Tag: Iowa

An Emotional Visit To The Historic Surf Ballroom

Few places evoke strong emotions for music lovers like the legendary Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. The site of Buddy Holly's final concert...

Here Are 20 Great Road Trips From Des Moines

Looking to plan a road trip from Des Moines, Iowa? Here are 20 suggestions to get the wheels turning!

Hotel Pattee - Everything You Need To Know

On a stormy Monday afternoon, I found myself fighting mother nature as I traveled west along interstate 80 in Iowa.  I was headed to...

Visit These Three States And The Life of Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly was one of the most important figures in shaping the sound of rock and roll. While he didn't know it at the...

Five Quirky Places To Sleep In The Midwest

One perk of my job is getting to experience some of the more bizarre places to lay your head after a day of traveling. ...

Five Quirky Places To Sleep In Iowa

Sometimes you just need to try something a little bit different, unique, or even wacky when road trippin' across the country.  One of the...

Q&A X10: John Wayne Birthplace Museum

The John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa has been a huge hit since its grand opening just a couple of years back.  Each...

John Deere Pavilion

There's nothing quite like the view from behind the steering wheel of a giant John Deere tractor.  Each day, people in all corners of...

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