This 2-Hour Road Trip Around Sac County Is A Glorious Spring Adventure In Iowa
By Raymond Goldfield|Published March 21, 2022
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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.
Are you looking for an adventure off the beaten path? Spring is the perfect time to explore Iowa’s Sac County, a rural county known for its quirky attractions and many historical sites. A tour of the county can easily be accomplished in a day, and you’ll only spend less than two hours in the car – which gives you the whole day to enjoy all Sac County has to offer.
Exploring Sac County is the perfect single-day road trip through Iowa, featuring everything from natural beauty to offbeat curiosities.
Start your journey by pulling up to Sauk Rail Trail. You probably won't want to take the whole bike trail - you've got places to be! - but the charming entry park is worth a visit.
Next, drive north to the Lake View Historical Museum. This small historical society features impressive miniature recreations of surrounding area's history.
You're right next to Black Hawk Lake, one of western Iowa's most beautiful lakesides. Do some fishing or just take in the cool fresh air by the waterside.
You're back on the road and headed west to Odebolt, where you'll find the Rural Schools Museum. This time capsule is a great look into the one-room schoolhouses of centuries past.
Your next stop is due north at Prairie Pedlar Gardens, a massive flower shop that doubles as a unique botanical garden. Plant-lovers can spend hours here.
This mid-priced steakhouse is known for its inventive platings of appetizers and specials, but when it comes to their steaks, you can expect an impressive slab of beef grilled and seasoned to perfection.
Have you visited Sac County during Spring or any other season? Let us know your favorite gems you never let a drive through pass without visiting. If you’re planning a trip to Sac County soon, make sure to visit the county’s Facebook page and official website to see any special events they have planned.
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