Plan a Visit to Northwest Iowa: The Best Stops

Plan a Visit to Northwest Iowa: The Best Stops

Where do you head to experience great food, shopping, outdoor recreation, and more?! I make a plan to visit Northwest Iowa! Whether you stop in Fort Dodge, Okoboji, or Estherville (and a few in between), you’ll enjoy your adventures in this part of the state!

Fort Dodge

Fort Dodge has a lot to offer those who love the arts & the outdoors plus history!

Things to Do:
  • Visit the Painted Silos – People drive from hours around to view these stunning hand-painted silos, so you don’t want to miss them!
  • Create at Studio Fusion – Head to Studio Fusion to paint ceramics or fuse glass.
  • Explore The Fort Museum – Learn about the original Fort Dodge and the role it played in the Civil War along with history of Iowa and the area!
  • Venture out to Veterans Memorial Park & the Children’s Forest – Located north of Fort Dodge a few miles is a beautiful park dedicated to honoring the Veterans and giving kids a place to explore!
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The Best Day Trips & Weekend Getaways in Southeast Iowa

The Best Day Trips & Weekend Getaways in Southeast Iowa

The Midwest is full of lots of great day trips & weekend getaways. Iowa alone has a plethora of them! Southeast Iowa is no exception to this rule! Whether you’re looking for a day trip or a weekend getaway, we have something for you! Wineries, breweries, museums, good food, and more! Check them out!

*Note – For the purposes of this post, Southeast Iowa is considered anything South of Highway 20 and East of I-35!

getaways in Southeast Iowa
Goldie’s in Prairie City
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