Northeast Iowa
You’ll learn all you need to know about the Mississippi River at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium. I allowed three hours, but I could have spent days exploring the Dubuque, Iowa, attraction. Every member of the family will find much to enjoy in the three-building, 10-acre campus, and I highly recommend this great […]
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An oversized lancet window guards the northbound Interstate 380 Grant Wood Rest Area between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City in Eastern Iowa. The window frame is instantly recognizable as a tribute to American Gothic, America’s most famous artwork. Images of the man and woman in the painting denote each restroom’s gender preference. Another Gothic window changes
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On February 2, 1959, the Winter Dance Party bands played at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Headliners included Buddy Holly, J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, and Ritchie Valens. The night was electric. Couples whirled around the dance floor to the exciting new music genre. Afterward, Holly, Richardson, and Valens left The Surf Ballroom
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Enjoy the 6 best things to do in Allamakee County Allamakee County (pronounced ALL-uh-muh-KEE) in Northeast Iowa is home to incredible views along the Mississippi River, including the Yellow River State Forest. Numerous outdoor experiences await your exploration. As you would expect from Roxie on the Road, traveling the entire Great River Road is on
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Frank Lloyd Wright got in trouble with Mason City after a scandal. Grammy winner Meredith Willson wrote “Ya Got Trouble” in a musical partly based on life in his city.
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