15 Best Iowa Flea Markets

Flea markets are one of the best places to head to if you’re in search of unique items like antiques, collectibles, and other goods that are hard to come by. They can also be wonderful places to find everyday goods like clothes, toys, and tools for extremely low prices. The collections vary from new to slightly used, and this is a great way to upcycle something, making one man’s trash another man’s treasure. Iowa has a number of amazing flea markets, some of which are open every day, all year long, and others that are open for extravagant three-day events seasonally. No matter which you decide to visit, you’ll be sure to go home with something you’ll treasure forever.

We recommend that you call the attractions and restaurants ahead of your visit to confirm current opening times.

15 Best Iowa Flea Markets

• Awesome Possum Flea Market, Photo: Awesome Possum Flea Market
• Iowa Flea Markets: Collectamania, Photo: Courtesy of fotoak80 - Fotolia.com
• Dubuque Flea Market, Photo: Dubuque Flea Market
• Iowa Flea Markets: Geneva Market, Photo: Geneva Market
• Memory Lane Flea Market, Photo: Memory Lane Flea Market
• Iowa Flea Markets: New 2 U Treasures, Photo: New 2 U Treasures
• Peters Park Flea Market, Photo: Peters Park Flea Market
• Iowa Flea Markets: Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market, Photo: Shaggy's Indoor Flea Market
• Sweet Repeats Flea Market, Photo: Sweet Repeats Flea Market
• The Barn, Photo: The Barn
• The Ladora Junque-tion Market, Photo: Courtesy of claudettethebat - Fotolia.com
• Iowa Flea Markets: Treasure Village, Photo: Courtesy of Elena Belyaeva - Fotolia.com
• Iowa Flea Markets: West Kimberly Mall, Photo: Courtesy of robypangy - Fotolia.com
• Iowa Flea Markets: What Cheer Flea Market, Photo: Courtesy of francescodemarco - Fotolia.com
• Cover Photo: Courtesy of Ekaterina Pokrovsky - Fotolia.com

More Ideas in Iowa: Kingsley Inn

Exuding a timeless elegance that takes visitors back to a bygone era, the Kingsley Inn is a charming bed and breakfast-style inn in the heart of Fort Madison, Iowa. Rich in history, the once-commercial building, has been lovingly transformed into an inviting bed and breakfast offering spacious accommodations that invoke a Victorian age and charm.

Guest rooms boast high ceilings, private bathrooms, and modern amenities, and comfortably furnished communal rooms provide tranquil places in which to relax with a book or socialize with other guests. A delicious complimentary breakfast is served every morning in the formal dining room, and other facilities at the Inn include access to a Club Room with a billiards table, a morning room with coffee and tea for early risers, and a parlor with a baby grand piano for gathering in the evenings. There is also free high-speed wireless Internet throughout the property. The Kingsley Inn is situated within walking distance of the attractions and activities that Fort Madison has to offer, including the Riverview Park and the Mississippi River.

Guest Accommodations

The Kingsley Inn features 18 well-appointed and stylishly decorated guest rooms and suites that boast sumptuous décor and Victorian furnishings. Rooms and suites are spacious, and light with high ceilings and span between 300 and 500 square feet in size and are available in Standard Queen and King Rooms, Deluxe Rooms with Spa Baths or Fireplaces, King’s Suites, a Governor’s Suite, and a Two-Bedroom Suite for families.

They all offer king or queen-size pillow-beds dressed in high-quality linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows, and en-suite bathrooms with shower/bath combinations, single vanities, large mirrors, fresh towels, terry bathrobes (on request), and branded bath products. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, state-of-the-art sound systems, hairdryers and irons and ironing boards (on demand), and complimentary wireless Internet.

The Governor's Suite offers extra levels of luxury and privacy and features a master bedroom with a king-size bed dressed in high-quality linens, down comforters, and hypoallergenic pillows, and a master en-suite bathroom with a spa bathtub, walk-in shower, fresh towels, terry bathrobes (on request), and branded bath products. The spacious suite also offers a living and dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, a butler’s pantry, laundry and powder room, and access to the Atrium boardroom and an outside deck on the third floor of the inn with incredible views over the Mississippi River and Old Fort Madison.

Dining

A complimentary continental-style breakfast is served every morning in the Morning Room and includes freshly baked bread and pastries, seasonal fruit, cereals and homemade granola, yogurt, fruit juices, freshly brewed coffee, and tea.

