7 articles tagged with iowa travel
When I first heard about Dubuque, Iowa, I'll admit my medical brain immediately went to the anatomy textbook reference—the duodenum's 'C-shaped curve' mirrors the Mississippi River's bend here. But this river city surprised me with its layers of cultural texture:...
Let me be real with you: Council Bluffs wasn't on my radar until I needed a mid-route break between New Orleans and a gaming convention in Minneapolis. Best detour decision ever. This Iowa city sits right across the Missouri River...
There's something magical about cities that wear their history like layers of geological strata—visible to those who know where to look. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, may not boast underground catacombs like my native Venice, but beneath its modern Midwestern facade lies...
Des Moines has been my professional playground for decades, a city where urban innovation meets agricultural heritage in ways that continually surprise me. While most visitors beeline for the Capitol building or skip town entirely, this heartland gem has cultivated...
Standing at the edge of the mighty Mississippi River with my daughter perched on my shoulders, I couldn't help but feel connected to generations of travelers who've been drawn to these waters. Dubuque, Iowa's oldest city, offers families a perfect...
I'll admit it—when my surveying firm first sent me to Sioux City for a commercial property assessment, I was skeptical about what I'd find beyond meeting rooms and hotel lobbies. Yet this Missouri River city surprised me with its architectural...
I never expected to fall for Sioux City's understated charm. After years chasing dramatic coastlines, this Midwestern hub offered a refreshing change of pace when I visited my college roommate and her family last summer. What struck me most wasn't...
