Mississippi Explorer, Lansing, IA

Another awesome way to explore the wild Mississippi River is on one of the many tours offered by Mississippi Explorer out of Lansing. All of the cruises leave the main channel of the river to explore… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Iowa!

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Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center, Decorah, IA

With over 25,000 pieces of folk art, fine art, furnishings, clothing and tools that celebrate the pioneers who first settled this area, the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Cresco Theatre & Opera House, Cresco IA

From silent movies to 3D pictures with surround sound, the Cresco Theatre and Opera House has lived the timeline of motion picture entertainment for the last 100 years. Throughout all that history… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Iowa!

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Trickling Waters Retreat, Marquette, IA

Providing perhaps the most relaxing environment of any Iowa hotels or resorts, the Trickling Waters Retreat philosophy is based on the natural word and the tranquility it can provide. Besides the… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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Spook Cave Tour, McGregor, IA

Perhaps one of the most unique tours in the state of Iowa, the Spook Cave Tour in McGregor puts patrons on boats and sends them underground to explore a darkened cave system. While the name and logo… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour, Decorah, IA

If you ever wanted to take a peek into the life of an artist, then the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour is right for you. Featuring 50-plus artist studios, all within 40 miles of the… Read More

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

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Spook Cave Underground Boat Tour, McGregor, IA

For an outdoor unusual attraction in Iowa, the Spook Cave in McGregor consists of an underwater cave tour taken place atop a boat. Let the guides navigate you around this fascinating cave, pointing… Read More

14 Perfect Iowa Getaways!

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Hutchinson Family Farm Campground and Cabins, Decorah, IA

It’s not just the spacious campsites overlooking the Upper Iowa River, or the three variously-sized cabins available to rent, and it’s not even the rentable kayaks and canoes you can push… Read More

9 Best Craft Fairs in Iowa!

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Art in the Park, Elkader, IA

Held in Founders’ Park in historic downtown Elkader, Art in the Park is a regionally acclaimed annual event that takes place each August. This two-day festival features local and regional… Read More

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