Iowa Vacations

Iowa Vacations Idea #1:For fishing try The Yellow River State Forest in Eastern Iowa. Six miles of Paint Creek is stocked with trout from April through October. There is a marsh which is good for bass and panfish …. hunting is allowed here also. Aside from fishing, other outdoor activities are available such as hiking, snowmobiling, camping, and horseback riding.

Vacation Spots in Iowa #2:Take a drive on the Iowa Valley Scenic Byway known for it's cultural, historical, natural and scenic attractions of the Iowa River Valley. One of the stops along the way should be The Amana Colonies. These seven quaint German villages were founded 150 years ago by the religious group known as The Community of True Inspiration. It was created as part of their historic utopian society. There is much to see at this Iowa vacation spot …. learn about the fascinating history of one of the longest lasting communal societies in the world.

Iowa Vacations Idea #3:The Frank Lloyd Wright Stockman House, in Mason City, is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The Stockman House represents an artistic milestone in the career of the architectural genius. Take a tour of this recently restored Prairie house based on Wright's "Fireproof House for $5,000". Frank Lloyd Wright actually spent most of his career addressing the problems of houses intended for individuals or small families of modest means. This is a fine example of his work in that arena. It is furnished with Arts and Crafts furniture and reproductions of period Wright furniture.

Vacation Spots in Iowa #4:Every year Onawa hosts The Lewis & Clark Festival and Keelboat. This Iowa getaway is held the 2nd weekend in June at the Lewis and Clark State Park. It features movies about the 1804 expedition, buck skinners in frontier dress, bluegrass music and historic presentations. On hand is a full-sized reproduction of Lewis and Clark's keelboat, Discovery, constructed to the exact original specifications and using only tools available at that time.

Iowa Vacations Idea #5:For 150 years the Iowa State Fair has been hosting one of the largest state fairs in the country. It's huge, covering 400 acres and entertaining some 1 million people each year. It is the largest attraction in Iowa and lasts for two weeks starting August 11. Come with your RV or pitch a tent in the campground. There are numerous events like rodeos, rock concerts, midway rides, games .... you won't want to miss the 550 pound butter sculpture of a cow.

Iowa Vacations Idea #6:If you are looking for an Iowa cabin vacation then check out Backbone State Park. They have modern two-bedroom cabins and renovated one-bedroom cabins .... equipped with heating and air conditioning. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking .... swimming .... boating ..... fishing .... climbing .... rappelling. Backbone State Park is Iowa's best and consists of 1,780 heavily wooded acres near Dundee. Backbone is named for its narrow and steep ridge of bedrock named "Devil's Backbone".

Iowa Vacations Idea #7:Loy's Farm and Bed & Breakfast could be your romantic Iowa getaway. You will be staying in the heart of rural Iowa .... the town of Marengo .... in a beautiful contemporary country home. Quiet countryside and cornfields .... spacious lawns, flowers, and gourmet farm breakfasts. You can take a farm tour or visit the nearby Amish community.

Iowa Vacations Idea #8:A Fort Des Moines Iowa attraction that draws people from around the world is Fort Des Moines Memorial Park and Education Center. This cavalry post is now a National Historic Landmark. It honors the U.S. Army's first officer candidate class for African American men in 1917, .... and the establishment of the first Women's Army Auxillary Corps (WAAC's) in 1942.

Iowa Vacations Idea #9:"The Quilt Capital of Iowa" .... Kalona .... situated in the heart of Amish country. Take a visit to the Quilt and Textile Museum .... or the annual Kalona Quilt Show and Sale .... antique quilts and textiles dating from 1800s to mid-1900s. The Kalona Historical Village has the Mennonite Museum and Archives, a one-room school, country store and more.

Iowa Vacations Idea #10:Wacky Water Adventure Park .... get wet and have some family fun. Lots of rides for all ages. 'Lil Squirt Children's Slide .... 55' Slide Tower .... Bumper Boats .... Wave Pool .... Interactive Kids Pirate Ship .... Bumper Boats. The lake re-opens with diving boards and cable slides.

Iowa Vacations Idea #11:Visit the rustic rural charm of the Villages of Van Buren in Southeast Iowa. Quaint B&B's, campgrounds, historic villages such as Bentonsport with a working blacksmith, potter, sculptor and artist, an indian artifact museum with over 4,000 relics displayed artistically on various native cut wood or just relax along the county riverside park or visit the antique, fudge and craft shops.

Bonaparte, another historic district 4 miles away has a restaurant in an old mill, several antique & craft shops. Not to mention the Villages' state parks, lakes, several campgrounds and many events, that make this area one of the best vacation spots in Southeast Iowa. A feature of Bentonsport, Iowa is the Greef general Store.

This Iowa vacation idea will have you visiting Mennonite shops, Amish greenhouses, trails, barn tours.... its really a great getaway from the big city traffic as the county has no stop lights, but plenty of scenic beauty.

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