Very fun family place. Admission is about $22 each. Includes most activities. Admission to the haunted houses/experiences is literally $50 each though. We did not do the haunted houses due to price so I can't give feedback on that. Overall an interesting, fun time.

Traveling from out of state and had a day to kill. We were initially turned off by the high cost of admission ($22/ person) but decided to go ahead- and oh my goodness, I’m so glad we did! We spent 6 hours there with our 6 and 10 year old and they would’ve been completely content to stay longer. They have a few add ons you can purchase but we did none of those and still had an absolutely amazing time. I loved that there were so many staff members and they all seemed attentive, caring and were not on their phones (omg I sound like a boomer! Ha!) Seriously though- delicious specialty drinks and food to top it all off! Would highly highly recommend!!

We came here for the tulip festival and were pleasantly surprised! I kind of expected it to be underwhelming. When I moved to Iowa 4 years ago everyone talked about Pella's tulips which were really restricted to little patches through the town. This was an actual field of tulips!!! Not as big as the Netherlands or even Holland, Michigan, but still very substantial for Midwestern America! IT WAS BEAUTIFUL!!! After strolling through the tulip fields, we visited with the animals, went through the farm market, and enjoyed other various activities. The geode cracking was pretty cool. My personal favorite is probably the slides. There's a short hay ride if you want. This place was so much fun for children and adults, alike. You also get a lot of bang for your buck! There are so many activities for the just the price of admission. The animal feed is also really cheap. We got our tickets during the flash sale so the deal was even sweeter! There are wooden stands in front of most of the photo ops so you don't even have to bring a selfie stick. The staff is also more than happy to take your photo! Everyone there was beyond wonderful!

We had a blast here this Saturday as a family. My son loved the derecho slide and the corn palace. He was enamored with the bubbles so much he didn't want to leave. I enjoyed picking flowers and looking at the butterflies. The wine slushies were delicious and refreshing after picking the wildflowers/sunflowers. Ended with fries, wine and live music to wrap up the night. Beautiful farm to come enjoy the summer in. Highly recommend!

My husband and I visited Bloomsbury Farm on May 3rd for the Tulip Festival, and it was absolutely stunning. Tickets cost $17 online, which is about $5 less than buying them at the gate. The staff were friendly—even offering to take photos for us and other guests without being asked. The tulips were gorgeous and made the two-hour drive from Des Moines well worth it. There were plenty of activities for kids, along with a variety of snack and drink options. Tulips were also available for purchase. Parking was ample and convenient. If they bring the tulips back next year, I highly recommend making the trip 🙂

We went for the flower event with live music. It was the perfect the night. Staff was unbelievably friendly and helpful - they truly wanted to make our experience wonderful. Will be back again and again!

I've been coming here since I was very young, and every time I revisit it's like I'm stepping back into the best parts of my childhood. There's always so many different activities, animals, and different food to try. I love feeding the goats as well as coming for our yearly pumpkin picking tradition!

Interesting shopping, sites, and history. Lovely restaurants with great food. We made reservations but there were walk-in customers. Beautiful flower areas in front of cute gift stores. The lady at the Visitor Center was very thorough explaining the history of Amana. Plenty of parking.

In August 2025, we visited the Amana Colonies Visitor's Center in Amana, Iowa. The Amana Colonies are a collection of 7 Colonies of German Heritage in Central Iowa, and they are not Amish. There are many quaint shops and buildings, and they are clean and well-maintained. Apparently, the Amana Colonies draws the highest number of visitors of any tourist attraction in Iowa. We greatly enjoyed visiting the Amana Colonies Visitor's Center.

We stopped through here on a road trip. Very pretty, it's great if you want to shop but it's mainly only shopping and eating. But a very cute little place.

We had a great visit at the Amana colonies. There were some great shops and places to eat in town. It's fun learning about the interesting history. Highly recommended.

It’s a nice historic town with nice shops to explore. We had a nice German dinner and visited the local brewery with really good beers!

This was a great overnight destination for us. We found good food, lots of history, and walkable shops. Our accommodations at the Millcreek Inn were excellent.

Stopped here with my wife while passing through and wished we had more time. Beautiful old world charm with unique shops, restaurants, and bakeries. We will be back and visit when we have more time and will bring our RV as the nearby campgrounds look nice as well. Definitely worth stopping by and everyone was helpful and friendly.

