Johnston, Iowa!
Johnston is located in Polk County. It was established in 1905 and named after the railway supervisor of the station between Des Moines and Perry, John F. Johnston. Get out of the big city without having to go far – Des Moines and Urbandale are close by! Brush up on your history at Iowa Gold Star Military Museum or go camping at Saylorville Lake. Bob Shelter Picnic Area is a perfect place for a picnic. Stop in at Trostel’s Greenbriar for a delicious meal or enjoy a sweet treat at Van Dee’s Ice Cream Shoppe. If camping isn’t for you, stay at Stoney Creek Hotel for a few days and kick back – you’ve earned it!
Winterset, Iowa!
Winterset is located in Madison County. Famous for being the birthplace of actor John Wayne, the town was founded in 1849. Nestled in the picturesque Iowan countryside, Winterset is dotted with covered bridges – six in total! Come out for their Covered Bridge Festival in October and catch a show at the Winterset Stage while you are in town. Take a stroll through Winterset City Park and admire Clark Tower – if you go to the top, you’ll have great views of the Middle River Valley area. Learn more about John Wayne at the John Wayne Birthday Museum and have a relaxing cup of coffee in Northside Cafe. Find your own paradise at Heavenly Habitat B&B and enjoy disconnecting from everyday life.
Le Claire, Iowa!
Le Claire is a town in Scott County, and is named after Antoine Le Claire, a First Nations-French Canadian descended trader who was the original landowner. The town is also known as the birthplace of Buffalo Bill Cody, and was the shooting location of the reality series, American Pickers. While you are here, take a Riverboat Tour or visit the Buffalo Bill Museum. You can also find a souvenir at Antique Archeology. Indulge your sweet tooth at the Shameless Chocoholic or have a drink at Green Tree Brewery. Treat yourself to a leisurely weekend at Latimer Bed and Breakfast and relax in this Midwestern paradise.
Elkader, Iowa!
Located in Clayton County, Elkader is also the county seat. Its founders, Timothy Davis, John Thompson and Chester Sage, named the town after Algerian leader Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza’iri, who was leading a resistance against the French colonial invasion of Algeria at the time. Elkader is right on the Turkey River and is built from stone from the local quarries. Come visit this curious little town – you can admire the architecture at Motor Mill Historic Site or catch a show at Elkader Opera House. Antique lovers will love browsing the wares at Carter House Museum. Relax at Elkader Jailhouse Inn and enjoy a meal at Johnson’s Restaurant.
Eldora, Iowa!
Eldora is located in Hardin County and founded in 1853. The origin of the town name is a sad story: it was named by a local woman who had lost her daughter, Eldora. The name was derived from Spanish and means “the gilded”. Come visit this whimsical town and enjoy proximity to the Iowa River and Pine Lake State Park. Wander downtown Eldora – much of it is listed on the National Historic Register. Stop in at the courthouse square or the Farm Museum. Time has stopped here – you can still go to Ahoy Fountain and order a delicious malt like in the good old days. Tube down the river or relax at Rock and Row Adventures!
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Cities in Iowa
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Dakota City, IA Dallas Center, IA Danbury, IA Danville, IA Davenport, IA Davis City, IA Dayton, IA De Soto, IA De Witt, IA Decorah, IA Dedham, IA Deep River, IA Defiance, IA Delhi, IA Delmar, IA Deloit, IA Delta, IA Denison, IA Denver, IA
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IA Salem, IA Salix, IA Sanborn, IA Schaller, IA Schleswig, IA Scranton, IA Sergeant Bluff, IA Seymour, IA Sheffield, IA Shelby, IA Sheldahl, IA Sheldon, IA Shell Rock, IA Shellsburg, IA Shenandoah, IA Sibley, IA Sidney, IA Sigourney, IA Silver City, IA Sioux Center, IA Sioux City, IA Sioux Rapids, IA Slater, IA Sloan, IA Smithland, IA Soldier, IA Solon, IA South English, IA Spencer, IA Spillville, IA Spirit Lake, IA Springville, IA Stacyville, IA Stanhope, IA Stanton, IA
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Adair County, IA Adams County, IA Allamakee County, IA Appanoose County, IA Audubon County, IA Benton County, IA Black Hawk County, IA Boone County, IA Bremer County, IA Buchanan County, IA Buena Vista County, IA Butler County, IA Calhoun County, IA Carroll County, IA Cass County, IA Cedar County, IA Cerro Gordo County, IA Cherokee County, IA Chickasaw County, IA Clarke County, IA Clay County, IA Clayton County, IA Clinton County, IA Crawford County, IA Dallas County, IA Davis County, IA Decatur County, IA Delaware County, IA Des Moines County, IA Dickinson County, IA Dubuque County, IA Emmet County, IA Fayette County, IA Floyd County, IA Franklin County, IA Fremont County, IA Greene County, IA Grundy County, IA Guthrie County, IA Hamilton County, IA Hancock County, IA Hardin County, IA Harrison County, IA Henry County, IA Howard County, IA Humboldt County, IA Ida County, IA Iowa County, IA Jackson County, IA Jasper County, IA Jefferson County, IA Johnson County, IA Jones County,
IA Keokuk County, IA Kossuth County, IA Lee County, IA Linn County, IA Louisa County, IA Lucas County, IA Lyon County, IA Madison County, IA Mahaska County, IA Marion County, IA Marshall County, IA Mills County, IA Mitchell County, IA Monona County, IA Monroe County, IA Montgomery County, IA Muscatine County, IA O’Brien County, IA Osceola County, IA Page County, IA Palo Alto County, IA Plymouth County, IA Pocahontas County, IA Polk County, IA Pottawattamie County, IA Poweshiek County, IA Ringgold County, IA Sac County, IA Scott County, IA Shelby County, IA Sioux County, IA Story County, IA Tama County, IA Taylor County, IA Union County, IA Van Buren County, IA Wapello County, IA Warren County, IA Washington County, IA Wayne County, IA Webster County, IA Winnebago County, IA Winneshiek County, IA Woodbury County, IA Worth County, IA Wright County, IA