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 8 Wine Bars 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. Margaritas Bar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Margaritas Bar located within Ranch Okoboji clubhouse is a full-service bar with a tropical atmosphere. Our Margaritas are all handmade using the secret family recipes. Customers say we have the best margaritas North of Mexico. Our very own Pork'NBloody Mary is the best in Iowa because bacon makes everything better. Enjoy a drink with your feet in the sand or on the mini golf course!
2. Empty Nest Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Family-owned & operated, we produce handcrafted wines made in small batches from mainly locally grown handpicked berries. We ferment whole fruit not just the juice; this gives our unfiltered wine more flavor, color, and body for the best tasting ‘TRUE TO THE FRUIT’ wine. Live Life Naturally & Unfiltered.
3. Olive Wine
4. Farmers Creek Antiques & Mac's Wine Cellar
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Renovated 1875 brick building with original tin ceiling, limestone walls, lantern lights, coal chute, cedar bar, and quilt patterned flooring. Shop, vintage and new, gifts and decor. Full service bar offering wine, craft beer, cocktails, whiskey flights, appetizers, and pizza. Painting classes for all ages available.
5. Wide River Winery Davenport
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Wide River Winery's third location opened in August 2016 in the renovated/restored Peter Lampe House (1856). The tasting room, deck & patio boast views of the Village of East Davenport. Wine tastings and bottle sales available Wednesday - Sunday. Live music Saturdays 2-5pm June-October.
Reviewed By danw709 - Savage, United States
Great tasting wine with some of the best names for wine you will see. Make sure to ask the owners the reasoning behind "So Sue me Sue." A great atmosphere with great tasting wine! We will be back!
6. Della Viti Cedar Rapids
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
Della Viti Wine Lounge offers a new way to experience wine in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy 40 handpicked wine selections by the splash, glass or bottle. Taste on your own from our self-serve Wine Stations. Our friendly staff can help you explore from Whites to Reds. Find a new favorite for a full glass or take a bottle with you to relish at home or cork at a favorite Cedar Rapids restaurant. At the bar, we offer locally-brewed craft beers and a selection of fine spirits, Bourbons and Scotch. Our small plate menu includes cheeses, charcuterie and seasonal small bites for your enjoyment while you catch up with friends in our comfortable lounge or join your party in the private Reserve room. Let Della Viti be your living room in Downtown Cedar Rapids!
7. River Market 190
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Vine Street Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Big_Jim_D - Mineola, United States
Have tried many of the flavored ciders, GF really likes the raspberry. I'm more a traditional drink, so prefer semisweet hard cider
