45 days in Iowa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Iowa holiday planner
Start: Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Falls
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Decorah
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Mason City
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Sioux City
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Council Bluffs
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Des Moines
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Davenport
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Dubuque
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Cedar Rapids
— 6 nights
End: Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Falls — 2 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cedar Falls: Backbone State Park (in Dundee), Wapsipinicon Mill and Museum (in Independence) and Matchstick Marvels Museum (in Gladbrook).
To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Cedar Falls trip maker website.
Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 30°F in February, and nighttime lows around 11°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Decorah.
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To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Cedar Falls trip maker website.
Cedar Rapids to Cedar Falls is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 30°F in February, and nighttime lows around 11°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Decorah.
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Decorah — 5 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Decorah side-trips: Marquette (Eagles Landing Winery & Driftless Area Wetlands Centre), McGregor (Pikes Peak State Park & Spook Cave) and Effigy Mounds National Monument (in Harpers Ferry).
To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Decorah vacation builder tool.
You can drive from Cedar Falls to Decorah in 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Decorah can reach 27°F, while at night they dip to 12°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Mason City.
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To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Decorah vacation builder tool.
You can drive from Cedar Falls to Decorah in 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Decorah can reach 27°F, while at night they dip to 12°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Mason City.
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Mason City — 4 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mason City: Floyd County Historical Society Museum (in Charles City), Grotto of the Redemption (in West Bend) and Train Wreck Winery (in Algona).
For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Mason City trip planner.
Drive from Decorah to Mason City in 2 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Mason City can reach 27°F, while at night they dip to 10°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Sioux City.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read Mason City trip planner.
Drive from Decorah to Mason City in 2 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Mason City can reach 27°F, while at night they dip to 10°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Sioux City.
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Sioux City — 5 nights
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Explore Sioux City's surroundings by going to Abbie Gardner Cabin (in Arnolds Park) and Clark Museum of Okoboji Area & Iowa History (in Milford).
For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Sioux City trip planner.
Getting from Mason City to Sioux City by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mason City in February: highs in Sioux City hover around 35°F, while lows dip to 14°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Council Bluffs.
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For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Sioux City trip planner.
Getting from Mason City to Sioux City by car takes about 3.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mason City in February: highs in Sioux City hover around 35°F, while lows dip to 14°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Council Bluffs.
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Council Bluffs — 5 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Council Bluffs: Farmall-Land USA (in Avoca), Desoto National Wildlife Refuge (in Missouri Valley) and Keg Creek Brewing (in Glenwood).
To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Council Bluffs vacation planner.
You can drive from Sioux City to Council Bluffs in 1.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 52°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Des Moines.
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To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Council Bluffs vacation planner.
You can drive from Sioux City to Council Bluffs in 1.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 52°F, and evening lows to 29°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Des Moines.
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Des Moines — 6 nights
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Explore Des Moines' surroundings by going to Seven Oaks Recreation (in Boone), Iowa State University (in Ames) and Fun Valley Ski Area (in Montezuma). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 12th (Sun) at Adventureland.
Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Des Moines trip simple and quick.
Getting from Council Bluffs to Des Moines by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in March, and nighttime lows around 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Davenport.
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Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Des Moines trip simple and quick.
Getting from Council Bluffs to Des Moines by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in March, and nighttime lows around 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Davenport.
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Davenport — 5 nights
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Explore Davenport's surroundings by going to Muscatine (Contrary Brewing Company & Muscatine Art Center).
To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Davenport holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Des Moines to Davenport takes 3 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Dubuque.
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To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Davenport holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Des Moines to Davenport takes 3 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to 47°F, and evening lows to 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Dubuque.
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Dubuque — 6 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dubuque: Castle Theater (in Manchester) and If You Build It Exhibit (in Dyersville).
To find maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Dubuque day trip planning website.
You can drive from Davenport to Dubuque in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Davenport in March: highs in Dubuque hover around 42°F, while lows dip to 24°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Cedar Rapids.
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To find maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Dubuque day trip planning website.
You can drive from Davenport to Dubuque in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Davenport in March: highs in Dubuque hover around 42°F, while lows dip to 24°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids — 6 nights
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Get out of town with these interesting Cedar Rapids side-trips: Brown Deer Golf Club (in Coralville), National Motorcycle Museum (in Anamosa) and West Branch (Herbert Hoover National Historic Site & Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum).
To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Cedar Rapids trip planner.
You can drive from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In March, daily temperatures in Cedar Rapids can reach 44°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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To find maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Cedar Rapids trip planner.
You can drive from Dubuque to Cedar Rapids in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In March, daily temperatures in Cedar Rapids can reach 44°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to 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."
