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
Top 10 Concerts & Shows in Iowa, United States
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. Des Moines Symphony
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By carol235
I attended the season opener all-Tchaikovsky program and the Grieg Piano Concerto/Dvorak Symphony No 8 program recently. Both were so enjoyable. I would recommend the DSM Symphony to anyone, even people who think they don’t enjoy classical music. It is so much fun to watch the soloists, conductor, and orchestra, not to mention listening to the glorious music.
2. Okoboji Summer Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By 910genem
We live 45 minutes southeast of the Iowa Great Lakes and started going to Okoboji Summer Theatre productions when moved here 12 years ago. I figured they'd be good, but in actuality they are excellent. Great, really. Rarely does a summer go by that we don't get to one or more productions. If you like live theatre, this is a must experience for you!
3. Capitol Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
4. Giving Tree Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
5. Paramount theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By E9747PMmaryw
After flooding in 2008, the theater was restored to its original beauty. Great chandeliers, ceilings, vintage organ. Well done.
6. Bell Tower Theater
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
7. Corning Opera House Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Beautiful restored opera house in 2012 featuring a horseshoe balcony and raked stage. Live entertainment and rooms to rent for weddings, meetings, reunions, and more. Historical tours that are fun and educational.
8. Des Moines Social Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
9. Hancher Auditorium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Kuvasz15 - Saint Paul, United States
This place is world class. It is a beautiful facility. Well appointed. The seats are wide and very comfortable. The sound is excellent. I will return
10. Riverside Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Riverside Theatre is a professional theatre and non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization that connects artists and audiences through intimate, engaging, and provocative productions from the classics to new works, and provides an artistic home for regional theatre professionals. Riverside Theatre was founded by Ron Clark, Jody Hovland and Bruce Wheaton in 1981 and is now in its 38th season. From September through April we produce a full season of work at our theatre on Gilbert Street. In June and July, we produce a summer season centered around the classics. We are affiliated with Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States, employing actors and designers from all over the country and provide housing, salary, and transportation to visiting actors and directors during their employment at Riverside.
