18th BCCE Description of Tours, Family and Social Activities Up-Dates: June 18, 2004

Kathy Trahanovsky, Department of Chemistry, ISU (515) 294-6352 ktrahan@iastate.edu

At the bottom of this page is a link that will allow you to view the enrollment for each tour. We still have not put the tours in order by day.

If you have already paid for a tour and it is cancelled due to low enrollment, the ISU conference staff will contact you. You can investsigate another tour or receive a refund.

All tours with "T" designations are arranged through Iowa State University's Conference Services, and will leave from the Ground Floor of the Scheman Building to board a bus by C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. Here are some of the activities we are planning to offer you, any family members, and guests attending the 18th BCCE. What we do have just might surprise you. All individuals going on the 18thBCCE tours must be registered with the 18th BCCE as a guest or conference participant. All tours have a minimum number of people required in order for the tour to go. Check the 18th BCCE web page for up-dates and status of the tours. . See information at bottom of page. The 18th BCCE does not make a profit on any tour

T1: Iowa Field of Dreams Tour, Dyersville, Iowa, Sunday, July 18, 2004 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Fee: $24 CANCELLED

If you build it, they will come......Here is your opportunity to visit the actual movie set of the Field of Dreams. If you love baseball, you know that the Field of Dreams is a magic place where your dreams come true. Step up to the plate and use a bat to knock a baseball into the corn field, but watch out for Shoeless Joe Jackson. It is a three-hour drive to Dyersville. Spend about two hours at the ball field, home, and gift shops. Bring your camera, bring your bat, glove, and ball, or rent this equipment at the field.

Grant Wood Tourism Center & Gallery, 124 E. Main St., Anamosa, Iowa.

See Grant Wood prints and photos of the original Grant Wood Colony in Stone City. Original Grant Wood murals from the old Chieftan Hotel in Council Bluffs displayed. Extensive exhibit of "American Gothic" caricatures and movie available for viewing. Gift shop with Grant Wood prints, books, and other memorabilia.

Grant Wood Scenic Byway (West End). Your tour begins along the Grant Wood Scenic Byway with a side trip to Stone City, where you'll recognize what inspired Iowa's own Grant Wood: rolling hills, limestone structures, church spires, rounded haystacks and cornstalks. Anamosa and Stone City to and through Wyoming, Monmouth, Baldwin, Maquoketa, Andrew, Springbrook and Bellevue.

Grant Wood's "American Gothic"

Grant Wood came to Eldon in the late 1920's. He was inspired by the contrast of the modest little one and one half story frame house with its "pretentious" Gothic style windows. He sketched the house on the back of an envelope and used it as the backdrop in his world renowned 1930's painting "American Gothic". His sister, Nan, and his dentist, Dr. B. H. McKeeby, posed as the sour-faced couple. Wood intended the couple to represent a typical small town resident and his daughter, but most interpret them as man and wife. The painting hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago.

T4: Amana Colonies Tour, Amana, Iowa and Kalona, Iowa. Monday, July 19, 2004 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fee: $24

The Amana Colonies were built on tradition and quality, by people who believed in hard work and excellent craftsmanship. The early settlers worked hard, quarrying their own sandstone, making their own brick, and cutting timber for the buildings that are still lived in and worked in today. They farmed the land, established woolen mills and calico mills for clothing and fabric, set up cabinet shops to build furniture, and opened specialty shops to supply their daily needs.

http://www.amanacolonies.com/welcome/index.html

T7: Living History Farms Tour, Urbandale, Iowa. Tuesday, July 20, 2004 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $19 adults, $15 children CANCELLED

Learn the amazing story of how Iowans transformed fertile prairies into the most productive farmland in the world. Travel at your own pace through five time periods spanning 300 years: the 1700 Ioway Indian village, the 1850 pioneer farm, the 1875 frontier town of Walnut Hill, the 1900 horse-powered farm, and the modern crop center. Working shops, farm plots, farm house, farm games of the past. Farm animals and period character actors portray rural life and interact with visitors. Visits last three to five hours. http://www.lhf.org/ Phone 515-278-5286

Bridges of Madison County and Birthplace of John Wayne Tour, Winterset, Iowa

Bridges of Madison County movie site, including a stop at Francesca's house and the famous covered bridge photographed by Clint Eastwood. There are more covered bridges in Madison County Iowa then any other county in the US. The tour stops at the six historic covered bridges, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, which are scattered across the Madison county countryside. Meet someone you love at the Bridges of Madison County. Always romantic. Even before Iowa novelist Robert Waller and Hollywood romanticized them.

