Places to visit in Iowa

Free Things to Do in Iowa

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Best Free Things to Do in Iowa

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1. Capitol Building

Government Buildings

If you have the time and interest, I would recommend taking the approximately 90-minute free tour to see and learn ab...

2. Maquoketa Caves State Park

State Parks

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3. Vander Veer Botanical Park

Parks

4. Devonian Fossil Gorge

Geologic Formations

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Park in the shade and walk up to the entrance, where you'll find a nicely written brochure with interpretive stops, n...

5. Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

History Museums

Great place to learn about history and fun for all ages.

6. Gray's Lake Park

Parks

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7. Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Parks

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8. Union Pacific Railroad Museum

Speciality Museums • History Museums

Museum is great for kids with the interactive exhibits and great for adults with all of the information about the Uni...

9. Downtown Farmers Market

Flea & Street Markets

By adamsK6587TG

They have everything from fresh farm produce, fresh eggs, artisan soaps, pastries to food vendors and live music!

10. Mississippi River Distilling Company

Distilleries • Bars & Clubs

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11. Old Capitol Museum

Historic Sites • History Museums

12. Lewis and Clark Monument and Scenic Overlook

Observation Decks & Towers • Monuments & Statues

13. Dunnings Spring Park

Waterfalls

By MinnesotaRandy

You can ride your bike up to the falls or walk up to the falls.

14. Freight House Farmers Market

Flea & Street Markets

15. Horseshoe Council Bluffs

Casinos

By P8810CGbeckys

Great place to visit, awesome buffet, friendly staff, great service, reasonable prices, clean, would go back again.

16. University of Iowa

Educational sites

17. Des Moines Art Center

Art Museums

By L3097CZcarolb

Excellent Collection, Perfect Size

18. Rhythm City Casino Resort

Casinos

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By riverdragonfly4150

We don’t gamble but the food is amazing , best buffet for the price.

19. Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum

Speciality Museums

By R5324CDjamesr

The have Great gift shop will have one tentilized to buy.

20. Valley Junction

Historic Sites

Great place to shop and visit a must visit, especially when you are trying to do something different than usually

21. Wide River Winery Tasting Room

Wineries & Vineyards

Open now

22. Field of Dreams Movie Site

Sports Complexes

... was a wonderful tour guide!!! I'm so glad we stopped - my husband had a chance to play catch with our boys!!!

23. Snake Alley

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

Open now

Come in the spring for the flowers and the art fair in the summer.

24. Green Tree Brewery

Breweries

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25. Antique Archeology

Antique Shops

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While there, got to meet Dave Ohrt who made a quick stop.

26. Plane Crash Site of Buddy Holly

Points of Interest & Landmarks

My bucket list is getting smaller

27. Wilson Orchard

Farms

Later on, we drank some sider and eat delicious donuts.

28. Czech Village / New Bohemia District

Points of Interest & Landmarks

29. Sioux City Public Museum

Speciality Museums

By D9133ZUbrendam

This museum is packed full of surprises!

30. State Historical Museum

History Museums

Lots of cool exhibits on the state of Iowa and lots of info.

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