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Experiences in IA

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Fly Fishing Guide Service
Bear Creek Anglers
Decorah, IA Area
Bear Creek Anglers is a fly fishing guide service in Northeast Iowa specializing in teaching beginners catch-and-release fly fishing on cold-water trout streams. With groups of 1-2 anglers, guides share expertise in light tackle casting, fly tying, and matching local hatches for Rainbow, Brown, and native Brook Trout. The Trout Shack serves as a teaching hub where anglers learn techniques before and after stream time, perfect for seniors, first-timers, and experienced anglers discovering Northeast Iowa.
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Museum
Driftless Area Wetlands Centre
Marquette, IA
The Driftless Area Wetlands Centre is a nature center in Marquette, Iowa, offering interactive educational experiences. Visitors can explore its environmental education facility, which highlights the biology, ecology, and geology of the Driftless Area. The center also features a visitor center with displays of wetlands, prairie, wildlife, and native animals. A community gathering space with an ADA compliant covered plaza is available for rentals.
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Golf Course
Silver Lake Country Club
Lake Park, IA
Silver Lake Country Club is a golf course in Lake Park, Iowa, offering golf for both serious players and those seeking fun. The club features a clubhouse with food, snacks, and beverages. Visitors can enjoy great views across the course, which is surrounded by Silver Lake, and participate in golf leagues and tournaments.
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Golf Course
Three Elms Golf Course
Independence, IA
Three Elms Golf Course is a public, privately owned nine hole golf course in Independence, Iowa. Construction of the course began in 1997 and it was built by the Larson family. Visitors can participate in various golf tournaments, a two-person best-shot league on Monday nights, and a two-man best-shot league on Thursday nights. An informal scramble for men is also available on Thursdays during the day.
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Water Park
The Beach Ottumwa
Ottumwa, IA
The Beach Ottumwa is a water park located in Ottumwa, Iowa. It offers visitors access to over a million gallons of water across its facilities. The park features both indoor pools and outdoor swimming areas for guests.
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Historical Tours / Group Transportation
Trolleys of Dubuque
Dubuque, IA Area
Provides unique and entertaining group transportation, including fully narrated historical tours of Dubuque's landmarks, seasonal tours, and private shuttles.
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Bike Rentals & Sales
Bike World Ames
Ames, IA Area
Bike World Ames is a local bike shop providing bicycle sales, service, repair, and rentals.
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River Cruises
American Lady Cruises
Dubuque, IA Area
Specializes in 1.5 to 2-hour public cruises on the Mississippi River, offering lunch, happy hour, and evening dinner cruises. They also provide private cruises for various events.
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Outdoor Recreation
Seven Oaks Recreation
Ames, IA Area
Located near Boone, within the surrounding area of Ames, Seven Oaks Recreation offers year-round outdoor activities including downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, canoe, kayak, and river tube floats, and paintball.
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Museum
Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library
Decorah, IA
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library houses collections of contemporary and historic Norwegian and Norwegian-American folk art, including rosemaling and woodcarving. Visitors can also see furnishings, tools, fine art, and historic structures. The museum's library and archives support the study of Norwegian-American history and culture, with a strength in historic photographs. It also provides virtual galleries and a Civil War database.
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Madrid Historical Museum
Madrid, IA
The Madrid Historical Museum preserves and shares the history of the Madrid, Iowa area. Visitors can explore a replica of the Ackerlund-Burke Coal Mine, located in the crawl space under the museum building. The museum also features an old City Jail where guests can take pictures, and a Bicentennial section with bound books on Madrid's history. A Genealogy File is available for those researching local individuals.
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Kayak/Canoe/Paddleboard Rentals
CanoeSport Outfitters
Des Moines, IA Area
CanoeSport Outfitters at Raccoon River Park Boathouse provides kayak, canoe, and paddleboard rentals on scenic Blue Heron Lake and the Raccoon River in West Des Moines, Iowa. Beyond rentals, they offer instruction and guided tours for all paddling interests, from moonlight floats to sunset adventures. The outfitter specializes in paddling education with courses available for beginners to advanced paddlers. Perfect base for exploring the Des Moines waterways and nearby adventure destinations.
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Wellness Services (Spa, Salon, Massage, Fitness)