Birthplace of John Wayne Winterset, Iowa

Modest four-room house built in the 1880s, the way it appeared in 1907, the year of John Wayne's birth. Collection includes photographs of the Duke and memorabilia from his movie career. The mere mention of his name produces images of courage and patriotism. On November 3, 1984, President Ronald Reagan commented that the Birthplace of John Wayne is an inspiring tribute to a good friend and a great American.

T5 and T14: Adventureland Amusement Park, Altoona, Iowa, Monday July 19 and Wednesday July 21, 2004 (weather permitting) 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fee: $32 CANCELLED

Adventureland Amusement Park features over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiast. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests, including great water rides as well as a full complement of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides— Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the par—-from live music to magic to song and dance—there's always something to suit everyone's taste. http://www.adventureland-usa.com/

T2 and T15: Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, Boone, IA and Iowa Farm Tour. Sunday July 18 and Wednesday July 21 12:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $20 adults, $15 children

Hop aboard the tourist line railroad, which travels a 15-mile round trip (Wolf Train and dinner train are 22 miles) through the beautiful Des Moines River Valley over two great bridges. The train passes over a deep gorge on a narrow railroad bridge, offering views of the valley and Des Moines River that cannot be seen from any road. The Chinese-built train engine is one of the few remaining operating steam locomotives in the U.S., pulling old-fashioned passenger cars. This is a perfect photo opportunity and worth doing with family and friends once. See displays of historic railroad items and equipment. http://www.scenic-valleyrr.com/

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, 709 Carroll St., Boone, IA. Frame house with restored summer kitchen, furniture from Mamie's family. Master bedroom includes bed in which Mamie was born. Lower-level museum and library feature photos of Mamie and Ike, memorabilia and gift shop. See 1949 Chrysler Windsor given by Ike and Mamie to her uncle, Joe Carlson, and Mamie's 1962 Plymouth Valiant.

Iowa Farm Tour. Animals, tractors, combines, barn, computers, global positioning systems.

4K & 8K Cross-Country Race and Fun Run

July 18, 2004 Sunday Morning 7a.m. & 8a.m.

ISU NCAA National Championship Cross-Country Course

T9: Reiman Gardens, 1407 Elwood Drive, ISU, Ames, IA. Tuesday July 20, 10:00 a.m. -11:20 a.m. CANCELLED

BCCE Children's Activity at the Gardens and BCCE Garden Walk Guided Tour Fee: $8 adult, $3.50 children (Fees include admission and services of a Reiman Gardens Docent)

Established in 1995, Reiman Gardens (not open on Mondays) is Iowa's largest and most distinctive public garden. The Gardens house an amazing array of local and rare plant species arranged thematically over 14 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds. The Conservatory Complex has a nice display of tropical plants, a gift shop, and a cafe. A newly added Butterfly Habitat, home to 87 species of these beautiful and rare insects, is also located within the garden complex. The Butterfly Habitat is fast becoming one of Iowa's most popular attractions. Bring your camera.

Information for General Tours: The hours are Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. General Admission is $7 for adults, $6.00 for adults over 65, $3 for children age 4 -17. Discounted admission with BCCE badge. www.reimangardens.iastate.edu

For more information: Reiman Gardens

Iowa Farm Tour. TBA Tour a real working Iowa farm. Animals, tractors, combines, barn, computers, global positioning systems.

18th BCCE Golf Sunday July 18, 2004
Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Iowa State University, Stange Road, Ames, IA 50011. The course is rated by Golf Digest as a four-star course. The tee times we have reserved are between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.The fees are: $ 26.50 per person walking and $39.50 with cart. Generally for first time players at Veenker, a cart is recommended. The course is very hilly. Call 515-294-9493 or 515-294-6727 to make a reservation. Be sure to say you are with the BCCE. To examine the golf course, go to the web site: http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/veenker/
Veenker Golf Course

T8: Des Moines Cultural Tour Tuesday July 20 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. $20

Included in this trip will be tours of the Des Moines Botanical Center, Des Moines Art Center, the Iowa State House, the Governor’s Mansion Terrace Hill, the historic Salisbury House, the Des Moines Art Center, and Botanical Gardens.

Des Moines Botanical Center. On the east bank of the Des Moines River, the center houses one of the largest indoor collections of plants in the Midwest: tropical, subtropical, and desert-growing. It includes a weather-proof conservatory, extensive exterior gardens, free-flying exotic birds, cafe, and gift shop.

The Des Moines Art Center houses an internationally renowned collection of artwork from the 19th century to present. It features traveling exhibitions, educational and fine arts programs, a library, museum, shop, and restaurant.

The Iowa State Capitol is a century-old building with a 275-foot gold-leafed dome, a grand staircase, and beautiful woodwork. See the legislative and supreme court chambers, the governor's office, and five-story law library.

Terrace Hill, an 1869 Victorian mansion and home to Iowa's governor, was built by Iowa's first millionaire, Benjamin Allen. It overlooks downtown Des Moines, and is situate on eight and one-half acres with a Victorian garden.

The historic Salisbury House is a 42-room mansion modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England. It was built in the 1920's and contains authentic 16th century English oak and rafters dating to Shakespeare's days. It was featured on America's Castles.

T11: Destination Main Street (Grant Wood Art Tour: ISU Campus and Perry, Iowa). Wednesday July 21. 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fee: $28 CANCELLED

Guided tours of Grant Wood's art in Iowa. Tour starts at the Brunnier Art Museum in the Scheman Building on ISU's campus. See Grant Wood's original drawings for Sinclair Lewis' novel Main Street. For the first time, all nine illustrations have been gathered from public and private collections across the nation. Second stop is the Parks Library on the ISU campus to see the awesome murals by Grant Wood. Breaking the Prairie Sod and When Tillage Begins are two of eight murals on permanent display. Your third and final destination is Main Street, Perry, Iowa. Visit Iowa's newest museum, Hometown Perry, which tells the stories of immigrants settling in rural America. Also visit the historic Hotel Pattee, a beautifully-restored Arts and Crafts-style four star hotel and restaurant. The hotel displays more than 150 pieces of original art by more than 30 artists. Afternoon tea here is the thing to do.

T12: Mall of America. Wednesday July 21 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Bloomington, MN (bus trip to America's largest mall) Fee: $38.50

CANCELLED

The Mall of America is the nation’s largest retail and entertainment complex. The 4.2-million square-foot complex is home to more than 520 world-class shops. There you will find Camp Snoopy, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park, amusement rides, etc.; Underwater Adventures, a 1.2-million-gallon walk-through aquarium; a 14-screen movie theater and much more. Individuals pay for their own choices of entertainment. Individuals pay for their own shopping, It takes four hours to drive to Minneapolis from Ames, Iowa. Arrive at the mall approximately 11:30 a.m., and leave the mall at 4:20 p.m. If the group agrees, you may wish to stop at historic Clear Lake, Iowa (site of Buddy Holly’s last performance), for a quick dinner (price of the dinner not included in the tour fee). Return to Ames in time for the ice-cream social, sponsored by the Journal of Chemical Education and 2YC3. www.mallofamerica.com/.

T13: John Deere Factory, Ankeny, IA. Wednesday July 21. 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $10

Tour the John Deere Production facility at Ankeny. See how John Deere cotton pickers and lawn mowers are made from scratch. See the electrochemical deposition process that puts the famous green paint on John Deere products. The tour is for adults or children over the age of 12. No sandals or open toed shoes allowed on the factory floor. Lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria, and there is also a store selling John Deere souvenirs and collectibles.

T18: Pioneer Hi-Bred International. Monday July 19. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fee: $10

Tour laboratories devoted to crop genetic research and development at this campus-type facility which is Division of DuPont Agriculture and Nutrition. Hear about educational programs being developed for classroom use. Lunch can be purchased at the on-site cafeteria.

T14: Adventureland Amusement Park, Altoona, Iowa, Wednesday July 21, 2004 (weather permitting) 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fee: $32

CANCELLED

Adventureland Amusement Park contains over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country's most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests including great water rides as well as a full compliment of children's rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn't stop with rides - Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park - from live music to magic to song and dance - there's always something to suit everyone's taste. http://www.adventureland-usa.com/

T15: Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad, Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, Boone, IA, and Iowa Farm Tour. Wednesday July 21, 2004. 12:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Fee: $20 adults, $15 children

Hop aboard the tourist line railroad, which travels a 15-mile round trip (Wolf Train and dinner train are 22 miles) through the beautiful Des Moines River Valley over two great bridges. The train passes over a deep gorge on a narrow railroad bridge, offering views of the valley and Des Moines River that cannot be seen from any road. The Chinese-built train engine is one of the few remaining operating steam locomotives in the U.S., pulling old-fashioned passenger cars. This is a perfect photo opportunity and worth doing with family and friends once. See displays of historic railroad items and equipment. http://www.scenic-valleyrr.com/

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, 709 Carroll St., Boone, IA. Frame house with restored summer kitchen, furniture from Mamie's family. Master bedroom includes bed in which Mamie was born. Lower-level museum and library feature photos of Mamie and Ike, memorabilia and gift shop. See 1949 Chrysler Windsor given by Ike and Mamie to her uncle, Joe Carlson, and Mamie's 1962 Plymouth Valiant.

