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Travel Beyond the River in IowaField of Dreams, Iowa

Iowa's all-season playground provides an ideal backdrop to connect with family and friends and satisfy your appetite for urban cultural pleasures. Discover the changes that spending quality time together in Iowa can make in your life!

Scenic Drives
The state of Iowa is overflowing with genuine hospitality, significant historic sites, sophisticated cities, beautiful rolling countryside and four seasons of nature at its very best. See it all by traveling on the state's many scenic byways and historical routes.

Attractions & Events
Visit the ten unique travel areas in Iowa and you'll find a little bit of everything and you'll see why Iowa truly is Life Changing. In the northeast, visit Sioux City landmarks and retrace the footsteps of Lewis & Clark. Or fish at some of the state's largest lakes and catch the sprint car races at the famed Knoxville Raceway in south central Iowa.

Historic Sites
From Lewis & Clark's expedition to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, Iowa has a wealth of historical landmarks, monuments and trails. Learn more about the history of the state by visiting Iowa's historical sites.

Golf Courses
Iowa provides the ideal setting for golfers of all levels from enthusiasts to beginners. From small town 9-hole to 18-hole championship courses, the perfect course is waiting for you to play in Iowa.

State Parks
Visit one of state parks for a taste of Iowa's outdoor adventures!

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See more Beyond the River Travel Information in these Mississippi River states:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana

Ten States - Iowa
Ten States
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Mississippi River Fun Facts
Great River RoadThe Great River Road was established in 1938 as the national parkway of the Mississippi River. Follow the green Pilot's Wheel road signs that mark its route nearly 3,000 miles through 10 states.
Water skiing was invented in 1922 on the Mississippi River, in a wide part of the river known as Lake Pepin, between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Favorite Places Along the River
One of my favorite towns along the Arkansas Great River Road is Helena-West Helena. The distinctive topography of the area has always intrigued visitors. Crowley's Ridge and the Mississippi River almost touch at this point, creating an area that is unique in Arkansas and the Delta. Mark Twain says "Helena occupies one of the prettiest situations on the river," in his book "Life on the Mississippi." I would have to agree.
Nancy C. - Little Rock, AR
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Favorite Places Beyond the River
The magic of autumn in the great north woods of Wisconsin brings crisp nights and magnificent fall color.
Dave S. - Madison, WI
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