• Where is Iowa located?
    • Iowa is a Midwestern agricultural state bordered on two sides by the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
  • What kinds of attractions does Iowa offer?
    • Iowa is filled with unique small towns, parks, caves, and roadside attractions.
  • What historical figures are associated with Iowa?
    • Iowa is home to President Herbert Hoover and western film icon John Wayne, making it rich in historical homes, monuments, and parks.
  • What cultural attractions can visitors explore in Iowa?
    • Iowa has world-class art museums, including the Figge in Davenport and the Brunnier in Des Moines.
  • What cities in Iowa are worth visiting?

Things to Do:

1. Reiman Gardens

Reiman Gardens
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2. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
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3. National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
© National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

4. Buffalo Bill Museum

Buffalo Bill Museum
© Buffalo Bill Museum

5. Iowa 80 Trucking Museum

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum
© Iowa 80 Trucking Museum

6. Field of Dreams

Field of Dreams
© Field of Dreams

7. Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
© Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

8. Iowa Capitol Building

Iowa Capitol Building
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9. Des Moines Farmers’ Market

Des Moines Farmers’ Market
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10. National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
© National Mississippi River Museum & Aquariu

11. Brunnier Art Museum

Brunnier Art Museum
© Brunnier Art Museum

12. Adventureland Park

Adventureland Park
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13. Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pappajohn Sculpture Park
© Pappajohn Sculpture Park

14. Brucemore

Brucemore
© Brucemore

15. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
© Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

16. Figge Art Museum

Figge Art Museum
© Figge Art Museum

17. Grotto of the Redemption

Grotto of the Redemption
© Grotto of the Redemption

18. Mines of Spain Recreation Area

Mines of Spain Recreation Area
© Mines of Spain Recreation Area

19. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Iowa
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20. Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fair
© Iowa State Fair

21. Surf Ballroom and Museum

Surf Ballroom and Museum
© Surf Ballroom and Museum

22. The Iowa Theater

The Iowa Theater
© The Iowa Theater

23. John Wayne Birthplace & Museum

John Wayne Birthplace & Museum
© John Wayne Birthplace & Museum

24. Living History Farms

Living History Farms
© Living History Farms

25. Fenelon Place Elevator Co, Iowa

Fenelon Place Elevator Co, Iowa
© Fenelon Place Elevator Co

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