Iowa provides visitors with urban attractions like museums and historical sites as well as rolling farmland stretching forever growing famous Iowa corn. Plan your Iowa trip with our experts’ stories, tips, and ideas on where to stay and dine.
Hop aboard one of the rail bikes offered by Rail Explorers in Boone, Iowa, and explore the Des Moines River valley. This is a fun and laid-back way to see the countryside in the Midwest. On a gorgeous, blustery day, Genevieve Dean (of Des Moines-based AdelmanDean...
Looking for a great historic hotel with all the modern luxuries? Historic Surety Hotel Des Moines showcases the local neighborhood and welcomes you to feel the vibe on your next trip to Des Moines, Iowa. I began photographing stunning light fixtures as I entered...
Head to the Midwest! Whether it's history and culture, outdoor adventures, or a culinary treat you are after, there are plenty of things to do in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for the entire family. One of Eastern Iowa's most exciting cities is Cedar Rapids. This...
Decorah, Iowa, is a small Midwest town offering great outdoor fun, good food, and shopping. It's an ideal stop on your Iowa road trip. Decorah, Iowa, is a picturesque, small Midwest town with a rich Norwegian heritage. The city, with fewer than 8,000 residents, is...
The Highlander Hotel offers a retro hotel experience right out of the 1960s complete with vinyl records to play in your room. A road trip to Iowa offers a great opportunity to explore the Midwestern US. I reached The Highlander Hotel, on a hilltop near Interstate...
Delve into America's culture and history on a two-week Iowa road trip. Experience the many sights, smells, and tastes of the Midwest. Iowa was never on my bucket list of places to visit, but because my son's future in-laws live in and love the state, I decided to...
Hotel Grinnell offers a welcoming green hotel stay in the heart of the Midwest. Hotel Grinnell is in a former 1921 junior high school. I arrived at Hotel Grinnell, in Grinnell, Iowa around 8 p.m. on a summer evening. The small town of Grinnell, halfway between Des...
The element West Des Moines by WESTIN hotels is a chic property with a decidedly green focus, along with plenty of style and comfort. From the moment I entered the parking lot at element West Des Moines (an element BY WESTIN hotel) there was no doubt this new...