The Medical Museum at the University of Iowa is a unique and fascinating place. It is the only university museum in the country to be established entirely through donations. The museum opened in 1989 and is located on the eighth floor of the Colloton Pavilion at University of Iowa Health Care.

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa. It is the second oldest museum in the United States west of the Mississippi River. The museum was founded in 1858 and has been free and open to the public for more than 160 years.

The Old Capitol Museum is a National Historic Landmark located in Iowa City, Iowa. It was built between 1840 and 1842 and served as the third capitol of the Iowa Territory and the first permanent building of the University of Iowa. The museum is open to the public and offers a variety of exhibits on the history of Iowa and the University of Iowa.

Iowa, the state synonymous with sprawling cornfields, also boasts a hidden gem – Maquoketa Caves State Park. This park is a wonderland for spelunkers and nature enthusiasts alike, beckoning you to explore a labyrinth of underground caves and discover the beauty of the Driftless Area.

Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Madison County is more than just rolling farmland. It's a place where history whispers through the timbers of six covered bridges, each one a testament to a bygone era. These iconic structures have become synonymous with the county, thanks in part to the popularity of Robert James Waller's novel, "The Bridges of Madison County," and the subsequent Clint Eastwood-Meryl Streep film adaptation.
A journey through Madison County is a chance to step back in time and experience the beauty of these remarkable bridges. Here's a glimpse of what awaits you:

Britt, Iowa, a seemingly ordinary town in the heart of the Midwest, boasts a unique museum dedicated to a fascinating chapter in American history – the National Hobo Museum. Here, visitors can delve into the world of hobos, not as homeless drifters, but as resourceful itinerant workers who traveled the rails during a bygone era.

The Matchstick Marvels Museum in Gladbrook, Iowa is home to the work of artist Patrick Acton. Acton has been creating detailed scale models out of matchsticks for nearly 40 years. The museum displays75 of his most intricate and life-like sculptures, complex machines, and world-renowned architecture.

The Buddy Holly plane crash site is a lonely spot in a giant Iowa field. It is located about 5 miles north of Clear Lake, Iowa, on Gull Avenue, just north of the intersection of Gull and 320th Street. The crash site is marked by a large pair of Buddy Holly's trademark eyeglasses.