16 days in Central Iowa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Central Iowa trip itinerary builder
Start: Sydney
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Des Moines
— 10 nights
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Jefferson
— 2 nights
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Tama
— 2 nights
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, Fly to Sydney
End: Sydney
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Des Moines — 10 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Des Moines: Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of Iowa (in Madrid) and Ames (Brunnier Art Museum, Iowa State University, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 2nd (Sat) at Adventureland.
To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Des Moines day trip planning website.
Sydney, Australia to Des Moines is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -16 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in September, things will get a bit warmer in Des Moines: highs are around 31°C and lows about 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to drive to Jefferson.
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To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Des Moines day trip planning website.
Sydney, Australia to Des Moines is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central Standard Time (CST), which is usually a -16 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in September, things will get a bit warmer in Des Moines: highs are around 31°C and lows about 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to drive to Jefferson.
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Jefferson — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): experience rural life at Deal's Orchard, try your luck at Wild Rose Casino, and then grab your bike and head to Raccoon River Valley Trail. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Sally's Alley and then don't miss a visit to Mahanay Bell Tower.
To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Jefferson trip planner.
Traveling by car from Des Moines to Jefferson takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Des Moines in September since evenings lows in Jefferson dip to 14°C. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tama.
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To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Jefferson trip planner.
Traveling by car from Des Moines to Jefferson takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Des Moines in September since evenings lows in Jefferson dip to 14°C. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tama.
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Tama — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): try to win big at Meskwaki Bingo & Casino, then see the interesting displays at Matchstick Marvels Museum, and then make a trip to Traer Salt and Pepper Shaker Gallery.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Tama trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Jefferson to Tama. In September, daytime highs in Tama are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Tama trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Jefferson to Tama. In September, daytime highs in Tama are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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