The marvel of Mechanicsville
After his mother passed away in 2020, Bryan Rubner started decorating the exterior of the house with extra Christmas lights. Initially, it was a tribute…
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My favorite Iowa Road Trips from 2023
Every year, I get asked, “How many miles do you put on your car?” I usually answer with “a lot”. Yes, I have a zillion…
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2023 in review
Here’s a look back on the year 2023 from Iowa Road Trip. All of the clips in this short video were taken from road trips…
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Merry Christmas from Iowa Road Trip
In this short video, we feature some of our favorite holiday lights and events from around the state of Iowa. The music is Carol of…
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Ashworth Holiday Forest in West Des Moines
Michael Kromminga of West Des Moines loves Christmas. He was first featured for his Christmas projects in the Cedar Rapids Gazette back when he was…
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Your favorite Christmas Lights 2023
We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers to submit photos of their favorite holiday lights – whether it be from their community lights or even…
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See the largest drive-thru holiday lights display in SE Iowa!
Mount Pleasant’s Festival of Lights is the largest drive-thru holiday lights display in southeast Iowa with a 1.6-mile trail that contains over 140 displays. It’s…
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When, where, and who to visit at Whoville, Iowa
Updated Dec 2024. If you love “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, then you’re in for a treat when you visit Whoville, located in Fairfield, Iowa….
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The Denny Allen Sculpture Road Trip
If you have followed Iowa Road Trip for any amount of time, you’re aware that we are big fans of Denny Allen sculptures. Back in…
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When and where to see the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train in Iowa (2025)
Nov 22, 2025 starts the 27th year of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train.Ā During November and December, CPKC (Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Limited) has two trains…
