To transport yourself to a slice of Iowa’s past on your next getaway, then the historic Hotel Pattee can take you there. Featuring architecture and uniquely-themed rooms that are reminiscent of… Read More

6 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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The Funny Bone, West Des Moines, IA

One of the first names in comedy clubs in Iowa is the Des Moines Funny Bone located in close proximity to the Jordan Creek Mall in West Des Moines. Featuring national-touring comedians and locals… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Iowa!

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Smash Room, Des Moines, IA

Every once in a while, you just have to let off some steam, and Smash Room is the perfect place for it. Break and smash everything and anything in the smash room or embrace all your Jackson Pollock… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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Grubb’s Pub, Ankeny, IA

For a great neighborhood bar where the beer is cold and the bartenders know your name, Grubb’s Pub in Ankeny is a friendly establishment with always something to keep you entertained. Whether… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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Des Moines Community Playhouse, Des Moines, IA

While the Des Moines Community Playhouse on 42nd Street in Des Moines is perhaps the most catering, kid-friendly theatre space in the nation, don’t be fooled if the adult in you finds something… Read More

Best Escape Rooms in Iowa!

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Breakout Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

With multiple and rotating rooms to choose from, including a kidnapping theme, museum heist and operation casino, Breakout Des Moines is one of the most popular escape rooms in the state capital.… Read More

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Iowa!

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Canoesport Outfitters, Indianola, IA

Canoesport Outfitters takes paddling enthusiasts—and beginning enthusiasts—out on guided canoe and kayak adventures. From eco-tours of Lake Red Rock (Iowa’s biggest) to Mississippi… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines, IA

Originally a family-home built in 1887 for the prominent Des Moines community member Hoyt Sherman and his family, Hoyt Sherman Place stands today as one of the most popular entertainment venues in… Read More

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Iowa!

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Adventureland Resort, Altoona, IA

Nothing quite sets the bar as high for a family vacation as going to an amusement park, except when that amusement park also has a fun-filled resort connected to it. That’s the case with… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, Boone, IA

You have many choices of experiences when visiting the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum. Visitors can hop onto the “basic” excursion, which is… Read More

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