The Top 20 Attractions in Iowa
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Iowa. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Iowa is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 3, 2025
This iconic bridge spans the Des Moines River, linking the east and west sides of the city at the northern edge of the riverwalk loop. This single-arch pedestrian bridge features …
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The High Trestle Trail Bridge is a 1/2 mile long, 13-story high bridge that spans the Des Moines River Valley. It is one of the largest trail bridges in the …
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Concrete path along the creek. Shady to sunny, bathroom along the way.
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The Neal Smith Trail is a 26-mile trail through Des Moines along the Des Moines River. It is fully paved and traffic free, so it is a great way to move through the heavily populated city.
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This bridge, now known as the Heritage Trail Truss Bridge, was one of seven identical bridges built in 1872 to approach the Dubuque-Dunleith Bridge, built in 1868 to span the …
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This bridge parallels the course of I-74 across the Mississippi River, keeping cyclists and other pedestrians safely away from the fast-moving vehicles. The bridge connects to cycleways on either side …
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Park in the gravel area just south of the entrance to Dunning’s Spring Park. Walk to the waterfall and be sure to take time to walk across the stone bridge …
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About 465 to 470 million years ago, a meteorite struck near present-day Decorah, Iowa, creating a 3.5-mile (5.6 km) wide impact crater buried beneath the city's surface.
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Gray's Lake Park is a 166-acre park. Its main feature is the large lake in the center of the park.
There is also a paved walking and biking path that …
There is also a paved walking and biking path that …
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The Ten Mile Creek Bridge, now located on the Trout Run Trail, originally spanned Ten Mile Creek about five miles northwest of Decorah. It was dismantled and relocated to Trout …
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