Body & Soul Wellness Center, Spa, and Salon
Dubuque, IA Area
Offers a variety of professional spa, salon, and wellness services, including massage therapy, facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and fitness and yoga classes, focusing on mind-body-spirit well-being.
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Bike Rentals & Sales
The Okoboji Cyclist
Okoboji, IA Area
A bike shop offering high-end bicycles, premium service, and expert advice, with bike rentals available for various styles of riding, including kids' bikes and e-bikes, to explore the Iowa Great Lakes trails.
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Museum
Central Community Historical Society & Museum
DeWitt, IA
The Central Community Historical Society and Museum preserves the heritage of DeWitt, Iowa and surrounding communities through its collections. The facility includes three buildings displaying thousands of historical artifacts ranging from fine china and antique clothing to military memorabilia and large-scale farm equipment.
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Environmental Education & Hiking
Indian Creek Nature Center
Cedar Rapids, IA Area
The Indian Creek Nature Center offers miles of trails for hiking, environmental education programs, and interactive exhibits, aiming to promote a sustainable future through responsible interaction with nature.
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Buffalo Bill Museum
Le Claire, IA
The Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Iowa, preserves memorabilia related to William F. Cody, Mississippi River pilots, and local farm and home pioneer history. Visitors can explore regional history and gain insights into the life and times of William F. Cody, America's first superstar. The museum sits on the bank of the Mississippi River in Historic LeClaire.
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Golf Course
Round Grove Golf and Country Club
Greene, IA
Round Grove Country Club, built in 1936, is a 9-hole, par 36, semi-private golf course located in Greene, IA, bordering the Shell Rock River. It features a full driving range and offers rental carts. The course has an open layout with a pond and sand bunker hazards, suitable for all level golfers. A clubhouse with a full bar and amenities is also available.
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Museum
American Gothic House Center
Eldon, IA
The American Gothic House Center in Eldon, IA, features the house that inspired Grant Wood's painting American Gothic. Visitors can view the exterior of the house. An adjacent visitor center provides services for the site, including an exhibit gallery and a gift shop.
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Museum
Big Creek Historical Museum
Polk City, IA
The Big Creek Historical Museum is a popular attraction located in Polk City, Iowa. The museum is housed in a restored 1905 building that was once home to the town's first bank. The museum's collection includes a wide range of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of Polk City and the ...
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Golf Course
Homewood Golf Course
Ames, IA
Homewood Golf Course is a beautiful, well-groomed 9-hole, par 34 golf course. It offers a fun and challenging experience for players of all ages and abilities. Visitors can also participate in various golf leagues, clinics, and lessons. The course provides handicap tracking capabilities.
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Museum
Lime Creek Nature Center
Mason City, IA
Lime Creek Nature Center focuses on conservation and education, offering passive educational and recreational opportunities. Visitors can engage in activities, programs, public nature outings, and events for all ages, including special populations. The center features nature displays, an educational touch screen, and programs such as Monarch Mania. An exhibit renovation project was funded by the Maxine Sanberg Memorial Fund.
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Private Chef Services
Salted Chef
Ames, IA Area
Salted Chef provides personal chef services for meal preparation in clients' homes in the Ames, IA area, offering a wide array of meal options to suit various dietary needs.
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Museum
Prairie Trails Museum
Corydon, IA
Prairie Trails Museum in Corydon, IA houses 25,000 artifacts across five galleries in its 21,000 sq. ft. main brick building. The red Heritage Barn features interpretive exhibits with an extensive collection of early farm artifacts. Visitors can also find a park and picnic area with oak trees, and learn about the history of Native Americans, pioneers, and homesteaders in the region.
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ASTRO Network Geography

Bear Creek Anglers

Driftless Area Wetlands Centre

Silver Lake Country Club

Three Elms Golf Course

The Beach Ottumwa

Trolleys of Dubuque

Bike World Ames

American Lady Cruises

Seven Oaks Recreation

Versterheim Norwegian-American Museum Library

Madrid Historical Museum

CanoeSport Outfitters

Body & Soul Wellness Center, Spa, and Salon

The Okoboji Cyclist

Central Community Historical Society & Museum

Indian Creek Nature Center

Buffalo Bill Museum

Round Grove Golf and Country Club

American Gothic House Center

Big Creek Historical Museum

Homewood Golf Course

Lime Creek Nature Center

Salted Chef

Prairie Trails Museum