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…
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Tour the American Gothic House & Center in Eldon, Iowa
Grant Wood visited Eldon, Iowa back in 1930 and was impressed with a specific small house that had a large Gothic window. He made a…
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Best fall color photos of 2023
Iowa Road Trip asked our followers to submit their favorite fall photos – and you didn’t disappoint. We had almost 200 photos submitted and here…
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Things to do in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield is not your standard rural Iowa small town. Fairfield has its own unique vibe. Spend a few minutes strolling the town square and you’ll…
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American Gothic Barn near Mt. Vernon, Iowa
It’s located on Highway 30 near the entrance of Palisades-Kepler State Park between Cedar Rapids and Mt. Vernon. The mural was done by Mark Benesh,…
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Things to do in Lansing, Iowa
They claim that Lansing, Iowa is where Main Street meets the Mississippi. And this is no joke. You can literally drive down Main Street and…
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Hiking through natural prairie at Folsom Point Preserve
Folsom Point Preserve is truly a unique location – as it is privately owned, but the public is welcome. Back in 1999, the land was…
