Iowa | State Fair & Outdoor Adventures

Quintessential midwestern charm

Nestled between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers, Iowa offers off-the-beaten path adventures and rich agricultural heritage around every corner. Delight in wide-open spaces, fertile farmlands and artistic cities all across the Hawkeye State.

Never-ending trails

Explore the scenic High Trestle Trail, pastoral Trout Run Trail and the towering Loess Hills.

Farm fun and fresh flavors

Check out museums, farm tours and local markets that show off Iowa’s agricultural roots.

Diverse landscapes

Iowa’s distinct scenery includes rolling hills, winding rivers, pristine prairies and sweeping valleys.

Journey Through Iowa

Family Fun

Get hands-on with history and ecology in Dubuque’s sprawling museum-meets-aquarium.
Learn about American ingenuity and see vintage farm equipment and interactive exhibits in Waterloo.
Find all-ages thrills from wild wooden coasters to carousel rides on the banks of Lake Okoboji.

As Seen on Screen

Tour the Dyersville farm where one of the most iconic baseball movies of all time was filmed.
See six covered bridges in the real-life locale that inspired the novel and film adaptation.
Visit the Winterset home where the Western film star was born and see artifacts from his life.

Inspiring Landscapes

Geological wonders you can hike and camp amid include limestone bluffs and ancient caves.
Follow a former railroad line across prairies, small towns and the striking High Trestle Bridge.
This Civil War-era mining site in Dubuque is now ripe for birding and Mississippi River paddling.