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Iowa Vacations

Iowa became the 29th state on December 28, 1846.
The Capitol is: Des Moines
The Largest City is: Des Moines

Official State Website

State of Iowa Vacations



State Park
Below you will find listings and information about Iowa's State Parks.
State Parks Department of Natural Resources

National Parks, Monuments and Trails
Below you will find listings and information about National Parks, National Monuments, and National Trails located in Iowa.
Effigy Mounds Herbert Hoover Lewis and Clark Historic Trail




Iowa State Flower: Wild Rose

The Iowa Legislature designated the Wild Rose as the official state flower in 1897. Although no particular species of the flower was designated by the Legislature, the Wild Prairie Rose is most often cited as the official flower.


Gardens
Visit beautiful botanical gardens and arboretums in Iowa.
Reiman Gardens Bentonsport Gardens Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Davenport Botanical Gardens The Secret Garden

Museums
Step into Iowa's past and explore the history.
Museum Association Children's Museum Mississippi River Museum



Iowa State Flag

Iowa's official flag was adopted in 1921. The flag was designed by Mrs. Dixie Gebhardt, of The Daughters of the American Revolution of Iowa.


Theme Parks & Water Parks
Get a thrill from Iowa's Theme Parks or cool off in a Water Park.
Adventureland Arnolds Park Heritage Carousel


Zoos
If you like animals, visit any of Iowa's Zoos
Blank Park Zoo Insect Zoo




Iowa State Bird: Eastern Goldfinch

The Eastern Goldfinch, also known as the Wild Canary, was adopted as the state bird by the Iowa Legislature in 1933.

Festivals
Join in the celebration, attend Iowa's Festivals.
West Point Sweet Corn Linn County Blues Society Iowa State Fair
Latino Heritage Festival Renaissance Festivals Iowa Wine Festival

Biking & Cycling
Iowa offers great routes for Biking or Cycling.
Bike Iowa Ragbrai Undeveloped Trails
North Iowa Tourning Club Southeast Iowa Bike Rides 2 Pedal


Caverns & Caves
Do you like exploring caverns and caves? Find Iowa's best.
Dutton's Cave Park Crystal Lake Cave



Iowa State Seal

The Great Seal of the state of Iowa was made official by Iowa's first state legislature in 1847.

Camping
Enjoy the great outdorrs with your entire family.
KOA Campgrounds Go Camping Iowa Lakeside Marina
Easter Seals Lake Pla-Mor Woodland Campground


RV Parks
Prefer to camp with the luxuries of home? Visit Iowa's RV Parks.
Amana Colonies Fieldstone Lake Shore
Skip-A-Way Twin Lakes

Golf
Check out the best Golf Courses in Iowa.
Golf Association Finkbine Briarwood
Ames Honey Creek The Harvester
The Legacy Countryside Copper Creek






Spas
Need some relaxation and pampering? Check out the Spas in Iowa.
Iowa Day Spas Spa Emergency

Freshwater Fishing
If you enjoy fishing, check out Iowa's lakes, rivers and creeks.
Iowa Fishing Iowa Fishing Reports Fishing Licenses


Hunting
Find a guide and hunt Iowa.
Iowa Outdoors Antlers & Beards Iowa Deer
Safari Iowa Hunting Greater Iowa Lake Prairie Hunting Preserve
Hawkeye Whitetails Oakview Outfitters Steel Creek Outfitters
Pheasant Haven


Bow Hunting
Bow Hunting in Iowa.
Iowa Bowhunters Association

Skiing
Visit Iowa's Resorts for some great Skiing.
Fun Valley Seven Oaks Sundown Mountain



Iowa State Quarter

Released on August 30, 2004, the Iowa quarter features a one-room schoolhouse with a teacher and students planting a tree, and the inscriptions "Foundation in Education" and "Grant Wood."



Vineyards
Looking for a good wine? Visit Iowa's Vineyards.
Iowa Wine Growers Association Tabor Home Snus Hill Winery
Breezy Hills Vineyard Black Creek Vineyards


Horse Racing
Come see the horses run at one of Iowa's race tracks.
Prairie Meadows


Gambling
Come check out the casino's in Iowa.
Iowa Casinos