Sugar Rush! Iowa's Best Candy Shops

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The Chocolate Haus, Amana, IA

Located within the historic Amana Colonies, the Chocolate Haus has set a high bar for culinary perfection. The Chocolate Haus invites visitors to watch as they handcraft their creative confections,…

Located within the historic Amana Colonies, the Chocolate Haus has set a high bar for culinary…

Located just minutes away from the historic Amana Colonies, Fireside Winery is a relatively new winery on the Iowa scene, just having opened in their doors to the public in 2007. Since then, Fireside…

Located just minutes away from the historic Amana Colonies, Fireside Winery is a relatively new…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Iowa

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Ox Yoke Inn, Amana, IA

Not far from the historic Amana, the Ox Yoke Inn specializes in fried chicken and serves up over 40,000 pounds of it a year. Breaded and specially seasoned with their own house blend, the fried…

Not far from the historic Amana, the Ox Yoke Inn specializes in fried chicken and serves up over…

The 10 Best Breweries in Iowa!

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Millstream Brewing, Amana, IA

Featuring a full list of award-winning beers and sodas, Millstream Brewing is Iowa’s oldest brewery, and continues to set a high bar in terms of quality and service for the Iowa craft beer…

Featuring a full list of award-winning beers and sodas, Millstream Brewing is Iowa’s oldest…

The Top 14 Historical Sites in Iowa!

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The Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

For an opportunity to sit back and experience a different pace of life, the seven different villages that comprise the total Amana Colonies is a welcomed refresher from the normal hustle and bustle.…

For an opportunity to sit back and experience a different pace of life, the seven different…

The 10 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Iowa!

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Zuber’s Homestead Hotel, Homestead, IA

Zuber’s Homestead Hotel is one of the seven villages of the Amana Colonies, and this one-of-a-kind homestead exhibits much of that unique community through the 15 themed rooms that make up…

Zuber’s Homestead Hotel is one of the seven villages of the Amana Colonies, and this…

The 10 Best Lunch Spots in Iowa!

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Ronneburg Restaurant, Amana, IA

Located in the colorful town of Amana, the Ronneburg Restaurant is a German-inspired eatery that caters towards tourist and locals alike, as well as big and little appetites. Featuring a full menu…

Located in the colorful town of Amana, the Ronneburg Restaurant is a German-inspired eatery that…

The 8 Best Brunch Spots in Iowa!

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Ox Yoke Inn, Amana, IA

Featuring a long menu of home-cooked entrees throughout the week, perhaps the most popular time to visit the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana is during the state-famous Sunday Brunch. Taking place from late…

Featuring a long menu of home-cooked entrees throughout the week, perhaps the most popular time to…

The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Amana Colonies Golf Club, Amana, IA

Framed by the rolling hillsides and friendly community of the Amana Colonies, the Amana Colonies Golf Club features 18 holes that each offer its own special landscape to admire. Consistently ranked…

Framed by the rolling hillsides and friendly community of the Amana Colonies, the Amana Colonies…

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Amana Colonies in Amana comprise of seven different villages that date back to the mid-19th century when German Pietists settled in the area. For many…

Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Amana Colonies in Amana comprise of seven different…

Ox Yoke Inn, Amana, IA

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Iowa!

Not far from the historic Amana, the Ox Yoke Inn specializes in fried chicken and serves up over 40,000 pounds of it a year. Breaded and specially seasoned with their own house blend, the fried… Read More

Sugar Bottom Bikes, North Liberty, IA

Featured in The 9 Best Bike Shops in Iowa!

Whether it’s a road bike, mountain bike or something in between, Sugar Bottom Bikes in North Liberty has what you are looking for. Taking their name from the area of mountain biking trails… Read More

Baroncini Ristorante, Iowa City, IA

Featured in The 9 Best Pasta Places in Iowa!

Iowa City has no shortage of great places to eat, and when it comes to pasta restaurants, there is no exception to that statement. Baroncini Ristorante is another pasta and Italian option that makes… Read More

The Iowa River Power Restaurant, Coralville, IA

Featured in The 8 Best Seafood Restaurants in Iowa!

Situated on the banks of the Iowa River in Coralville, the Iowa River Power Restaurant has been a community staple for over 30 years. In that time, they have built and developed a menu that can cover… Read More

The Secret Cellar, Swisher, IA

Featured in The 6 Best Places for Paint & Wine in Iowa!

The secret is out in Swisher, and the Secret Cellar’s Bordeaux and Brushes wine tasting and painting events are some of the best you’ll find in the state. Not only does the backdrop of… Read More

Sanctuary Pub, Iowa City, IA

Featured in The 7 Best Pubs in Iowa!

Located on Gilbert Street near the downtown neighborhood, the Sanctuary Pub attracts students from the nearby University of Iowa and community members of Iowa City with one of the greatest beer… Read More

NewBo Run Half Marathon, Cedar Rapids, IA

Featured in The 10 Best Road Races in Iowa!

The NewBo run in Cedar Rapids is a bit of a mixed adventure mostly taking place on the road, but three (of the best) miles on this course follow the well-groomed Sac and Fox Trail, Iowa’s… Read More

Collins Aerospace Recreation Center, Cedar Rapids, IA

Featured in The 10 Best Sports Centers in Iowa!

There really is something for everyone at Collins Aerospace Recreation Center in Cedar Rapids. You’ll find an abundance of group fitness classes, which include yoga, Zumba, cycling, and even… Read More

Heartland Yoga, Iowa City, IA

Featured in The 9 Best Yoga Studios in Iowa!

Located in downtown Iowa City, Heartland Yoga focuses on the mind, body and full experience of yoga techniques. Featuring a wide-ranging group of instructors, each with their own style of teaching,… Read More

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