Iowa Travel Guide

Iowa is a relatively small state, but it's big in hospitality, beautiful rolling countryside, sophisticated cities, and four seasons of nature. What more can a tourist ask for? Placed in the Midwestern area of the country, this land between two rivers has unending choices for travelers and plenty of accommodations to host them. Museums, art galleries, historic towns and water sport activities in the Mississippi and Missouri rivers are only some of the attractions found in Iowa.

Tourists must have heard about the impressive Iowa Scenic Byways. These remarkable roads take travelers back in time when the car comes to a stop for a buggie Amish to pass by and leave many perplexed by the amazing views of the river valleys. Lodging is a very important part of these scenic byways, and in towns like Fayette, Anamosa and Panora, tourists find comfortable hotel room or cozy inns for all budgets. Another kind of site seeing can be done from the balcony of a warm bed and breakfast overlooking the Mississippi river in Dubuque or Burlington.

It doesn't matter what the reason is for your trip to Iowa, you'll find a hotel to accommodate all of your needs. Families have a favorite spot in Iowa, the Amana Colonies. These seven authentic German villages, founded as a religious commune over 150 years ago are a place for kids to learn about history while having fun. Other families and travelers of all ages choose another kind of learning, and choose the mountains as a destination. What they want it to improve their skiing skills, and the areas near the capital of the state, Des Moines, are ideal destinations. Resorts, four-star inns and hotels with cozy cabins are some of the preferred accommodations for skiers.

Whether you're spending the night or staying awhile, Iowa offers a full range of accommodations to suit your needs. Business travelers in Sioux City look for brand-name hotels they can have meetings at and leisure travelers craving access to miles of hiking and biking trails look for cottages and inns in secluded areas of beautiful towns like Dakota City or Jefferson. Curious travelers decide to hit the roads of this safe state and camp or stay at small inns along the hundreds of miles of multi-use trails for fishing, hiking, biking and other outdoor pursuits. Golfers from all over the country also count Iowa of a spot for birdies. Fairfield, Fort Madison and New London are some of the towns favored by golfers, with idyllic accommodations for them and their entourage.

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