10 Amazing Places You Can Go On One Tank of Gas In Iowa
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It’s summer, and that means getting out of the house and going on new adventures. Iowa has many amazing places that you can explore on just one tank of gas, depending on your car’s gas mileage. A tank of gas can get you roughly between 300-500 miles, and this trip is 282 miles long, traveling down The Great River Road along the mighty Mississippi.
So get your car gassed up, get some coffee and snacks and get ready to explore these 10 amazing places along the scenic and beautiful Great River Road. You can find the Google Map route here.
The Effigy Mounds National Monument has over 200 prehistoric Native American built mounds portraying animals, like bears and birds. The visitor’s center is in Harpers Ferry, about three miles north of Marquette.
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The Eagles Landing Winery is in the small town of Marquette. Visit the winery for some amazing tastings of their international award winning wines, ranging from sweet to dry.
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The overlook at Pikes Peak State Park offers incredible views of the Mississippi River. The overlook sits atop a 500 foot bluff, and you can see where the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers meet.
Located in Sherrill, Iowa and opened in 1852, Breitbach’s is Iowa’s oldest food and drink establishment. They’re famous for their delicious, made-from-scratch soups, pies and other desserts and a wide array of classic American dishes, like chicken, prime rib, fish and tasty sandwiches.
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Stop in Dubuque to visit the fascinating National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium where you can explore many exhibits and learn about the history of American rivers. The museum also features aquariums with wildlife that can be found in the Mississippi river.
The Clinton Sawmill Museum contains exhibits about the American lumber and forestry industries and Clinton’s part in its rich and interesting history.
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The Figge Art Museum is located in Davenport and houses an impressive collection of over 4000 works of art. And the building itself is a work of art, designed by the Stirling Prize-winning architect, David Chipperfield. The museum includes many of famed Iowa artist Grant Wood’s works, including the only self-portrait he ever did. It also has a collection of pieces by Frank Lloyd Wright.
This Dubuque brewery is over 100 years old and is the oldest brew pub in Iowa. They serve their own brews, as well as a variety of sandwiches and entrees, like Blackened Grilled Mahi and Pretzel Crusted Pork Tenderloin.
Burlington is home to this fascinating sight, a steep and winding road originally built in 1894. While the street was once named "The Crookedest Street in the World" by Ripley’s Believe It, Or Not!, it was actually beat out by San Francisco’s Lombard Street. Still, this street is crazy, and worth a visit!
This interesting museum in Victory Park in Keokuk along the riverfront. The museum features the George M. Verity, a towboat that is now one of only three remaining steam-powered towboats in the U.S.
Iowa really has so many fun road trips, like this Haunting Road Trip Through Iowa Ghost Towns. The possibilities are endless!
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