One of the best things about living in Iowa is the variety of weather. Every season, there’s something to enjoy, from sweet corn in summer to spring flowers to fall foliage to magical snow cover and, of course, the holiday season. There’s really nothing like the serene beauty of snow-covered landscapes in Iowa. Here are 12 majestic spots in Iowa that will make you feel like you’re at the North Pole.
- If you listen closely, you can hear the sound of Santa’s sleigh bells in the distance on the Puddle Jumper Trail outside Orange City.
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- And you could definitely mistake this winter wonderland in Linn County as a serene North Pole winter landscape.
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- The town square in Fairfield all dusted with snow could definitely be mistaken for the entrance to Santa’s village.
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- You could easily imagine elves hard at work on Christmas toys inside the shops in the Villages of Van Buren.
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- Or the Pioneer Village Christmas Wonderland in Le Mars.
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- While it’s a deer in this snow-dusted landscape, you might imagine that there are some reindeer nearby.
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- Luckily, Santa has Rudolph to light the way during those Iowa blizzards.
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- Magical sunrise over the icy tundra of the North Pole, or could it be a field in Iowa?
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- Make sure to leave a trail of breadcrumbs so you don’t get lost in the forest.
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- You’ll find snow-dusted Christmas trees everywhere.
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- Are those the Northern Lights in the distance?
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- The overlook at Pikes Peak State Park certainly makes you feel like you’re at the top of the world.
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To make the most of Iowa’s winter, check out these 11 Winter Festivals In Iowa That Are Simply Unforgettable.
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