The Iowa State Fair is one of Iowa's top tourist draws. (Radio Iowa photo) A report from the Iowa Tourism Office finds visitors spent $7.3-billion dollars in Iowa during 2023, a new all-time record.

Iowa may be best known for its sweeping farmlands, but the state also has lots of hidden gems and unique attractions for families to visit. While it may not be at the top of your travel bucket list, ...

Whenever I start planning a road trip and thinking about what to do in Iowa, I know one thing is almost guaranteed. At some point along the highway, I will spot a Bald Eagle. It happens so often that ...

The excursions on The Queen II boat have been canceled due to a submerged dock near Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Officials hope to bring back cruises toward the end of July. Tourism officials and ...

Iowa has some of the most fantastic attractions to visit throughout the year, with a host of museums, scenic railroads, mini golf courses, family friendly fishing spots, state fairs, and everything in ...

Visit Quad Cities was honored with the People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference at Prairie Meadows in Altoona on Thursday, according to a news release. Presented by the Iowa Economic ...

The Iowa Tourism Office awarded almost $300,000 in grants Tuesday to organizations throughout the state, including Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids and Think Iowa City. Both organizations ...

Riders navigate the course Aug. 19, 2023, during the annual core4 cycling race in Johnson County. The race, modeled after the Rule of Three race in Bentonville, Ark., is named for the road surfaces ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (KTIV) - The prestigious 2024 Champion of Iowa Tourism Award was bestowed upon the Siouxland Sports Academy on March 13. According to a release, the award was presented by Travel Iowa ...

(Des Moines, IA) – The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association gathered statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with Iowa’s elected officials January 17, 2023. Conversations taking ...