Arlington offers a relaxed pace, friendly sidewalks, and quick connections to regional hubs via Iowa 187. Weekends often mean a quiet coffee in town before heading to the woods: the limestone cliffs and cool ravines of the Brush Creek Canyon State Preserve are minutes away, and paddlers love the lakes and trails at the Volga River State Recreation Area. Day trips to the Civilian Conservation Corps-era lodges and trout streams at Backbone State Park make outdoor plans easy, while shopping, dining, and services are close in Oelwein, Fayette, and Strawberry Point.
Families appreciate the unified campus and strong programs of the Starmont Community School District, which serves Arlington and nearby towns with academics, arts, and athletics under one roof. Countywide nature education, trails, and seasonal programs through Fayette County Conservation keep calendars full, and summer brings blue-ribbon fun at the Fayette County Fair in West Union. Housing ranges from classic farmhouses to updated ranches, often on generous lots, and everyday errands remain convenient across Fayette County.
Explore more:
- Starmont Community School District
- Brush Creek Canyon State Preserve
- Volga River State Recreation Area
- Backbone State Park
- Fayette County Conservation
- Fayette County Fair
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