Roadside attractions in Iowa are not just quirky and fun places to visit, they also hold cultural significance for the local communities and the tourism industry.

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 ...

Discover Lake Okoboji, Iowa. It's a picturesque Midwest destination featuring glacial lakes, summer fun, and European-style ...

Officials with Iowa's tourism industry Friday announced plans for an 'epic Iowa trip” to promote the state's attractions. Beginning next week, a specially wrapped motorcoach will travel nearly ...

“Destination Iowa will inspire the kinds of attractions that Iowans take pride in and that will raise the positive profile of our state well beyond our borders,” Gov. Reynolds said.

Tourism officials and businesses in the Iowa Great Lakes region are seeing lower crowds and revenues this season due to flooding that hit the area at end of June and into early July.

A report from the Iowa Tourism Office finds visitors spent $7.3-billion dollars in Iowa during 2023, a new all-time record. The report says tourists shelled out an average of $20-million — per ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) -- At a time when the state of Iowa is encouraging communities to come up with projects to improve the quality of life and to lure tourists, funding for promoting attractions ...

Iowa brought in $33 million in tourism and travel-related revenue in the week ending May 2, according to the advocacy group for the tourism industry.

The first ever Delaware County Fair, featuring Aeronaut Dorothy Devonda and The Murdos, kicked off on August 27th, 1912.