Discover places to go in Iowa using this category, including itineraries for city visits, tips for kid-friendly destinations and Iowa restaurants to try. Learn about Iowa cities like Des Moines, Davenport, Orange City, Okoboji and more.
Des Moines, Iowa, is a city with attractions spread throughout the metro area, so choosing a hotel for a home base can be tough. It’s an easy-to-navigate city, but knowing what you want to do there will help narrow down your options. I was set on seeing the Living History Farms for the first time,…
I spent a lot of time planning the Great Iowa Road Trip – I wanted to find the best places to eat, the most interesting things to do and the coolest places to visit outdoors. Now you can benefit from my obsessive scouring of travel blogs and CVB guidebooks and easily plan your own Iowa vacation….
The Amana Colonies is a group of small towns in Iowa connected by a rich heritage present today in shops, museums and restaurants. It’s one of Iowa’s largest tourist attractions, drawing in history buffs, wine lovers and antique collectors. And it draws families. And families have to eat, right? So I decided to write this…
Amana Colonies is one of the biggest tourist attraction in Iowa, and being only about 3½ hours east of Omaha, it sounded like a good weekend trip for our family. The colonies consist of Amana, East Amana, High Amana, Middle Amana, South Amana, West Amana, and Homestead. We spent the bulk of our time in…
The Loess Hills Scenic Byway in Western Iowa is a beautiful drive, especially in the fall. I recommend getting out of the car, though, and trying a hike in the Loess Hills. There are several parks to explore, each with kid-friendly trails I can vouch for. Here are a few trails through the Loess Hills…
This summer, my family will road trip through central Iowa, and one of the stops I’ve been looking forward to is Clear Lake. Here are a few things I’m looking forward to do (or will be saving for another trip): My Clear Lake Bucket List Beach time. If you know me at all, you know…
