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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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One of America’s greatest art icons, Grant Wood’s American Gothic painting, is set near Ottumwa, Iowa. However, the American Gothic House Center is far from the only reason to visit Ottumwa. You also must tour the Antique Airplane Association’s airpower museum and antique airfield. Shop and eat in Downtown Ottumwa, and explore the surprising Video Game Capital
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Hero Street USA in Silvis, Illinois, is only a block and a half long, perched between Billy Goat Hill and Honey Creek. The short street near the Mississippi River lacked no shortage of sacrifice during World War II and the Korean War. Eight of the street’s young men gave the ultimate sacrifice during the mid-20th-century
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Visit Fort Dodge uses “Dodge the Ordinary” to promote Fort Dodge, Iowa. The tagline accurately describes the perfect day trip or weekend getaway an hour and a half northwest of Des Moines. The Fort Dodge area’s attraction options should be on every traveler’s checklist, whether you enjoy art, architecture, history, shopping, or dining. The hospitable
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Experience college-town excitement in beautiful Manhattan, Kansas. I enjoy visiting the Little Apple whenever possible. Who wouldn’t? After all, the Flint Hills’ scenic beauty surrounds Kansas State University’s home. The city of 55,000 people retains its small-town feel with midwestern charm, and every amenity is easily accessible. The city’s two shopping districts, Aggieville and Downtown
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Have you talked to the animals lately? If not, head to the City of Manhattan’s gem, the Sunset Zoo. The hospitable folks at Visit Manhattan and the Sunset Zoo sponsored our visit, but the opinions are ours. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. Table of contents: Sunset
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Billy Ocean sang, “Get out of my dreams; get into my car!” If the singer visited the Midwest Dream Car Collection (MDCC) in Manhattan, he’d find the dream was the car. Visit Manhattan and the Midwest Dream Car Collection sponsored my visit, but all opinions are mine. The unique automotive collection and its spacing make
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I live as far away from Pittsburg, Kansas, as a person can live and still be in Kansas. Even with the long drive, I visit the de facto capital of Southeast Kansas at least annually. I find something new every time I visit, and you’ll enjoy discovering Pittsburg, too. Explore Crawford County sponsored my visit,
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Crawford State Park is a Southeast Kansas treasure and is one of the earliest Kansas state parks. Crawford County is on the edge of the Ozarks, and mature trees surround the park’s reservoir. The park provides numerous great outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, swimming, motorboating, kayaking, jet skiing, hiking, and just being. Appreciate the wildflowers and
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Dr. Charles H. Strong decided to bag a deer for his birthday on February 28, 1868. He succeeded, shooting a deer on the southwest corner of the current Crawford County Courthouse square in Girard, Kansas. A sculpted deer on a pedestal marks the event. He named the town for his hometown, Girard, Pennsylvania. Girard became
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