Ottumwa Travel Guide
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Visit Ottumwa

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa
Staff members were an honest friendly bunch, felt truly genuine. After a few minutes up in our room they called up to make sure everything was to our liking and if there was anything they could do for us to help feel more comfortable during our stay.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Ottumwa
The property definitely needs updating
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa
Room was basic, but clean and well maintained.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Dutch Door Cottage- Downtown Pella home with GAME ROOM!
This was such a lovely home! Loved everything about it! The game room was such a great way for our families to hang out. It had fun options to play and we could really see how it would be even more fun in warmer months to open up the garage door and have a fire. The charm of the home was so incredible. ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Vacation paradise on Rathbun lake
As always great! Doug is wonderful, house is awesome. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Relax on the River and Enjoy Southeast Iowa's Beauty
The host was very helpful, caring, accommodating too! The cabin was clean and comfortable, plenty of towels, wifi worked great. I recommend for a little retreat at any time of year.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit

Bridge View Center
Learn about the events happening in Bridge View Center during your trip to Ottumwa. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Cedar Creek Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Ottumwa at Cedar Creek Golf Course. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.

Airpower Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Airpower Museum during your travels in Ottumwa. You can enjoy the cafes while in the area.
Quincy Place Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Quincy Place Mall during your trip to Ottumwa. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Greater Ottumwa Park
After visiting Greater Ottumwa Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ottumwa. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Wapello County Historical Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Wapello County Historical Museum during your travels in Ottumwa. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the cathedral in this family-friendly area.

