Iowa is such a beautiful state and very underrated. We have so much more than cornfields! These 12 photos taken in Iowa perfectly capture the beauty of our great state. In fact, they are so beautiful, it’s hard to believe they’re real – but they are!

  1. This photo of Dubuque captures the charming city and scenic river in one wonderful shot.

toddandd/Flickr

  1. The vivid colors and perfect contrast make this photo of the pedestrian bridge in Des Moines look almost unreal.

Jason Mrachina/Flickr

  1. This photo taken near Indianola is so perfect, it could be a painting .

Jason Mrachina/Flickr

  1. This charming, sunny field near Lisbon is almost dreamlike.

Rich Herrmann/Flickr

  1. This shot of Hogback Bridge looks like something out of a story book.

Andy Langager/Flickr

  1. This photo of Des Moines is so flawless, it’s hard to believe it’s real.

Jason Mrachina/Flickr

  1. This perfectly timed snapshot of an illuminated tree looks somehow surreal.

Alex/Flickr

  1. This extraordinary photo is so beautiful, it’s almost dreamlike.

Rich Herrmann/Flickr

  1. This gorgeous frame looks like something you’d find in a movie, not in Iowa.

Alex/Flickr

  1. The soft fog, vibrant colors and crystal clear resolution make this scene look like the setting of a dream.

Rich Herrmann/Flickr

  1. This amazing photo of a sunset illuminating the river is a once-in-a-lifetime shot.

Leman Northway/Flickr

  1. This dazzling shot of an Iowa sunset is so perfect and vivid, it could be a painting.

Alex/Flickr

These shots of Iowa may look too beautiful to be real, but we Iowans are used to it – we get to see this stuff every day!

toddandd/Flickr

Jason Mrachina/Flickr

Rich Herrmann/Flickr

Andy Langager/Flickr

Alex/Flickr

Leman Northway/Flickr

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.