Very well presented video presentation at the museum $10. & other interesting items & videos at middle Amana. After the attractions the rest is a lot of tourist for sale stuff. Nice camping area on the edge of town. Flat not many trees but reasonable.

A very comprehensive museum on the life and times of the people of the Amana Colony. They have a large collection of artifacts, photos, documents, and stories of the people who lived and worked there. Stop and see this historic village.

The interesting history of this area of IA added another level of history that you may not know about the settlers of the region. There are several houses along the street with shops of different interests for all to enjoy. General store being the largest with Christmas connected. The heritage museum has a nice video start to give you basic understanding of the early settlers. Then on to house with two levels of further exploring and interest. Even the radar range that grandparents may have had from the 60's!! Enjoy your walk along both sides of the street, park in middle or ends to enjoy your time here.

Great place to visit spent about 3 hours walking around all the shops in the area

Entrance fee of $10/ adult seemed high until we saw everything. Started with the video about the history. It was comprehensive but it could have explained more about how the community navigated " the big change" when they stopped being a communal living situation. It would be interesting to hear more about the shift from individuals. Unfortunately, I am guessing the adults are all dead by now. It is worth your time and $$ to experience this.

Amana Heritage Society- Amazing complex. 4 museums for $10. Well worth it! ❤️

Excellent history not only to watch on a movie screen. But to walk and take in the true meaning of the Amana people and there hard but rewarding lives.

Nice, quiet. Bring bug stuff.

Beautiful trail. Well maintained.

Nice place to walk the fogs on a very long road trip. Bathrooms need attention but over all nice.

Nice parking . clean stocked bath oom.

Small park needs some work but nice place to stop

Fun place to look for rocks at and explore nature

Awesome trail

A shell of it's former self. I remember when McDonald's was the only thing standing before the mall. I do miss the Pizza Hut though, had some great memories working there in high school, but come on, we all know visiting the Nike store is a must.

I haven't been here for a while and I definitely won't be going back. The amount of empty storefronts outnumbered the occupied ones, 3 to 1. And the stores that are left, the selection and inventory was a joke. Its like everything that doesn't sell at other locations is sent here. Dont waste your time. Take the extra hour and drive to the outlets in Altoona.

Stopped for a quick visit however ended up visiting more than we expected. The pink card offer of 25% discount helped us this time as we were planning for a event. Based on my personal Tanger outlets visits this one seemed to have little more offer than other similar outlets(maybe were just lucky). Some employees might not apply the offer unless you specifically pay attention to the final check out amount. It happened to us in one instances and when we pointed out final checkout amount dropped considerably.

I was very surprised, it almost seemed abandoned. There were lots of empty storefronts. I was really quite surprised. There were only two places to eat McDonald's are Hardee's

Awesome place! Got to shop and parked our semi truck. I am saving this location so I can shop while in the area again. They have dog park as well. Thank you management.

Its a really good place for shopping. There are many stores with lot of options. Clean and well maintained. Highly recommended. The parking lot was like 70% full so it was bustling with people.

I’ve only been to Sketchers 3 times and very pleased with their service and sales👍. The mall is very well kept and parking great

Service at the buffet was awful. We accidentally chose the wrong line and the cashier barked at us since we didn't have a players card. There was no one behind us. As we walked to the opposite side she snapped that we had to wait until my husband caught up with us. He'd dropped my 85 year-old mother and me off while he parked because she can't walk far or stand long. The other cashier was much kinder. I paid for just my mother and I so she could sit down. But after we paid the kid seating us had been told that we'd still have to wait for my husband. This is cruel. Finally, the second cashier intervened and told him to seat us. He replied, "But she told me I couldn't." I understand the concern that someone can sneak in without paying. I also understand not seating incomplete party ahead of another party waiting, but the seating was 95% empty, it was close to the end of the day, there was no one else waiting, and it was highly unlikely for there to be a sudden rush. If the rules are so strict, my husband could have been seated at another table next to us after he paid. My job as a manager is customer service. Even when a cashier is tired at the end of the day, it's never a reason to mistreat a customer. You want the cashier for the priority line to offer excellent service and not treat people as inferior because they aren't elite customers. You want to show what the customer could gain with their loyalty. At minimum, you want them to come back again. We'd driven over 2 hours because we'd heard good things. We left without gambling because of our experience. Aside from the poor service, I observed servers pouring new food on top of old, dried out food without swapping pans. This is frowned upon because of cross contamination and extending how long food remains on buffet. This can increase the risk of food borne illness.

