Osage, IA: Mitchell County (Our 71st County!) Year 1 was Tour de Biscuits and Gravy. Year 2 was the Best Hometown Tacos. Year 3 was the Best Between Bread. And now our latest culinary project showcases some of the meat cutting legends from all over the state of Iowa. You like shopping, eating and supporting local? Then… Continue reading Iowa’s Wurst Road Trip: Casing Osage
Winnebago and Worth Counties, IA The yule tide season is upon us and that means another annual Christmas themed road trip for The Iowa Gallivant. Last year we headed north to Decorah and this year we went towards Santa’s workshop again. This time WAY north. Let’s just say there were times we nearly started the Minnesota Gallivant.… Continue reading Noel From North Iowa
You ready to win it big? Clear off the poker table because here comes The Iowa Gallivant! Northwood, IA: Worth County It was a weekend in North Iowa and we covered an incredible amount of miles. We discovered many restaurants, attractions, events and all around Christmas cheer. If there’s anything I love about our travel… Continue reading 99 Counties-99 Proposals: Moment #2 in Worth County
Thank you to Winn-Worth Betco and the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Northwood, Iowa for providing The Iowa Gallivant with a great room during our stay in North Iowa. We’ll see you again, everyone! Forest City, IA: Winnebago County (Our 70th County!) Welcome to our newest series that we couldn’t wait to start. Potluck Crashing! We travel out of town and… Continue reading Potluck Crashing-Soup Supper & Candlelight Night in North Iowa
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
Sutherland, IA: O’Brien County We have written many posts about our latest trip to O’Brien County and if you have been reading them you can see why we have fallen in love with this area. Four days and three nights were spent here by Team Goodvin and what a memorable visit we had. The days were long… Continue reading A Grain Bin the Whole Family Can Stay In
Paullina, IA: O’Brien County We have stayed in some amazing places throughout our Iowa journeys and our last trip to Paullina supplied one of the most unique lodging opportunities we’ve experienced. And the great part was how it was right on Main Street in the center of all the great businesses this small Iowa town is proud of.… Continue reading Main Street Iowa Never Looked This Suite
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
Donnellson, IA: Lee County This is the one time I may encourage you to put The Iowa Gallivant down and get on the road immediately. Because Southeast-Iowa’s premier pumpkin patch is only open through Halloween until they flip the property for the upcoming holidays! Go-Go-Go! Harvestville Farm had the goods….and gourds. The selection is still second to none here… Continue reading Up to Our Necks in Harvest Season
