22 days in Iowa Itinerary

Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and is the county seat of Linn County. Change things up with these side-trips from Cedar Rapids: National Motorcycle Museum (in Anamosa), Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (in West Branch) and University of Iowa (in Iowa City). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, don't miss a visit to Grant Wood Window in Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, admire the masterpieces at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and have fun and explore at The Iowa Children's Museum.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Cedar Rapids trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Cedar Rapids. In February, plan for daily highs up to 32°F, and evening lows to 14°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to drive to Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. On the 11th (Sat), take in nature's colorful creations at Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, then see the interesting displays at John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, then take a stroll through Cedar Falls Main Street, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Wapsipinicon Mill and Museum and then immerse yourself in nature at Backbone State Park.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Cedar Falls attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls takes 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Cedar Falls can reach 30°F, while at night they dip to 11°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mason City.

Mason City is a city in and the county seat of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. On the 13th (Mon), try to win big at Diamond Jo Casino, then look for all kinds of wild species at Lime Creek Nature Center, and then steep yourself in history at Historic Park Inn Hotel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Fossil & Prairie Center, contemplate the long history of Meredith Willson Boyhood Home, then get to know the fascinating history of Music Man Square, and finally admire the natural beauty at Central Gardens of North Iowa.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Mason City road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Cedar Falls to Mason City in 1.5 hours. In February in Mason City, expect temperatures between 27°F during the day and 10°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Sioux City.

Sioux City is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): let little ones run wild at Bacon Creek Park, then examine the collection at Palmer's Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe, and then examine the collection at Sioux City Public Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Sioux City Art Center, get engrossed in the history at Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, then appreciate the history behind Spirit of Siouxland Statue, and finally appreciate the history behind Sergeant Floyd Monument.

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Sioux City trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Mason City to Sioux City in 3.5 hours. When traveling from Mason City in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Sioux City: temperatures range from 35°F by day to 14°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Council Bluffs.

Council Bluffs is a city in and the county seat of Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. On the 17th (Fri), try to win big at Harrah's Casino, then try to win big at Horseshoe Council Bluffs, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kanesville Tabernacle, and finally try your luck at Ameristar Casino Hotel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Union Pacific Railroad Museum, stroll around Bayliss Park, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Desoto National Wildlife Refuge.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Council Bluffs online journey maker.

Getting from Sioux City to Council Bluffs by car takes about 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Council Bluffs can reach 38°F, while at night they dip to 18°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Des Moines.

Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. When in Des Moines, make a side trip to see Iowa State University in Ames, approximately Ames away. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 22nd (Wed) at Adventureland. There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Blank Park Zoo, snap pictures at High Trestle Trail Bridge, walk around Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and admire the natural beauty at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Des Moines travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Council Bluffs to Des Moines in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°F in February, and nighttime lows around 18°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can drive to Davenport.

Davenport is the county seat of Scott County in Iowa and is the largest of the Quad Cities, a metropolitan area with a population estimate of 382,630 and a CSA population of 474,226, making it the 90th largest CSA in the nation. Davenport is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Figge Art Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Green Tree Brewery, learn about winemaking at Wide River Winery Tasting Room, and learn more about the world around you at The Putnam Museum & Science Center.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Davenport visit planner.

Getting from Des Moines to Davenport by car takes about 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 35°F in February, and nighttime lows around 16°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Dubuque.

Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. Step out of Dubuque with an excursion to Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor--about 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: observe the fascinating underwater world at National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, look for all kinds of wild species at Mines of Spain, fly down the slopes at Sundown Mountain, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Dubuque vacation maker tool.

Getting from Davenport to Dubuque by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Davenport in February, expect nights in Dubuque to be about the same, around 12°F, while days are little chillier, around 30°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to go by car back home.