What to do and see in Iowa, United States: The Best Mysterious Sites

November 9, 2021 Diedre Savory

History and monuments dot this landscape almost as often as the golden farmlands. Learn about America’s 31st president at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. In northeast Iowa is the Effigy Mounds National Monument, a group of prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds. This part of Iowa is also home to the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage. The 37-county region tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness and farm life and is affiliated with the National Park Service. In addition, there are five national wildlife refuges here. If you love history, imagine seeing the Amana Colonies, consisting of seven historic villages in 1855 by German immigrants as a religious communal society. Here you can also buy antiques, hand-woven baskets, furniture and clocks and locally made wine and beer. In Ames, take the family to see the Christian Petersen Art Museum, a newer structure that exhibits works of art by Christian Petersen and contemporary artists. You won’t want to miss the state capital of Des Moines, home to Blank Park Zoo with its naturalistic exhibits and more than 800 animals from five continents. You also should enjoy the Brenton Skating Plaza, an outdoor family entertainment venue.


Restaurants in Iowa

1. Haunting at Farrar

11125 NE 134th Ave, Maxwell, IA 50161-4317 +1 712-830-0008 [email protected] http://www.hauntingatfarrar.com
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Haunting at Farrar

2. Edinburgh Manor

13241 E23 County Home Rd, Scotch Grove, IA 52310 +1 319-558-7753 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/EdinburghManor/
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Edinburgh Manor

Reviewed By 662ashleyf - Minneapolis, United States

This was one of the major stops on our historical road trip across the Midwest. We learned about the location through an episode of Ghost Adventures and we were not disappointed. It is as if time has stopped at the manner, the hour and a half tour flew by the tour guide/owner was amazing and clearly held a deep knowledge and passion for the property. Tours were only $10 pr person. This is a legitimate paranormal locations and we intend to return!

3. Malvern Manor

103 E 3rd St, Malvern, IA 51551-8097 +1 402-915-2304 https://www.facebook.com/malvernmanoria/
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

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4. Villisca Ax Murder House

508 E 2nd St, Villisca, IA 50864-1111 +1 712-621-1530 http://www.villiscaiowa.com
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3.5 based on 40 reviews

Villisca Ax Murder House

The Moore house in Villisca was the site of eight axe murders in 1912.

5. Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Site

6568 Toolesboro Avenue, Wapello, IA 52653 +1 319-523-8381 http://www.lccb.org
Toolesboro Mounds National Historic Site

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