The Chamber has teamed up with the ISU Extension Office to whip up a feast of resources for families to discover all the cool summer shenanigans in town.
Find unique gift, home and wardrobe items throughout Washington, Iowa! Quaint shops offer up candles, sewing supplies, repurposed vintage items, home goods, books and gifts.
If you’re traveling to Washington for the day, why not spend the night here, too? Hospitality includes motels, unique suites, camping and lodging for groups.
Explore the outdoors in Washington, Iowa! Bikers, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are welcome here, where we are surrounded by the beauty of nature at every turn.
Performances, movies, visual arts and hands-on creativity take center stage in Washington! Come for the World’s Oldest Continually Operating Movie Theater and stay for the incredible performing arts spaces, art galleries and places to create!
Washington Golf and Country Club Celebrates 100 Years!(9/16/2024)-Washington, IA- Saturday, September 14, 2024 the Washington Chamber Ambassadors had the pleasure of celebrating a 100-Year Anniversary of our local Washington Golf and Country Club! Prior to the…
Rose Ranch Apothecary Website Launch and Ribbon Cutting(9/16/2024)-Rose Ranch Apothecary officially opened its doors on September 12, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Washington Chamber Ambassadors. The event marked the launch of a unique business…
July in Downtown Washington(7/12/2024)-What’s New Main Street Washington NEW OFFICE at Greiner Plaza! Just last week, we moved into our new home at Greiner Plaza, 120 E Main St, Suite 6A. We are thrilled to…
The lowdown on Downtown Washington(6/11/2024)-What’s New Triple M Nutrition has moved! Stop in to see Maddie at her new location within Purposefully You Boutique & Home (107 W 2nd St). She’s still whipping up delicious…
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Join us in Central Park for Movies on Main Street. Bring your lawnchair and enjoy the Free family-friendly film starting at 8:30 pm. Social distancing will be practiced in Central […]
[…] 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Walking/Running in gym during library hours. Puzzle corner. Old movies (open to public) last Tuesday of month @ 4:30 p.m. Other events include: Page […]
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