Things to Do Places To Eat in Vinton. Things to Do in Vinton Shopping: Vinton has many downtown shops to choose from. We have jewelry, shoes, clothing, home decor, antiques, knick knacks, flowers, balloons, gifts, videos, fireplaces, hot tubs, candles, stationary, picture framing, sewing items, etc. Walking Tour Brochure of 43 Historic Properties. Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School 472-5221 ext. 1104. The Ray House 472-2991 (Victorian Mansion). The Horridge House 472-4574. The Railroad Depot Museum 472-5939. Youngville Cafe Tourism Center Hwy 30 218 (319-477-6191). Harvest of Walls: Tour downtown Vinton to see 8-10 Murals painted over Labor day weekend year 2000 by over 100 National Artists. Vinton Country Club 472-4052. Golf Right Indoor golfing year round 472-4151. Vinton Recreation Center Mini-golf 472-5168. Wildcat Golf Course Shellsburg 319-436-4653. The Palace Movie Theatre Opened - movies and live theater productions! www.vintonpalace.org. Act I of Benton County (Vinton) 472-2621 or 472-5308. Old Creamery Theater (Amana) 800-352-6262. Biking, Walking Skiing: Cedar Valley Nature Trail - Runs from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo 319-398-3505. Old Creamery Trail runs from Vinton to Garrison and beyond. Down Hill Cross Country at Sundown Mountain Ski Resort in Dubuque (888-sundown). Fishing, Hunting Boating: Fishing along the Cedar River (Bring your own equipment). Hunting on various public hunting grounds -Benton County Conservation 472-4942. Rent paddle boats, canoes Fishing boats at Rogers Park (2113 57th St. Tl.) 472-4942 or Pleasant Creek State Park/Palo. Vinton Recreation Dept. 472-4164: Swimming at the Pool 472-5334 and at various County parks where beach is provided - Roger's Pleasant Creek. Tennis, Racquetball, basketball weight training. Roller Skating (Vinton Skate Activity Center 472-5168). Miniature golf (Vinton Skate Activity Center 472-5168 ). Ice Skating (Open air, bring your own skates - winter only. Bowling: Berrys Lanes 472-3757. Iowa Paintball Park - 2575 59th Street Dr. (319) 241-1410. Adventure Park Paintball -3176 61st Street Ln. Shellsburg, IA 52332. Car Races at Benton County Speedway - Sunday nights May thru Labor Day 472-4603. Sky Diving: Paradise Skydives at Vinton Airport 472-4975. Mild-Wild Aerobatic Thrill Ride at Vinton Airport (Eddie J. Merchant 319-310-3000) Hot Air Ballooning (Buzzard's Glory 319-363-3842) Cedar Rock a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Quasqueton 319-934-3572 Visit Grant Wood Tourism Center Gallery in Anamosa 319-462-4267 The Amana Colonies The Amish Communities of the Hazelton Area Iowa Caves Brucemore Mansion in Cedar Rapids 319-362-7375 For more information on things to do in Eastern Iowa request the Travel Guide at 800-345-Iowa. Places To Eat in Vinton Restaurants. THE LION THE LAMB, BB MURDER MYSTERY DINNERS 913 2ND Ave. 472-5086. Peony Restaurant 102 W. 4th St. 472-3668 (Chinese Food) Los Mariachi 310 W 21st St. 472-3101 (Mexican) LEONS MALT SHOP 210 North K Avenue (319) 472-5410 (Ice Cream Parlor fast food, Seasonal) JAVA ALLEY (coffee shop) 102 EAST 5TH STREET (319) 472-2500 VINTON FAMILY RESTURANT (CAFE 218) 211 N K Ave. 472-3443. Jolly Rogers Pizza 810 C Ave. 472-2440 (Delivery) PIZZA HUT Hwy. 218 North 303 N K AVE (319) 472-5283 PIZZA RANCH 219 West 4th Street (319) 472-4000 SUBWAY Hwy. 218 North (319) 472-5045 McDonald's 308 S. K Ave. 472-2117. Golf Right 1011 West Third St. 472-4151 Lounge Some food (Simulated Golf Courses) Ron-Da-Voo 414 1st Ave. 472-9089 (Lounge Soup, Deli Broasted Chicken). Vinton Country Club 314 9th Ave. 472-4052 Villa Comagena Shellsburg in the country 319-436-2503 Austrian Hospitality Groups only with prior reservations

