*The greatest part of traveling is getting to know the folks that help to make their communities thrive. Especially when we can find the locals who also know how to have fun, laugh together and welcomes you over and over again around every corner. Our visit to Davis County was sponsored by Davis County Tourism.… Continue reading The Handmade, Homemade, Fun Loving & Delicious Getaway to Davis County, Iowa
*Iowa’s most famous summertime destination is also a great location anytime of year. Especially if you love museums, warm and cozy hotel stays and juicy steaks! Our visit to Dickinson County was funded and sponsored by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the goods, meals and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this… Continue reading Okoboji & Beyond All Yearlong: Steak Nights, Cozy Lodge & Rock’N Roll with Classic Cars
*I’m always eager to see what small towns are doing with there beautiful Main streets and town squares. Loft apartments and Airbnb accommodations are popping up all over the map and Mills County is one of those destinations that’s helping to bring in the visitors to Southwest Iowa. Our stay at the Glenwood Loft on… Continue reading Relaxing on the Glenwood, Iowa Town Square
*Simple getaways can be easily located all over Highway 2 in the extreme southern counties of Iowa. You’ll want a comfortable place to stay and Mount Ayr has that feature ready to go! Our stay at The Mount Ayr Inn Hotel & Suites was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our… Continue reading SW-Iowa Highway 2 Oasis: Mount Ayr Inn Hotel & Suites
*There’s cozy ways to enjoy a getaway all over the state and that includes small towns in rural Western Iowa. Our stay at the OLY Suites was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, lets gallivant! Stanton, Iowa: Montgomery County There’s tons of gift ideas during the holiday season,… Continue reading OLY-OLY-OLY! Cozy up to Stanton, Iowa & the Old Lumber Yard Suites
Fort Madison, Iowa: Lee County My wife and I get excited about weekends when we can park the car, check-in, and roam a community on foot from there. Fort Madison has been a steady go-to for that concept over the years, and we look forward to more of these opportunities. Let’s check-in with an old… Continue reading The Gift of the Kingsley Inn: Sip & Snooze Grownup Getaway in Fort Madison, Iowa
*We’re lucky enough to live only 1 hour away from a wondrous community of culinary delights. It was an honor to be hosted once again in Fairfield, Iowa! Fairfield, Iowa: Jefferson County We will travel for noodles! Fairfield is a unique SE-Iowa city that never disappoints when it comes to a variety of restaurants to… Continue reading A Noodle Extravaganza at The Broth Lab 641 in Fairfield, Iowa
*There’s a chunk of NW-Iowa that can provide an entertaining getaway for everyone, and it comes with a uniqueness in scenery you don’t see all over the state. Our trip to O’Brien County was funded and sponsored by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the goods, services and meals were complimentary. The views expressed… Continue reading Reubens, Chops, Chicken & the White House: Get Your Calendars Filled Up with O’Brien County, Iowa
*We live for the days when we can make it to SW-Iowa anytime of year! Our visit to Fremont County was sponsored and funded by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Fremont County, Iowa When was the last time you went to… Continue reading The Loess Hills with a Side of Meat & Potatoes in Fremont County, IA
*One of the best reasons to explore Northwest Iowa is all the towns you’re going to discover along the way. That’s always our specialty on The Iowa Gallivant! Our visit to Pocahontas County was sponsored and funded by the Western Iowa Tourism Region. Some of the meals, services and goods were complimentary. The views expressed… Continue reading We’re “Fonda” Steak & We Love to Shop-Poky: Ribeye Supper, Footlongs & Main Street Splendor in Pocahontas County, Iowa
