Iowa Attractions

Whether you call Iowa home or are just passing through, there are a huge number of fun things available to do while you are in the state of Iowa!  

Adventureland

Enjoy amusement parks?  If you are in the Des Moines area, Advertureland has a large number of rides, games, live shows, and more to keep you entertained for days.  [Read More]

Blank Park Zoo

Have a love for seeing exotic animals?  The Blank Park Zoo features a number of animals and activities for adults and kids alike. [Read More]

Iowa Farmers Markets

Enjoy food?  Whether we like it or not, the State of Iowa is known for it’s agriculture and farming, but we are also known for our incredible Farmers Markets.   Iowa Guide has collected one of the most complete lists of Iowa Farmers Markets available on the internet.  [Read More]

Iowa Sports Teams

Looking to catch some live professional sports?  Iowa now has a professional team in each of the major four sports:

• Iowa Barnstormers (Arena 2 Football)
• Iowa Chops (AHL Hockey team - Anaheim Ducks affiliation)
• Iowa Cubs (Triple A Baseball team - Chicago Cubs affiliation)
• Iowa Energy (NBA D League team – Chicago Bulls and Phoenix Suns affiliation)

Iowa Speedway

Enjoy racing?  Iowa is now the home of the Iowa Speedway, which annually hosts the Indy Corn 250 race, among other high level events.  NASCAR drivers are also making regular appearances here [Read More]

Iowa State Fair

Iowa is home to the world famous Iowa State Fair.  In addition to the normal things you’d expect to find at a state fair, Iowa is known for the live cattle and life-like butter statues. [Read More]

Iowa Museums

Iowa is the home of a large number of museums, including several that are known internationally.  Museums include the Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Hot Air Balloon Hall of Fame. [Read More]

Wells Fargo Arena

In addition to hosting many of the sports teams mentioned above, this new state-of-the-art arena also hosts a variety of events and concerts.  [Read More]