Region Guide

East Central Iowa

Step back in time and across oceans for a taste of Old World tradition. Visit seven authentic German villages to sample wines, beers and delicious fare. Or, shop for master-crafted furniture and clocks. Then fast-forward to the 21st century for a thrilling evening of stock car racing.

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Cedar Bluff

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Amana

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Ainsworth

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Buchanan

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Atalissa

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Carnforth

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Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Bennett

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Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Alburnett

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Brighton

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Outdoors

Lakes & Parks

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
1–2
Arts, Crafts, and Vendor Extravaganza
Iowa City
May
2
Walk MS: Cedar Rapids Walk
Cedar Rapids
May
3
Melon City Criterium
Muscatine
May
9
58th Annual Ridiculous Day
Washington
May
9
Marion Arts Festival
Marion
May
9–10
Taste Louisiana Cajun & Zydeco Festival
Amana
May
22–23
Kalona Day Celebration
Kalona
May
24
Summer Craft and Vendor Blender Bazaar
Wilton
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Golf Courses

  • 35 in East Central Iowa

Museums

  • 28 in East Central Iowa

Festivals

  • 10 in East Central Iowa

Theatres

  • 7 in East Central Iowa

Tours

  • 7 in East Central Iowa

Art Shows

  • 6 in East Central Iowa

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