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Big Tomato Pizza Co.

Near the downtown nightlife area. Carry out or delivery only.

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Mon-Thu 7AM-9PM, Fri Sat 7AM-11PM, Sun 8AM-6PM$2-7
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Governor's Mansion
Since 1971, has served as home for the Governor and First Family of Iowa during his or her term. The site was the home of Iowa's first millionaire, Benjamin Franklin Allen, with construction beginning in 1866 after being designed by William Boyington (designer of the Water Tower of Chicago which survived the Great Fire). Aptly named as it sits atop the Raccoon River.
guided tours Mar-Dec: Tue-Sat 10:30AM, noon, in Dec also 1:30PM$5, aged 6-12 $2, aged 5 and under free