Twenty Fore Seven, Mason City, IA

It’s always perfect golfing weather at Twenty Fore Seven in Mason City. This local spot is the ultimate destination for indoor golf simulators, where you’re trying to improve your game or… Read More

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

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“The Day the Music Died” Memorial, Clear Lake, IA

See the exact spot in history where the infamous plane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP “the Big Bopper” Richardson crashed into the cornfields. A somber reminder of a grim… Read More

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Pla-mor Miniature Golf Course, Clear Lake, IA

A fun addition to any Clear Lake experience, the Pla-mor Miniature Golf Course is a straightforward 18 holes of classic mini golf waiting to be explored. Featuring obstacles, full loops and plenty of… 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

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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Mason City Community Theatre, Mason City, IA

The Mason City Community Theatre is a great place to either catch a live show or be a part of the magic that puts on one. Welcoming all levels of actors and stagehands, even if you’re not… 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

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 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

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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The Library on the Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Ditch your textbooks and head to the Library on the Hill in Cedar Falls instead. Not only is this campus bar a hotspot for University of Northern Iowa students and the surrounding Cedar Falls… 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

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