Spook Cave, McGregor, IA

Those who want a slightly different kind of boat may enjoy those offered at Spook Cave and Campground near McGregor. The only way to tour the allegedly-haunted, flooded cave is by boat. The campy… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Iowa!

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Phelps Youth Pavilion, Waterloo, IA

The Waterloo Center for the Arts is on a mission to enrich the Waterloo area with culture and artistry, and the Phelps Youth Pavilion is part of that mission. The interactive youth museum introduces… Read More

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Iowa 2025!

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Cedar Valley Art & Wine, Cedar Falls, IA

An undoubtedly perfect spot to uncork and unwind, Cedar Valley Art & Wine in Cedar Falls provides everything but your favorite BYOB choice of drink. Whether you choose wine, beer or even a water… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Historic Tour of Scenic Elkader, Elkader, IA

Anytime of the year can be a great time to do some sightseeing in Elkader. Incorporated in 1891, this riverside town has blossomed nicely over the years to incorporate many of their historic… Read More

14 Perfect Iowa Getaways!

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Backbone State Park, Dundee, IA

If you’re looking to make an escape from the civilized world, or at least touch back in with the natural one, there are many state parks in Iowa worth checking out, and none more so than… 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 Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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The Library on the Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Ditch your textbooks and head to the Library on the Hill in Cedar Falls instead. Not only is this campus bar a hotspot for University of Northern Iowa students and the surrounding Cedar Falls… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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The Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA

Built amongst all the extravagance of the 1920s, the Paramount Theatre on Third Avenue in Cedar Rapids is not only listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but is also treats audience… 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 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Castle Theatre, Manchester, IA

Serving as the only movie theatre in Delaware County, the Castle Theatre is over 80 years-old, and much of what has kept the doors open to this historic movie theatre all these years, can still be… Read More

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