The Best Bagel Shops in Iowa!

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Smokey Row Coffee, Pleasantville, IA

Smokey Row Coffee operates four different locations within the state of Iowa, including Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Pella and the original shop in Pleasantville. While all four locations add a little bit…

Smokey Row Coffee operates four different locations within the state of Iowa, including Des Moines,…

The 6 Coolest Coffee Shops in Iowa!

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Smokey Row Coffee Co., Pleasantville, IA

With a comprehensive menu featuring specialty drinks, ice cream varieties and more lunch and dinner options than you can count, plus the self-reported best coffee in town, it’s not just the…

With a comprehensive menu featuring specialty drinks, ice cream varieties and more lunch and dinner…

The 9 Best Senior Discount Offers in Iowa!

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Lake Red Rock, Marion County, IA

Serving as the largest reservoir in the state of Iowa, Lake Red Rock in Marion County is a popular place to go for all ages, and for the senior visitors, a majority of the campgrounds that surround…

Serving as the largest reservoir in the state of Iowa, Lake Red Rock in Marion County is a popular…

The 10 Best Breweries in Iowa!

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Peace Tree Brewing, Knoxville, IA

For nearly seven years, Peace Tree Brewing has been adding a little flavor to the streets of Knoxville, and with a recent new branch of the brewery opening, Des Moines too can take a sip of the…

For nearly seven years, Peace Tree Brewing has been adding a little flavor to the streets of…

The 10 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Iowa!

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Elk Rock State Park, Knoxville, IA

For a casual ride amongst great scenery, Elk Rock State Park provides 13 miles of multi-use trails to explore. The multi-use trails at Elk Rock are shared by hikers and horseback riders, so…

For a casual ride amongst great scenery, Elk Rock State Park provides 13 miles of multi-use trails…

The 8 Best Places for Mac & Cheese in Iowa!

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Rib Shack of Iowa, Knoxville, IA

Sweet and meaty, tender and juicy, that is the motto for the Rib Shack of Iowa in Knoxville. Featuring a long menu of amazing barbecue entrees, including their state-famous ribs, one the best…

Sweet and meaty, tender and juicy, that is the motto for the Rib Shack of Iowa in Knoxville.…

The 9 Best Festivals in Iowa!

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Knoxville Nationals, Knoxville, IA

Known as the Sprint Car Capital of the World, the Knoxville Raceway holds one of its biggest races every year in August, complete with four days of celebrating the racing world and its culture. Live…

Known as the Sprint Car Capital of the World, the Knoxville Raceway holds one of its biggest races…

Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Iowa!

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Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

There are plenty of ways to engage with Iowa's beautiful natural scenery, from the biking/walking trails to a driving tour. And you may just spot some elk or bison along the way. (Prairie…

There are plenty of ways to engage with Iowa's beautiful natural scenery, from the biking/walking…

The 10 Best Retirement Activities in Iowa!

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National Balloon Classic, Indianola, IA

Once you retire you might as well stark marking the calendar up with unique places to travel to across the state. One big red circle that should be found somewhere between the last and first weeks of…

Once you retire you might as well stark marking the calendar up with unique places to travel to…

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Iowa!

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Canoesport Outfitters, Indianola, IA

Canoesport Outfitters takes paddling enthusiasts—and beginning enthusiasts—out on guided canoe and kayak adventures. From eco-tours of Lake Red Rock (Iowa’s biggest) to Mississippi…

Canoesport Outfitters takes paddling enthusiasts—and beginning enthusiasts—out on…

Bos Landen Golf Club, Pella, IA

Featured in The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Iowa!

The city of Pella is already blessed with landscapes that can’t be beat, and when you add a golf course into the mix, it provides 18 holes that you’ll never forget. With five tee-pads for… Read More

Lake Red Rock, Marion County, IA

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Prairie Meadows Hotel and Casino, Altoona, IA

Featured in The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Iowa!

Whether your reason to visit is the dog tracks or a live show, perhaps the casino floor is calling your name or you have a reservation at the state-famous AJ’s Steakhouse, even if you just want… Read More

Pella Historical Village & Vermeer Windmill, Pella, IA

Featured in The 15 Most Romantic Places in Iowa!

For an interesting exploration into another culture, nothing in Iowa is quite as unique as the Historical Village of Pella. Filled with the Dutch ancestry that gives Pella its flair, the Historical… Read More

Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, Des Moines, IA

Featured in The 7 Best Live Music Venues in Iowa!

Located in the historic Sherman Hills neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Hoyt Sherman Place was erected in 1877 by Hoyt Sherman himself, and over the years and coinciding renovations has blossomed… Read More

Salon Spa W, Des Moines, IA

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Iowa

If you want to take yourself out for a swanky and luxurious experience, Salon Spa W is the ultimate place to go. In the East Village of Des Moines, this stunning salon will make you look stunning… Read More

Grand Blue Mile, Des Moines, IA

Featured in The 10 Best Road Races in Iowa!

The Grand Blue Mile in Des Moines may be one of the shortest distance races in Iowa, but it’s certainly one of the most action packed. Featuring a one-mile race course, the Grand Blue Mile… Read More

Kitchen Collage, Des Moines, IA

Featured in The 8 Best Cooking Classes in Iowa!

Located in, and helping to define the East Village of Des Moines, the Kitchen Collage has been operating since 1999, and ever since has been inspiring Des Moines residents and beyond to great… Read More

Wellmark YMCA, Des Moines, IA

Featured in The 10 Best Sports Centers in Iowa!

The Wellmark YMCA is known to offer an abundance of community activities and programs, and the Wellmark YMCA of Greater Des Moines does just that. Feel the burn in a cycling class, take a few… Read More

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