All Aboard! The FREE Union Pacific Railroad Museum
If you have a child who loves trains – then I highly encourage you to take them to the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council…
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Put your kids in jail at the Squirrel Cage Jailhouse
In Council Bluffs, you can take your kids to jail. Even put them in a cell and close the gate. You can’t lock it up…
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Meet Omar the troll hanging out under the BOB bridge
Ok, technically this isn’t in Iowa – it’s just across the bridge in Nebraska, but it’s a wonderful stop. And that’s exactly why Omar lives…
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The Giant Volkswagen Beetle Spider of Avoca, Iowa
Travis and Angela Campbell took an old Volkswagen Beetle, removed the wheels, and welded on 8 legs which hoisted it 10 feet in the air….
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The smiling water tower of Adair
Motorists along I-80 in western Iowa have been greeted by the large smiley face in Adair for decades. Their town’s water tower stands not far…
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Chainsaw Sculptures in Winterset City Park
Gary Keenan has turned Winterset’s ash tree problem into an attraction. After being hit by the emerald ash borer, a group of ash trees in…
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Where train robberies of the Wild West began
Did you know that Jesse James’ first bank robbery took place in Adair, Iowa? Back in July of 1873, the Jesse James Gang heard that…
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Free March Madness activities in Des Moines
March Madness is heading to Des Moines, Iowa this week as part of the first rounds of the Men’s NCAA basketball tournament are being played…
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Boji Kite Festival (2026)
NOTE: BOJI KITES is returning in 2026 after taking a year off. Dates for 2026: January 23 & 24, 2026 The skies will be filled…
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Your favorite Iowa Road Trips
I asked our followers if Iowa Road Trip has ever influenced their travel plans – and if so, they could share photos and stories. After…
