Fazio’s University Tap, Clive, IA

Featuring perhaps the most engaging karaoke you’ll find anywhere else in the state, not only does Fazio’s University Tap provide the open stage and songs every Wednesday and Saturday… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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Des Moines Community Playhouse, Des Moines, IA

While the Des Moines Community Playhouse on 42nd Street in Des Moines is perhaps the most catering, kid-friendly theatre space in the nation, don’t be fooled if the adult in you finds something… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Iowa!

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Smash Room, Des Moines, IA

Every once in a while, you just have to let off some steam, and Smash Room is the perfect place for it. Break and smash everything and anything in the smash room or embrace all your Jackson Pollock… Read More

The Best Escape Rooms in Iowa!

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Breakout Des Moines, Des Moines, IA

With multiple and rotating rooms to choose from, including a kidnapping theme, museum heist and operation casino, Breakout Des Moines is one of the most popular escape rooms in the state capital.… Read More

The 9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Iowa!

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Adventureland Resort, Altoona, IA

Nothing quite sets the bar as high for a family vacation as going to an amusement park, except when that amusement park also has a fun-filled resort connected to it. That’s the case with… Read More

The 7 Best Live Music Venues in Iowa!

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Hoyt Sherman Place Theater, Des Moines, IA

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

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… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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State Capitol, Des Moines, IA

Literally a symbol for the state of Iowa, not only is the capitol in Des Moines an astonishing thing to look at, the historic building is wide open to the public to learn about and witness Iowa… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Iowa!

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Prairie Meadows Hotel and Casino, Altoona, IA

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

14 Perfect Iowa Getaways!

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Hotel Pattee, Perry, IA

To transport yourself to a slice of Iowa’s past on your next getaway, then the historic Hotel Pattee can take you there. Featuring architecture and uniquely-themed rooms that are reminiscent of… Read More

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