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Mills County

Overview

Welcome to Mills County. On the southern portion of the Byway, Mills County boasts breathtaking scenery and areas of preserved American Indian history. The Indian Earth Lodge is a "must-stop" area, as well as Pony Creek Park, Mile Hill Lake, Foothills Park, Kings Crossing Vineyard and Winery and the Indian Creek Museum. 

Mills County is home to the Pony Creek and Waubonsie Loops. 
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Directions

Enter Mills County on County Road L35, also called 221st Street. When the Byway enters the county, you leave the valley of the Missouri River and travel through the range's western front to Glenwood, where the Byway becomes Locust Street.  Continue south through Glenwood until you reach U.S. 34.  Head east on U.S. 34 for a bit more than 4 miles. 

Upon meeting U.S. 275, turn right (south) and follow the highway to the county's southern border, about 9 miles away. 

Byway Communities

Glenwood

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Photo: Travel Iowa

Notable Attractions

This list is not comprehensive. Visit our page on Travel Iowa's website to learn more about attractions in Mills County.

Keg Creek Brewing Company

Popular brewery on Glenwood's main square.
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Photo: Keg Creek Brewing Company

Hastie Hollow

Classic road cut, but do not drive if muddy!
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Photo: Lance Brisbois

Mills County Historical Museum

Located at beautiful Glenwood Lake Park.
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Photo: Mills County Historical Museum

Lake Hill Road

Classic road cut, but do not drive if muddy!
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Photo: Lance Brisbois

Outdoor Recreation

This list is not comprehensive. Visit our page on Travel Iowa's website to learn more about recreation in Mills County.

Folsom Point Preserve

Footpaths atop ridges with sweeping vistas.
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Photo: Lance Brisbois

Mile Hill Lake

Boating access, fishing, and scenic overlook.
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Photo: Lance Brisbois

Pony Creek Park

Nature center and access to Pony Creek Lake.
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Photo: Golden Hills RC&D

West Oak Forest

Amazing views of the Missouri River floodplain.
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Photo: Lance Brisbois

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