*Our room here was complementary and the opinions expressed on this post are or our own. Burlington, IA: Des Moines County There’s TONS of things to do outside during the winter in Iowa. I happen to be more of a Winter Olympics guy than a Summer Olympics guy myself. However, we all need a break… Continue reading Winter Weekend w/ A Lot of Pzazz
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
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
Creston, IA: Union County (Our 65th County) The last days of summer drew Team Goodvin to a region of Iowa we’ve traveled to many-many times before. SW-Iowa has been been a destination for The Iowa Gallivant since our early days of this travel blog and that won’t be changing. Not ever. We write about the splendor of Iowa… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 51, Creston
Decatur City, IA: Decatur County It’s that old story that you’ve heard so many times before. You see a diner you’re partial to in Ellsworth, Kansas, and you decide to buy it, load it on a huge trailer and reopen it in rural Iowa. Yup….That story was a first for us too. While cruising Route… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 45, Decatur City
North Liberty, IA: Johnson County We all need that precious reason, excuse, motivation, or maybe a threat from a loved one to spark a road trip. Whatever that final image or reason is that triggers your curiosity and get you moving can be a lot of things. Gourmet cheeseburgers and an option to pour your own… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 40, North Liberty
Robins, IA: Linn County The Cedar Rapids area strikes again here on The Iowa Gallivant ,and this time we dive into Robins to pay a visit to a restaurant with one of the greatest themes this guy could ever ask for. The Big Lebowski is one of the greatest movies that has ever hit the screen and now… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 37, Robins
Spencer, IA: Clay County The greatest sandwich that has ever been created in America might be the hamburger. We’ve mastered it over and over again and still we crave more and more with every passing year. I’m a sucker for the classics that are cooked perfectly with all the traditional garnish and condiments. I’m also a… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 32, Spencer
Elkader, IA: Clayton County Big things come in compact situations especially on our travels. You can find some of Iowa’s greatest places by simply walking up to them, joining a line, and patiently waiting your turn. And sometimes what’s huge in flavor doesn’t come in something the size of your average corgi. Not that we don’t… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 30, Elkader
Cresco, IA: Howard County I realized during our last visit to Cresco how much I needed a “Vinnie” in my life. A Vinnie that answers my texts at 2 A.M. or picks me up at the airport on a weekend. A Vinnie that shows me how to tackle long division and never brings up all… Continue reading The Best Between Bread-Iowa’s Sandwich Masters: Locale 28, Cresco
