Canoesport Outfitters, Indianola, IA

Canoesport Outfitters takes paddling enthusiasts—and beginning enthusiasts—out on guided canoe and kayak adventures. From eco-tours of Lake Red Rock (Iowa’s biggest) to Mississippi… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Iowa!

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Smash Room, Des Moines, IA

Every once in a while, you just have to let off some steam, and Smash Room is the perfect place for it. Break and smash everything and anything in the smash room or embrace all your Jackson Pollock… Read More

Best Escape Rooms in Iowa!

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Breakout Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

With multiple and rotating rooms to choose from, including a kidnapping theme, museum heist and operation casino, Breakout Des Moines is one of the most popular escape rooms in the state capital.… Read More

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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West Grand Golf, West Des Moines, IA

Featuring a full-length driving range to go alongside the mini-golf, you can practice all aspects of your game at West Grand Golf. The 18 holes at West Grand mini-golf course are some of the best… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA

Originally a family-home built in 1887 for the prominent Des Moines community member Hoyt Sherman and his family, Hoyt Sherman Place stands today as one of the most popular entertainment venues in… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Iowa!

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John Wayne Birthplace and Museum, Winterset, IA

Perhaps one of the most iconic Iowans out there, John Wayne made a major dent on the movie scene, and you can see his humble beginnings by visiting the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum in Winterset.… Read More

6 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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The Funny Bone, West Des Moines, IA

One of the first names in comedy clubs in Iowa is the Des Moines Funny Bone located in close proximity to the Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines. Featuring national-touring comedians and locals… Read More

The 7 Best Live Music Venues in Iowa!

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Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, Des Moines, IA

Located in the historic Sherman Hills neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Hoyt Sherman Place was erected in 1877 by Hoyt Sherman himself, and over the years and coinciding renovations has blossomed… Read More

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Iowa!

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Adventureland Resort, Altoona, IA

Nothing quite sets the bar as high for a family vacation as going to an amusement park, except when that amusement park also has a fun-filled resort connected to it. That’s the case with… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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State Capitol, Des Moines, IA

Literally a symbol for the state of Iowa, not only is the capitol in Des Moines an astonishing thing to look at, the historic building is wide open to the public to learn about and witness Iowa… Read More

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