I was pleasantly surprised by the great hotel serving the Desk waking gaming enterprise. Rooms were well appointed. Great bath...something that I value! Plenty of bath linens. Friendly staff. Property well maintained. Plenty of parking. Highly recommended.

Transcendent. The machines are sentient, the staff people are attentive and kind, and the buffet is divine. Seriously, each station was attended by an individual who seemed to actually care about the food quality and satisfaction. I felt loved by strangers, especially on my way out as the dance floor opened up. Will return.

I go to Meskwaki with my mom to play BINGO quite a lot. We always have a good time. My only complaint is, the Bingo lines sometimes take 20 to 25 minutes before you get to the counter. I just wish they would move the people through the lines faster. That's it though. I love this place. So much better than the Isle in Waterloo. Friendly staff, good food, and a comfortable atmosphere.

I'm an over-the-road truck driver. Happened to me making a delivery in this area and I needed to take a 34-hour reset. The hotel was very reasonably priced. The staff was very professional very kind and courteous. I will definitely be back.

I didn’t stay at the hotel. The restaurant I ate at had a friendly staff. But the food wasn’t too good and overpriced. Gift shop was boring with little to look at. Here too it was expensive. The cashier seemed rather shallow whom I think lived underneath a rock. The casino was huge. But nothing impressed me. No “Wow!” factor at all. Very tight slot machines. Virtually impossible to win anything. A complete ripoff. They shouldn’t have a gaming license. And the staff acted stuck up. No smiles or friendly behavior. So if you’re driving along highway 30. And see this place. Keep on going. Because there are other casinos on this highway in Iowa. That are 1000 times better than this one. A wasted trip for me.

We went for the seafood buffet on a Friday afternoon/evening. The first plate of crab was not great but the second one was! I think maybe we just didn't get there at the best time. We got there around 345 and it seemed like a lot of the fried food had been sitting there for awhile, including the crab. They started getting busy shortly after our first round at the buffet and the food was much fresher from then on out. It was a nice little casino. It's been a long time since I was in a place where smoking was allowed inside. Which I think is normal for casinos but be aware, that hits you in the face if you aren't used to it! Once we got into the buffet I couldn't smell it anymore though. Parking was pretty easy, not overly crowded, friendly people, good price for the buffet. Our waitress was nice, we didn't get refills or have our plates busses very often but it wasn't inconvenient.

It was quite an amazing experience visiting the museum. I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed myself and was in awe with the displays and the fine details.

Definitely worth a stop for only $5! Pretty amazing creations.

Very interesting. Well worth a visit

I have visited this museum and it is awesome…so attached is a photo of the Milan Cathedral made by my cousin in the 1950-60. It is NOT in this museum…However, it Took 12 years to complete and over 1million sticks.. So our family has a love for matchstick art….Come and see this museum, you won’t be disappointed… We will revisit again next week and are bringing friends….!!

This place is amazing! We really enjoyed wandering around and looking at the incredible art created from matchsticks.

This place had me in awe! The manager is lovely and the artist is on site at times. Amazing for those that love fast oddities.

It was an amazing experience to see all these builds! I would recommend coming back

A must see if your travels bring you to this part of Iowa! Designed by Lois Sullivan (interiors, too). Perfect example of his maxim: Form ever follows function. Beautifully maintained by the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce. Go inside! Visitors are welcome. Free information sheet to take away and YouTube videos to watch.

Very beautiful stained glass windows, especially at night

Such a beautiful building! Unfortunately it was closed but we could still peek through the windows and see a little bit of this amazing building.

Beautiful historic building.

I was very excited to see the bank. Huge fan of Adler and Sullivan, as well as Frank Lloyd Wright. The town had a makeover a few years back, and the town looks great. Every intersection the design of the star design on the bank. Plenty of restaurants, and Central Park is cool with the band shell. I enjoyed my day. Thanks.

