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Review:
The entire state of Iowa owes credit of its nickname, the Hawkeye State, to Burlington after a newspaper founded in the city was renamed from the Iowa Patriot to The Hawk-eye. Given that Burlington is situated on the powerful Mississippi River, many of its former industries were based around the river itself, and modern day Burlington still incorporates the Mississippi into many of its daily leisure activities. The greater Burlington area is also steeped in history and enables guests to experience exciting events, such as minor league baseball games or the chance to explore what was once called "The Crookedest Street in the World," Snake Alley.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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