Iowa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
state of the United States of America
About Iowa
Purchased from France as part of the Louisiana purchase, Iowa officially became a state in 1846. True to form in the Midwest, settlers tended to gravitate toward rivers and established their communities there. Today, many of the State's major cities are based on rivers includingDes Moines,Cedar Rapids,Iowa City,Davenport,Dubuque,Sioux CityandCouncil Bluffs. Agriculture used to be the primary industry of the state, but the ongoing urbanization of the state's population has resulted in a diverse mixture of industries. Agriculture, though significantly diminished as the economic driver of the state, is still a major economic component. Though Iowa has long been considered a rural state, it has a surprisingly rich cultural scene. The University of Iowa in Iowa City is home to a number of ma
Top Attractions in Iowa
Explore the best things to see and do in Iowa:
- ★50 Most Significant Iowa Buildings of the 20th Century
- ★Des Moines Art Festival
- ★Field of Dreams
- ★Living History Farms
- ★RAGBRAI
- ★State Fair
Iowa Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 14 sections including: