Best Places in Iowa

Iowa Cities

Altoona 12 Ames 40 Ankeny 94 Atlantic 42 Bettendorf 35 Carroll 73 Cedar Falls 62 Cedar Rapids 117 Clive 39 Coralville 31 Council Bluffs 139 Davenport 144 Decorah 27 Des Moines 375 Dubuque 26 Fort Dodge 38 Grimes 14 Griswold 14 Harlan 37 Indianola 15 Iowa City 76 Johnston 29 Le Claire 14 Marion 48 Marshalltown 18 Mason City 19 Muscatine 14 Ottumwa 12 Sac City 15 Sheldon 13 Sibley 22 Sioux City 138 Spencer 91 Storm Lake 63 Urbandale 67 Waterloo 106 Waukee 16 West Des Moines 137 Winterset 12
1 Matchstick Marvels
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (193)

319 2nd St, Gladbrook, IA 50635, United States

Matchstick Marvels

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Museum
2 Sugar Makery Bittersweet Dessert
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (197)

19278 Conifer Ln, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, United States

Sugar Makery Bittersweet Dessert

Products/Services: Popcorn store
3 Vermeer Mill
Working Dutch windmill with views BEST
Rating: 4.8 (200)

714 E 1st St, Pella, IA 50219, United States

Vermeer Mill

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Museum
4 Trek Bicycle Davenport
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (201)

3616 Eastern Ave, Davenport, IA 52807, United States

Trek Bicycle Davenport

Products/Services: Bicycle store, Bicycle rental service, Bicycle repair shop
5 Valley Monster Pub
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (204)

217 Valley St, Burlington, IA 52601, United States

Valley Monster Pub

Products/Services: Bar
6 The Lost Canvas Coffee
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (223)

719 Main St, Keokuk, IA 52632, United States

The Lost Canvas Coffee

Products/Services: Coffee shop, Art gallery, Art studio, Gift shop
7 Hatchet Jack’s
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (225)

101 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246, United States

Hatchet Jack’s

Products/Services: Bar
8 California Burritos Bettendorf IA
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (230)

2207 Falcon Ave, Bettendorf, IA 52722, United States

California Burritos Bettendorf IA

Products/Services: Mexican restaurant
9 Tax Doctor
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (234)

3512 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312, United States

Products/Services: Tax preparation service, Accounting firm, Financial planner, Payroll service
10 PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (237)

101 Huber Dr, Calmar, IA 52132

PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios

Products/Services: Brewery, Art school, Art studio, Conference center, Event venue, Restaurant, Wedding venue
11 Barn Happy
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (237)

11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States

Barn Happy

Products/Services: Family restaurant, Cafe, Gift basket store, Restaurant
12 Serenity Couture Salon & Spa
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (238)

2801 Grand Ave #1150, Ames, IA 50010, United States

Serenity Couture Salon & Spa

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Hair salon, Nail salon, Spa
13 Nature Preschool
Rating: 4.5 (2)

4 Hicks Lane, Clive 4102, New Zealand

Products/Services: Preschool
14 Cappella Magna
Smart dishes under a Sistine Chapel copy BEST
Rating: 4.8 (290)

622 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA 50701, United States

Cappella Magna

Products/Services: Restaurant, Art gallery, Art studio, Lounge
15 Kalona Coffee House
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (293)

425 B Ave, Kalona, IA 52247, United States

Kalona Coffee House

Products/Services: Coffee shop
16 Taste of Ethiopia
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (309)

102 S Harrison St, Davenport, IA 52801, United States

Taste of Ethiopia

Products/Services: Ethiopian restaurant
17 The Coffee Revolution
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (321)

2225 W 53rd St #100, Davenport, IA 52806, United States

The Coffee Revolution

Products/Services: Coffee shop
18 99 Bikes Marion
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (376)

shop 1/838 Marion Rd, Marion SA 5043, Australia

99 Bikes Marion

Products/Services: Bicycle store, Bicycle repair shop
19 Snake Alley
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (349)

409-499 N 6th St, Burlington, IA 52601, United States

Snake Alley

Products/Services: Historical landmark
20 Trinity Heights
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (423)

2509 33rd St, Sioux City, IA 51108, United States

Trinity Heights

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Religious destination
21 Mirabito's Italian
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (436)

40 Sugar Creek Ln Ste 1, North Liberty, IA 52317, United States

Mirabito's Italian

Products/Services: Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant
22 Theatre Cedar Rapids
Stage performances & public workshops BEST
Rating: 4.8 (441)

102 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Theatre Cedar Rapids

Products/Services: Performing arts theater
23 Premier Nail Bar
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (449)

1510 SW Vintage Pkwy #250, Ankeny, IA 50023, United States

Premier Nail Bar

Products/Services: Nail salon, Beauty salon, Waxing hair removal service
24 Sushiya
Sushi & sake in a casual Japanese eatery BEST
Rating: 4.8 (486)

