Iowa

Set along a broad river in eastern Iowa, this vibrant Midwestern city has quietly reinvented itself in recent years.

Iowa was the 29th state to be granted statehood back in 1846. Its capital is Des Moines, which is also the largest city in Iowa.

Some landmarks are huge, dramatic, and impossible to miss. Others are just… a small white farmhouse sitting on a quiet street.

Bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River to the west, the Midwest state of Iowa is a very picturesque place to visit.

Norwegian flags, rugged limestone bluffs, and crystal-clear springs aren’t what most people expect to find in the American heartland.

Historic riverfront buildings, steep bluffs, and old industrial architecture give this small city a strong sense of place along the Mississippi.

Set at the meeting point of two rivers, this underrated Midwestern city blends green spaces, local culture, and a surprisingly lively atmosphere.