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
Things to do in Iowa, United States: The Best Children's Museums
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. Lost Canvas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. LaunchPAD Children’s Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
LaunchPAD Children’s Museum is Iowa’s newest play and discovery zone! Featuring unique, interactive, hands-on exhibits and programs, children and the entire family are sure to have fun while learning along the way.
3. Des Moines children museum
4. Family Museum of Arts and Science
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Exploration is encouraged at this museum.
Reviewed By briansS7859PS - Bettendorf, United States
This facility probably violated the fire code when it hosted the New Year's Eve party as there were wall-to-wall people in that building. It was too hectic for our one Year olds to be walking around and actually have access to toys and activities because the bigger kids were rushing in-and-out even faster. I would be resistant to return for a party here, it's to busy.
5. The Iowa Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
The mission of The Iowa Children's Museum is to inspire every child to imagine, create, discover and explore through the power of play! Conveniently located just off I-80 at Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, Iowa, The Iowa Children's Museum is a family attraction for hands-on, minds-on fun. Dynamic interactive exhibits for children ages birth to twelve help kids unleash their creativity, build essential child development skills, and discover just how much fun active learning can be. Admission is $9 per person ages 1-59, 60+ is $8 and children under 1 are free. Membership options are available at theicm.org/memberships.
Reviewed By marcusm35 - Saint Paul, United States
My dad and I brought my 4 year old son to this and he loved it. He was able to play with a lot of different things, learn about different aspects in the world (grocery store, doctors visits, flight, etc) and burn a lot of energy running from exhibit to exhibit. Very good place to bring younger children and the staff is very friendly and welcoming.
6. Sanford Museum & Planetarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Museum & Planetarium
7. Coralville Lake visitor center
8. Des Moines County Heritage Center Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
The Heritage Center Museum is located in historic Burlington Iowa. The building is the former Burlington Public Library, built in 1898. The Gothic Revival building is on the Register of Historic Places, and features such gems as the Hypatia stained glass windows, marble chip mosaic floors, and original hand carved woodwork.
9. Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center
The Felix Adler Children's Discovery Center is "Clinton, Iowa's Children's Museum!" It is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization run by professional staff and hundreds of volunteers. Established in 1993, the Discovery Center honors Felix Adler, a native Clintonian, and a famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown during the circus' golden age. Come learn through play and experience interactive exhibits and hands-on programs and activities. Children of all ages and their grown-ups will delight in discovery, imagination, and joyful family fun. The Discovery Center is . They depend on support through charitable contributions and sponsorships. Generous donors provide the critical funding to ensure the children’s museum meets its mission to offer all children and their families educational programs, hands-on exhibits, and special community events.