745 Community Dr # A, North Liberty, IA 52317, United States

Sushiya

Products/Services: Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant
25 392Caffe
BEST
Rating: 4.8 (489)

502 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801, United States

392Caffe

Products/Services: Coffee shop
26 Shear Perfection
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (104)

1700 Marion-Marysville Rd, Marion, OH 43302, United States

Shear Perfection

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Nail salon
27 Charlesworth Nuts Factory Shop
BEST
Rating: 4.7 (164)

29/31 Township Rd, Marion SA 5043, Australia

Charlesworth Nuts Factory Shop

Products/Services: Nut store, Chocolate shop, Gift basket store, Gift shop
28 Saint Joseph's Abbey
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (112)

Greater Spencer Area, 167 N Spencer Rd, Spencer, MA 01562, United States

Saint Joseph's Abbey

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Monastery
29 Hq & Co Hair Salon & Day Spa
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (129)

107 S Russell St, Marion, IL 62959, United States

Hq & Co Hair Salon & Day Spa

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Day spa, Hair removal service, Spa
30 Endless Brews
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (184)

310 N Main St, Davenport, IA 52801, United States

Endless Brews

Products/Services: Bar, Beer store
31 Tru Salon
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (211)

2201 E Grantview Dr #100, Coralville, IA 52241, United States

Tru Salon

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Barber shop, Day spa, Hair salon
32 Driftless Area Education And Visitors Center
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (224)

1944 Columbus Rd, Lansing, IA 52151, United States

Driftless Area Education And Visitors Center

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Museum
33 ​New Styles Salon
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (273)

2222 E 53rd St Suite #3, Davenport, IA 52807, United States

​New Styles Salon

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Hair salon
34 The Nest Private Kindergarten
Rating: 4.8 (4)

237 State Highway 2, Clive 4102, New Zealand

Products/Services: Kindergarten
35 Wilton Cafe
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (329)

116 W 4th St, Wilton, IA 52778, United States

Wilton Cafe

Products/Services: Family restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Lunch restaurant
36 Bella Salon
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (354)

4893 Utica Ridge Rd, Davenport, IA 52807, United States

Bella Salon

Products/Services: Beauty salon, Facial spa, Hair salon, Nail salon, Waxing hair removal service
37 Crêpes de Luxe Cafe
Quaint choice for sweet & savory crêpes BEST
Rating: 4.9 (378)

309 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240, United States

Crêpes de Luxe Cafe

Products/Services: Cafe, Crêperie, French restaurant
38 Fleet Feet
BEST
Rating: 4.9 (425)

4257 Elmore Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807, United States

Fleet Feet

Products/Services: Running store, Clothing store, Physical fitness program, Shoe store
39 Pop's BBQ
Down-home spot for BBQ meats & sides BEST
Rating: 4.6 (614)

130 N Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

Pop's BBQ

Products/Services: Barbecue restaurant, Caterer, Restaurant
40 California Pho
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (617)

3559 W Kimberly Rd #5, Davenport, IA 52806, United States

California Pho

Products/Services: Vietnamese restaurant
41 American Gothic House Center
Site of the famed Grant Wood painting BEST
Rating: 4.6 (625)

300 American Gothic St, Eldon, IA 52554, United States

American Gothic House Center

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Art museum, Historical landmark, History museum, Historical place museum, Visitor center
42 Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (637)

2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, United States

Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport

Products/Services: Airport
43 The Porch
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (642)

2327 S 24th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, United States

The Porch

Products/Services: Bar & grill
44 The Palms 10
Established cinema with current movies BEST
Rating: 4.6 (650)

3611 Palms Dr, Muscatine, IA 52761, United States

The Palms 10

Products/Services: Movie theater
45 Angelini's Ristorante Italiano
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (656)

1006 Main St, Keokuk, IA 52632, United States

Angelini's Ristorante Italiano

Products/Services: Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant, Restaurant, Seafood restaurant, Steak house
46 Duck City Bistro
Romantic standby with eclectic menu BEST
Rating: 4.6 (683)

115 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801, United States

Duck City Bistro

Products/Services: Bistro, Bar, Restaurant
47 Cedar Falls Brown Bottle
Elegantly modern Italian restaurant BEST
Rating: 4.6 (717)

1111 Center St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, United States

Cedar Falls Brown Bottle

Products/Services: Italian restaurant, Bar, Family restaurant, Pizza restaurant, Restaurant
48 Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (725)

720 Pacha Pkwy #2, North Liberty, IA 52317, United States

Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

Products/Services: Mexican restaurant
49 Riverside Park
Storied green space with sports fields BEST
Rating: 4.6 (778)

1301 Riverside Blvd, Sioux City, IA 51109, United States

Riverside Park

Products/Services: Tourist attraction, Park
50 Pagliai's Grinnell
BEST
Rating: 4.6 (798)

816 5th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112, United States

Pagliai's Grinnell

Products/Services: Pizza restaurant