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
What to do and see in Iowa, United States: The Best Breweries
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. Gezellig
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. 1717 Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By PowerTrippersTravel - Cocoa Beach, United States
1717 Brewing Company is a great place to have a drinks with friends. Inside, it’s cool and inviting and has a large “garage door” which provides a great open air feeling even when you’re inside. It also has plenty of seating inside as well as outside including a cool outside bar. Maybe not as many beer choices as bigger breweries but still adequate. I prefer dark beers and 1717 had some great dark options. Unfortunately, my wife is gluten free and was limited to just one option. Still overall, cool place with great beer and friendly, helpful staff. Definitely recommended. -The Power Trippers
4. Timbukbru
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Suz0873 - Omaha, United States
Great local brewery! Stopped here with famy and friends for micro brews. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a place to visit!
5. Boone Valley Brewing Company
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 515 Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Teammilitello - Des Moines, United States
We had a fun night out with old friends at 515 Brewing. (I didn’t love drinking next to stacked boxes but) we got the last empty table. The bartender was patient with us.
9. Confluence Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Teammilitello - Des Moines, United States
Went with my sons (16 & 11). They had root beer. Locally made. Loved it. I tried a flight of 4 beers. It’s off the beaten path from Des Moines, but totally worth a visit. Clean facility & happy staff.
10. Firetrucker Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Teammilitello - Des Moines, United States
I took my young sons here to cool down after a hot day of biking. We sat outside on the patio. The bartenders were really fun and there was a huge beer selection. All tasted great.
