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Iowa Tourism and Sightseeing
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Things to do in Iowa, Sightseeing and Iowa Tourism
Iowa Tourism - Planning an Iowa Vacation
Below is a list of Iowa tourist attractions, activities, events, hotels, restaurants and visitor information entries to help you plan an Iowa Vacation! Find detailed information on the Iowa tourism entries by clicking on their links. Narrow your search by selecting from a specific Iowa travel category on the left hand menu.
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You can find Iowa tourist attractions and activities in all of Iowa's regions: Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City, Waterloo and Other.
Fun Things to do during your Iowa Vacation - Top Iowa Tourist Attractions and Activities
Some of the most popular Iowa tourist attractions that list on our site include Hitchcock Nature Center , Great Plains Wing Commerative Air Force Museum and Born Free Motorcoach, Inc..
Fun activities in Iowa include West Kimberly Market, Arrowhead Park and Botna Bend Park.
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You can use WeGoPlaces.com to plan your Iowa vacation itinerary! To begin, select from our list of Iowa tourist attractions, activities, accommodations, events, restaurants or Iowa vacation & visitor information entries. Click the "Add" button to add individual entries to your online Iowa vacation itinerary.
Featured Iowa Tourist Attractions and Activities
Please visit our Iowa featured listings - Megadeth at River Center - IA, Monster Jam at Mid America Center, The Lion King at Des Moines Civic Center and Jeff Dunham at U.S. Cellular Center.
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Arrowhead Park
Fishing, Camping, Cabin Rentals, Canoe & Paddleboat Rentals
Category: Neola Fishing near Council Bluffs, Iowa
Description of this Council Bluffs area Activity: Just one mile off the Interstate 80 at the Neola exit, Arrowhead park features a 17 acre fishing lake with boat ramp, equal access fishing dock and seasonal bait sales. Canoe and paddle boats are rented by the 1/2 hour, half or full day. Four seperate, modern camping areas and a dump station are available. Fifty-eight sites have 30 amp electric and 7 sites are pull-through with 50 amp hook-ups. Three modern camping cabins are also available for rent year-round. Tent camping is allowed throughout the park. Brezee Lodge enclosed shelter is the perfect place for a group gathering with heat and air conditioning, kitchen, fireplace and large deck. Open shelters throughtout the park also offer perfect picnic spots.
Other recreation activities include playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, hiking trails, and horseback riding trails.
www.pottcoconservation.com
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Botna Bend Park
Camp, See Bison & Elk Herds, Canoe & Kayak the Nishnabotna
Category: Hancock Boating near Council Bluffs, Iowa
Description of this Council Bluffs area Activity: Botna Bend park is a favorite for campers who enjoy a small-town atmosphere. The park is equipped with a modern shower house, dump station, forty 30 amp electric sites, tent camping, playground, picnic shelters, and plenty of shade trees. Hiking trails wind along the Nishnabotna River and anglers catch Flathead Catfish, Carp, Bluegill, Gar and Walleye. Bison and elk herds reside in the park's pasture area and give visiors the opportunity to see these animals up close.
The park offers two Nishnabotna River journeys that are sure to please with sites, sounds and pure relaxation for anyone. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent for half day and full day trips. Sandbars make good picnic stops, and for the treasure seeker, the Nishnabotna is always uncovering little bits of the past. Fossils are commonly found along the river banks.
www.pottcoconservation.com
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Prairelands Wellness Clinic
Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Massage, and Chiropractic
Category: Council Bluffs Recreation in Iowa
Description of this Council Bluffs Activity: Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Massage, Chiropractic, Rehabilitation, Aromatherapy, Nutrition, Wellness Products.
Come to a free event where you can try a wellness class and get a free chair massage.
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West Kimberly Market
Crafts, Unique Items, Gifts, Fresh Food, & Live Auctions
Category: Davenport Shopping in Iowa
Description of this Davenport Activity: The West Kimberly Market has over 75 Local vendors selling their goods. Iowa's 1st Indoor/Oudoor Year Round Market features antiques, collectibles, homemade crafts, and fresh food from local entrepreneurs. With 18,000 square feet of space, the facility holds auctions twice a month. Temporary vendors come in regularly to sell fresh produce and baked goods. Monthly events range from treasures and trash sales, crafts shows, car shows, bike shows and unique events. Various markets woven together under one roof!! Come visit the market, Always something new.
