15 days in Iowa Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Vesterheim and then take in the dramatic scenery at Dunnings Spring Park. On your second day here, identify plant and animal life at Decorah Fish Hatchery, then hike along Trout Run Trail, and then admire the majestic nature at Pikes Peak State Park.

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Chapeco, Brazil to Decorah is an approximately 26-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Amazon Standard Time (AMT) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 2 hours. In June in Decorah, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Dubuque.

Dubuque is known for zoos & aquariums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, immerse yourself in nature at Maquoketa Caves State Park, try to win big at Diamond Jo Casino, and don't miss a visit to Fenelon Place Elevator Co..

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Traveling by car from Decorah to Dubuque takes 2 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Dubuque can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Le Claire.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): browse for treasures at Antique Archeology, examine the collection at Buffalo Bill Museum, and then stroll around Eagle Point Park. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Iowa 80, World's Largest Truck Stop, take an in-depth tour of Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, and then do a tasting at Wide River Winery Tasting Room.

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Traveling by car from Dubuque to Le Claire takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cedar Rapids.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): examine the collection at National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, then contemplate the long history of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, and then contemplate the long history of Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Grant Wood Window in Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, then steep yourself in history at Brucemore, then examine the collection at National Motorcycle Museum, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Cedar Rock State Park (Lowell Walter Residence).

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Traveling by car from Le Claire to Cedar Rapids takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Cedar Rapids can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Des Moines.

Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 9th (Sun) at Adventureland.

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Traveling by car from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines takes 2 hours. July in Des Moines sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Council Bluffs.

On the 11th (Tue), try to win big at Harrah's Casino, then try your luck at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kanesville Tabernacle, and finally appreciate the history behind Lewis and Clark Park.

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You can drive from Des Moines to Council Bluffs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. July in Council Bluffs sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel back home.