Never heard of a Sullivan jewel box bank before, so fun to run across this place during visit to Grinnell. Lovely retired professor gave us tour of this moment in time architecture. Great preservation and condition, a testament to its builder as well as its owner and benefactor (Wells Fargo Bank.) Unique place to pop in.

Very unexpectedly beautiful bank.

Over 40 options for wine. Top notch organization of menu for flight descriptions and wine classification. Generous bread and cheese portion with each purchased flight. Soup, salad and sandwich options available. Delightful experience. Highly recommend.

Spent an afternoon at Tassel Winery today having a great bistro lunch and a bottle of wine with my beautiful wife. The winery is really nice, the lunch was very good and best of all the lady that was serving us was friendly and helpful. I would recommend stopping here if you are in the area.

We enjoyed our visit, bought 6 bottles and had a sample of a new flavor! Looking forward to sharing all with family over the upcoming holidays! Thanks! Greg & Terri Wiese

Awesome wines and food, fantastic facilities and very reasonable prices. Outstanding.

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. While I was forced to visit by my wine loving wife, I ended up enjoying the wine and the space. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were very reasonable and to top it off the wine was actually pretty good. Happy to see smaller wineries like this not just making super sweet wine for the masses.

Question: What is the best wine? Answer: The one you like. I have not aways been a fan of Iowa wines. Some that I have had are indeed made from grapes but all too often had a medicinal after taste. So at Tassel Ridge (Leighton, Iowa) I went for the wine family I like most: the dry, deep reds. I tried three: the American Merlot, Robert Duncan, and the Iowa Marquette, and I have to say that I would drink them again...and again. All three had very pleasant bouquets and a good finish. Finally, Iowa wines that did not taste a little like cough medicine. I bought two bottles. But our trip to Tassel Ridge was more than just finding and trying wines. We also enjoyed a Bistro lunch (soup, salad, sandwich). Again like the wine, very satisfying. These lunches are served M-F and on select Saturdays and Sundays. On other dates, Tassel Ridge hosts wine events. Best to check the website site for a full listing. The winery is quite large with both indoor and outdoor seating. It is clean, tastefully decorated with room to shop for wine accessories. If you are looking for a cheap Iowa wine experience, don't go. The wines are not cheap. Tassel Ridge vintners take pride in their work and the prices reflect the quality and craftsmanship of the wines and the vintners.

Great place to try some Iowa wines. Get the bread and cheese options. Lots of fun wines.

I bought some nachos and waited 10 minutes while they were giving nachos to the person who was after me, I went to buy again and they told me that it would take a maximum of 5 minutes for a hot dog and I said yes but I waited 10 because they forgot that it was there I think? when I was already there Waiting 15 minutes or more, I asked a girl if I could change it for something else because I had been waiting too long and she told me that they had been there for a while that they were ready and she apologized but I mean it’s ridiculous to wait 15/20 minutes for a single hot dog. and I wasn't the only one before me there was a boy who waited more than 30 minutes for 2 hot dogs ! :(

Fun to take the kids but it sucks getting out of the water every 20/30 minutes. Pay to swim and have fun not sit on the sidelines.

Today was my first time visiting here. Loved it...an area for diving, regular pool area, and a lazy river! Will definitely consider visiting again and highly recommend this place to anyone else.

Great, enough lifeguards, fun slides, nice lazy river. We really loved our experience, went with little kids and teenagers and everybody had a blast! Also the concessions are so affordable.

The staff is disrespectful and lie. A My son took the swimming test and was told before that he had to swim from one side to the other right in front of me and the girl said its easy. Then the disrespect young guy that gave my son the test didn't tell my son anything but jump in and swim. And then when my son swam from one side to the other the guy failed him said he twisted his body too much and i watched him ecplain to my son why he failed but how was my son yo known what parameters to follow if they were not told to him then the guard lied about it right to my face and in front of the woman that i font known if she was the manager or what she was cause she didn't respectfully introduce her self and became standoffish when I pointed out three different times during our conversation on how the guard that was more worried about his phone then what was going on thats his story and information changed... and the girl at the counter kept saying its what the guards comfortable with. And the manger which like I said I assume was the lady that kept taking time out to eat her food whilst this was happening did correct her and say no its not up to the life guard but they couldn't get the story straight about my son failing and then when I was proving that there is obviously no consistency between information for everyone she kept says "what are you trying for here" still while eating... then the same guard wants to talk with his lifeguard buddies and point at me while talking about me... very unprofessional and horribly ran if you want to go to a great pool with trash staff and ran by idiocy then this might be the place for you. I'd give it no stars if I could they ruined my sons day.

