Iowa Barn Foundation All-State Barn Tour: What to Know Before You Go
For one weekend each fall, barn doors open across Iowa. The Iowa Barn Foundation’s 2026 All-State Barn Tour takes place Saturday, September 19, and Sunday,…
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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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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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Spook Cave in McGregor, Iowa: What to Expect on Iowa’s Underground Boat Tour
There are plenty of caves you can explore on foot. Spook Cave is different. Located near McGregor in northeast Iowa, Spook Cave offers a guided…
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The Butter Cow Road Trip: Where to See Iowa’s Butter Cow Legacy
The official Iowa State Fair Butter Cow appears for only 11 days each August, but the story extends far beyond the cooler inside the Agriculture…
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The Iowa Store People Wish Would Come Back? It Wasn’t Even Close.
We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers a simple question: The one Iowa store I wish would come back is ______. And the responses came…
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The 20 Iowa Places Locals Would Show a First-Time Visitor
We recently asked Iowa Road Trip followers a simple question: If someone visits Iowa for the first time, I take them to ______. And the…
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6 Iowa Fourth of July Celebrations Worth the Drive
Every summer, small towns across Iowa prove that you don’t need a huge city skyline to have a memorable Fourth of July. Sometimes the best…
