Top Things to do in Iowa
Top Hotels in Iowa
- 1. Des Lux Hotel
- 2. Stoney Creek Hotel
- 3. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
- 5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
- 8. Hotel Julien Dubuque
- 9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
- 10. Hotel Renovo
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What to do and see in Iowa, United States: The Best Shopping
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. Phelps Youth Pavilion
2. Woodin Wheel Antiques
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. Ankeny Art Center
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
We are an innovative visual arts organization committed to providing superior art experiences that inspire, educate, and challenge all members of the Ankeny community. We dedicated to promoting and supporting Iowa artists and create opportunities for Iowa artists to exhibit their art to allow the community to become better acquainted with the vibrant arts culture here in our state. Stop in and see our current art exhibition or sign-up to take an art class (children and adults)! All exhibitions and artist receptions are FREE and open to the public.
4. Paradox
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Deal's Apple Orchard
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5.0 based on 17 reviews
We are a family run apple orchard located in Jefferson, Iowa. From humble beginnings dating back to 1917, Deal's Orchard has grown to its present size of 45 acres, selling our produce in many central Iowa grocery stores. We have over 25 varieties of Iowa apples as well as tomatoes, sweet corn, pumpkins, holiday gift baskets, and plenty of other seasonal fruits and vegetables. In 1999 we planted our first crop of Scotch Pine trees and now have a wide selection of Christmas trees on our Tree Farm. In 2011 we started our newest adventure by becoming only one of two establishments in the state of Iowa to produce hard cider. All of our cider is pressed, fermented, and bottled at our orchard.
6. Octagon Center for the Arts
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
The Octagon Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art organization. The Octagon has been a cornerstone of the cultural scene in Ames since 1966. The Octagon serves more than 30,000 people annually through education classes and outreach programs, rotating exhibits, retail gallery shop, and special events such as the annual Octagon Art Festival
7. Artisan Gallery 218
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Artisan Gallery 218 is an artist-owned contemporary fine art gallery featuring the work of Iowa artists. We offer paintings, photography, jewelry, woodworks, live edge furniture, sculptures, pottery, fiber and fabric art, limited hand-made clothing and accessories, clocks, gifts, and more. The Gallery also holds special events such as art talks, book launches and signings for Iowa authors, and a variety of creative classes. Schedule a class online at www.ArtisanGallery218.com!
8. Clear Lake Farmers Market
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The mission of the Clear Lake Farmers Market is to offer healthy, fresh produce and handcrafted products to consumers while building community connections and supporting the local economy.
9. Downtown Farmers Market
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4.5 based on 415 reviews
Reviewed By flyingsquirrels - Des Moines, United States
We have been coming to this farmers market for years - and I remember how Jaw-dropping it was the first time I went! It’s huge and so much fun! Everything you can imagine and more - all the farm fresh fruits and vegetables you can imagine, home baked goodies like fruit tarts, huge cinnamon rolls, cakes, and cookies. Honey, salsas, wine, crafts vendors, flowers and plants, live music, doesn’t town bars and restaurants, and don’t forget all the breakfast food trucks! Popcorn, coffee stands, balloon animals, ethnic foods, spices, jellies... so much of everything! You have to experience this!
10. Kalona Antique Company
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