The aquatic center is so ate cus its so cheap and ate so hard uwu :3 like txt and svt and nawt like newjeans and skz ugh! Anyways they also super safe here and fun for cheap.

Why is it the mom's can take pictures of their kids but the 2nd my husband does he gets told no phones? Watched this happen a few times.

Nice museum that shows the history of immigrants from the Netherlands who settled in 1847. There is a small house setup, water mill, bakery, kids playroom, library and more. It’s cool to walk through. At times I felt like I didn’t know which way to go next. I also wish I knew we needed quarters to feed the fish as I don’t normally carry any. Something fun to do on a nice afternoon.

Had a wonderful time at the historic village and mill. The 20$ admission fee is totally worth it! Got a guided tour of the mill, climbed up and saw the miller start and stop the mill and heard a wonderful and thorough explanation of how the mill works and the history of the Dutch heritage in Pella. The historic building are self guided and provide a great learning experience. Got to learn about the history, architecture and culture of the Dutch settelers in town in a beautiful curated museum and exhibits, as well as see the boyhood home of Waytt Earp and learn about his life. Carve out a few hours in order to truly enjoy the historical village. We had a wonderful time!

I enjoyed my tour of the village and, especially, the windmill. The village is a quiet place on a Monday in October, but it provided the opportunity to see how the gardeners prepare tulip beds for next year's festival. Also, the windmill tour, which included more than the windmill, was fascinating. The experience is definitely worth your time if you are in the area.

We drove through Pella on the Sunday after Tulip time. It was still amazing. Surprisingly, we easily found parking and I got out and walked around the main square in the center of town. Gorgeous flowers were still blooming all over 😍 I didn't get to participate in any of the events of course but we will try to make it next year- there were still a lot of people on Sunday but it was very manageable. Most things were very close together and it was pretty dang easy to walk from flower patch to flower patch! We only made it to the city center though. It was amazing! Truly beautiful!

What a wonderful experience! The area is very neat and clean. The shops are amazing and the prizes are more than affordable. I went with my fiance and we had a blast. We saw lots of tulips and tried lots of authentic foods. We are going back just to go shopping. We stopped at the old meat market and I stocked up on cheeses and some jerky. The original bologna was and is amazing! All in all, it was a great experience!

The historical village is nestled behind a huge windmill. We were too late to join a guided tour but you can walk the grounds independently. There is a broad assortment of displays from fully decked out rooms to regional clothing. The gift shop has a ton of gorgeous products too.

Cute town and lots of photo ops! Definitely recommend checking this out if you're visiting Iowa. There are also lots of shops and you can spend all day here if you wanted to! Note, the main tourist shop at the Pella village closes at 5, but the remainder of the city stays open.

Speedway is good, however there is only a single bathroom for the garage to use, and when sharing with a whole paddock, it becomes rather dirty over the extended time teams spend here. I was surprised there were not more porta-potties available. That was my main take away, since the other parts of the venue are fine.

It was a amazing experience. The only thing that I felt could have been different is them not closing the closer parking and making it just vip on the Sunday race .Will definitely be back next yr .

Love watching NASCAR when we go to the tracks but this one isn’t as good as the others. NO outside food or drinks, besides 2 water bottles per person, which would be ok if the food/drink prices weren’t as ridiculous as they are. We got a sausage, chips and 2 drinks for $62!!!! It’s a joke. I hope NASCAR doesn’t come back after their current deal is done next year. If you’re looking for a track to watch a race don’t come here. We were very disappointed and spent way more than we wanted to.

This was a great facility, easy to figure out where you're going. Parking was fairly close. The racing there it was incredible.

Very nice track. Free parking is super easy in and out. After the IndyCar race it only took 10 min to get out and onto the interstate.

