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 THE VARIETY OF IOWA'S RICH LANDSCAPE Situated between two mighty rivers, the Mississippi and the Missouri, Iowa Is also bordered by two National Scenic Byways. IOWA HOTELS Western Iowa’s Loess Hills National Scenic Byway offers a unique landscape of rugged silt hills sheltering natural prairies, rare plants and wildlife, and dozens of photo-worthy views. Along the same Missouri River valley, explorers Lewis and Clark made their way northwest, and several sites in Iowa reflect parts of their journey. The Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center offers a glimpse into the day-to-day life of the expedition. To the east, The Great River Road National Scenic Byway is Iowa’s segment of the famous route from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico. Riverboat communities offer antiquing and interpretive centers that capture stories of the history, industry, people and natural resources of the great river. The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque also features the National Rivers Hall of Fame. Riverboat cruises give travelers an opportunity to travel the river for dining, sightseeing and even fall foliage tours. Iowa’s natural history is preserved through prairie restoration projects, the largest of which is the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge in Prairie City. Visit the Prairie Learning Center before setting out on foot or by car to explore the plants and animals (even bison) of this reconstructed prairie. Today’s travelers enjoy the Iowa outdoors for many other reasons: an extensive network of multi-use recreational trails, excellent fishing and hunting, and beautiful natural and man-made lakes, including Iowa’s famous Okoboji resort destination. The history of Iowa’s earliest residents is preserved at Effigy Mounds National Monument near McGregor and other prehistoric Indian mounds along the Mississippi. Iowa is home to 24 National Historic Landmarks, including the Louis Sullivan-designed Merchants National Bank in Grinnell, the Historic General Dodge House in Council Bluffs, and the Hitchcock House in Lewis, a notable site on the Underground Railroad. Learn about Iowa’s early immigrants at three national museums: Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum in Decorah, the Danish Immigrant Museum in Elk Horn, and the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library in Cedar Rapids. CEDAR RAPIDS HOTELS Find a touch of Hollywood in Iowa at movie sites such as the Field of Dreams and the Bridges of Madison County. Entertainers, musicians and actors who hailed from Iowa include John Wayne, Meredith Willson, Donna Reed, Glenn Miller, Andy Williams, Ashton Kutcher, Elijah Woods, and Brandon Routh. On the world stage, Herbert Hoover influenced food policies around the world before and after his presidency. Learn about the nation’s 31st president at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. Galleries and museums in Iowa feature artists of the past and present, including Iowa’s most famous artist son Grant Wood, who lived and worked in Cedar Rapids. Visit his restored studio and then explore the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, which maintains the largest collection of Grant Wood works in existence. The cultural landscape in Iowa includes world-class opera, music festivals honoring famous musicians such as Bix Beiderbecke, and dozens of fine art fairs and festivals. Colorful festivals and special events keep visitors busy all year in Iowa. In spring, the tulips bloom in profusion at the Pella Tulip Time Festival and the Orange City Tulip Festival, both created to celebrate those communities’ Dutch heritage. Nordic Fest in Decorah brings a touch of Scandinavian color to northeast Iowa. Agricultural heritage events such as the Old Threshers Reunion in Mount Pleasant demonstrate the state’s traditional farming skills and equipment. Summer brings 99 county fairs and the country’s classic state fair, and farmers markets spring up across the state to share Iowa’s bountiful harvest. Fall colors call for fall festivals and scenic drives, and as the weather turns cold, communities warm up to holiday events such as lighted parades, pageants, Victorian Christmas presentations, and more. The friendly people of Iowa share their hospitality with all, in communities large and small. Enjoy the revitalized downtown centers of Iowa’s Main Street communities, or attend a sporting event or Broadway show in one of the larger urban areas. Wherever you travel, you’ll receive a warm welcome. IOWA HOTELS PHOTO: Kalona Historical Village in Amish Country – Photo courtesy Iowa Tourism Office |
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