These 11 Aerial Views In Iowa Will Leave You Mesmerized

People say that Iowa is a flyover state, but have they ever looked down when they were flying over? If they had, they might have noticed how absolutely stunning our state looks from the sky (and all angles, really). These photos will give you a view of Iowa like you haven’t seen before – we just hope you’re not scared of heights.

Sometimes the best way to experience the beauty of Iowa isn’t to drive through it, it’s to fly over it. That way we can see all the amazing views like this one - a simple but beautiful farm scene near Millville.

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This stunning aerial photo was taken in Warren County, east of Des Moines.

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This photo shows part of the “Top of Iowa” wind farm near Joice - and from quite a different angle than we usually see these things!

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Only from the sky can you see how perfectly precise these crop circles in Iowa are.

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From a bird’s eye view, the Iowa landscape looks something like a living patchwork quilt.

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This beautiful aerial view shows the Mississippi River separating Iowa (on the left) and Illinois (on the right). That island in the middle? That’s Sabula!

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This view from the sky shows the bright green fields and farms near Iowa City.

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This intricately designed field in northern Iowa looks more like a piece of art than a piece of farmland.

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This picture-perfect shot of Iowa was taken from a hot air balloon. Now that’s beautiful.

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This photo of the Iowa River taken near Lone Tree is so beautiful, it’s hard to believe it’s real.

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This stunning photo looks like something from a different planet - but it was actually taken in Pottawattamie County during the winter.

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Hey out-of-staters, who you callin’ a flyover state now?!