There’s something special about exploring Iowa when the weather warms up! Make it a point to visit the following spots throughout the Hawkeye State during the 2019 Spring in Iowa.
- Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Des Moines
Flickr / Jason Mrachina This stunning sculpture park is home to some impressive works of art! Make it a point to appreciate the beauty hiding in our biggest city this year.Click here to read more about it.
- Reiman Gardens, Ames
Facebook / Reiman Gardens Reiman Gardens is home to beautiful blooms all year long, but in the springtime, it’s a truly special place to visit.Click here to read more about it.
- The Irish Shanti, Gunder
Facebook / The Irish Shanti Head all the way up to Gunder, Iowa, where you’ll find the Irish Shanti. This hole-in-the-wall has designed one of the best burgers in Iowa, and the Gunderburger will blow your tastebuds away.Click here to read more about it.
- Iowa’s Loess Hills
Google Maps Gas up the car and head west! Iowa’s Loess Hills are so much fun to explore when they begin to brighten up in the spring. We’ve put together a list of the best road trip destinations in the area.Click here to see the interactive road trip map.
- Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Prairie City
Google Local / Neal Smith NWR The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful spot for animal lovers! See bisona and elk to take a look back at what Iowa looked like a century ago.Click here to read more about it.
- Hansen’s Dairy, Hudson
Hansen Dairy Visit the best family dairy in Iowa to meet and greet cows, goats, and even kangaroos! You’ll get to sample ice cream and make your own butter on their tour.Click here to read more about it.
- Le Mars
Flickr / Tim Wilson Le Mars is the best little foodie town around! Not only is it the ice cream capital of the world thanks to Blue Bunny, but you can also dine at a nationally recognized steakhouse! Visit Archie’s Waeside to taste one of the best steaks you’ll ever have.Click here to read more about it.
- Walnut
Facebook / Walnut Antique City Walk The best little antiquing town in the country is right here in Walnut, Iowa! Spend a full spring day shopping and dining in this charming little city.Click here to read more about it.
- Snake Alley
Google Local / Jacob Wilson The World’s Most Crooked Street is right here in Iowa! Visit Burlington to find an artsy, energetic city that’s home to the sweetest bike path ever.Click here to read more about it.
- Flatted Fifths BBQ, Bellevue
Google Local / Jethro Barowski Feast on some of the best BBQ in the Midwest at this cajun-barbeque fusion restaurant in Bellevue. There’s always something new on the menu and the live entertainment makes this a hidden gem.Click here to read more about it.
- The Bridges of Madison County
Wikimedia Commons The famous bridges of Madison County come to life in the sprign! Take a road trip to visit them all and learn their history.Click here to read more about it.
- Dutchman’s Store, Cantril
Tripadvisor / Henry Mudd The famous Dutchman’s Store is worth visiting all year long, but when it’s bright with flowers and fresh produce, it might be the best place in the world. It’s worth the drive from anywhere in the Hawkeye State.Click here to read more about it.
What’s on your bucket list for this spring in Iowa? Tell us in the comments below!
Flickr / Jason Mrachina
This stunning sculpture park is home to some impressive works of art! Make it a point to appreciate the beauty hiding in our biggest city this year.Click here to read more about it.
Facebook / Reiman Gardens
Reiman Gardens is home to beautiful blooms all year long, but in the springtime, it’s a truly special place to visit.Click here to read more about it.
Facebook / The Irish Shanti
Head all the way up to Gunder, Iowa, where you’ll find the Irish Shanti. This hole-in-the-wall has designed one of the best burgers in Iowa, and the Gunderburger will blow your tastebuds away.Click here to read more about it.
Google Maps
Gas up the car and head west! Iowa’s Loess Hills are so much fun to explore when they begin to brighten up in the spring. We’ve put together a list of the best road trip destinations in the area.Click here to see the interactive road trip map.
Google Local / Neal Smith NWR
The Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a wonderful spot for animal lovers! See bisona and elk to take a look back at what Iowa looked like a century ago.Click here to read more about it.
Hansen Dairy
Visit the best family dairy in Iowa to meet and greet cows, goats, and even kangaroos! You’ll get to sample ice cream and make your own butter on their tour.Click here to read more about it.
Flickr / Tim Wilson
Le Mars is the best little foodie town around! Not only is it the ice cream capital of the world thanks to Blue Bunny, but you can also dine at a nationally recognized steakhouse! Visit Archie’s Waeside to taste one of the best steaks you’ll ever have.Click here to read more about it.
Facebook / Walnut Antique City Walk
The best little antiquing town in the country is right here in Walnut, Iowa! Spend a full spring day shopping and dining in this charming little city.Click here to read more about it.
Google Local / Jacob Wilson
The World’s Most Crooked Street is right here in Iowa! Visit Burlington to find an artsy, energetic city that’s home to the sweetest bike path ever.Click here to read more about it.
Google Local / Jethro Barowski
Feast on some of the best BBQ in the Midwest at this cajun-barbeque fusion restaurant in Bellevue. There’s always something new on the menu and the live entertainment makes this a hidden gem.Click here to read more about it.
Wikimedia Commons
The famous bridges of Madison County come to life in the sprign! Take a road trip to visit them all and learn their history.Click here to read more about it.
Tripadvisor / Henry Mudd
The famous Dutchman’s Store is worth visiting all year long, but when it’s bright with flowers and fresh produce, it might be the best place in the world. It’s worth the drive from anywhere in the Hawkeye State.Click here to read more about it.
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