to Woodies, which recently refurbished its interiors and offers a cozy ambiance.
Esthersville Transport
Airport
Estherville Municipal Airport (EST) is the primary airport serving Estherville. However, if you’re flying in from abroad, the closest international airports are Minneapolis International Airport (MSP) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which are 3 and 3.5 hours away, respectively, by car.
Getting Around Estherville
Bus and coach services in Estherville are operated by Harris Transit Inc., and the bus network connects most of the main attractions in the city center. However, most Iowans and visitors have their own vehicles or rent one to get around the city and state (which is expansive and has few public transportation systems) with ease and comfort. The most popular car rental companies in Estherville are Hertz and Motor Inn.