
The Great State of Iowa
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Iowa known as America’s Heartland and also as the Food Capital of the World, has an economy founded on agriculture and farming. Iowa also offers visitors art galleries, museums, parks and historic sites. Take a beautiful and educational cruise on the Mississippi River; visit a petting zoo in Swan Lake Park, rent a cabin, and visit a farmstead museum. In Davenport you can visit a botanical recreation park with fountains, gardens and sculptures. An interesting place to visit is the Grotto of the Redemption located in West Bend, a Christian monument depicting scenes from the life of Christ set in fancy rocks, precious stones and fossils which covers an area about a city bloc.
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Iowa Attractions

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Anthon Community Golf Course - Anthon
The Anthon Community Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Woodbury County Iowa. Built in 1996, this Anthon course is open apr 1 to oct 31. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-373-5774. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Hwy 31 S, Anthon, IA 51004

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Aplington Recreation Complex - Aplington
The Aplington Recreation Complex is a 9 hole public golf course in Butler County Iowa. Built in 1970, this Aplington course designed by D. Cunningham is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted up to 1 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 319-347-6059. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 16750 Parrot St, Aplington, IA 50604

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Arie den Boer Arboretum - Des Moines
Arie den Boer Arboretum is an arboretum located in the Water Works Park 1,500 acres at 408 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, Iowa. It is open to the public daily.
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Arnolds Park - Arnolds Park
Arnolds Park is a city in Dickinson County, Iowa. The population was 1,162 at the 2000 census.

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Avoca Golf & Country Club - Avoca
The Avoca Golf & Country Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Pottawattamie County Iowa. Built in 1960, this Avoca course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-343-6979. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 1701 N Willow, Avoca, IA 51521
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Backbone State Park - Strawberry Point
Backbone State Park is Iowa's oldest state park, dedicated in 1919. Located in the valley of the Maquoketa River, it is about three miles south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. Backbone Lake Dam, a relatively low dam built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, creates Backbone Lake. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed a majority of trails and buildings which make up the park.

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Bedford Golf Club - Bedford
The Bedford Golf Club is a 9 hole public golf course in Taylor County Iowa. Built in 1931, this Bedford course is open apr 1 to nov 1. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 712-523-3550. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: Hwy 148, Bedford, IA 50833
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Bickelhaupt Arboretum - Clinton
Bickelhaupt Arboretum is a non-profit arboretum located at 340 South 14th Street, Clinton, Iowa. It is open dawn to dusk daily without charge.

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Blank Park Zoo - Des Moines
Blank Park Zoo is a zoo on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa near Fort Des Moines, .

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Blue Course at Willow Creek Golf Course - West Des Moines
The Blue Course at Willow Creek Golf Course is a 36 hole public golf course in Polk County Iowa. Built in 1980, this West Des Moines course is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 515-285-4558. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 140 Army Post Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
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