Iowa isn’t well-regarded as a vacation spot in the country, but for those in the know there is a lot to do and see in the state, including the sculptures of Tom Stancliffe. Sara Broers, author of 100 ...

The excursions on The Queen II boat have been canceled due to a submerged dock near Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Officials hope to bring back cruises toward the end of July. Tourism officials and ...

When planning a vacation in the U.S., Iowa may not stand out as one of the top states to visit. However, if you're into water sports, small-town charm, and local amusement parks, Iowa has it all.

The first word that pops into my head when I think about an Iowa vacation is cute. Not cutesy in the Instagram sticker sense, but the kind of cute that makes you slow down and truly notice things. On ...

The Des Moines Register has gathered some of the best 2024 vacation ideas, free activities, things to see and fun things to do in Des Moines and around Iowa this summer. There are plenty of fun things ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -National Travel and Tourism Week in Iowa will take place from May 4 to 10. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Travel, Powering the Economy, Connecting America”. To mark ...

The Iowa State Fair is one of Iowa's top tourist draws. (Radio Iowa photo) A report from the Iowa Tourism Office finds visitors spent $7.3-billion dollars in Iowa during 2023, a new all-time record.

Visit Quad Cities was honored with the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference at Prairie Meadows in Altoona on Thursday, according to a news release. Presented by the Iowa Economic ...

Open to both amateur and professional photographers, the Iowa Tourism Office is again hosting an online photo contest to win the cover of next year’s Iowa Travel Guide. The office is looking to ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (KTIV) - The prestigious 2024 Champion of Iowa Tourism Award was bestowed upon the Siouxland Sports Academy on March 13. According to a release, the award was presented by Travel Iowa ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa could create a grant program that would make it more competitive in attracting big ...