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Holidays in Iowa - Travel Information Iowa.
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Iowa is a State in North America.
Iowa is bordered by Minnesota on the north; Nebraska and South Dakota on the west; Missouri on the south; and Wisconsin
and Illinois on the east.
There are several natural lakes in the state, most notably Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake in northwest Iowa (see Iowa Great Lakes). Man-made lakes
include Lake Odessa, Saylorville Lake, Lake Red Rock, and Rathbun Lake.
Regions in Iowa : Iowa Great Lakes, Loess Hills, Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, Quad Cities and Siouxland
Counties in Iowa.
Cities in Iowa : Ames, Ankeny, Bettendorf, Burlington, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Marion, Marshalltown, Mason City, Muscatine, Ottumwa, Sioux City, Urbandale, Waterloo, West Des Moines, and more.
Capital City Iowa : Des Moines.
Camping / Campgrounds / RV Parks
 Upper Iowa Resort & Rental
Nestled in a quiet valley between Waukon and Dorchester, Iowa, welcome to Upper Iowa Resort & Rental,
right on the banks of the Upper Iowa River. Owners Bob and Kristi Hager, Aubree, Alyssa, and Alaina invite
you to come visit their 29-acre private campground and recreational facility offering swimming, walking trails, canoeing and fishing. The scenic area is ideal for families, anglers, and avid outdoorsmen.
Go Camping America
Koa - Campgrounds of America
Each KOA may offer beautiful scenery and activities based in their locality, they all share the same KOA
mission - to provide a clean, safe and fun camping experience. Which is why KOA's camping facilities are
truly full-service. KOA's feature RV hookups, hot showers and laundry facilities, convenience stores,
swimming pools, even access to the internet. Plus, They've taken the "roughing it" out of camping by offering Kamping Kabins® and Kamping Kottages®.
National Park Service Campground and Tour Reservation Site
They hope you find this an easy and convenient way to make reservations for one of their country's diverse National Parks or Recreational Areas.
Funroads - Get Outta Town!
Car Rentals Iowa
Holiday Autos -
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.
Sixt -
More Rental Cars? See Car Rentals
Holiday Homes / Apartments
Home Base Holidays
Home exchange vacations; enabling house swap holidays since 1985
Home Exchange
International Home Exchange
International Vacation Rentals & Home exchange
Hostels
HI-USA - American affiliate of the Hostelling International network
IYHF - International Youth Hostel Federation
Hotels in Iowa
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.
- Motel 6 and Red Roof
Hotels.com -
Heartland Inns Iowa
Lodging Accommodations in Des Moines, Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Altoona.
More hotels? See Page Hotels.
National Parks / State Parks
National Park Service
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. They also work with
teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
Travelsphereg(17218240)a(576231))
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays.
- Create your perfect trip - Flight, Hotel and Car
Local Travel Organizations / Tour Operators :
Travel Iowa
Put aside the rush of your daily routine and indulge in a getaway that puts balance back in your life. The
hospitality of an Iowa destination helps shuffle those priorities to make 'what really matters most' at the top of
the list. Iowa's all-season playground provides an ideal backdrop to connect with family and friends. To
awaken your spirit of adventure. And satisfy your appetite for urban cultural pleasures. Discover the changes that spending quality time together in Iowa can make in your life.
Colony Visits - doorway to hospitality in the historic Amana Colonies and Eastern Iowa
The 7 Amana Villages are laid out in the manner of German Dorfleins (villages) with farms at one end of the
village and shops and factories at the other end, and homes in between. The Amana Villages form a circle
with a circumference of about 20 miles ~ the distance between each village is 2 to 3 miles, or, as measured in
the old days, two hours apart by ox cart. There's a lot of ground to cover and so much to see.
Travel Guides Iowa / Travel Related Books
Midwest Living Magazine [ magazine ]
The Iowan
Mission of The Iowan : To celebrate the people and communities, the history and traditions, and the culture and events of Iowa that make our readers proud of our state.
Travel Guides USA [ Amazon.co.uk ]
The Rough Guide to the USA (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
By Samantha Cook, Tim Perry (Editor), Greg Ward (Editor)
The Rough Guide to the USA is the most comprehensive and colourful guide to the fifty states available. There
are lively accounts of every region and attraction from the bright lights of Broadway to the vast open plains of
Wyoming. The guide gives refreshingly opinionated reviews of the established sights and landmarks as well
as uncovering many of the lesser-known gems, allowing the visitor to make the most of their trip. There are
feature boxes that provide information on a variety of subjects from the Delta blues to the geology of the
Grand Canyon. There are also maps and plans to help you navigate around the major attractions, inner city streets or interstates
Paperback 1440 pages (October 28, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
USA (Lonely Planet Country Guides S.)
By Loretta Chilcoat, Susan Derby, Beth Greenfield, Carolyn Hellor
This Lonely Planet guide covers all 50 U.S. states. It is packed with pre-trip planning advice, itinerary
suggestions, distance charts and tips on the most interesting way of getting from A to B.
Paperback 1164 pages (March 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Transportation / How do I get to
Des Moines Airport
The Des Moines International Airport is owned and operated by the City of Des Moines.
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport
DOT Office of Aviation - pilots page, Iowa airports
- Flights to Iowa
British Airways is the UK's largest international scheduled airline. Whether customers are in the air or on the ground, British Airways takes pride in providing an excellent service experience.
- Flight Tickets Iowa
American Airlines makes it easier than ever to visit the US - with up to 24 daily non-stop flights from the UK to
over 200 destinations across the Americas, the Caribbean and beyond - as you'd expect from the world's largest airline.
Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights
Allegiant Air
American Eagle - see American Airlines
Comair.com - Delta Connection
Continental Express
Midwest Airlines
International Rail
- Rail passes, Trains and destinations, Plan your trip
Amtrak, America's leading train operator, offers a selection of rail passes for international travelers. The USA
Rail Passes provide for travel in three different regions, or the entire United States, with varying travel durations.
Amtrak - American Railways - Ottumwa, IA (OTM)
California Zephyr Route [ Chicago - Denver - Emeryville, CA (San Francisco) ]
Greyhound Lines - Coach Line
MTA Des Moines Metropolitan Transit Authority
Iowa DOT Maps - Transportation Map, State Map, County Maps, City Maps, Traffic Maps
This information includes roadway, structure, and rail-crossing data, traffic statistics, and intelligent map products that support the economic, environmental, and social vitality of Iowa.
Iowa DOT Travel Information
Weather in Iowa
Statewide Temp Conditions, Statewide Wind Conditions, Road Conditions, Road Construction
Maps of Iowa [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]
Mapblast! Driving Directions - streetmaps etc.
Provides interactive maps and driving directions, as well as extensive information on services and products near a user's address or travel route.
Mc Nally - Route Planner Iowa / USA
Multimap.com
Links 
Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance
Travel Iowa
Put aside the rush of your daily routine and indulge in a getaway that puts balance back in your life. The
hospitality of an Iowa destination helps shuffle those priorities to make 'what really matters most' at the top of
the list. Iowa's all-season playground provides an ideal backdrop to connect with family and friends. To
awaken your spirit of adventure. And satisfy your appetite for urban cultural pleasures. Discover the changes that spending quality time together in Iowa can make in your life.
Eastern Iowa Tourism Association
Eastern Iowa invites you to follow our highways and venture off the beaten path to see the beauty, sample the fun, and enjoy it all in Eastern Iowa......
As you travel one of our Scenic Byways or Historic Routes you'll see the beauty of meandering streams, the
mighty Mississippi River, rolling hills, towering limestone bluffs, patchwork countrysides, unexpected wildlife, and quaint villages.
Stop along the way to sample the fun of memorable festivals, top-notch stage performances, unique shopping
, year-round outdoor recreation, adventurous dining, unique attractions, and romantic riverboat cruises.
State of Iowa [ Government ]
City of Des Moines - Capital City Iowa, located in Polk County
As Iowa's capitol city, Des Moines is a hub of government action, business activity and cultural affairs. With a
Metro population of > 450,000, Des Moines is a bustling metropolis. But though it has a big city bustle, it's
extremely proud of its small town atmosphere. The community offers quality schools, superb public services, and friendly neighborhoods. Truly the best of both worlds!
Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau
Here you'll find everything you need to plan an exciting weekend getaway, productive meeting, or memorable
vacation in Greater Des Moines. Be sure to stop back frequently to keep up-to-date on the many exciting attractions and events Greater Des Moines has to offer.
Iowa Great Lakes - refers to a group of natural glacial lakes in northwestern Iowa
The three principal lakes of the group are Spirit Lake, West Okoboji Lake, and East Okoboji Lake. They are the largest natural lakes in the state of Iowa.
The region is a popular destination for fishermen, both in summer and winter.
Loess Hills
The Loess Hills is a formation of wind-deposited loess soil in the westernmost part of Iowa. There are
numerous scenic drives, with county and state parks in the area. The Loess Hills State Forest is located in
west-central Iowa in Harrison and Monona counties. It is comprised of 4 units, and offers hiking, backpacking, picnicking, and fishing opportunities.
Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area
The Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area is a metropolitan area comprised of the cities of Omaha, Nebraska, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and surrounding areas.
Quad Cities and Siouxland
The Quad Cities are a group of cities which flank the Mississippi River in Iowa [ e.g. Bettendorf and Davenport ] and Illinois in the midwestern United States. See Visit Quad Cities and / or WeAreQC.com.
Ames - City of Ames - Ames is a city in Story County
It is located roughly 30 miles (48 km) north of the state capital Des Moines. Two small rivers run through the town: the Skunk River and Squaw Creek.
Ankeny - City of Ankeny - city in Polk County
Bettendorf - City of Bettendorf - city in Scott County - one of the Quad Cities
Burlington - City of Burlington - county seat of Des Moines County
Burlington is the home of Snake Alley, the crookedest alley in the world, and has been called the Backhoe Capital of the World.
Cedar Falls - Cedar Falls - city in Black Hawk County
Home to one of Iowa's three Public Universities, the University of Northern Iowa.
Where else can you find the perfect combination of history, culture and technology? This is a city where one
can visit the past by strolling through structures listed with the National Historic Registry, stay updated by
attending a lecture at the University of Northern Iowa or catching a traveling Broadway show at the Gallagher
Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, keep in shape by traveling the miles of bike trails and catch a glimpse of the
future with the latest technological offerings supplied by a municipally-owned utility company.
Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids Convention & Visitors Bureau
Clinton - City of Clinton - Greater Clinton Area - Clinton 150 years
Council Bluffs - Council Bluffs
Davenport - Davenport
Dubuque - Dubuque
Fort Dodge - Fort Dodge
Iowa City - Iowa City
Marion - Marion
Marshalltown - Marshalltown
Mason City - Mason City
Muscatine - Muscatine
Ottumwa - Ottumwa
Sioux City - Sioux City
Urbandale - Urbandale
Waterloo - Waterloo
West Des Moines - West Des Moines
More cities in Iowa : Adel, Albert City, Alexander, Algona, Altoona, Aplington, Belle Plaine, Bondurant, Boone, Carlisle, Carter Lake, Chariton, Clermont, Clive, Colo, Coralville, Decorah, Denver, Des Moines, Eldridge, Ely, Evansdale, Fairfield, Fayette, Grinnell, Harlan, Hawarden, Hubbard, Humboldt, Huxley, Indianola, Johnston, Lake Park, Lake View, Lawton, Le Claire, Lisbon, Manchester, Manilla, Mapleton, Maquoketa, Marengo, Mitchellville, Monona, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Nevada, New Hampton, Newton, North Liberty, Norwalk, Odebolt, Oskaloosa, Pella, Plainfield, Pleasant Hill, Pocahontas, Postville, Roland, Rolfe, Sioux Center, Slater, Spencer, Springville, Storm, Lake, Underwood, University Heights, Walcott, Waukee, Waverly, Webster City, West Branch, West Burlington, West Liberty, Williamsburg, Windsor Heights
News - Clinton Herald
News - Eastern Iowa DMA Incorporated
The Eastern Iowa DMA is a newspaper network including The Cedar Rapids Gazette, The Dubuque Telegraph
Herald, and The Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier market areas.
News - Iowa newspapers
The Amana Colonies Willkommen!
Seven German villages that make up one of Iowa's top visitor attractions are located just 19 miles southwest
of Cedar Rapids via U.S. Highway 151. Tour the museums, furniture and clock making shops, wineries, bakeries and woolen mill.
Take an on-line tour of the Amana Colonies; a National Historic Landmark tucked in the rolling hills of eastern
Iowa. "Gemütlichkeit" (German for warmth, cheer and friendliness) overflows in our seven quaint villages,
founded 150 years ago. Use this site to help you plan your visit to our unique corner of the world. The
businesses and attractions listed here are investors in the Amana Colonies Convention & Visitors Bureau and are ready to serve you.
TV - The Iowa Channel [ KCCI ]
University Davenport - St. Ambrose University
St. Ambrose is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of
Davenport. The University is a community focused on educating the mind, cultivating the spirit, and developing the potential of everyone we serve.
