If you are traveling to Iowa with your family, Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo is a must-see attraction. This is the perfect place to let your kids cool off, unwind, and blow off some energy before you take them to more historical sites. There are nine major water slides and three major attractions, including the […]

As the name implies, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Center is yet another one of the top Iowa attractions located in the capital city. With its location by downtown, the botanical gardens give you a chance to escape with temperate and tropical gardens. Visit the Amaryllis, Bonsai, Coleus & Plectranthus, Gesneriad, or Orchid Collections or […]

The Blank Park Zoo is one of the best places to visit in Des Moines. Children and grown-ups alike will enjoy their time at the zoo, exploring exhibits of 1,484 animals from around the world, such as Japanese macaques, otters, and snow leopards. Head over to the Kids Kingdom to give your children the chance […]

The Amana Colonies is made up of seven villages and are popular among tourists who want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. When you visit the colonies, you will enjoy local art, furniture, and food. The Amana Colonies are one of the oldest communal societies in the country, dating […]

While you can tour the Iowa State Capitol online via pictures and videos, this attraction is well worth a visit in person. The Capitol is impossible to miss, with its large 23-karat golden dome visible from anywhere nearby in Des Moines. Around the main dome are four smaller but equally beautiful domes. Be sure to […]

Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states: Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska […]