The first rocket slide in the US was built in Miami, Florida, in 1967, and it was so popular that thousands of communities called and asked to have one installed in their town. In 1971, Des Moines first opened its rocket slide, officially known as Miracle’s AstroCity, housed in Union Park. Over time, many…
Whether it’s sweet corn, field corn, or even popcorn – corn is king in Iowa. And because of that, we have some pretty corny places that you can visit. How many of the corny sites have you been to? 1. The world’s tallest corn stalk sculpture in Shelby, Iowa It’s a 76-foot-tall steel corn stalk…
Corn in King in Iowa – and you would expect to see a few corn-related festivals. Here’s our list of the best-known corn festivals in Iowa. If we’re missing a festival, add it to the comments or send us a note at brian@iowaroadtrip.net July 24: Mahaska Sweet Corn Serenade Where: Oskaloosa, IowaWhen: Thursday, July 24,…
Demeter’s Market Address: 508 Lombard St., Clarence, Iowa Website | Facebook Page It’s a local small-town bakery featuring hand-crafted, long-fermented, naturally leavened breads and pastries. It is best known for its sourdough bread, which you need to order quickly, as it sells out fast! The bakery is also known for its wide variety of decadent…
We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers this question: “Name an Iowa restaurant you would drive an hour to eat at.” We received about 1,600 comments with your favorite restaurants that are worth the one hour drive. After reviewing all of the comments, we recorded the most frequently mentioned restaurants – and then organized…
We’re building a list of the best free museums in the state of Iowa – so add your recommendations to the comments section or email us at iowaroadtrip99@gmail.com ————————————————————- Central Iowa Museums with free admission State Historical Museum of Iowa, Des Moines What: Exhibits relating to the history of Iowa including: Civil War exhibit, RAGBRAI…
During the month of December, catch up with the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan which features the trademark bright red Coca-Cola semitrailer with holiday lights. They are parked at various businesses for select hours where Santa is available for photos. Not only are the photos FREE, you also chose to get them digital or have them printed…
Sisters Pat Palmer, Ann Lockwood, and Mary Underwood have been collecting animated Christmas figurines for years. For the first time ever, the collection totaling over 500 is now available for the public to view – and it’s FREE admission. What is the Christmas Animated Extravaganza? It’s the first time that the collection of over 500…
It’s the newest holiday lights tradition in Central Iowa, featuring lights in the tropical indoor gardens under the geodesic dome at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden in Des Moines, Iowa. Location: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 90 Robert Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309 Website: https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/dome-for-the-holidays/ What is Dome for the Holidays? It’s a…
November and early December are the season for holiday markets and here are the best holiday markets in Iowa. Holiday Arts & Craft Show, Des Moines WHEN: Nov 15 -17WHERE: Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des MoinesWEBSITE: https://www.iowastatefairgrounds.org/event-calendar/iowas-largest-arts-and-craft-showADMISSION: $8 Des Moines Holiday Boutique WHEN: Nov 15 -17WHERE: Iowa Events Center, Des MoinesWEBSITE:…