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The Hawkeye State is a hidden gem in the Midwestern United States. If you’re into literature, art, food, river culture, and getting around outdoors, you’ll have a great time exploring Iowa.Iowa has 99 counties – and in those counties, there are all sorts of gems to discover. Central Iowa has cities like Cedar Rapids, Ames, and Des Moines, while the eastern and western areas of the state are shaped by the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Southern Iowa is rural and picturesque, and the driftless region in the Northeast is unlike any other place.While I could easily write a pages-long list of the best things to do in Iowa, I’ve narrowed it down to my favorite places and experiences throughout the state.
Cultural richness score: 8/10
The Hawkeye State is a hidden gem in the Midwestern United States. If you’re into literature, art, food, river culture, and getting around outdoors, you’ll have a great time exploring Iowa.Iowa has 99 counties – and in those counties, there are all sorts of gems to discover. Central Iowa has cities like Cedar Rapids, Ames, and Des Moines, while the eastern and western areas of the state are shaped by the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Southern Iowa is rural and picturesque, and the driftless region in the Northeast is unlike any other place.While I could easily write a pages-long list of the best things to do in Iowa, I’ve narrowed it down to my favorite places and experiences throughout the state.
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