I have to confess, I have never visited another state fair other than the great Iowa State Fair. My family[…]
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Jester Park – Granger
Jester Park is a local favorite of ours and it’s easy to see why! With the most unique natural playscape[…]
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Winterset City Park – Madison County
Place/Event: Winterset City Park Location: Enter from S. 9th Street on SE corner of town. Cost: Free Grade/age range: K-12 Group size: Large or[…]
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The City Museum in Saint Louis
the Visit Neighboring States Series The HIGHLIGHT of our trip to St. Louis was this hidden gem! The City Museum[…]
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Saint Louis Zoo and Science Center in Forest Park
the Visit Neighboring States Series The Saint Louis Zoo is one of several FREE attractions in Forest Park. Others[…]
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The BEST Frog Pond in Central Iowa – Ankeny
Place/Event: Cottonwood Recreation Area Location: 7400 NW 37th St, Ankeny, IA 50023 Cost: Free Grade/age range: K-12 Group size: large or small[…]
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Enabling Garden and Village Park – Altoona
Today I was driving through Altoona and saw this surprise garden! How have I lived in the metro area for[…]
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Lake Red Rock and Observational Tower in Knoxville
Place/Event: Lake Red Rock Location: 1105 Co Hwy T15, Knoxville, IA 50138 Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or[…]
Read moreDevonian Fossil Gorge at Coralville Lake and Dam
Place/Event: Devonian Fossil Gorge Location: Iowa City Cost: Free Grade/age range: Prek-12 Group size: large or small Hands-on: Yes Stroller friendly: limited to[…]
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Maquoketa Caves State Park
Place/Event: Maquoketa Caves State Park Location:10970 98th St. Maquoketa, IA 52060 Cost: Free but you have to go through a short[…]
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