Only one Special Offer Below may be used and is not available with any other coupon or special offers and must be requested at time of booking. Any discounts or coupons or certificates will be applied toward our regular room rates. are available and valid with most Specials at time of purchase. Includes: Overnight stay, private bath, full breakfast, fresh flowers in your room, fruit basket and bottle of Martinelle's sparkling apple cider. Just $159 per couple. ( Ellis room whirlpool suite $195) Good Sundays through Thursdays. Murder Mystery Dinner Special including above amenities: $275 (Ellis room whirlpool suite $355.) Good Saturdays. Check out our regular prices for a. Murder Mystery Package. If you're just coming for the Murder Mystery Dinner and not spending the night, then check out our. Group Rate Discounts. Private Party Murder Mystery Dinner Group Special. Couples can book the night of their choice. An overnight package is discounted to just $205.00 per couple. (Special not valid with Ellis room suite) For all 6 rooms including the Ellis suite $220 per couple. Book a Weeknight (Sunday through Thursday, as long is it is not a holiday) and get all 6 rooms for just $184 per couple. Stay One Night, Get One Night for $59. Good Sunday through Thursday nights Auguest through September 15. When you stay one night, you can have the 2nd consecutive night in the same room for just $59. Non Transferable. (Does not include cost of Murder Mystery Dinner). Only one Special Offer may be used and is not available with any other coupon or special offers and must be requested at time of booking. (Special price not valid on holidays). (Based on 1st night at Regular room rates). Murder Mystery Two Night Special. Murder Mystery Dinner Overnight Package on Friday or Saturday and you can stay Thursday night or Sunday night for only $59.00. Add up to 4 more nights for just $59 per night. (Special price not valid on Friday, Saturday or holiday weekends). This special not valid for the Ellis room. (Based on 1st night at Regular room rates). Deluxe Murder Mystery Overnight Package. Our Deluxe Murder Mystery Overnight Package for two people includes everything our regular includes plus the following: Fresh Flowers in your room. Two Partial or One Full Massage. Cost is $355.00 plus tax. (We choose the room for you). (Mention the Deluxe Murder Mystery Overnight Package) For extra savings combine our Two Night Special with this one for only $414.00! (2nd Night offer good on Thursday or Sunday nights only, again we choose the room for you). Extra Add-On Amenities. One Full Massage: $90.00. One Partial Massage: $45.00. Fresh Flower Bouquet: $35.00. Fruit Basket: $25.00. Bath Basket: $15.00-25.00. Deluxe: 2 partial massages or one full massage, flower bouquet fruit basket or bath basket: $150.00. If you serve in a church or para church organization in either a pastoral capacity or on staff you qualify for this discount! 15% off on Friday or Saturday nights (cost of room only). $10 off our weekday rates. Church members, call and purchase a Gift Certificate at our discount for your pastors to show them how much you appreciate all their hard work. Pastors can book the whole BB for a private retreat or Christmas party for your staff. AAA Members Only Discount. 10% off the cost of your room on Friday or Saturday nights. (Does not include cost of Murder Mystery Dinner). Only one Special Offer may be used and is not available with any other coupon or special offers and must be requested at time of booking. All prices listed are subject to change during peak seasons and holidays. Only one Special Offer may be used and is not available with any other coupon or special offers and must be requested at time of booking. (All discounts based on Regular room rates)

Bed Breakfast Accommodations. The Perfect Weekend Get Away! vary from $65 to $175 and are pictured from highest to least expensive. Click on the picture of the room to view more detail. Single rates are available on Sunday through Thursday, excluding holidays. Our elegantly decorated rooms make you feel as if you've stepped back in time; complete with beautiful wall papers, antiques and plush comforters. Each room is modernly convenience with a queen or a king size bed, television, alarm clock radio, ceiling fan, air conditioning, coffee maker and private bath room. Free high speed internet is available. An overnight stay includes a full breakfast delectably served on china. Check-in time: 4:00 pm (call for late arrival) Check-out time: 11:00 am Monday-Saturday 10:00 am Sundays. Toll free at 888-390-LAMB or local at 319-472-5086. Your comfort is top priority at The Lion The Lamb Bed Breakfast. You'll want to relax on the front porch while sipping iced tea or a tall glass of lemonade. Visit with your host and other guests in the parlor or perhaps you may want to just retire early to your private room. If you love to be pampered; this is the place for you. (Click on Pictures for room rates Info) largest bedroom with king size bed Whirlpool tub for two! Walnut marble bedroom set double shower! Oak Victorian Mansion bedroom set. 150 year old oak bedroom set. Walnut Victorian bedroom set. 1930's burled walnut bedroom set

Wedding Reception Packages. Ceremony - 2 hours (up to 20 people) $350, (up to 30 people) $450 Available any day of the week, Sunday through Friday. Available Saturdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Saturday Evenings $1200 (up to 30 people) includes ceremony and reception. Reception after Ceremony - 1 1/2 hours (up to 20 people) $160, (up to 30 people) $240 Includes: appetizers, special banana punch, tea lemonade and coffee. Reception Only (no Ceremony) - 2 hours $300 (up to 30 people), over 30 add $8/per person. Includes: appetizers, special banana punch, tea lemonade and coffee. Reception Dinner Friday or Saturday Evening : $1200 (up to 49 people) includes a full sit down dinner served on china (number of courses determined by size of group). Honeymoon Suite - $265 includes: King size bed, extra large whirlpool tub for two with bath basket, fresh flowers, fruit basket, Martinelli's sparkling apple cider and a full hot breakfast in the morning! Add a 2nd night in the Honeymoon suite for just $150. Licensed Minister to perform the wedding: $100. Photography Packages. $850 - $1250 Includes a gift certificate for the Honeymoon Suite at The Lion The Lamb, BB. Flowers by Nature's Corner. Cakes: $90 serves 40 (two tiers 6 and 10) $130 serves 60 (two tiers 8 and 12)

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Credit cards accepted
 Dinner may be served in the room
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace