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Major city · United States

Marshalltown

Skip unless you have a specific reason (family, work, or the blacksmith shop). Half a day is enough: see the Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop, eat a loose-meat sandwich, then move on to Des Moines or Ames.

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Marshalltown is a small city in Central Iowa, best known as a stop on US 30 and for the Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop, a National Register site. The downtown has a few eateries and a bus stop, but most travellers will find more to do in Des Moines (50 min) or Ames (30 min).

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (cold, fewer hours at outdoor sites)
Airport
DSM
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Marshalltown: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Marshalltown911 ▾
  • Police, Fire, Ambulance911

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Marshalltown, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Matthew Edel Blacksmith ShopLoose-meat sandwiches at Taylor's Made Rite RestaurantMarshalltown Municipal Transit (free D-Line)
Airports
DSM Des Moines International Airport (Nearest major airport; about 50 min drive. No scheduled passenger service to Marshalltown Municipal Airport.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    9°C (48°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (−11°C (12°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Marshalltown: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C (30°F)

−11°C (12°F)

7 rd

Feb

1°C (34°F)

−9°C (16°F)

7 rd

Mar

9°C (48°F)

−3°C (27°F)

9 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

May

23°C (73°F)

10°C (50°F)

12 rd

Jun

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

11 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Sep

25°C (77°F)

12°C (54°F)

8 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

5°C (41°F)

8 rd

Nov

9°C (48°F)

−2°C (28°F)

8 rd

Dec

1°C (34°F)

−9°C (16°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is easiest. Marshalltown Municipal Transit (MMT) runs a few routes weekdays 8 AM–6 PM; the free D-Line covers downtown. Walking is fine for the compact centre.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Des Moinesgo

Door to door: 50 min

US 30 east then I-35 south, about 50 min by car

State capital with museums, breweries and the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Amesgo

Door to door: 30 min

US 30 west, about 30 min by car

Home of Iowa State University; walkable campus and Main Street.

Grinnell

go

Door to door: 25 min

US 30 east, about 25 min by car

Liberal-arts college town with a historic downtown and farmers market.

Newton, Iowago

Door to door: 20 min

US 30 east then IA 14 south, about 20 min by car

Iowa Speedway and the Jasper County Historical Museum.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

South Center Street

Hotels near US 30, including Rock Island Inn & Suites. Car needed.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$50–80
Mid
$80–150
High
$150+

Watch out

Safety

Marshalltown is a quiet, low-crime city. Standard precautions apply: lock your car, keep valuables out of sight.
  • Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop open only Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, noon–4 PM daily.
  • No Uber or Lyft coverage confirmed; check before relying on rideshare.
  • Greyhound and Burlington Trailways stop at 2101 South Center St, not downtown.

Emergency numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, Fire, Ambulance911

Embassy

Embassies are in Washington, DC; consulates in Chicago or Des Moines (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Des Moines Airport → Marshalltown by car: about 50 min, rental car or taxi (check)
  • Greyhound Des Moines → Marshalltown: about 1 h, check schedule and fare

Say or show

  • Hello — Hello (HEH-loh)
  • Thank you — Thank you (THANK yoo)
  • How much? — How much? (HOW MUCH)
  • Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop? (WAIR iz thuh BUS stop)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Marshalltown. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, fewer hours at outdoor sites) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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