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Ameristar Casino Hotel
Casino, Hotel, Restaurants, Entertainment
Category: Council Bluffs Casino in Iowa
Description of this Council Bluffs Attraction: AMERISTAR CASINO HOTEL
Ameristar offers gaming, AAA Four Diamond lodging, four restaurants, and live entertainment. The Ameristar II riverboat features 38,500 square feet of casino action including 1,561 slot and video poker machines and 39 table games. At the Ameristar Hotel, guests can choose from 160 deluxe rooms, including 32 King Whirlpool Rooms and eight Octagon Suites. Guests are also treated to a variety of recreation options including a fitness center and sauna and an indoor pool and spa. Ameristar is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute & Museum
A fantastic facility showcasing the sport of wrestling.
Category: Waterloo Museum in Iowa
Description of this Waterloo Attraction: The mission of the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute & Museum is to preserve the history of Mankind's Oldest Sport, and present it in a manner that is educational, entertaining and serves as an inspiration for young people to dream big and work hard! The museum features pictures, artwork and artifacts that go back to the beginning of time. Wrestlers such as Abe Lincoln, Frank Gotch, Dan Hodge, Dan Gable and Cael Sanderson are featured, as well as the champions of today. The museum also has a lounge, theater, library, two halls of fame, a gift shop and a training center.
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Dubuque River Rides
Spirit of Dubuque & Miss Dubuque Cruises
Category: Dubuque Tour near Cedar Falls, Iowa
Description of this Cedar Falls area Attraction: The SPIRIT is a replica of a century-old Mississippi River steamboat with decorative smokestacks, a scalloped canopy over its open-air deck, Victorian red and gold decor throughout the enclosed dining salon. The gangway and dining area are handicapped accessible for standard wheelchairs.
The SPIRIT has been showcasing the vast history and beauty of the Dubuque area for over 20 years with a variety of cruises to fit into everyone's schedule. Cruising May through October, the SPIRIT of Dubuque has sightseeing, lunch & dinner cruises that would delight the entire family!
The finest in family entertainment on the Mississippi, the SPIRIT'S Cruise Schedule offers:
•Sightseeing cruises are daily, with a narration given by the SPIRIT'S Captain
•Luncheon cruises, with a live entertainer.
•Evening cruises featuring our famous Prime Rib & Chicken dinner, with a live entertainer.
Visitors from all over the world find a fascination with the workings of the Lock and Dam system in Dubuque. On Saturday evenings, river traffic permitting, the SPIRIT offers a dinner cruise through Lock and Dam # 11, where you can experience the raising and lowering of the water, as the Captain maneuvers through to the northern expansion of the Mississippi.
A typical cruise takes you both north and south of the Ice Harbor, possibly viewing:
•River barges
•the swing span Chicago Central Pacific Railroad Bridge (built in 1868)
•the Dubuque Star Brewing Company
•the Shot Tower
•Dove Harbor
•Lock & Dam #11
•Eagle Point Park
•Julien Dubuque's Monument
Wildlife to be seen might be turtles, seagulls, great blue herons, and America's National bird, Bald Eagles!
Along with the general cruises that are available, the SPIRIT'S calendar is full of special events that would be a perfect escape for all ages, from school field trips to fall colors that the seniors enjoy. A unique river excursion to "die for" would be our Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise. Imagine cruising the Mississippi River on a paddle wheeler, dining in a Victorian styled salon on a Prime Rib and Chicken dinner, and witnessing a "murder". Or enjoy one of the SPIRIT'S Fall Foliage Cruises in October. Come aboard for either the 2 hour or the 4 hour lunch cruise and view the panoramic splendor of Fall along the Mississippi River. It's a relaxing way to explore the wonders of the season on a timely river ride!
