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Iowa faves✨
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items Recs from my home state! From food to fun, this will give you ideas of what to do in Iowa!
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Well known for being a favorite of the Kelly Osbourne, this restaurant is family owned, super friendly people and great food! Won #1 Iowa state fair food two years in a row! (2024 and 2025)
Winn's Pizza and Steakhouse in Indianola, Iowa
Looking for a small town bar? This place is perfect for a night out! It’s a cute, aesthetic, small bar on the square of Indianola with some of the best pub food!
The Groggy Dog
A total hit especially for sports fans! With pickleball courts and a great place to watch your favorite game on tv, you’ll leave satisfied!
Landing Page | The Sports Page Grill & Brickhouse Tavern
One of the best -and cheapest- good places in Indianola! Super delicious and the meals are protein packed and good portions!
Charlotte's Kitchen Menu | Fried Chicken Sandwiches & More!
Great place for family celebrations, a date or just a solo meal! The food portions are big and it’s a great price for what you get! Such kind people who make the environment even better!
Hoshi Japanese express indianola
The perfect spot for a nice breakfast, lunch or dinner! It is a nice small town restaurant, family owned with the nicest people. They always remember their customers and put them first! That along with their too notch pie and amazing food makes this ...
Crouse Cafe
A small town bar but not an average small town bar! Fun bartenders, great food and karaoke every other friday night!
Hitchin' Post Grill: Home
One of my favorites for a morning cup of coffee! Such a calming, friendly vibe. Their goods are baked and made fresh, their drinks are made with the utmost compassion!
Savor The Rise
A beautiful display of plants and greenery, having a zen garden, bonsai collection, beautiful flowers and educational opportunities for kiddos, this is a hit for all ages!
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Top Des Moines Attractions
Fun
Fun place for art lovers and blown glass lovers! This place offers a variety of beautiful blown glass art and even paint your own pottery!
Indianola Glass Creations
Super fun for the golf lovers! Golfing sims, food and family fun for all!
Bike nights on fridays!
Sticks & Balls: Home
Such a fun place to go for all things orchard! They have WONDERFUL ciders!
They also offer:
Apple cider donuts
Seasonal flower picking such as tulips and wildflowers
Berry picking
An event venue to hold events such as weddings and after parties
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Des Moines - Wilson's Orchard
A beautiful and scenic place to go when looking for something fun in Ames! Everything from plants to a butterfly sanctuary, it will leave you feeling refreshed and reset!
Reiman Gardens
Such a fun area! A must stop if in Iowa! tons of fun shopping and great food to stop for along the way!
Valley Junction Events, Shopping, Restaurants & Farmers Market in ...
Smalltowm bookstore with good options AND good vibes! Friendly people and fabulous finds!
Pageturners Bookstore
A fun place for bowling, escape rooms and laser tag! So much food to choose from as well as an arcade as well! Highly recommend for kids and adults! Fun for ALL!!
Spare Time Entertainment
One of my faves! Such a beautiful place to have an artsy paint party. Kellie offers hundreds of beautiful stencils to paint with, leaving you with a beautiful painting! Always leave with a smile on my face. Kellie is personable, fun and unique! You c...
The Yellow Farmhouse | Prole IA - Facebook