University Iowa - Iowa State University [ ISU ]
Iowa State is a large, prestigious university with a friendly hometown personality.
University Iowa - The University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City, Iowa, USA, on the Iowa River in East Central Iowa.
University of Northern Iowa [ City of Cedar Falls ].
Cuisine - Iowa Recipes
Iowa Beef Recipes & Basics
Recipe Search, Beef Basics & Cookery Tips [ Choosing the right beef cuts, how to cook them right, degrees
of doneness and more are explained. Find lots more beef recipes from previous Beef recipe brochures or
special topics ], Beef. It's What's for Dinner, The Healthy Beef Cookbook [ Lean beef recipes for every occasion ], Winning recipes from the National Beef Cook-Off®
Iowa Egg Council - see recipes [ Egg recipes from Iowa ]
Howard Helmer's Omelet Recipes, "Eggs Make the Meal!" Recipe Book, Holiday Favorites and State Fair Recipes, Quick and Easy, Breakfast/Brunch, Appetizers, Main Dishes and Desserts.
Iowa Pork Producers Association - Iowa Pork Recipes
Pork Cuts, Types of meals, Etnic recipes, Preparation Methods, Special Occasions, October is National Pork Month.
Historic American Recipes
Apple-Fritters | Dough-Nuts | Cocoa-nut Drops | Molasses Gingerbread | Common Gingerbread | Election Cake |
Indian Meal Pudding | Fried Sweet Potatoes | Sweet Potato Pie | Beef-Stake | German Chicken Stew | Jack Rabbit Stew | To Roast a Pig | Broiled Scrod | To boil a Cod's Head.
History of Iowa
Iowa's History - see Wikipedia
Timeline Iowa, History [ Marquette and Joliet find Iowa lush and green, The Indians, Iowa's first American
settlers, Transportation: railroad fever, The Civil War, The political arena, Iowa: home for immigrants, Vast changes ], References
National Park Service - Links to the past
Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes, archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts.
Music, Arts & Culture, Entertainment
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival
13 days filled with nearly many fun and educational events to Celebrate America in the Heartland and our
great nation's birthday. Make plans now to join us for concerts, fireworks, parades, races, games, tributes, action zone, exhibits, festival food and many, many more activities.
Clinton Symphony Orchestra
Fairfield Art Walk - first friday of every of every month
Iowa Arts Festival
Situated in the heart of downtown Iowa City, the Iowa Arts Festival draws children and adults to the celebration of great art and music!
Being a free event, this festival truly embraces the community which comes alive with entertainment and activities suitable for the young or young at heart!
Live on the Square Concert Series [ Fairfield ] - Great Music and Free, Family Fun!
Live on the Square brings a strong cultural mix to Fairfield. In past years, we have listened and danced to
Jazz, Salsa, Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Classic Rock, Oldies, New Age and Celtic music, while at
the same time watched internationally ranked Irish dancers and African Drum lines and Gospel Choirs.
Ticketmaster.com - Concerts, Sports, Theater
Web Portals / Search Engines / Directory
AccessDubuque - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Bestofiowa.com
DesmoinesRegister.com
Iowagreatlakes.com
Guide to Okoboji, Spirit Lake, Spencer, Milford and surrounding communities
State of Iowa rDirectory
free wi-fi Iowa hotspots wireless internet access list
American Discovery Trail
The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is a new breed of national trail — part city, part small town, part forest,
part mountains, part desert — all in one trail. Its 6,800+ miles of continuous, multi-use trail stretches from Cape
Henlopen State Park, Delaware, to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California. It reaches across America, linking
community to community in the first coast to coast, non-motorized trail. The ADT provides trail users the
opportunity to journey into the heart of all that is uniquely American — its culture, heritage, landscape and spirit.
Online Highways - destination guides
Roadside America - online guide to offbeat tourist attractions
Theme Parks USA
Directory of Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, Waterparks & Zoos
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Howard, Humboldt, Ida, Iowa, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Kossuth, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Lucas, Lyon, Madison, Marshall, Marion, Marshall, Mills, Mitchell, Monona, Monroe, Montgomery, Muscatine, O'Brien, Osceola, Page, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Polk, Pottawattamie, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Sac, Scott, Shelby, Sioux, Story, Tama, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Webster, Winnebago, Winneshiek, Woodbury, Worth and Wright.
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