Visitor Information
Spencer is nestled in Clay County, Iowa and is the hub of northwest Iowa where highways 71 and 18 converge and the Little Sioux and Ocheyedan Rivers meet. It is a community of approximately 11,500 people and boasts two historic districts. It is an inviting city that includes great shopping, wonderful restaurants, beautiful parks and trails, modern lodging facilities and a GRAND quality of life.
The residents and businesses of Spencer are proud of this place we call home, consistently awarded national attention as one of the safest places to live, work, and play in the United States. Recently, Spencer was named one of the safest cities in the State of Iowa.
Welcome to our beautiful city – whether it’s for a day or a lifetime, we’re happy you are here! We hope you discover the many opportunities in Spencer and choose our city as a place to discover small town living at its finest.
Area Attractions
Arts on Grand: https://www.artsongrand.org/
Clay County Fair & Events Center: https://claycountyfair.com/
Clay County Convention and Visitors Bureau: https://www.exploreclaycounty.org/
Clay County Heritage Center: http://www.claycountyheritage.org/
Clay County Conservation: https://claycountyparks.com/
Spencer Community Theatre: http://www.sctplayhouse.org/
Spencer Main Street: https://spencermainstreet.com/