The SPIRIT is also the celebration place for many proposals and wedding ceremonies. The Mississippi, with it's beautiful scenic river bluffs, is a romantic setting for honeymooners and weddings! The SPIRIT has a magistrate who will perform a wedding ceremony or vow renewal on board!
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Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Park
Category: Harpers Ferry National Park in Iowa
Description of this Iowa Attraction: Prehistoric mounds are common from the plains of the Midwest to the Atlantic seaboard, but only in this general area was there a culture that regularly constructed mounds in the shape of mammals, birds, or reptiles. The monument contains 2,526 acres with 195 mounds of which 31 are effigies. The others are conical, linear and compound. Eastern Woodland Indians built mounds from about 500 BC until the early European contact period. Natural features in the monument include forests, tallgrass prairies, wetlands and rivers. The visitor center, located at the park entrance, contains museum exhibits highlighting archaeological and natural specimens, an auditorium and book sales outlet. The park has eleven miles of hiking trails. No roads exist in the park. Rangers give guided hikes and prehistoric tool demonstrations, June 11 through Labor Day weekend. Educational programs are presented on- and off-site by appointment. There are no lodging or camping facilities in the park. Nearest camping is at Pikes Peak State Park and Yellow River State Forest in Iowa and Wyalusing State Park in Wisconsin. Various primitive campgrounds exist in the area as well.
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Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
Dairy farm tour
Category: Hudson Tour near Waterloo, Iowa
Description of this Waterloo area Attraction: In 2004, Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy added value to their farm by building a creamery and selling their milk direct to consumers. Since then, the Hansen’s product line has grown to include cheese curds, cream, ice cream, butter and ground beef. A walk-through tour of the farm takes you through the process of getting milk from the farm to your table. You will see calves, the milking parlor, feeding facilities, cow barns, the creamery, the wallabies and farming equipment. All participants $3.50. A hands-on tour includes all the features above plus feed a calf, make homemade butter, milk a cow by hand (milking times are 4 to 6:30 p.m.) and perhaps pet a wallaby. All participants $5.00. Tours available by appointment Monday through Saturday.
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Hitchcock Nature Center
Nationally Recognized Birding, Located in the Loess Hills
Category: Honey Creek Nature near Council Bluffs, Iowa
Description of this Council Bluffs area Attraction: This 1,003 acre preserve is located in the heart of the globally significant Loess Hills. Hitchcock Nature Center presents its visitors with opportunities to engage in low-impact recreation activities that foster a sense of awareness, understanding, and appreciation of our natural world.
-Explore our extensive 10 mile network of trails
-Picnic at one of the scenic Loess Hills overlooks
-Stay overnight at the backpack campsites, rustic cabins, or modern tent and RV campground
-Explore the Loess Hills playground
-Test your birding skills at our nationally recognized Hitchcock HawkWatch. Hitchcock was named the first Important Birding Area in Iowa with over 240 species sighted.
-Hone your archery skills on our public archery range
-Attend seasonal recreation programs such as Hikes, Monarch Tagging, Halloween Events, Early Bird Walks, Night Sky Viewing, HawkWatch Programs, Mushroom Hunts and more. For specific program dates and information, please contact Hitchcock at (712) 545-3283.
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Kathy's Pumpkin Patch
Your Fall Destination.
Category: Donnellson Attraction Packages in Iowa
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Description of this Iowa Attraction: Visit our working farm just one mile east of Donnellson, Iowa, where we feature over 175 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and ornamentals at our roadside open air market. To plan your next daytrip to the beautiful Iowa countryside, browse our website to see all the family activities we have happening at our Patch: 10-acre corn maze, 10-acre pick your own pumpkin patch, Harvestville play area for kids, corn pool, rubber ducky races, obstacle courses, trike tracks, horse drawn wagon rides, gift shop.
We’d love to see you and your family, host your next educational field trip, group event and/or corporate event. We also welcome bus tours, family reunions, birthday parties, and church events. So contact the Patch when planning your next event! Please see the descriptions below for further information on what we have to offer.
