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 Kayaking & Canoeing
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. OFF the Driftless Wellness and Adventure Company, LLC.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
We currently offer tubes, canoes and kayaks for rent. We will shuttle you up the Upper Iowa River to different put-ins, with you landing at our business location, or, you may take the equipment yourself. Please plan ahead and reserve at least one day prior.
2. Quarry Springs Outfitters
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Des Moines area Kayak and Paddleboard rental and premium kayak store. Come out and take our kayaks out for a spin! Bring the whole family out or even check out our premium kayaks on our website.
3. Colson Kayak
Colson Kayak exists to provide adventurers with high-quality paddle-instruction, tours, and overnight expeditions. Join our ACA certified instructor and trip leader for fun and engaging classes and tours. Colson Kayak currently operates in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois providing various groups and organizations with kayak classes, tours, and overnight kayak trips. For further questions, email Kyle at [email protected].
4. CanoeSport Outfitters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
5. Argo Adventures
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Ada Hayden Park
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
7. Maquoketa River Rental
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
8. Chimney Rock Canoe Rental & Campground
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
9. LPC Kayak Rentals & More
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