Amenities and Recreation

Amenities and facilities at the Kingsley Inn include access to a Club Room with a billiards table, a morning room with coffee and tea for early risers, and a parlor with a baby grand piano for gathering in the evenings. There is also free high-speed wireless Internet throughout the property, and a complimentary continental-style breakfast is served in the Morning Room.

Local Attractions

Located along the Mississippi River in the Southeast corner of Iowa, Fort Madison was established around the site of the Historic Fort Madison in the early 1800s and has grown to become a vibrant town with plenty of things to see and do. Visit a replica of the original Historic Fort Madison situated along the river in Riverview Park and learn about how the fort was built to control trade and pacify Native Americans in the area. Other exciting attractions include the Sheaffer Pen Museum, the oldest prison west of the Mississippi, the longest double deck swing-span bridge, the annual Hot Air Balloon festival, and the Tri-State Rodeo, which is held every year in celebration of the town’s unique agrarian culture.

Weddings & Events

The Kingsley Inn can accommodate business meetings and corporate gatherings with several ideal venues, such as the Club Room, which has auditorium and classroom seating for up to 50 people and banquet space for up to 48 people. This room also features a comfortable lounge area and a billiard table for recreational and relaxation. The Morning Room offers space for small meetings and conferences for up to 28 people with conference-call speakerphone capabilities available.

707 Avenue H, Fort Madison, Iowa 52627, Phone: 319-372-8747

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More Ideas in Iowa: Victoria's Vineyard Bed and Breakfast

Set on the southeastern edge of a working 80-acre farm and vineyard outside Des Moines, IA, Victoria's Vineyard Bed and Breakfast gives visitors a taste of laid-back Iowan country life in a peaceful setting. Located a short drive away from the Adventureland Amusement Park and the Prairie Meadows Casino, Victoria's Vineyard Bed and Breakfast feature two bedrooms on the upper and lower of the house with sumptuous furnishings, private bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, and modern amenities.

The home has comfortable communal areas where guests can relax like a spacious sitting with sofas and armchairs, an outdoor deck with a barbecue grill for alfresco dining under the stars, and beautiful gardens, vineyards, and a tranquil pond. There are several hiking trails winding through the surrounding 30-acre hardwood forest, and guests can spend lazy afternoons picnicking and swimming in the small lake.

Guest Accommodations

Victoria's Vineyard Bed and Breakfast feature two well-appointed bedrooms on the upper and lower of the house with sumptuous furnishings, private bathrooms with Jacuzzi tubs, and modern amenities. The master bedroom is located on the top level of the house and features a king-size pillow-top bed dressed in high-quality linens, down comforters, and plush pillows, and an en-suite bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub for two, a single vanity, fresh towels and a luxury bathrobe, and branded bath products. The second bedroom is located on the lower level of the house and has a queen-size pillow-top bed dressed in high-quality linens, down comforters, and plush pillows, and an attached bathroom with a shower/bath combination, single vanity, fresh towels and a luxury bathrobe, and branded bath products. Modern amenities in both rooms include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, coffee makers, telephones, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, and complimentary wireless Internet.

Dining

A complimentary breakfast is served every morning in the elegant dining room and includes freshly baked bread and pastries, seasonal fruit, cereals and homemade granola, yogurt, fruit juices, freshly brewed coffee, and tea. Gluten-free, lactose-intolerant, vegetarian, and vegan diets can be accommodated on request.

Amenities and Recreation

The house has comfortable communal areas where guests can relax like a spacious sitting with sofas and armchairs, an outdoor deck with a barbecue grill for alfresco dining under the stars, and beautiful gardens, vineyards, and a tranquil pond. There are several hiking trails winding through the surrounding 30-acre hardwood forest, and guests can spend lazy afternoons picnicking and swimming in the pond.

Local Attractions

Victoria's Vineyard Bed and Breakfast is located on a working 80-acre farm and vineyard on the north-east outskirts of Des Moines and is within a short drive from several attractions in the area, including the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, the Adventureland Amusement Park, numerous breweries, restaurants, and wineries.

Weddings & Events

The inn’s sitting room offers a comfortable space for gatherings such as small parties and celebrations and business meetings. Decorated in vibrant hues of red and yellow shades, the living room features ample seating, tables and chairs, and a flat-screen television and state-of-the-art sound system.

5096 NE 62nd Ave, Altoona, IA 50009, Phone: 515-967-1980

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