NIT – The American Planning Association has named Mason City one of 30 “great places” for business travelers.
According to USA Today, Mason City was named with the likes of San Francisco, CA; Minneapolis; Norfolk, VA and Madison, Wisconsin as places where “travelers with some free time may want to consider.”
The 2013 Great Places in America listed Mason City in the “Great Neighborhoods” category along with 10 other cities, including the ones listed above.
The article did not name any specific reasons to go to downtown Mason City.
Most folks who visit downtown Mason City list their favorite stops as Mason City Brewing, the Historic Park Inn, the Rancho Deluxe and Chop Restaurant.