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Iowa

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Casinos · History Museums · Historic Sites
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." Use our United States online route planner to arrange the hows, wheres, and whens of your trip to Iowa.
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    Places to visit in Iowa

    Des MoinesTrip planner BEST FOR: Park, Government Building, Zoo DubuqueTrip planner BEST FOR: Aquarium, Landmark, Park Cedar RapidsTrip planner BEST FOR: Specialty Museum, Entertainment Center, Historic Site Council BluffsTrip planner BEST FOR: Casino, History Museum, Specialty Museum WalcottTrip planner BEST FOR: History Museum, Gift & Specialty Shop

    Regions of Iowa

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    Popular things to do in Iowa

    Capitol Building ©
    Government Building
    Capitol Building
    Des Moines
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library ©
    Specialty Museum
    National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
    Cedar Rapids
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Iowa 80 Trucking Museum ©
    History Museum
    Iowa 80 Trucking Museum
    Walcott
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pappajohn Sculpture Park ©
    Park
    Pappajohn Sculpture Park
    Des Moines
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Iowa

    Figge Art Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Figge Art Museum
    Davenport
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Des Moines Art Center ©
    Art Museum
    Des Moines Art Center
    Des Moines
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum ©
    History Museum
    Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
    West Branch
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    National Motorcycle Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    National Motorcycle Museum
    Anamosa
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Iowa

    Reiman Gardens ©
    Garden
    Reiman Gardens
    Ames
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Gray's Lake Park ©
    Park
    Gray's Lake Park
    Des Moines
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden ©
    Garden
    Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
    Des Moines
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens ©
    Garden
    Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
    Dubuque
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Iowa

    The Iowa Children's Museum ©
    Children’s Museum
    The Iowa Children's Museum
    Coralville
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Seven Oaks Recreation ©
    Ski Area
    Seven Oaks Recreation
    Boone
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Fireside Winery ©
    Winery / Vineyard
    Fireside Winery
    Marengo
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Community Orchard ©
    Farm
    Community Orchard
    Fort Dodge
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Iowa

    Snake Alley
    Historic Walking Area
    Snake Alley
    Burlington
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Valley Junction ©
    Historic Site
    Valley Junction
    West Des Moines
    4.1
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Stockman House Museum ©
    Historic Site
    Stockman House Museum
    Mason City
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site ©
    Historic Site
    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
    West Branch
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Iowa

    Grotto of the Redemption ©
    Cave
    Grotto of the Redemption
    West Bend
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Devonian Fossil Gorge ©
    Geologic Formation
    Devonian Fossil Gorge
    Iowa City
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Pikes Peak State Park ©
    State Park
    Pikes Peak State Park
    McGregor
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Stone State Park ©
    State Park
    Stone State Park
    Sioux City
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min

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