What to expect at Tivoli Fest in Elk Horn, Iowa (2026)
Tivoli Fest is a Danish-American celebration held every year in Elk Horn, Iowa. The town of approximately 650 is known for being the largest rural…
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Live like a Viking in Elk Horn, Iowa.
The VikingHjem in Elk Horn, Iowa demonstrates a typical structure used throughout Scandinavia and Northern Europe during the later Dark Ages to the early Middle…
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It’s Danish, damn it: Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa
I don’t think the folks at the Danish Windmill in Elk Horn, Iowa would approve of this title. They are too kind. But I think…
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Discover your Danish heritage at the Museum of Danish America
The Museum of Danish America is three floors of exhibits showcasing Danish American history. Two floors are permanent exhibits and the upper floor is dedicated…
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Penny’s Diner in Missouri Valley, Iowa
I’ve driven along Interstate 29 in Western Iowa numerous times, but just noticed Penny’s Diner in Missouri Valley. It’s not far from the Interstate, so…
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Wolf Creek Swing Bridge
Swing bridges are an item of personal interest for me – I’ve been working on a list of swing bridges around the state, hoping to…
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You must see Matchstick Marvels in Gladbrook, Iowa.
Patrick Acton likes to glue wooden matchsticks together, one at a time. But it’s not just a few matchsticks – it’s more like thousands of…
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Touring Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Gilbertville, Iowa
Back in 2020, during Holy Week (the time between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday), Iowa Road Trip featured a variety of churches across the entire…
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The Freedom Rock is the perfect Memorial Day road trip
Here are 3 reasons why the original Freedom Rock in Adair County is the perfect Memorial Day weekend road trip!
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What you need to know about the May 15th lunar eclipse
Photo: Composite of lunar eclipse stages over the Iowa State Capitol, taken by Wil Abeling. Perhaps you’ve seen the headlines in the media – SUPER…
