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Information on attractions, accommodations, and dining in Iowa - and much more, including things to see and do, parks and recreational areas, annual and special events, and climate information!

Visitor Information
Accommodations Suggestions
City and Town Information
Books, Maps and Other Resources for Iowa


Attractions and Things to See and Do
State Parks and Recreation Areas
Annual Events

Climate and Weather Information
Driving Information - Getting To and Away
Dining Suggestions
Some Favorites in Iowa
Iowa Links
Other Interesting Travel Links

Discounts & Deals, Steals, and Free Stuff!

Posters and Framed Art for Iowa

 Iowa Horse Importer
Iowa Horse Importer
Buy Home Gallery Decoration Art Prints At AllPosters.com

Visitor Information
Iowa Division of Tourism
200 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
1-800-345-4692 fax 515-242-4749
http://www.state.ia.us/tourism.

Climate and Weather Information
For climate information on Iowa, click on Climatologies and then click on the map to find Iowa.

Driving Information
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Get around the state of Iowa in a new vehicle from the Ford family of fine cars and trucks. Click on the button to the right for some good prices on Ford products. Build and price a Ford Vehicle or search for your local Ford Dealer

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GE Motor Club
Looking for peace of mind? The GE Motor Club will give you just that with its 24-hour emergency roadside protection. Why go it alone? GE Motor Club can provide 24-hour roadside assistance across the United States and Canada in practically any car. On the expressway or in your driveway . . . in any eligible private, non-commercial car that you own, lease, rent, or borrow . . . if you need help, GE Motor Club will be there.
GE Motor Club cuts out the worry as you make a short trip to the grocery store for milk or decide to take that long family vacation you’ve been thinking about. Does this interest you? It should! You don’t have to have a new car to enjoy the perks of driving one. Here are some of the roadside emergency services you will enjoy as a member of the GE Motor Club:

*Towing up to 100 miles
*Lockout service
*Battery boost/jump start
*Flat tire service
*Fuel delivery
*Winching/stuck vehicle
These are all excellent services, but they’re not all of the perks you will enjoy as a member. By joining today, you will also have access to free custom trip routing as well as hotel and car rental discounts. We’ll even let a second family member join for free! Along with 24/7 roadside assistance, GE Motor Club offers travel benefits, customized maps and directions, auto related legal services, and much more!  All of the available services from GE Motor Club allow you to drive with a little extra peace of mind. No driver should ever be without a GE Motor Club membership. This means you! Click here for more information.

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State Parks and Recreation Areas
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Annual Events
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City and Town Information
Davenport (Quad Cities)
Des Moines
Madison

Davenport

Visiting Davenport or the Quad Cities Area? Live in that area?

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Des Moines
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Visiting Des Moines? Live in Des Moines?

Save on all the things you love to do!

Get fantastic savings when you use the Entertainment Book. Save on dining, travel, attractions and much more. Over $10,000 possible savings for the cost of a $25 to $45 book with books for over 150 major metropolitan areas. Do what I do, buy one for the city or area where you live, and for your vacation destinations this year. The Entertainment book saves you money on all your travel needs: hotels, car rentals, airfare and more! Jim.

Madison

Visiting Madison? Live in Madison?

Save on all the things you love to do!

Get fantastic savings when you use the Entertainment Book. Save on dining, travel, attractions and much more. Over $10,000 possible savings for the cost of a $25 to $45 book with books for over 150 major metropolitan areas. Do what I do, buy one for the city or area where you live, and for your vacation destinations this year. The Entertainment book saves you money on all your travel needs: hotels, car rentals, airfare and more! Jim.

Attractions and Things to See and Do
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Dining Suggestions
 

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Some Favorites in Iowa
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