8 days in Iowa Itinerary

Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. On the 2nd (Fri), get a new perspective on nature at Museum of Natural History and then contemplate the long history of Old Capitol Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Devonian Fossil Gorge.

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Louisville to Iowa City is an approximately 7.5-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Louisville to Iowa City. Traveling from Louisville in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Iowa City, with lows of 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) 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 4th (Sun), get advice or help at Sergeant Floyd River Museum and Welcome Center, then examine the collection at Sioux City Railroad Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Sioux City Public Museum. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Ice Cream Capital of the World Visitor Center, take in the spiritual surroundings of Trinity Heights, and then examine the collection at Palmer's Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe.

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Traveling by car from Iowa City to Sioux City takes 5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Sioux City can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car to Okoboji.

Okoboji is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa, United States, along the eastern shore of West Okoboji Lake in the Iowa Great Lakes region.GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.86sqmi, of which, 1.85sqmi is land and 0.01sqmi is water.Demographics2010 censusAs of the census of 2010, there were 807 people, 427 households, and 241 families residing in the city. Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): immerse yourself in nature at Gull Point State Park, then get engrossed in the history at Clark Museum of Okoboji Area & Iowa History, then see the interesting displays at Okoboji Classic Cars, and finally see the interesting displays at Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum.

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Drive from Sioux City to Okoboji in 2 hours. June in Okoboji sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 59°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can go by car to Mason City.

Mason City is a city in and the county seat of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, United States. On the 7th (Wed), admire the natural beauty at Central Gardens of North Iowa, explore the world behind art at Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, then explore the galleries of Music Man Square, and finally steep yourself in history at Meredith Willson Boyhood Home.

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You can drive from Okoboji to Mason City in 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Decorah.

Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): do a tasting at Eagles Landing Winery, then see the interesting displays at Bily Clocks Museum, and then stroll through Trout Run Trail. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Decorah Fish Hatchery and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Toppling Goliath Brewing Company.

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Drive from Mason City to Decorah in 2 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 77°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.