30 days in Iowa Itinerary

Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa, United States. On the 1st (Mon), walk around Eagle Point Park and then do a tasting at Wide River Winery. Keep things going the next day: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Green Tree Brewery and then do a tasting at Wide River Winery Tasting Room.

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Columbus to Clinton is an approximately 6.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Columbus in November: high temperatures in Clinton hover around 47°F and lows are around 28°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Dubuque.

Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sundown Mountain and Julien Dubuque Monument. Change things up with these side-trips from Dubuque: Dyersville (National Farm Toy Museum & St. Francis Basilica), PromiseLand Winery (in Guttenberg) and Park Farm Winery (in Durango). Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Riverwalk, cool off at Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, indulge in some personalized pampering at Potosa Spa, and awaken your taste buds at Iowa Wine Tours.

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Drive from Clinton to Dubuque in 1.5 hours. In November in Dubuque, expect temperatures between 45°F during the day and 27°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Decorah.

Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Trout Run Trail and Eagles Landing Winery. Go for a jaunt from Decorah to Lansing to see Mount Hosmer Park about 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company and identify plant and animal life at Decorah Fish Hatchery.

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You can drive from Dubuque to Decorah in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 44°F in November, and nighttime lows around 28°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Mason City.

Mason City is a city in and the county seat of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Charles H. MacNider Art Museum and Central Gardens of North Iowa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mason City: Fort Dodge (Community Orchard & Soldier Creek Winery). There's more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Lime Creek Nature Center and get to know the fascinating history of Music Man Square.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Decorah to Mason City. November in Mason City sees daily highs of 45°F and lows of 24°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Waterloo.

Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. Step off the beaten path and head to Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum and LIttle Brown Church in the Vale. Venture out of the city with trips to Matchstick Marvels Museum (in Gladbrook) and Cedar Rock State Park (Lowell Walter Residence) (in Independence). There's still lots to do: relax in the rural setting at Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy, walk around Big Woods Lake Recreation Area, take in nature's colorful creations at Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, and grab your bike and head to Cedar Valley Nature Trail.

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Traveling by car from Mason City to Waterloo takes 1.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Waterloo can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Coralville.

Coralville is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. You'll discover tucked-away gems like The Iowa Children's Museum and Fireside Winery. Take a break from Coralville with a short trip to NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids, about 32 minutes away. There's lots more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at Coral Ridge Mall, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, explore the galleries of Old Capitol Museum, and look for gifts at Amana General Store.

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Drive from Waterloo to Coralville in 1.5 hours. November in Coralville sees daily highs of 49°F and lows of 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) 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. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Seven Oaks Recreation and Maytag Dairy Farm. Get out of town with these interesting Des Moines side-trips: Museum of Danish America (in Elk Horn), Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Prairie Learning Center (in Prairie City) and Winterset (Courthouse Square & Clark Tower). There's lots more to do: grab your bike and head to Clive Greenbelt Trail, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Confluence Brewing Company, examine the collection at World Food Prize Hall of Laureates, and bet on your favorite at Marion County Fairgrounds.

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Explore your travel options from Coralville to Des Moines with the Route module. November in Des Moines sees daily highs of 51°F and lows of 32°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) 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. Explore hidden gems such as Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center and Stone State Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sioux City: Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center (in Le Mars) and Clark Museum of Okoboji Area & Iowa History (in Milford). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Sioux City Art Center, see the interesting displays at Palmer's Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe, and get engrossed in the history at Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center.

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Explore your travel options from Des Moines to Sioux City with the Route module. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Des Moines in November since evenings lows in Sioux City dip to 26°F. On the 30th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.