There's No Way You'll Find Anything To Do In These 9 Tiny, Boring Iowa Cities

It’s rough living in a flyover state! The flat and boring Midwest is often the punchline of jokes for a reason, and if you live out here, you totally understand that. After all, there’s practically nothing to do in these small towns in Iowa. Wouldn’t you agree? I mean, we could be wrong…

Facebook / MacCregor-Marquette Iowa

McGregor is a waterfront town that sits right on top of a little stream called the Mississippi River - you might have heard of it.

Read more about this perfect little river town right here.

Flickr / David Wilson

Bentonsport is tucked away in the Villages of Van Buren - more like, van boring! All you'll find here is historic architecture, charming cafes, and a train station bed and breakfast.

Read more about this historic village in Iowa right here.

Advertisement

Flickr / CJ Oliver

Sabula is the only island city in Iowa - so it's one of a kind, but that's for a reason! Why take the time to travel into the middle of the river? All you'll find is breathtaking nature, a cute little restaurant, and pretty views of the Hawkeye State.

Read more about Iowa's only island town here.

Advertisement

Flickr / Sam Klein

Arnold's Park is a town in the Iowa Great Lakes region - wait, Iowa has Great Lakes? Turns out, this town is a great place to spend time as a family, ride roller coasters, eat junk food, and enjoy time on the water. I guess it's not so bad after all.

Read more about this vacation oasis right here.

Related Stories

Get Off The Freeway And Onto This Scenic Back Road Between Marquette and Guttenberg, Iowa

Explore 366 Acres Of Trails, Waterfront, Flora, and Fauna At Iowa's Otherworldly Lake Keomah State Park

8 Waterfront Retreats In Iowa That Are Perfect For Warm Weather Adventures

Flickr / Carl Wycoff

West Bend is only known for one thing - a grotto. Okay, so it's the largest grotto in the world, and it took decades to complete. I guess it's worth driving out to see this incredible work of art.

Read more about Iowa's incredible display of faith right here.

Google Local / Lucy K.

Clinton is another one of those Iowa river towns! I would have thought they were all the same, but Clinton stands out for sure. If you aren't convinced, maybe dine at the Candlelight Inn and see if the views can change your mind.

Check out your chance to dine right on the river, here.

Facebook / Guttenberg Chamber of Commerce

Guttenberg is a town that's not very Iowan at all. If you appreciate German culture and food, then you might end up falling in love with this welcoming community.

Read more about this European town in the heart of Iowa here.

Flickr / Phil Roeder

St. Donatus is another "European" town in Iowa where you'll find culture, dining, and gorgeous vistas. I guess Iowa is a pretty cool place to explore if you want to experience global cultures.

Take a trip to Europe when you visit this tiny Iowa town!

Advertisement

Facebook / Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor

Le Mars is only worth visiting if you like Ice Cream, and who even likes ice cream anymore? The Ice Cream Capital of the World is also home to an award-winning steakhouse... but this is Iowa, we aren't big meat eaters around here. Wait... I might be mixing this up with some other state.

Read more about Iowa's best foodie town here.

Wow, aren’t we lucky to live in one of the “flyover” states after all?