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Mississippi River Distilling Company
Mississippi River Distilling Company Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Iowa
Brewery or Distillery in Leclaire, IA USA

One of the only micro distilleries in Iowa. Mississippi River Distilling Company reflects an era where river barons & steamboat pilots made life along the river gracious and charming.


Science Center
Science Center Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Science Museum in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

The Elementary Gallery entertains all ages with a Weather Station, Optical Illusion room, various magnetics, levers, and electricity displays, the Plasma Ball, Music Pipes, and Pulleys. There's something for everyone to explore and learn!

Buffalo Bill Museum
Buffalo Bill Museum Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Iowa
Museum in Leclaire, IA USA

Enjoy a fun filled day at the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Iowa. You'll discover fascinating history along the Mighty Mississippi River that will entertain and educate.

Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball
Cedar Rapids Kernels Baseball Top Attraction!
Sport in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

The Cedar Rapids Kernels offer an exciting and wholesome family environment. The Cedar Rapids Kernels are the Class A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and play in the Midwest League. We play 70 home games during our April-August season on Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Brucemore
Brucemore Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Historic Site in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

A National Trust Historic Site The 1886 Queen Anne-style mansion is the center of a 26-acre historic. áTours and special exhibits explore the history of Cedar Rapids. áActivities include mansion tours,exibits, music concerts outdoor theatre, garden walks and holiday events.


Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Museum in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art houses more than 7,200 works of art spanning many eras-from Roman antiquity to the present. áThe collection is particularly strong in American art, especially from the first half of the 20th century.

Waterloo Center for the Arts
Waterloo Center for the Arts Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Waterloo, IA
Art Museum in Waterloo, IA USA

Something creative for the entire family! Discover the arts.

Historic General Dodge House
Historic General Dodge House Top Attraction! things to do on a rainy day in Council Bluffs, IA
Historic Site in Council Bluffs, IA USA

This three-story, 14-room, lavish Victorian home, is one of Iowa's premier historic homes. Perhaps one of Council Bluffs' most famous residents, Gen. Grenville M. Dodge has been called the greatest railroad builder of all time.

Western Historic Trails Center
Western Historic Trails Center Top Attraction!
Nature in Council Bluffs, IA USA

Two hundred-plus sculptures by artist Timothy Woodman interpret Lewis & Clark, Mormon Pioneers, California and Oregon trails. Western Historic Trails Center was built and designed by the National Parks Service as an interpretive center. The Center has interpretive exhibit that will take you on a journey with one of four Pioneer Trails.


Cedar Valley Trails
Cedar Valley Trails Top Attraction!
Recreation in Waterloo, IA USA

106 miles of paved trails Over a 106 miles of hard surface trails configured in a series of loops that go across & along rivers, by lakes, and through George Wyth State Park.

Antique Acres
Antique Acres
Farm in Cedar Falls, IA USA

Antique Acres preserves agricultural history and heritage. Antique Acres is a private organization whose members own, preserve and display working examples of antique threshing, steam, plowing and saw milling machinery.

Bentonsport Historic District
Bentonsport Historic District things to do on a rainy day in Iowa
Historic Site in BENTONSPORT, IA USA

artisan, historic village Small village with working artisans, historic buildings and bridge set among a county park. Visit quaint shops with antiques, hand made crafts, quilt shop or fudge/sandwich shop.

Buffalo Bill Cody Museum of LeClaire
Buffalo Bill Cody Museum of LeClaire things to do on a rainy day in Davenport, IA
Museum in Le Claire, IA USA

Museum of LeClaire history The Buffalo Bill Cody museum features a wide variety of artifacts regarding Buffalo Bill Cody and his Wild West Congress, as well as various artifacts related to the history of LeClaire, Iowa.

Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Metro Opera things to do on a rainy day in Des Moines, IA
Theatre in Indianola, IA USA

People from all over perform amazing shows

Effigy Mounds National Monument
Effigy Mounds National Monument
National Park in Harpers Ferry, IA USA

National Monument 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.

Foss Swim School
Foss Swim School
Sport in Ankeny, IA USA

Swimming Lessons Foss Swim School is a talented and energetic group of professionals dedicated to executing the best learn-to-swim experience for every swimmer.

Kendrick Sawmill and Manufacturing Tours
Kendrick Sawmill and Manufacturing Tours
Tour in Edgewood, IA USA

Tour Iowa's largest sawmill and it's sister companies. KFP leads guided headset tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30am, by appointment. • Cost is $5/person • Reservations are preferred.

Marshall Center School, University of Northern Iowa
Marshall Center School, University of Northern Iowa
Historic Site in Cedar Falls, IA USA

Authentically restored one-room schoolhouse. The Marshall Center School is an active reminder of Iowa's historically prominent role in quality education, the role of the University of Northern Iowa in training teachers, and the shaping of 19th Century America through its rural schools.

National Balloon Museum And U. S. Ballooning Hall of Fame
National Balloon Museum And U. S. Ballooning Hall of Fame things to do on a rainy day in Des Moines, IA
Hall of Fame Museum in Indianola, IA USA

National Balloon Museum And U. S. Ballooning Hall of Fame The National Balloon Museum dedicates itself to providing the public with a comprehensive understanding of ballooning and its history through its exhibitions and collections.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum things to do on a rainy day in Waterloo, IA
Museum in Waterloo, IA USA

The history of the Olympics oldest sport - wrestling.

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Sioux City
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Best Time to Visit Iowa


The best time to visit Iowa is in the summer and fall. Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the upper 50's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Iowa


Month Low Avg High
January 10.0 19.2 28.4
February 16.3 25.4 34.5
March 27.2 37.2 47.2
April 38.4 49.8 61.2
May 50.0 61.4 72.7
June 59.9 71.0 82.1
July 64.3 75.0 85.6
August 62.0 72.7 83.4
September 52.6 64.4 76.0
October 40.7 52.3 63.8
November 27.8 37.0 46.2
December 15.5 24.1 32.5

Destinations in and around Iowa to Visit



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