10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Iowa!

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Smash Room, Des Moines, IA

Every once in a while, you just have to let off some steam, and Smash Room is the perfect place for it. Break and smash everything and anything in the smash room or embrace all your Jackson Pollock… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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State Capitol, Des Moines, IA

Literally a symbol for the state of Iowa, not only is the capitol in Des Moines an astonishing thing to look at, the historic building is wide open to the public to learn about and witness Iowa… Read More

14 Perfect Iowa Getaways!

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Victoria’s Vineyard Bed and Breakfast, Altoona, IA

Just five minutes away from Adventureland Amusement Park and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, Victoria’s Vineyard Bed and Breakfast offers a nice slice of silence despite its proximity to… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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State Capitol Tour, Des Moines, IA

Home the Iowa Mayor’s office, and numerous other branches of the Iowa government, the gold-domed State Capitol of Iowa is both scenic and sightseeing worthy from the outside and within.… Read More

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Toad Valley Golf Course, Pleasant Hill, IA

The Field of Green Mini Links of the Toad Valley Golf Course provides the most real-world application of putting techniques than any other miniature golf course in Iowa. That’s because the… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA

Originally a family-home built in 1887 for the prominent Des Moines community member Hoyt Sherman and his family, Hoyt Sherman Place stands today as one of the most popular entertainment venues in… Read More

6 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA

Not strictly classified as a comedy club, the reason why Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines is on this list is because they bring some of the biggest touring comedy acts in all the state of Iowa.… Read More

14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Iowa!

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Matchstick Marvels Museum, Gladbrook, IA

Open seven days of the week, April through November, Matchstick Marvels has on display some of the most intricate replicas of modern structures in the nation, all completely made of individual… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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Grubb’s Pub, Ankeny, IA

For a great neighborhood bar where the beer is cold and the bartenders know your name, Grubb’s Pub in Ankeny is a friendly establishment with always something to keep you entertained. Whether… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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Des Moines Community Playhouse, Des Moines, IA

While the Des Moines Community Playhouse on 42nd Street in Des Moines is perhaps the most catering, kid-friendly theatre space in the nation, don’t be fooled if the adult in you finds something… Read More

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Name: Memorial Day Weekend: Stars and Stripes BBQ
Start: 2025-05-25T08:00:00
End: 2025-05-25T10:00:00
Location: Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey