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Iowa Travel Guide
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Discover beautiful Iowa, a jewel of the Midwestern States. Famous for its warm hospitality, you’ll find interesting towns and cities rich in culture and marvellous bed and breakfast throughout Iowa State, a truly superb destination at any time of the year.
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| Discover everything from heritage homesteads to exciting events around every bend of the scenic roadways and historic sites and monuments not forgetting Winterset, the legendary John Wayne’s birthplace which was restored in 1982 and is filled with memorabilia such as the eye patch from "True Grit", the hat from "Rio Lobo" and much more! Other sightseeing places range from historic frontier forts to authentic American farms exuding Old World charm, such as Pella and the Amana Colonies, to world-famous movie sites, including “Field of Dreams” and “The Bridges of Madison County”. Fort Madison offers Historic Nauvoo, Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge the longest double-decker swing span bridge in the world, the annual Tri-State Rodeo, golfing and antique malls. So leave the traffic behind and stay in the countryside soaking up the panoramic views, lakes, river valleys and wildlife refuges all enjoyed along leisurely lanes. Surrounded by rolling hills, large plateaus and mountains, you’ll see a wonderful system of parks, lakes, and golf courses which makes Iowa State a lush and scenic place to discover and relax in smart and charming bed and breakfast accommodations. You’ll find Effigy Mounds National Monuments at McGregor and Marquette, these prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds are located within 3,000 acres of forest along the Mississippi River and date from 500 B.C. to 1300 A.D. There are eleven miles of hiking trails in the park and no roads. <br><br>Iowa's Great Lakes region takes you straight into the outdoors for family fun. Clear Lake State Park, located on the lake’s southeast shore, has a picnic area, a good sandy beach and a bike trail. Davenport enjoys a unique setting with plenty of rich history. Bound on its southern side by the mighty Mississippi River, the city is one of the few locations where the river runs east and west. Its close proximity to both Chicago and Des Moines makes it an excellent center for both business and tourism.<br>Cedar Rapids was founded on the banks of the Cedar River in the 1800s, since then this exciting town has grown into a manufacturing and communications hub for the heartland where you’ll also find Iowa’s State Fairgrounds, home to one of the oldest and largest agricultural expositions in the U.S. The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Fair is the single largest event attracting nearly one million people from all over the world annually, it is a “celebration of excellence,” the real heartbeat of the Midwest, unequaled and unduplicated! The first State Fair was held in Fairfield in 1854 then the Fair was staged in Clinton, Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Iowa City, Dubuque, Keokuk and Cedar Rapids. <br><br>Enjoy symphonies concerts or a Rodeo during summer in Cherokee, baseball and the interesting county fair. Cherokee has it all with year-round recreation: canoeing, fishing, skiing, golf, museums and Okoboji and Storm Lakes. Spirit Lake is located in the midst of the beautiful "Corridor of Opportunity”. The area offers a friendly small town atmosphere, excellent fishing, swimming with boating in the summer and hunting during the fall. Winter sports include snow-mobiling, skating, ice fishing, and cross-country skiing. Spirit Lake is another interesting town located at the north end of Iowa’s Great Lakes. The city of Des Moines has gained national recognition as a major insurance center and is ranked the 5th largest in the world; it boasts natural lakes, excellent shopping and entertainment with superb bars and restaurants. May be you want to drive through Roseman Covered Bridge in Madison, made famous by Robert Waller's "The Bridges of Madison County," the motion picture starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. Other stunning places to visit are Independence, Bellevue, and Keosauqua set in ideal scenic locations, or Burlington located in Des Moines County between Wapello and Fort Madison on the banks of the Mississippi River near Geode State Park. But don’t miss Oskaloosa, the famously inspiring name means "last of the beautiful”. Savour each relaxing experience that the friendly State of Iowa has to offer and the warm hospitality you are guaranteed in all the bed and breakfast listings! |
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McNeill Stone Mansion B&B (Oskaloosa, IA)
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BED & BREAKFAST VICTORIAN LACE (Cedar Rapids, IA)
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