Paullina, IA: O’Brien County We stayed at Old Market’s Bock Suite and we shopped all over their incredible showroom of antiques and now we’ve made it to the other feature that makes Mr and Mrs Hartong’s landmark such a special place here in Northwest Iowa. There’s a lot more to love like fresh baked goods, staying right on Main… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 63, Paullina
Montrose, IA: Lee County It’s another game day and you need another reason to park it in front of the TV and keep it there while you cheer on or anguish over the Hawkeyes. What’s your favorite thing to munch on during football season? We all know the heavyweights, like chicken wings, quesadillas, burgers, and… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 62, Montrose
Keokuk, IA: Lee County We have made several trips to Keokuk and we keep finding more reasons to come back to one of the Mississippi’s most historic towns. We tell people if you love architecture, history, river life or scenery, you should head to Lee County and take it all in. You’ll need a good… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 61, Keokuk
Storm Lake, IA: Buena Vista County We have been to this institution of authentic Mexican food before and we knew the winds would bring us back to Storm Lake just for another great La Juanita meal. What we didn’t know is that the Juanita crew would wind up on yet another statewide search of ours. The… Continue reading Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 60, Storm Lake
Hartley, IA: O’Brien County You know what’s crazy? Not stopping in Hartley if you find yourself in this region of Northwest Iowa. Another thing that’s crazy is this guy Bob, and he and his crew make crazy good food. Crazy GREAT food that is. We cruised into Hartley on a Sunday evening after a hard… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 59, Hartley
Long Grove, IA: Scott County So much can be experienced in the Quad Cities, but I think its time we start looking at the outskirts a little more. Or maybe A LOT more! This metro area brings in some of Iowa’s biggest numbers when it comes to tourism and one experience here will tell you… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 58, Long Grove
Humboldt, IA: Humboldt County (Our 68th County) This is an Iowa staple for folks that have never even set foot in the town of Humboldt. Football games, movie nights, late night at the tavern and on the shopping list at the grocery store. Pasquale’s is some of the best frozen pizza anyone has ever had and that’s what… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 57, Humboldt
Marshalltown, IA: Marshall County (Our 67th County) Just over 39 years ago, my family rolled into Marshalltown, IA on late August day and, wouldn’t you know it, your favorite little travel blogger was born. That’s me! And we made it back during the first leg of our very long autumn road trip. We need sandwiches and… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 56, Marshalltown
Sheldon, IA: O’Brien County (Our 66th County) It’s not often when Iowa and Iowa State win on the same day, but we found an entertaining venue to witness it. Iowa cleaned up Illinois at Kinnick for their homecoming match-up, but the Cyclones had the game of the day. Not just for the state of Iowa but a… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 55, Sheldon
Bettondorf, IA: Scott County It’s Sunday, it’s also game day, and I skipped breakfast. This is a dangerous combination for just scarfing down the first thing I see on the couch. Ooooooor….I can load up the family and deal with grumbles from the Buddha belly for 45 minutes and marvel at the primo parking spot… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 54, Bettendorf
