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Iowa is full of surprises, and some of the best stops aren’t your typical tourist attractions—they’re the quirky, unexpected museums that make the Hawkeye State unforgettable. From miniature masterpieces to oddball collections, these 10 museums offer history, art, and fun in ways you won’t find anywhere else. Buckle up and hit the road—your next Iowa…

We’re building a list of Iowa’s best homes with Christmas lights. No admission, no reservation, just beautiful Christmas lights for your family to enjoy! You can add them to the comments section below or email them to brian@iowaroadtrip.net What qualifies to make the list? Related articles: The best houses in SE Iowa with Christmas lights…

Swinging bridges are fun and terrifying, all at the same time. Unless you are Indiana Jones in the 1984 film Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom, where his swinging bridge challenge wasn’t fun at all. Although you won’t encounter crocodiles or men with machetes, you can still find some great swinging bridge adventures around Iowa….

Here’s a look back on the year 2023 from Iowa Road Trip. All of the clips in this short video were taken from road trips across the state of Iowa during the 2023 year and were taken by Brian Abeling. Music is “Where the Light is” by lemon music studio, available on Pixabay. Here is…

Every year, I get asked, “How many miles do you put on your car?” I usually answer with “a lot”. Yes, I have a zillion photos of every corner of the state of Iowa, so I do put quite a few miles on. But many people make the mistake of thinking that I’m constantly on…

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/ Other holiday-related articles…. What is Dome for the…