Taking a road trip this summer? Here’s what’s new in Iowa

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -In the event you plan to journey this summer season, you would not have to enterprise far to have a grand journey.

Jessica O’Riley, Journey Iowa, joins PSL for 2 interviews the place she discusses locations not removed from residence. Watch the 2 interviews within the embedded playlist to study extra concerning the following featured facilities (and extra).

Farm and Enjoyable Passport: U-Decide Flower Farms, that includes Miss Effie’s: Discover farm experiences and household enjoyable throughout Iowa this summer season and earn prizes when you’re at it with the newly refreshed Iowa Farm & Enjoyable Passport. Now by August 31, seize your passport and begin exploring Iowa’s most unusual out of doors adventures.

New this 12 months, the U-Decide Flower Farms Path consists of enjoyable stops throughout Iowa like Pretty Bunches (Iowa Metropolis) or nearer to residence, Satisfaction of the Waspsi (Lengthy Grove) and Miss Effie’s Nation Flowers (Donahue). Every check-in to a location on the U-Decide Flower Farms Path earns you an entry into the grand prize drawing of a Journey Iowa present basket valued at $200.

Biking: Rail Explorers Boone will formally open July 21. Vacationers can experience the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad monitor on pedal-powered rail explorers. That is the primary location within the Midwest (different places are in Las Vegas; Cooperstown and the Catskills, NY; and Newport, RI).

For a extra conventional bike expertise, make the most of among the 2,500 miles of motorcycle trails throughout the state. Loop trails supply a stress-free option to plan and discover: choices vary from the 11-mile-long Trout Run Path round Decorah to greater than 110 miles within the Cedar Falls and Waterloo space.

In the event you favor to bike to beer, there are a number of breweries situated close to bike trails that make for excellent pit stops. Bike-themed Fenders in Polk Metropolis is simply two miles from the Excessive Trestle Path; the Heritage Path is bookended by 7 Hills Brewing in Dubuque and Textile Brewing Firm in Dyersville.

RAGBRAI additionally begins on July 23

Glamping at Three Pines Farm: Courting again to 1856, Three Pines Farm is a fifth-generation household farm, wealthy with historical past and wonder within the Cedar Valley. The farm is worked up to launch a brand new and distinctive attraction on the 26-acre prairie for all to take pleasure in – glamping!

Glamping tents come full with a comfy range, indoor and out of doors seating, and even crops to complement the spectacular pure prairie setting. Take pleasure in a restorative day retreat exploring the mountaineering trails and picnicking on this most unusual setting. Possibly even absorb a moonlight yoga session or stargazing eating occasion. And you should meet Leonard the Llama.

Misplaced Island Theme Park (Waterloo): Now open! The brand new $100 million Misplaced Island Theme Park retains with the Polynesian theme of the Misplaced Island Water Park and boasts greater than 30 points of interest throughout 5 completely different realms – every with its personal distinct structure, historical past and solid of characters. Visitors can improve their go to past the thrilling rides and unique meals by downloading the cell app, which can supply a wide range of options together with navigation, park trivia, badges for finishing duties and a guided storyline that ends with them saving the island from a horrible evil.

Subject of Goals (Dyersville): The MLB at Subject of Goals returns to Dyersville subsequent month on Thursday, August 11 because the Cincinnati Reds tackle the Chicago Cubs. Relive the magic of the 1989 baseball fantasy basic and immerse your self within the recreation with the Past the Recreation expertise hosted by Journey Iowa and MidWestOne August 9-12. Followers can study extra at BeyondthegameIowa.com

Iowa State Truthful (Des Moines): August 11-21 – The internationally acclaimed Iowa State Truthful is the only largest occasion within the state of Iowa and one of many oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions within the nation. Yearly attracting greater than one million individuals from everywhere in the world, the Iowa State Truthful in Des Moines is Iowa’s nice celebration, a salute to the state’s finest in agriculture, trade, leisure and achievement.

A Thousand Acres (Indianola): The Des Moines Metro Opera provides a brand new American work to the operatic canon with the world premiere of A Thousand Acres on July 9 with music by Kristin Kuster and libretto by Mark Campbell. Primarily based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Jane Smiley, A Thousand Acres is a contemporary retelling of Shakespeare’s King Lear set on a farm in Iowa within the late Seventies advised from the viewpoint of Ginny, the oldest of three daughters. Restricted tickets are nonetheless out there.

Journey Iowa might help patrons construct a visit, acquire passports for exploration, or order an Iowa Journey Information.

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