15 days in Iowa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Iowa trip planner
Start: Tel Aviv
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Dubuque
— 4 nights
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Le Claire
— 2 nights
Drive
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Cedar Rapids
— 2 nights
Drive
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Des Moines
— 4 nights
Drive
5
Council Bluffs
— 1 night
Drive to Eppley Airfield, Fly to Tel Aviv
End: Tel Aviv
Sun, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 9
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Dubuque — 4 nights
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Explore Dubuque's surroundings by going to Motor Mill Historic Site (in Elkader), Pikes Peak State Park (in McGregor) and Effigy Mounds National Monument (in Harpers Ferry).
Before you visit Dubuque, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Dubuque is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Dubuque due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tel Aviv in September, you will find days in Dubuque are little chillier (28°C), and nights are much colder (14°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can drive to Le Claire.
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Before you visit Dubuque, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Tel Aviv, Israel to Dubuque is an approximately 18-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Dubuque due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tel Aviv in September, you will find days in Dubuque are little chillier (28°C), and nights are much colder (14°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can drive to Le Claire.
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Le Claire — 2 nights
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On the 30th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Buffalo Bill Museum, then sample the tasty concoctions at Green Tree Brewery, and then browse for treasures at Antique Archeology. On the 1st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Iowa 80, World's Largest Truck Stop, then get your bearings at Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, and then make a trip to Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village.
For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Le Claire online travel route planner.
Drive from Dubuque to Le Claire in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, daily temperatures in Le Claire can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cedar Rapids.
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For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Le Claire online travel route planner.
Drive from Dubuque to Le Claire in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In September, daily temperatures in Le Claire can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids — 2 nights
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On the 2nd (Sun), don't miss a visit to Brucemore, see the interesting displays at National Motorcycle Museum, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Sutliff Cider. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon): relax in the rural setting at Allen's Apple Orchard, contemplate the long history of Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, then contemplate the long history of Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, and finally make a trip to Grant Wood Window in Veteran's Memorial Auditorium.
For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Cedar Rapids trip planner.
Traveling by car from Le Claire to Cedar Rapids takes 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Cedar Rapids are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Des Moines.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Cedar Rapids trip planner.
Traveling by car from Le Claire to Cedar Rapids takes 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Cedar Rapids are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Des Moines.
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Des Moines — 4 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Des Moines: Winterset (John Wayne Birthplace & Museum & Hogback Covered Bridge), Reiman Gardens (in Ames) and Imes Covered Bridge (in Saint Charles).
For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Des Moines journey builder tool.
Traveling by car from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines takes 2 hours. In October in Des Moines, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Council Bluffs.
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For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Des Moines journey builder tool.
Traveling by car from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines takes 2 hours. In October in Des Moines, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Council Bluffs.
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Council Bluffs — 1 night
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On the 8th (Sat), try your luck at Harrah's Casino, then try your luck at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, and then take an in-depth tour of Union Pacific Railroad Museum.
To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Council Bluffs trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Des Moines to Council Bluffs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Council Bluffs trip itinerary planner.
Drive from Des Moines to Council Bluffs in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
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Iowa travel guide
The Hawkeye State
Part of the American heartland, Iowa is marked by a strong agricultural heritage, with farmland encompassing around 90 percent of the state's land. However, a holiday in Iowa offers more than corn and cows: you'll also discover charming towns, beautiful lakes, and a handful of vibrant cities. Iowa City, a university town, provides a healthy dose of culture and nightlife, with a youthful and artistic vibe fueled by a sizable student population. A trip to some of Iowa's small towns provides a true American experience. Fortunately, the welcoming residents bear very little resemblance to the dour Iowans portrayed in Grant Wood's famous painting "American Gothic."
