Iowa Tours
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Mar 15 - 5 2025The View From Backstairs Tour - Cedar Rapids
An opportunity to understand Brucemore from the perspectives of the many domestic servants who worked and lived there between 1907 and 1937. Saturdays ... more » -
May 26 2025Bedford in Bloom - Bedford
Free tours of Rainbow Iris Farm, Red Brick Run and many activities around town. -
May 8 2025Architectural Walking Tours - Des Moines
Architects will lead walking tours of downtown Des Moines' historic architecture from 5:30-7:30 p.m. starting at Nollen Plaza. -
May 10 - 11 2025Drake Neighborhood Historic Home Tour - Des Moines
Tour historic homes in a neighborhood rich in National Historic Register structures, and enjoy the Greek Food Fair. -
May 10 2025Brucemore in Bloom: Special Garden and Landscape Tour - Cedar Rapids
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May 11 2025Chariton Garden Tour - Chariton
The work of local master gardeners. -
Jul 4 - 13 2014HMS Bounty - Fort Madison
Tours of the tall ship and exhibit of maritime and HMS Bounty history. -
Jul 4 2015Chichaqua Expedition - Maxwell
Explore a portion of this 8,000-acre conservation area with a naturalist guide. -
Jul 15 2025Gorgeous Garden Promenade: Summer Escapes - Waterloo
Explore some of the area's beautiful gardens, enjoy an ice cream social at the Snowden House. -
Jul 30 2025Whittemore Garden Tour - Whittemore
Fourth annual tour of local gardens. Refreshments and maps at Time Square. -
Jul 18 - 20 2025Lincoln Highway River to River Auto Tour - State Center
Classic Car Tour from Clinton, Iowa and ending in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Day one is from Clinton to Cedar Rapids. Day two is from Cedar Rapids to Boo ... more » -
Aug 10 2025Touchstone Arts Council Tour of Homes - Red Oak
Holiday tour of six homes. -
Aug 23 2025Sherman Hill Walking Tour of Homes - Des Moines
Once an affluent "suburb" of Des Moines, this historic district contains more than 150 homes and apartment buildings: Victorian, Queen Anne, Italianat ... more » -
Aug 24 2025Cemetery Tour - Chariton
Guided tour of selected sites in the Chariton Cemetery, by the Lucas County Historical Preservation Society. -
Aug 31 - 8 2025Fayette County's 17th Annual Magical Mystery Tour - Fayette
Travel from checkpoint to checkpoint in Fayette County and enjoy fall colors. -
Oct 13 2025Brucemore Nooks and Crannies Tour - Cedar Rapids
See the mansion from the inside out, learn about the architecture and technology involved in its construction. Get an insider's glimpse into the daily ... more » -
Oct 9 2025Tour of Homes - Newton
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Oct 13 2025Brucemore Evening Holiday Tours - Cedar Rapids
Brucemore's holiday evening grandeur adds to the warmth of the season and delights visitors of all ages. -
Oct 31 - 6 2025Brucemore Holiday Tours - Cedar Rapids
Season's greenery, dried flower arrangements, bright poinsettias, ornaments, and twinkling lights await you at Brucemore's annual holiday event. Close ... more » -
Dec 2 2025Holiday Tour of Homes - Bedford
Tour of decorated homes, holiday luncheon. -
Dec 7 - 8 2025Thanksgiving Candlelight Tour - Cedar Rapids
Bring your family out to Ushers Ferry as this favorite annual holiday event returns to the Village with music, dancing, historic demonstrations and mo ... more » -
Dec 9 2025Christmas Tour of Homes - Chariton
Tour of decorated homes, open house and refreshments at the country club.