Iowa’s Best Holiday Markets (2026)
Holiday shopping is more fun when you can turn it into an Iowa road trip. These Christmas markets, craft fairs, and seasonal celebrations offer opportunities…
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The Best Free Christmas Lights in Iowa (2026)
You don’t need an admission ticket to enjoy a Christmas lights road trip in Iowa. From illuminated downtown squares to neighborhood traditions and elaborate home…
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Winterset’s Festival of Lights: Christmas Parade and Holiday Fun (2026)
Christmas lights, decorated storefronts, and a parade around the courthouse square. Winterset’s Festival of Lights is a festive way to spend the Friday after Thanksgiving….
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Our favorite fall photos submitted in 2024
We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers to submit their own fall photos – and here are some of our favorites!
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Using Frightmaps App to find the best spooky houses!
If you like driving around neighborhoods looking for the best spooky houses, download the FREE Frightmaps app. It’s your guide to finding the best Halloween-decorated…
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Iowa’s U-Pick Apple Orchards (2026)
Few fall activities are as simple or satisfying as picking an apple directly from the tree. Iowa has U-pick orchards across the state, from small…
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Land of the Giants in Ankeny, Iowa: See 12-Foot Halloween Monsters
Some Halloween decorations sit quietly on a porch. The creatures at Land of the Giants tower over the entire yard. Located in a residential neighborhood…
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Iowa Pumpkin Patches with FREE admission (2026)
Looking for an Iowa pumpkin patch without paying an admission fee just to walk through the gate? This list features farms where you can shop…
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See over 100 hot air balloons for FREE!
Every summer, the National Balloon Classic in Indianola, Iowa features over 100 hot air balloons during its 9-day festival. If you’ve heard of this event…
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Where to find the sunflowers at Badger Creek Park
For 2026, the sunflowers have been planted on the west side of the lake and we are hearing that they will remain on the west…
