People love to call Iowa a flyover state, but I have never understood that. Iowa is full of wide open spaces, golden fields, ...

DES MOINES — Iowa will use $100 million of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to launch Destination Iowa, an investment in “transformational, shovel-ready attractions.” “Communities in all corners ...

IOWA CITY — Events and initiatives that encourage economic activity in Iowa City could get a financial boost through a new grant program funded by pandemic relief dollars. The city of Iowa City is ...

The Iowa State Fair is one of Iowa's top tourist draws. (Radio Iowa photo) A report from the Iowa Tourism Office finds visitors spent $7.3-billion dollars in Iowa during 2023, a new all-time record.

The excursions on The Queen II boat have been canceled due to a submerged dock near Arnolds Park Amusement Park. Officials hope to bring back cruises toward the end of July. Tourism officials and ...

From festive events to kick-off holiday cheer to cozy indoor activities, here are three things to check out in Iowa City.

Iowa has some of the most fantastic attractions to visit throughout the year, with a host of museums, scenic railroads, mini golf courses, family friendly fishing spots, state fairs, and everything in ...

There will be no Vulcans, Romulans, Klingons or Tribbles in Riverside, Iowa, this summer. The small town is best known as the future birthplace of "Star Trek's" Capt. James T. Kirk. Riverside ...

RHEYA: $100 MILLION IS ON THE WAY TO HELP IOWA BECOME A MORE ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION. THE DESTINATION IOWA PROJECT AIMS TO BOLSTER THE QUALITOF LIFE IN IOWA, AND ATTRACT NEW VISITORS AND RESIDTSEN ...

An engineer hired to evaluate a historic site in Arnolds Park is recommending major repairs to the Abbie Gardner cabin. It’s the site of what’s known as the Spirit Lake massacre of 1857. About three ...

(Des Moines, IA) – The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association gathered statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with Iowa’s elected officials January 17, 2023. Conversations taking ...

Tourism-related expenditures in Iowa in 2015 totaled $8.06 billion, according to a new study from the U.S. Travel Association. This marks the second consecutive year expenditures have topped the $8 ...