Attractions

See, stay, and dine

Visit Tassel Ridge Winery at the heart of Iowa's Wine Country in Leighton, Iowa, between Pella and Oskaloosa on Highway 163. Tour the winery and learn how the grapes grown in our vineyards become award-winning wines. Weather permitting, take a tour of our vineyards on the Tassel Ridge Winery Grapemobile. Taste our wines, ranging from dry to sweet. Shop for wine-related items, local cheese, chocolate, and more in our gift shop. While you're here, take in the events, history, architecture, shopping, antiquing, golf, recreation, and dining experiences nearby.

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Albia (31 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Albia is a community that has restored their downtown to it’s original, turn-of-the century elegance. The entire 92 building business district, the courthouse and several homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bloomfield (35 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Centerville (55 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

The courthouse is situated on a large town square and is the pride of Centerville and Appanoose County. Appanoose County was established in 1843 and originated by the Iowa Territorial Legislature on January 13, 1846.

Chariton (61 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Eddyville (15 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Eldon (49 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Exline (65 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Fairfield (58 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Fairfield is Iowa's foremost art colony with diverse cultural events and international cuisine at over 40 restaurants. Fairfield offers a unique, eclectic scene of art galleries, shops and eateries.

Grinnell (41 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Budget Travel.com 100 ‘Coolest Small Towns in America’ designation. Jewel of the Prairie. Walk through Historic District neighborhoods, homes ranging in style from Greek Revival, Folk Victorian and Gothic Revival, to Queen Anne, Colonial Georgian and Prairie School.

Indianola (53 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Kalona (66 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Kalona is known as the "Quilt Capital of Iowa" and its living history is seen daily in the culture of the area's horse-and-buggy Amish. Historical Village allows you to relive the 1800's with its 15 authentically restored buildings.

Kellogg (37 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Keokuk (131 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Knoxville (29 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Leighton (3 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Lucas (72 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Lynnville (34 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Melrose

Milton (70 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Montezuma (31 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Moravia (50 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Mt. Pleasant (80 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Newton (37 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Oskaloosa (8 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Ottumwa

Pella (13 miles to Tassel Ridge Winery)

Learn about Pella's Dutch heritage, Lake Red Rock, manufacturing in Pella, shopping, Central College, and experience 'A touch of Holland,' you are sure to find plenty of things to admire about Pella!