Family Vacations Directory - Iowa

Iowa MapCapital city: Des Moines
Famous resident: The Hollywood actor John Wayne who made westerns memorable..   Moment in history: In 1958 scientists studying the earth's magnetic field discover what is now called the radiation belt. Trivia: The first clothes washing machine was invented by Fred Maytag in 1907.  Best family event: Pella Historical Village Christmas Walk.  Family Vacations Tip: Historic Amana Colonies.
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ARTICLES
Iowa: Lewis & Clark, Creating a Family Field Trip.

Getting out and doing, as well as seeing, the real stuff is energizing for everyone which is why field trip days during the school year are happy days for kids. Organizing a family version takes a little more time but is definitively worth the effort. Begin on the prairie. Sample luscious sweet corn; taste fresh baked bread pioneer style; see bison; hear folk tunes; listen to ghost stories and count the stars covering Iowa each night. America's Heartland iwrote the book on family friendly. [Read More]

Iowa: Fort Dodge, Horse Archery Festival.

This festival held annually at the Webster County Fairgrounds celebrates archery traditions from around the world. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Dubuque, Iowa: Port of Dubuque

Mississippi Meets the Tropics! [Read More]

www.GrandHarborResort.com

Dubuque, Iowa: Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Indoor waterpark complete with a lazy river. [Read More]

www.grandharborresort.com

Middle Amana, Iowa: Rose's Place

Named a National Historic Landmark. See your yourself. [Read More]

www.amanacolonies.org


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