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Whether you’re passing through on a road trip or making Iowa your main destination, travelers to this heartland state can expect to see attractions like the Field of Dreams baseball field, the picturesque covered bridges of Madison County, and the ancient mounds of Effigy Mounds National Monument.

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Overview

Planning your trip

Use these articles, resources, and guides to plan and inspire your next trip to Iowa.

READ BEFORE YOU GO
Ships on a dock in the daytime
Where to Travel Next
The Most Charming Small Town in Every U.S. State
Keep the country’s 250th birthday celebrations going by visiting the best small town in every state and Puerto Rico.
August 25, 2026 07:22 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
the façade of Mount Rushmore, with a purple sky illuminated by an array of orange fireworks behind the presidents' faces
America 250
Mount Rushmore Festivities and a 1,900-mile Pony Ride: America 250 Celebrations in the Midwest
June 18, 2026 03:20 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - MAY 5, 2013: Old buildings on Munsterplatz, the central square of Freiburg, Baden-Wurttemberg
Where to Go in Spring
10 Places to Go in Spring Without the Peak Season Crowds
February 25, 2026 11:45 AM
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Tanvi Chheda
Colorful houses on an beach.
Where to Travel Next
The Underrated States of America
October 21, 2022 09:39 AM
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Ashlea Halpern
RESOURCES TO HELP PLAN YOUR TRIP
Art + Architecture
Step Back in Time at These 12 Frank Lloyd Wright Houses Across the USA
Although he became famous for designing public works like the Guggenheim Museum, the American architect’s bread and butter was building private homes.
July 14, 2025 12:54 PM
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Mae Hamilton
Books
7 UNESCO Cities of Literature Every Bookworm Should Visit
Make the most of your readerly passions at these global cities recognized for their vibrant literary communities.
November 27, 2023 11:06 AM
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Devorah Lev-Tov
Outdoor Adventure
The Best State Parks in the Midwest—and How to Visit
From Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin to Grand Portage State Park in Minnesota, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 12 best state parks in the Midwest to their list.
September 15, 2020 04:09 PM
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Katherine LaGrave
Weekend Getaways
The Sweetest Small Towns in the U.S. to Visit During Spring
Here, we’ve suggested seven super-sweet small U.S. towns with tulip festivals, pottery trails, and more.
March 11, 2020 05:42 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Art + Architecture
10 U.S. Art Exhibitions Heat Up Winter’s Cultural Calendar
The weather may be cooling down, but the art world is just heating up, with a slate of exciting exhibitions scheduled to debut across the United States
October 18, 2018 07:37 PM
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Allison C. Meier
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The 50 Best Things to Do This Summer in All 50 States: The Midwest
The 50 Best Things to Do This Summer in All 50 States: The Midwest
May 21, 2015 06:47 PM
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Sarah Purkrabek