16 days in Iowa Itinerary

Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Kanesville Tabernacle and then take an in-depth tour of Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Sun): try your luck at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, then try to win big at Harrah's Casino, and then pause for some photo ops at Lewis and Clark Park.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Council Bluffs trip itinerary planning website.

Stuttgart, Germany to Council Bluffs is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Stuttgart to Council Bluffs due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Stuttgart in August; daily highs in Council Bluffs reach 34°C and lows reach 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Sioux City.

Sioux City is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. On the 7th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Trinity Heights, stroll around Grandview Park, and then appreciate the history behind Sergeant Floyd Monument. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get advice or help at Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center, get engrossed in the history at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, then appreciate the history behind Spirit of Siouxland Statue, and finally examine the collection at Palmer's Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Sioux City road trip app.

Getting from Council Bluffs to Sioux City by car takes about 1.5 hours. August in Sioux City sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can drive to Mason City.

Mason City is a city in and the county seat of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Central Gardens of North Iowa, don't miss a visit to Plane Crash Site of Buddy Holly, then explore the world behind art at Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, and finally admire the striking features of Historic Park Inn Hotel.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Mason City online holiday planner.

You can drive from Sioux City to Mason City in 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Mason City can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can go by car to Dubuque.

Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. Take a break from Dubuque with a short trip to Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, about 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, walk around Eagle Point Park, make a trip to Fenelon Place Elevator Co., and appreciate the history behind Julien Dubuque Monument.

To see photos, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Dubuque trip builder site.

You can drive from Mason City to Dubuque in 3 hours. In August in Dubuque, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Le Claire.

Le Claire is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. On the 13th (Sun), look for gifts at Iowa 80, World's Largest Truck Stop, get all the information you need at Iowa 80 Trucking Museum, and then make a trip to Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Buffalo Bill Museum, then learn about winemaking at Wide River Winery Tasting Room, and then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Antique Archeology.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Le Claire tour itinerary builder.

You can drive from Dubuque to Le Claire in 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Le Claire are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. On the 15th (Tue), examine the collection at National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, contemplate the long history of Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Devonian Fossil Gorge. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Brucemore, then examine the collection at National Motorcycle Museum, then experience rural life at Allen's Apple Orchard, and finally steep yourself in history at Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Cedar Rapids tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Le Claire to Cedar Rapids takes 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Cedar Rapids are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Des Moines.

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 18th (Fri) at Adventureland. There's lots more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Capitol Building, make a trip to The Temple for Performing Arts, hunt for treasures at Downtown Farmers Market, and meet the residents at Blank Park Zoo.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Des Moines online journey planner.

Getting from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines by car takes about 2 hours. August in Des Moines sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.