Vinton, Iowa

Vinton is a small city and the county seat of Benton County, Iowa. It is a very peaceful community, ideal for those looking for a place to retreat for a couple of days. Here, you can just relax and enjoy the ‘luxury’ of low-pace rhythms close to quaint natural landscapes. Few of the major Vinton attractions within a 10-mile radius include the beautiful Vinton Riverside Trail System (3 miles of multi-purpose trails for walking, biking, running, and 1 mile of single track trail for mountain biking), the Old Creamery Nature Trail (15 miles long and surrounded by magnificent trees), Vinton Country Club (a 90-year-old 9-hole golf course along the Cedar River), and Vinton Depot & Museum (Listed on the National Register of Historic Places; ideal for railroad enthusiasts). Regarding budget accommodation, there are many great and nearby Vinton that offer rooms for under $80 per night.