Surrounded by the Great Plains, Fort Dodge, IA is located in the central part of Iowa, 90 miles northwest of Des Monies.
What was founded as an Army outpost in the mid 1800's, is now a quiet Midwestern town. The fact that no major interstate highway runs near Fort Dodge makes it even more secluded.
Area attractions include Brushy Creek State Park, Fort Dodge Fort Museum and Frontier Village, Harlan Rodgers Sports Complex and the Crossroads Mall.
Hotels in Fort Dodge are located within 5 miles of the town center and the Fort Dodge Regional Airport.