Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
About half an hour from Des Moines’ largest area, you’ll find an Iowa town that might as well be in a different world. Indianola has around 15,000 people, but its unique mix of quirky attractions and local color give it the vibe of a classic Midwestern small town. Pay a visit to the town that screams “peak midwestern vibes” no matter the time of year, and see what they have in store.
A visit to Indianola is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The peaceful atmosphere draws you in from the moment you arrive.
Inside, you'll find a host of quirky exhibits celebrating the art of ballooning. Kids can even get inside a sample hot-air balloon seat for the perfect photo op.
Have you experienced the unique charm of Indianola? Let us know your favorite spots to visit in the common. The town is adding new developments all the time, so check out the town website and the National Balloon Museum’s site to make sure you don’t miss anything exciting!
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