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 Food & Drink 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. Contrary Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By rachelhX3887UK
I love this place. Great brews made on site, view of the river, and a relaxed atmosphere. Closes early, so never gets too wild (which I appreciate!)
2. Clear Lake Farmers Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The mission of the Clear Lake Farmers Market is to offer healthy, fresh produce and handcrafted products to consumers while building community connections and supporting the local economy.
3. Park Farm Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By DayDay34 - Dubuque, United States
Took my fiance here for a lunch date. Menu is very simple. They have a pairing section where they'll pick out the wine that goes with your pizza. We got the Crush pizza. It comes with chicken, bacon, spinach, Asiago, and white sauce. DELICIOUS!! They pair it with Picket fence. It is a white wine. ( we also had a bottle of Wilson, which we got a 2nd to go) We also ordered two appetizers. A charcuterie board (the cheese spread was other worldly) and the Aligator(which happened to be a pizza! A pizza appetizer before a pizza) ????it is covered in shrimp, jalapeños, and BBQ sauce. Again, DELICIOUS. They make the dough fresh everyday. I'm a huge foodie both physically and figuratively ???????? and I HIGHLY recommend this place. You guys have a big Italians approval!
4. Summerset Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Located just minutes outside of Des Moines, Iowa in Indianola. Summerset Winery produces award winning Iowa wines from locally grown grapes. The winery specialises in hosting corporate events, weddings, live music concerts, and has a tasting room that is open Tuesday-Sunday all year long and Mondays by appointment. Check out our website for all upcoming events!
Reviewed By 708pauln - Bowie, United States
Lovely winery with wonderful views and great facilities. Our daughter was married at the facility and they stayed at the attached inn, which can be rented and has 10 bedrooms, most with on-suite bathrooms. Staff was very friendly and accommodating and we had a very nice time in an area with beautiful views and excellent facilities.
5. Eagles Landing Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Residing on the breathtakingly scenic Great River Road in the quaint little Mississippi River town of Marquette Iowa, we welcome you to come and sample our International Award Winning Wines; Voted "Rose Wine of the Year, "Best Iowa Wine" and "Best of Class" at different wine competitions. Jay was also honored as "Wine Maker of the Year" for 2013. We are proud to offer you more than 34 distinct award winning wines. Our wines range from Dry to Semi-Dry, Semi-Sweet to Sweet and of course our Double Gold Award Winning Dessert Wines. Feel free to browse our fun gift shop. Sit back, relax and enjoy a bottle of our award winning wine while listening to music in our grapevine lined wine garden Make sure you check our monthly events on our web page. Free Wine Tasting Daily Open Daily 10am - 5pm Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day and Easter Sunday We are located 3 miles from Effigy Mounds National Park and Pikes Peak State Park
Reviewed By WeAreGoneAgain - Madison, United States
Love this wine! Many choices to try...reasonably priced. Staff was Informative and very friendly .Many Wine gift choices also. This town has a 3 story Antique Mall across the street.A newer Hotel down the street, And down the road is the Casino and then a drive along the river....
6. Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
LeClaire, Iowa. It's a special place. A place where life on the land is intimately married to the flow of the waters. For centuries, people here have looked to the water for a sense of calm, a spirit of enjoyment and a connection to a heritage that is uniquely their own.That marriage of land and water is now embodied in a different kind of spirit. The Mississippi River Distilling Company hand craft Vodka, Gin, Whiskey, and Specialty Spirits slow and pure near the banks of the Mississippi River. Born from the finest grains, harvested just up the hill from the distillery. It’s a spirit born of land and water that draws each of us curiously back to a different era. Made for you, not for for the masses.
7. Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Ideasfortravel
This is the place to visit for a perfect Sunday afternoon. Local bands provide great music under shady trees. Bring some cheese and crackers or your favorite picnic snacks. You can purchase bottles of fantastic wines with beer and soft drinks also available. There are lawn chairs but you are welcomed to bring your own. Plenty of parking. This is located a mile off a highway on a gravel road. Very family friendly with hula hoops, bocce ball, and sand tires for kids. Always a pick up game of some type of ball for kids behind the band shelter
8. Boone Valley Brewing Company
9. Great River Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By GoPlaces238439 - Davenport, United States
My favorite thing is the outside patio in the sunshine! It’s a favorite stop when hanging out downtown, riding bikes along the river path and then stopping in. Have done the tour several times as well =cool info and free beer! It’s kid friendly,dog friendly,has a bike station, and often live music. ...unfortunately this place was hit hard by the floods and I’m not sure it will reopen.
10. Toppling Goliath Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
Large taproom with over 16 beers on tap at all times, food, room for you and all your friends. Kid friendly, no pets allowed inside the taproom.
Reviewed By leslied111 - Saint Paul, United States
Pleased to have a ‘new normal’ safe experience today at a favorite brewery. Food was delicious - I highly recommend the Thai Chicken Pizza! Service was very quick on everything we ordered. Beers came quickly as we sampled various ones. King Sue never disappoints! InterGalactic Warrior was very juicy and full bodied. Nice place to venture to during the MN lock down.
