Midwest · IA
Iowa
The Hawkeye State
Capital
Des Moines
Best Time to Visit
May-September
01 Must-See Spots
Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville
the iconic baseball diamond still stands
Iowa State Fair in Des Moines
one of the most famous state fairs in America
Bridges of Madison County in Winterset
the covered bridges that inspired the novel
Amana Colonies
seven German villages preserving communal heritage
02 Hidden Gems
Maquoketa Caves State Park
Iowa's largest collection of caves, all explorable
Effigy Mounds National Monument
ancient Native American burial mounds shaped like animals
Pikes Peak State Park
not the Colorado one; stunning Mississippi River bluff views
The High Trestle Trail Bridge near Madrid
a dramatic half-mile art installation bridge
03 National Parks & Sites
04 Insider Tips
RAGBRAI (the annual bike ride across Iowa) is a beloved summer tradition
Iowa's Loess Hills along the western border are a rare geological formation found only here and in China
Des Moines has a surprisingly vibrant food and craft beer scene downtown
The Devonian Fossil Gorge near Iowa City reveals 375-million-year-old ocean floor