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 ...

Most days, life in Iowa (or anywhere, really) feels like a relentless conveyor belt. Between endless emails, grocery runs, ...

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.

Visitors check out the view on a summer day from Pikes Peak State Park near McGregor in northeast Iowa. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Buy Photo Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to load up the ...

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 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 ...

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.

CEDAR FALLS — Iowa’s Boat, RV & Vacation Show returns to the UNI-Dome at the University of Northern Iowa with all things outdoors this weekend. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday ...

Tourism-related expenditures in Iowa in 2015 totaled $8.06 billion, according to a new study from the U.S. Travel Association. This marks the second consecutive year expenditures have topped the $8 ...

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 ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Vacation homes are springing up around small lakes in rural Iowa, spurred by low interest rates and baby boomers who are in their prime earning years. The lakeside attractions ...