Baconators in Cherokee, Iowa

Bacon Aquatic Center is a state-of-the-art facility located at 614 West Bluff Street in Cherokee, Iowa, United States. This premier aquatic center offers a variety of amenities for visitors of all ages, including a large swimming pool, water slides, diving boards, and a children's play area. The center also offers swimming lessons, water aerobics classes, and lifeguard training programs. With its convenient location and top-notch facilities, Bacon Aquatic Center is the perfect place to beat the heat and have fun in the water.

Hazard Tavern is a historic institution located at 104 Eagle Street in Meriden, Iowa, United States. The tavern has a fascinating backstory, with roots dating back to the establishment of the town of Hazard in 1869. Originally a "wet grocery" catering to railroad workers, the tavern has evolved over the years to become a beloved small-town destination. In 1949, the present brick structure was built by Kenny Gordon, who operated the tavern as Kenny's Korner for over four decades. After his retirement, Roberta Ruden took over the business and ran it as the Whistle Stop for 25 years. In 2020, three local residents stepped in to save the building from disrepair and reimagined it as Hazard Tavern, a place where locals and visitors can enjoy good food, stories, and company.