Phelps Youth Pavilion, Waterloo, IA

The Waterloo Center for the Arts is on a mission to enrich the Waterloo area with culture and artistry, and the Phelps Youth Pavilion is part of that mission. The interactive youth museum introduces… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science, Waterloo, IA

Honoring the bravery and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to our current surroundings, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum is a real look into a lifestyle that protects many… Read More

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Iowa!

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Scenic City Empress, Iowa Falls, IA

The Scenic City Empress offers regular boat tours to members of the public who wish to see more of the Iowa River’s gorgeous upper reaches. You’ll see gorgeous limestone bluffs, wildlife… Read More

6 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Every college campus requires an outlet for future stand-up stars to shine, and for the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, that outlet is the Octopus College Hill bar and performing space.… Read More

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Lost Island Adventure Golf, Waterloo, IA

For a real adventurous time on your next mini-golf outing, be sure to check out the adventure mini golf offered by the Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo. Featuring two 18-hole courses all with a… Read More

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Iowa 2025!

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The Rustic Corner, Charles City, IA

Alongside their multiple painting classes a week, the Rustic Corner in Charles City is just a cool place to hang out. With a spacious, two-story building, the Rustic Corner also a collection of home… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Cresco Theatre & Opera House, Cresco IA

From silent movies to 3D pictures with surround sound, the Cresco Theatre and Opera House has lived the timeline of motion picture entertainment for the last 100 years. Throughout all that history… Read More

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

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Matchstick Marvels Museum, Gladbrook, IA

Open seven days of the week, April through November, Matchstick Marvels has on display some of the most intricate replicas of modern structures in the nation, all completely made of individual… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour, Decorah, IA

If you ever wanted to take a peek into the life of an artist, then the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour is right for you. Featuring 50-plus artist studios, all within 40 miles of the… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Iowa!

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Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center, Decorah, IA

With over 25,000 pieces of folk art, fine art, furnishings, clothing and tools that celebrate the pioneers who first settled this area, the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center… Read More

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