Fort Frenzy, Fort Dodge, IA

When you have kids of different ages, it can be tough to find entertainment everyone enjoys, but Fort Frenzy is one of the few. This family entertainment center has something for everyone, from laser… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Avery Movie Theater, Garner, IA

First opening on Main Street of Garner in 1931 as a single-screen movie theater, the Avery Theater made its way back into the 21st century with a reopening in 2013. Much of what made Avery Movie… Read More

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Iowa!

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The Lodge of Forest City, Forest City, IA

Offering access to first-class amenities and all the fun the surrounding Forest City has to offer, The Lodge Resort is a great place for families to step away from the normal scene to soak in some… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Shrine of the Grotto of Redemption Guided Tour, West Bend, IA

Labeled as the largest man-made grotto in the world, you can marvel for yourself at the Grotto of Redemption in West Bend any day of the week. Touring the seven different grottos that comprise the… Read More

14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Iowa!

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Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption, West Bend, IA

Located amongst the cornfields of rural Iowa, the Grotto of Redemption is the largest man-made grotto in existence and is widely considered the “Eighth Wonder of the Word.” Comprised of… Read More

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Caddyshack Miniature Golf Course, Algona, IA

It’s a real Cinderella story out of Algona, where the Caddyshack Miniature Golf Course has sprung to life. Inspired by perhaps the greatest sports movie of all time, the Caddyshack Miniature… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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Dodge City Bar, Fort Dodge, IA

Grab your cowboy hat and boots, put on the denim and plaid, and head on down to the Dodge City Bar any night of the weekend for country and karaoke. If you are a fan of country music, there is no… Read More

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Iowa!

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Lady of the Lake, Clear Lake, IA

One of the best ways to explore one of the state’s most beautiful lakes is to hop on board the Lady of the Lake, a stern-wheeler that plies the spring-fed waters of aptly-named Clear Lake. In… Read More

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