Roadside Market
Throughout the summer months our roadside market features a large selection of fresh picked vegetables and flowers. Our specialty-“mouth watering” sweet corn! Our autumn market features over 175 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and fall ornamentals. We also carry a variety of seasonal decorations that are the perfect accent for any home.
Scenic Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Scenic wagon rides meander around our ponds, corn and bean fields, 10 acre corn maze, and our 40 acre pumpkin patch! This old fashion wagon ride is a perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy!
Cost: $4.00/person for 30 minute ride.
Harvestville
Bring your family to experience our harvest oriented play area. Experience our “corn play” activities, obstacle courses, trike tracks, “rubber ducky” races, pumpkin tosses, slide, and play houses. We have activities for all ages.
Cost: $3.00 per person (under 2 is free)
Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Patch
Want to pick your own pumpkins? Take a ride on the wagon, and pick your favorite pumpkins. We have lots of different sizes, colors, and varieties to choose from. Looking for a really HUGE pumpkin? Yes, we grow and sell three different varieties that can frequently weigh well over 100-200 pounds. If you’re interested in one of these giant pumpkins, give us a call and we’ll be glad to tag one for you!
Cost: $.30 a pound per pumpkin
Mazes
Our new 10 acre maze is filled with twist and turns that’s good farmin’ fun for adults and kids alike! See how adventurous you are as you wind through the maze while taking an interactive quiz of your choosing! For families with young children, walk through our labyrinth corn walk that is filled with pumpkin jokes and riddles. This corn maze like walk is part of the 10-acre corn maze, but is the perfect size for little ones and stress free for parents! Just follow the path. Resting places and educational displays are scattered throughout. This year, $1.00 of each admission will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted in the maze.
Cost: $6.00 per person.
No one under the age of 12 will be allowed in the maze without an adult at any time.
Moonlight Maze
Want to attempt the maze at night by flashlight for a completely different maze experience? Every Saturday night in September and October our “Moonlight Maze” will be open from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.! (last admittance at 9:30 p.m.) Test your nerves as you brave the dark in hopes to make it through our 10 acre corn maze. If you thought our maze was tricky during
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the curtainbox theatre company
The Curtainbox Theatre Company located in Davenport, Iowa. T
Category: Davenport Culture in Iowa
Description of this Davenport Attraction: The Curtainbox Theatre Company was founded in Los Angeles, California, in May of 2001 and became a reality thanks to the collaborative efforts of five very different people with five very different strengths. Kimberly Furness, founder and President, brought a passion for the classics and a love for the business that is entertainment. Dalia Vosylius brought to the group a love for the absurd and avante garde. Kyle Bornheimer brought an element of comedy and wild spontaneity. David Furness brought his eye for creating pictures and structure. And Allison Francis brought knowledge of theatre both on stage and off that would serve as the glue that kept them all connected and moving forward toward a common vision. With five such diverse individuals, they knew that together they had the ability to create something new and exciting for live theatre, and with the simplest of means, they began The Curtainbox.
In September of 2001 they launched the company with a production of Pizza Man by Darlene Craviotto at the Rose Alley Theatre in Venice, California. Over the following three years, The Curtainbox Theatre Company put on productions as time and money would allow, among them Two Rooms by Lee Blessing at The Complex in Santa Monica and Three Viewings by Jeffrey Hatcher at The Stella Adler Theatre in Hollywood.
In 2005, The Curtainbox went on hiatus while company founder Kimberly Furness and her husband David re-located to the Quad Cities. Although the remaining three original members still reside in California, they are an important part of our team and continue to give their support in all we do.
In June of 2008, The Curtainbox put up its first production in the Quad Cities, a re-mount of Jeffrey Hatcher’s, Three Viewings. It was received with stellar reviews and fantastic audience turn-out. The Curtainbox has two new company members, David Bonde and Joe Janz. The Curtainbox is excited about the possibilities that the Quad City arts community presents and the potential new members that may join the ensemble.
We ask you to join us at upcoming productions and support this new company of artists as we look forward to our continued adventure.
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