10 Places In Iowa You Must See Before You Die

Iowa is an amazing place to live, and to visit. Some people spend their entire lives here and still haven’t seen some of the places on this list. Life is short, and we should make the most of it. Put down the vacuum for just a day; the cleaning can wait, but life won’t. Go out and experience the amazing beauty our great state has to offer, and start with these 10 unforgettable places.

The outlook at Pikes Peak State Park, near McGregor, at dawn

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The Wabash Trace Nature Trail in Council Bluffs on a crisp, fall day

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The bluffs on the Upper Iowa River near Decorah

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The gorgeous Loess Hills on a sunny, summer afternoon

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The bright spring tulips blooming in Pella

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The Bridges of Madison County during spring

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The lavender fields of western Iowa

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The Mississippi River near Effigy Mounds

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Lake Belva Deer in Keokuk County at sunset

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Spirit Lake on a warm, summer day

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Iowa truly is a hidden gem in America’s heartland. There are so many more beautiful places to see here, what are some you would add to this list?