Scenic City Empress, Iowa Falls, IA

The Scenic City Empress offers regular boat tours to members of the public who wish to see more of the Iowa River’s gorgeous upper reaches. You’ll see gorgeous limestone bluffs, wildlife… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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Dodge City Bar, Fort Dodge, IA

Grab your cowboy hat and boots, put on the denim and plaid, and head on down to the Dodge City Bar any night of the weekend for country and karaoke. If you are a fan of country music, there is no… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Iowa!

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Fort Frenzy, Fort Dodge, IA

When you have kids of different ages, it can be tough to find entertainment everyone enjoys, but Fort Frenzy is one of the few. This family entertainment center has something for everyone, from laser… Read More

The 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, Boone, IA

You have many choices of experiences when visiting the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum. Visitors can hop onto the “basic” excursion, which is… Read More

14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Iowa!

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Matchstick Marvels Museum, Gladbrook, IA

Open seven days of the week, April through November, Matchstick Marvels has on display some of the most intricate replicas of modern structures in the nation, all completely made of individual… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Avery Movie Theater, Garner, IA

First opening on Main Street of Garner in 1931 as a single-screen movie theater, the Avery Theater made its way back into the 21st century with a reopening in 2013. Much of what made Avery Movie… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Iowa!

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Time Out, Ames, IA

Time Out Ames is where adults can go to relive childhood gaming memories - or introduce them to the kids. With over a full bar and classic arcade mainstays like Pinball, Skeeball, and Air Hockey,… Read More

The 7 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Every college campus requires an outlet for future stand-up stars to shine, and for the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, that outlet is the Octopus College Hill bar and performing space.… Read More

10 Best Bowling Alleys in Iowa!

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Perfect Games, Ames, IA

Head to this Ames gem for a top tier bowling experience like no other. With 24 lanes of bowling, restaurant and sports bar, you’ll love the full night of fun you can have here. You just found your… Read More

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Pla-mor Miniature Golf Course, Clear Lake, IA

A fun addition to any Clear Lake experience, the Pla-mor Miniature Golf Course is a straightforward 18 holes of classic mini golf waiting to be explored. Featuring obstacles, full loops and plenty of… Read More

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