Top Things to do in Iowa
Top Hotels in Iowa
- 1. Des Lux Hotel
- 2. Stoney Creek Hotel
- 3. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
- 5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
- 8. Hotel Julien Dubuque
- 9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
- 10. Hotel Renovo
7 Scuba & Snorkeling in Iowa That You Shouldn't Miss
History and monuments dot this landscape almost as often as the golden farmlands. Learn about America’s 31st president at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. In northeast Iowa is the Effigy Mounds National Monument, a group of prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds. This part of Iowa is also home to the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage. The 37-county region tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness and farm life and is affiliated with the National Park Service. In addition, there are five national wildlife refuges here. If you love history, imagine seeing the Amana Colonies, consisting of seven historic villages in 1855 by German immigrants as a religious communal society. Here you can also buy antiques, hand-woven baskets, furniture and clocks and locally made wine and beer. In Ames, take the family to see the Christian Petersen Art Museum, a newer structure that exhibits works of art by Christian Petersen and contemporary artists. You won’t want to miss the state capital of Des Moines, home to Blank Park Zoo with its naturalistic exhibits and more than 800 animals from five continents. You also should enjoy the Brenton Skating Plaza, an outdoor family entertainment venue.
Restaurants in Iowa
1. Rena's Scuba School and Travel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Rena's Scuba School and Travel is your "Hometown Scuba". Providing PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors scuba certifications from beginning to advanced professional levels. PADI is the oldest and largest certifying agency in the world and provides the absolute best training available. Large 12 foot deep, heated pool used for your comfort. Small classes and friendly staff.
2. Diventures
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Founded in 2009 by a team of swim and scuba enthusiasts, Diventures offers a full range of aquatic programs, including scuba training, swim lessons and dive travel. The staff at Diventures shares an immense passion for marine life, ecological preservation and of course, scuba. While as spending as much time underwater as possible, we quickly saw the the need for better water safety instruction - furthering our belief that learning to swim at a young age leads to a lifetime enjoyment of water sports - and fostering our award-winning swim school. We are all about safety and fun in the water, and we're dedicated to enhancing our customer's experience on land and in the water.
3. Scuba Too
From Instructors, Divemasters to Professional Equipment Technicians, Scuba Too has volumes of knowledge in the sport. Our exceptionally trained staff is ready to serve you with any scuba related questions, from scuba equipment, dive apparel and PADI Courses.
4. Scuba Adventures QCA, Inc.
Scuba Adventures QCA, Inc., in Bettendorf, IA, is the area's premier scuba specialist serving Iowa City, Dubuque, Des Moines and surrounding areas since 1960. We specialize in planning scuba diving adventures, scuba lessons and certifications, scuba photography equipment and much more! For more information, contact Scuba Adventures QCA, Inc. in Bettendorf.
5. Boji Divers LLC
Boji Divers is Iowa's most unique full service dive center. Located in the historic Okoboji Boat Works in the center of the 5 Iowa grat Lakes.
6. Leyden's Dive Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Turkey Ridge Dive Site
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
