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Palmers Family Fun
Palmers Family Fun
Golf in Waterloo, IA USA

Outdoor activities for the whole family. Go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, jumping pillow, and driving range. Open March through October.


Perfect Games
Perfect Games things to do on a rainy day in Ames, IA
Bowling in Ames, IA USA

Upscale Family Fun, LaserTag, Arcade, Bowling, Gourmet Pizza 24 lanes of bowling, two-story laser tag arena, huge arcade, specialty pizzas. Full service Kingpin Restaurant, daily specials. Friendly service. Check out our website for daily specials and party packages.

Santa House
Santa House things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Falls, IA
Recreation in Charles City, IA USA

Come visit Santa in his house in Central Park. Children can visit the Chamber’s Santa House in Central Park during Saturdays in December to share their Christmas wishes with Old St. Nick.

Seven Oaks Recreation
Seven Oaks Recreation
Recreation in Boone, IA USA

Ski, Snowboard, Snow Tube, River Floats and more! Seven Oaks Recreation is family-owned and operated and offers year-round family outdoor recreation in central Iowa.

Sinister Sidney - Frights on Filmore St.
Sinister Sidney - Frights on Filmore St.
Theme Park in Sidney, IA USA

Premier Haunt Attraction Sinister Sidney - Frights on Filmore St. is a Haunted Trail Attraction, open Friday and Saturday nights in October. It is an over half mile trail on uneven terrain, so wear comfortable shoes. Entry is $15. There is a 12 and up age restriction.


The Cryptic Room
The Cryptic Room things to do on a rainy day in Council Bluffs, IA
Sport in Council Bluffs, IA USA

Escape Room Omaha We have live-action, team-based escape room games. First, we "lock" you in a room and the clock starts ticking. Your team must work together using clues in the room to solve puzzles and unlock secrets that will help you "break out". You must hurry though...

University Museum, University of Northern Iowa
University Museum, University of Northern Iowa things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Falls, IA
Museum in Cedar Falls, IA USA

A Museum of Nature and Culture The University Museum is one of only five major natural history museums within the State of Iowa, and one of an even smaller number featuring collections with a global perspective.

Villages of Van Buren
Villages of Van Buren things to do on a rainy day in Iowa
Historic Site in Keosauqua, IA USA
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Welcome Center & McCoy Historical Museum Villages of Van Buren County, in southeast Iowa. Off the beaten path, but near to history, nature and the spirit of America's heartland.

2024 Iowa State Football Season Tickets
2024 Iowa State Football Season Tickets things to do on a rainy day in Ames, IA
Labor Day Weekend, Aug 31, 2024 (Saturday) Sports event in Ames, IA USA

2024 Iowa State Football Season Tickets August 31, 2024 at ISU Cyclones - MidAmerican Energy Field at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, IA 12:00AM


Adam Doleac at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon
Adam Doleac at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon things to do on a rainy day in Coralville, IA
May 09, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Iowa City, IA USA

Adam Doleac May 09, 2024 at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City, IA 7:00PM

Adam Doleac at Wooly's
Adam Doleac at Wooly's things to do on a rainy day in Des Moines, IA
May 10, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Des Moines, IA USA

Adam Doleac May 10, 2024 at Wooly's in Des Moines, IA 7:00PM

AJR - The Maybe Man Tour at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines
AJR - The Maybe Man Tour at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines things to do on a rainy day in Des Moines, IA
Next Month, Apr 16, 2024 (Tuesday) Concert event in Des Moines, IA USA

AJR - The Maybe Man Tour April 16, 2024 at Wells Fargo Arena - Des Moines in Des Moines, IA 6:00PM

Alabama
Alabama things to do on a rainy day in Council Bluffs, IA
May 17, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Council Bluffs, IA USA

Alabama May 17, 2024 at Stir Concert Cove-Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel in Council Bluffs, IA 8:00PM

Alex Williams at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon
Alex Williams at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon things to do on a rainy day in Coralville, IA
Next Month, Apr 27, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Iowa City, IA USA

Alex Williams April 27, 2024 at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City, IA 8:00PM

Alice Unchained - The Ultimate Alice In Chains Tribute Band
Alice Unchained - The Ultimate Alice In Chains Tribute Band things to do on a rainy day in Iowa
May 24, 2024 (Friday) Concert event in Ottumwa, IA USA

Alice Unchained - The Ultimate Alice In Chains Tribute Band May 24, 2024 at Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, IA 7:00PM

Alien Ant Farm at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon
Alien Ant Farm at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon things to do on a rainy day in Coralville, IA
Jun 01, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Iowa City, IA USA

Alien Ant Farm June 01, 2024 at Wildwood Smokehouse and Saloon in Iowa City, IA 6:30PM

Ashley McBryde at Paramount Theatre-Iowa
Ashley McBryde at Paramount Theatre-Iowa things to do on a rainy day in Cedar Rapids, IA
Jun 13, 2024 (Thursday) Concert event in Cedar Rapids, IA USA

Ashley McBryde June 13, 2024 at Paramount Theatre-Iowa in Cedar Rapids, IA 8:00PM

Atmosphere at Val Air Ballroom
Atmosphere at Val Air Ballroom things to do on a rainy day in Des Moines, IA
May 04, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in West Des Moines, IA USA

Atmosphere May 04, 2024 at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA 7:00PM

Bad Religion w/ Social Distortion at Val Air Ballroom
Bad Religion w/ Social Distortion at Val Air Ballroom things to do on a rainy day in Des Moines, IA
May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) Concert event in West Des Moines, IA USA

Bad Religion w/ Social Distortion May 15, 2024 at Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines, IA 7:00PM

Bailey Zimmerman: RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR.
Bailey Zimmerman: RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR. things to do on a rainy day in Iowa
Jun 08, 2024 (Saturday) Concert event in Waukee, IA USA

Bailey Zimmerman: RELIGIOUSLY. THE TOUR. June 08, 2024 at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, IA 7:30PM

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Iowa

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Ames
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Coralville
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Des Moines
Sioux City
Waterloo


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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