Public Observatories and Planetariums in Iowa: Where to See the Stars
Whether you want to look through a telescope, attend a public stargazing night, or sit inside a dome theater and travel through the universe, Iowa…
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Iowa’s Favorite Local Ice Cream Shops, According to Iowa Road Trip Followers
Where do you go when you want a great ice cream cone, malt, concrete, or sundae in Iowa? We asked Iowa Road Trip followers to…
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High Trestle Trail Bridge: Complete Guide to Parking, Lights, Walking, Biking and Photos
The High Trestle Trail Bridge is one of those Iowa places almost everyone has seen in photos: glowing blue frames, a tunnel-like walkway, and the…
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Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend, Iowa: What to Know Before You Visit
The Grotto of the Redemption in West Bend is one of the most unusual and unforgettable places you can visit in Iowa. At first glance,…
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Tree in the Middle of the Road: How to Find Iowa’s Famous Roadside Cottonwood
In rural southwest Iowa, just north of Interstate 80, a giant cottonwood grows directly in the middle of a gravel-road intersection. Not beside the road….
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Gingerbread Lane in Ankeny, Iowa: What to Know Before You Go
Each December, a quiet Ankeny neighborhood turns into a glowing Christmas storybook. Gingerbread Lane is a free holiday lights display on SE Richland Court, where…
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Zombie Hollow in Winterset, Iowa: What to Know Before You Go
Zombie Hollow is the kind of Halloween attraction where you do not just look at decorations from the car. You walk into the scene. Located…
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Sky Tours Zipline in Dubuque, Iowa: What to Expect Before You Go
You might come to Dubuque for the Mississippi River views, historic neighborhoods, riverfront attractions and restaurants. But there is another way to experience the area:…
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Visit the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art for Free This Summer
Looking for an easy indoor stop during an Iowa summer road trip? The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art is offering free admission for everyone from…
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The First Hy-Vee Store: Visiting the Small Iowa Building Where a Grocery Giant Began
Before Hy-Vee became one of the most familiar names across Iowa and the Midwest, it began in a small brick building in Beaconsfield. Charles Hyde…
