Main Street Iowa, Small Town Iowa, Historic Iowa: The Holidays in Bountiful West Branch

November 22, 2023November 22, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*Right in between the Quad Cities and Iowa City metro areas, on Interstate 80, is one of Eastern Iowa’s premiere communities to shop small and eat well during this holiday season and beyond! Our Gallivant was sponsored by Main Street West Branch. Some of the goods, meals and services were complimentary. The views in this… Continue reading Main Street Iowa, Small Town Iowa, Historic Iowa: The Holidays in Bountiful West Branch

Central Iowa · Grownup Getaways · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Lodging · Outdoors All Year

Scenic Day Trip Becoming a Weekend Getaway in Hardin County, Iowa

October 15, 2023October 22, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*The fall colors are here and you don’t want to skip Central Iowa when it comes to this amazing season in Iowa! Our visit was sponsored by Hardin County Economic Development. Some of the goods, meals, and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Hardin… Continue reading Scenic Day Trip Becoming a Weekend Getaway in Hardin County, Iowa

Historic US Route 20 · Northeast Iowa

Buchanan County, Iowa & Its Beautiful Scenery From the Riverfronts & Beyond

September 27, 2023September 28, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*The Northeast Iowa region has some beautiful areas and the scenery changes with each county you experience during your road trips. Our visit was sponsored by Buchanan County Tourism. Some of the goods, meals and services were complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Fontana Park Buchanan… Continue reading Buchanan County, Iowa & Its Beautiful Scenery From the Riverfronts & Beyond

Alabama · Grownup Getaways

Getting Some Y’all Time- Grownup Getaways in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

June 17, 2023June 26, 2023 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

*We had the great pleasure to be hosted by the awesome folks at Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism. Some of our meals and admission into the Flora-Bama was complimentary. The views expressed are always of our own. Let’s gallivant, Bama! Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, AL: Baldwin County When the opportunity for a date… Continue reading Getting Some Y’all Time- Grownup Getaways in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach

2022 T-Bone Trail · Family Adventures · Lodging · Northwest Iowa

A Night in NW-Iowa is Calling: Brookstone Lodge & Suites in Algona

February 20, 2023March 6, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*Those summer road trips are coming up, and we’ll all need comfortable accommodations. Good thing NW-Iowa is well equipped with a lot of great lodging! Our stay at the Brookstone Lodge & Suites was complimentary. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now, let’s Gallivant! Algona, Iowa: Kossuth County Kossuth County… Continue reading A Night in NW-Iowa is Calling: Brookstone Lodge & Suites in Algona

2022 T-Bone Trail · Family Adventures · Northwest Iowa · Outdoors All Year · Roadside Iowa

Touchdown Burgers, Loaded Hash Browns & Wild Rose Flavored Chips in Palo Alto County, Iowa

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*One of the best counties in Iowa for a roadside attraction bucket list! Road trip season will be here before you know it and it’s time to start planning! Our visit to Palo Alto County was sponsored and funded by Western Iowa Tourism. The views expressed in this blog post are of our own. Now,… Continue reading Touchdown Burgers, Loaded Hash Browns & Wild Rose Flavored Chips in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Iowa Food · Roadside Iowa · South Central Iowa

The Handmade, Homemade, Fun Loving & Delicious Getaway to Davis County, Iowa

January 3, 2023January 24, 2023 jayjaygeorge1 Comment

*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

2022 T-Bone Trail · Iowa Food · Iowa Wine, Beer, and Spirits · Lodging · Museums and History · Northwest Iowa

Okoboji & Beyond All Yearlong: Steak Nights, Cozy Lodge & Rock’N Roll with Classic Cars

January 2, 2023January 19, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*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

2022 T-Bone Trail · Grownup Getaways · Lodging · Southwest Iowa

Relaxing on the Glenwood, Iowa Town Square

December 28, 2022January 2, 2023 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*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

2022 T-Bone Trail · Lodging · Southwest Iowa

SW-Iowa Highway 2 Oasis: Mount Ayr Inn Hotel & Suites

December 20, 2022December 29, 2022 jayjaygeorgeLeave a comment

*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

The Iowa Gallivant

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