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Brookstone Lodge and Suites - 2 hours 20 min from Des Moines
Hotel Julien Dubuque - 3 hour
Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, Dubuque
Mason House Inn - 2 hours 20 min
Kingsley Inn - 2 hours 50 min
Belmont Hill - 2 hours
The Blackhawk Hotel - 2 hours
Okoboji Inn and Suites - 3 hours 15 minutes
Wilder Park - 2 hours
Iowa House - 40 minutes
Adventureland Inn - 20 minutes
Miss Spenser's of Longview Farms
The Cottages at Stoney Creek - 20 minutes
Mont Rest Bed and Breakfast, Bellevue
Historic Park Inn, Mason City
Cobblestone Inn & Suites
Bridges Bay Resort, Arnold’s Park, Lake Okoboji
King’s Point Resort, Storm Lake
Hotel Winneshiek, Decorah
Links Bos Landen Hotel & Spa of Pella, Trademark by Wyndham
Lakeside Hotel and Casino
- Q: What activities can visitors enjoy on a weekend getaway in Iowa?
- A: Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as wine tasting, golf, spa treatments, caving, boating, and hiking.
- Q: What scenic locations can visitors explore in Iowa?
- A: Guests can relax with a view of the Iowa Great Lakes, explore the Crystal Lake Cave just south of Dubuque, or play a game of mini-golf with the family.
- Q: What are some summer activities available in Iowa?
- A: In the summer, visitors can attend outdoor concerts, hike along scenic trails with views of the Mississippi River, or simply relax surrounded by calm country views.
- Q: How can travelers plan their trips from Des Moines?
- A: Driving times from Des Moines to some of the best Iowa destinations are included to help travelers plan their trip.
| From Des Moines, Iowa To | Driving Time |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 hours |
| Algona, Iowa | 2 hours 20 minutes |
| Indianola, Iowa | 30 minutes |
| Bentonsport, Iowa | 2 hours 20 min |
| Fort Madison, IA | 2 hours 50 min |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | 2 hours |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 2 hours |
| Milford, Iowa | 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Allison, Iowa | 2 hours |
| Altoona, Iowa | 20 minutes |
| Ames, IA | 40 minutes |
| Johnston, IA | 40 minutes |
| Marion, IA | 2 hours 10 minutes |
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