6 days in Northeast Iowa Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Cedar Falls: Cedar Rock State Park (Lowell Walter Residence) (in Independence) and Backbone State Park (in Dundee).

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Des Moines to Cedar Falls is an approximately 2-hour car ride. Traveling from Des Moines in September, Cedar Falls is a bit cooler at night with lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Decorah.

Venture out of the city with trips to Eagles Landing Winery (in Marquette), Effigy Mounds National Monument (in Harpers Ferry) and Pikes Peak State Park (in McGregor).

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You can drive from Cedar Falls to Decorah in 1.5 hours. In September, daily temperatures in Decorah can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can go by car back home.