Iowa Farm Tour. Animals, tractors, combines, barn, computers, global positioning systems.

T17: ISU Chemistry Research Laboratories Wednesday 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Fee: none

Visit seven chemistry research laboratories in Gilman Hall and the Ames Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy. Please meet in the main lobby of Gilman Hall (south entrance) where the tour will begin.

T6: Nano-technology Tour. Monday 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Fee: none

Visit the two nanotechnology research centers on the ISU campus.

T10: National Animal Disease Laboratory, Ames, Iowa. Tuesday, July 20, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Fee: $10

The tour includes a 30-minute slide show followed by a 45-minute tour of real animals and high-tech research laboratories. If you sign-up for this tour, the U.S. federal government will do a background check. Must be age 12 or older. Individuals going on the tour must have two forms of identification, at least one must have a photograph. Entrance to this federal research laboratory is similar to going through airport security.

Magic Show and Chemistry Demonstration Show. Wednesday July 21, 2004. 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fee: none

Jeff Hepburn, Des Moines Central Academy, is our resident magician. He will perform for 30 minutes. A chemistry club from either ISU or Creighton University will perform a chemistry demonstration show.

.**This link posted June 4, 2004****View the 18th BCCE Workshop and Tours Enrollments****When you click here an Excel Spreadsheet will automatically be placed on your desk top. You will have to look for it.************

All tours have a minimum number of people required in order for the tour to go. We will look at the enrollment of the tours on June 17, 2004 and make a decision as to which tours will run.

***Suggestions for You to Do on Your Own***

Ames and Vicinity

Ames Farmers Market.
In the north parking lot of North Grand Mall
May 1 through October 30, 2004
8 a.m. to noon, Saturdays
3 to 6 p.m., Wednesdays

Ames Downtown Farmers Market.
In the Clark Avenue parking lot, across the street from Ames City Hall
May 20 -through October 21, 2004
3-7 p.m. Thursdays

Farm House Museum, ISU Campus.

Iowa Arboretum, Madrid, IA.

The Ledges State Park, Madrid, IA.

Big Treehouse, Marshalltown, IA.

From high-tech gizmos (running water, computer, microwave) to goofy kitch, this 55-foot high, 12-level tree house in north central Iowa has it all. The house is in a sprawling maple tree behing Mary Gift's home on a six-acre campground. She leads tours of the treehouse, built by her grandson. Also visit Stone's Restaurant in downtown Marshalltwon, serving "mile-high lemon chiffon pie".

Story City Antique Carousel, Story City, IA.

Antique carousel built in 1913 by Herschel Spillman. Open Daily. 618 Broad Street. (515) 733-4214.

Des Moines and Vicinity

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge-Prairie Learning Center, 9981 Pacific St. Prairie City, IA. Learn about Iowa's rich prairie heritage. See wildlife, native flowers and grasses, and buffalo along the auto tour and foot trails. The Learning Center offers state-of-the-art audiovisuals and a museum. Bring your camera with an extra long lens and your binoculars. The buffalo roam far and wide. Prairie City, Iowa is about a one hour drive from Ames. www.fws.gov/r3pao/walnut

Des Moines Science Center

Blank Park Zoo

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The tour fees cover the expenses for the tour, such as bus and bus driver, docents, entrance fees, and an ISU Conference Service fee. An 18th BCCE staff member will accompany all tours and the staff member will have a cell phone. For those individuals on the ISU meal plan, box lunches may be assembled at the Maple-Willow-Larch Dinning Area during breakfast. Your meal ticket is used to pay for this box lunch. If you are not on the ISU meal plan, you may assemble and purchase a box lunch at the Maple-Willow-Larch Dinning Area during breakfast. 18th BCCE badge, proof of citizenship and photo identification required: passport, valid driver’s license, U.S. federal tax form, current school identification card, or birth certificate.

For more information about interesting things to do and places to visit in Iowa

http://www.traveliowa.com/thingstodo/attractions/

This web page was updated on May 28, 2004 by Tom Greenbowe.