Demeter’s Market Address: 508 Lombard St., Clarence, Iowa Website | Facebook Page It’s a local small-town bakery featuring hand-crafted, long-fermented, naturally leavened breads and pastries. It is best known for its sourdough bread, which you need to order quickly, as it sells out fast! The bakery is also known for its wide variety of decadent…
We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers this question: “Name an Iowa restaurant you would drive an hour to eat at.” We received about 1,600 comments with your favorite restaurants that are worth the one hour drive. After reviewing all of the comments, we recorded the most frequently mentioned restaurants – and then organized…
We’re building a list of the best free museums in the state of Iowa – so add your recommendations to the comments section or email us at iowaroadtrip99@gmail.com ————————————————————- Central Iowa Museums with free admission State Historical Museum of Iowa, Des Moines What: Exhibits relating to the history of Iowa including: Civil War exhibit, RAGBRAI…
During the month of December, catch up with the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan which features the trademark bright red Coca-Cola semitrailer with holiday lights. They are parked at various businesses for select hours where Santa is available for photos. Not only are the photos FREE, you also chose to get them digital or have them printed…
Here’s a list of holiday-themed restaurants and bars that are over the top on holiday decorations. Rudolph’s Rooftop WHERE: The Republic on Grand, 401 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, Iowa WHAT: Holiday themed drinks with an excellent view of Des Moines skyline!WEBSITE: https://therepublicongrand.com/rudolphs-rooftop/ Miracle on Ingersoll WHERE: Dugan’s Hideaway, attached to The Station on Ingersoll,…
Sisters Pat Palmer, Ann Lockwood, and Mary Underwood have been collecting animated Christmas figurines for years. For the first time ever, the collection totaling over 500 is now available for the public to view – and it’s FREE admission. What is the Christmas Animated Extravaganza? It’s the first time that the collection of over 500…
It’s the newest holiday lights tradition in Central Iowa, featuring lights in the tropical indoor gardens under the geodesic dome at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines, Iowa. Location: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 90 Robert Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309 Website: https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/dome-for-the-holidays/ What is Dome for the Holidays? It’s a…
November and early December are the season for holiday markets and here are the best holiday markets in Iowa. Holiday Arts & Craft Show, Des Moines WHEN: Nov 15 -17WHERE: Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des MoinesWEBSITE: https://www.iowastatefairgrounds.org/event-calendar/iowas-largest-arts-and-craft-showADMISSION: $8 Des Moines Holiday Boutique WHEN: Nov 15 -17WHERE: Iowa Events Center, Des MoinesWEBSITE:…
We’re building a list of the best FREE Christmas Lights in Iowa. No admission, no reservation, just beautiful Christmas lights for your family to enjoy! We are just getting started with the list, so you’re welcome to add your suggestions/favorites. You can add them to the comments section below or email them to brian ….
Each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving, Winterset celebrates its Festival of Lights. Here’s a glimpse of what the typical schedule of events. Location: 112 S. John Wayne Drive, Winterset, IA Starting at 5pm: Activities including: Starting at 7:15pm: The lighted Christmas parade The parade follows a really simple path: it goes around the town…