Overall atmosphere is good and the facility is great, but run very poorly. Food stands advertise one thing but sell others (ie Burger with Fires, but they dont come together for the price listed). Outside the gates where the pre-race trailers and experiences are there are no bathrooms, food or beverages. You are allowed to bring in coolers, but we were made to take everything out, even water (we had 4 full water bottles, and 1 that was partially drank due to not having beverages for sale outside the gate). Inside, you cannot purchase beer without them opening them, so... You cant refill your cooler, even if you are willing to pay the $10/beer price. This is the second year they ran out of Busch Light at the Iowa race, get a clue! Over the course of the race weekend I had two EMR beer sellers yell at me and other guests for not tipping them. One continued to yell at me over the crowd as I walked away and didnt stop until I was at least 50 yards away. They reach down, pick up a beer, open it, and then hand it to me. Sounds like that should get a $2 tip? Thats what the workers direct you to give them. The setup causes people to miss the race if they want to have some beers or stay hydrated (my wife and kids made multiple trips to get water). @Iowa Speedway, why allow coolers if people cant fill them? Why are you the only track in NASCAR that doesnt allow outside beer/drinks? Why do you allow your vendors to misadvertise food, and heckle your guests for not tipping for basic services? Including a photo of the stand that was the most grossly misrepresenting their food prices, combinations and quality.

Great time watching the Indy cars at Iowa Speedway in Newton. That's a great track for fast short track racing.

Speedway is good, however there is only a single bathroom for the garage to use, and when sharing with a whole paddock, it becomes rather dirty over the extended time teams spend here. I was surprised there were not more porta-potties available. That was my main take away, since the other parts of the venue are fine.

It was a amazing experience. The only thing that I felt could have been different is them not closing the closer parking and making it just vip on the Sunday race .Will definitely be back next yr .

Love watching NASCAR when we go to the tracks but this one isn’t as good as the others. NO outside food or drinks, besides 2 water bottles per person, which would be ok if the food/drink prices weren’t as ridiculous as they are. We got a sausage, chips and 2 drinks for $62!!!! It’s a joke. I hope NASCAR doesn’t come back after their current deal is done next year. If you’re looking for a track to watch a race don’t come here. We were very disappointed and spent way more than we wanted to.

This was a great facility, easy to figure out where you're going. Parking was fairly close. The racing there it was incredible.

Very nice track. Free parking is super easy in and out. After the IndyCar race it only took 10 min to get out and onto the interstate.

Overall atmosphere is good and the facility is great, but run very poorly. Food stands advertise one thing but sell others (ie Burger with Fires, but they dont come together for the price listed). Outside the gates where the pre-race trailers and experiences are there are no bathrooms, food or beverages. You are allowed to bring in coolers, but we were made to take everything out, even water (we had 4 full water bottles, and 1 that was partially drank due to not having beverages for sale outside the gate). Inside, you cannot purchase beer without them opening them, so... You cant refill your cooler, even if you are willing to pay the $10/beer price. This is the second year they ran out of Busch Light at the Iowa race, get a clue! Over the course of the race weekend I had two EMR beer sellers yell at me and other guests for not tipping them. One continued to yell at me over the crowd as I walked away and didnt stop until I was at least 50 yards away. They reach down, pick up a beer, open it, and then hand it to me. Sounds like that should get a $2 tip? Thats what the workers direct you to give them. The setup causes people to miss the race if they want to have some beers or stay hydrated (my wife and kids made multiple trips to get water). @Iowa Speedway, why allow coolers if people cant fill them? Why are you the only track in NASCAR that doesnt allow outside beer/drinks? Why do you allow your vendors to misadvertise food, and heckle your guests for not tipping for basic services? Including a photo of the stand that was the most grossly misrepresenting their food prices, combinations and quality.

Great time watching the Indy cars at Iowa Speedway in Newton. That's a great track for fast short track racing.

Watched Outlaw sprints run here and had a blast ! Food is average track prices. Staff was very friendly . The elevator was a very big perk to get to our seating in the top of grandstands, and it’s air conditioned ! Note … no standing up is allowed during green flag racing . You are allowed to leave your seat and move to different locations such as restroom , concessions etc. Just cannot stand in one spot for extended period of time even if you are not blocking other patrons view. It’s a track safety rule .

Went to our first sprint car race on a Thursday evening. Fun! Negative: we had 'free' tickets from the Iowa Wild that they didn't honor, but instead did $15 off. Not the end of the world but a bummer none the less. Everything else was good. Plenty of concession choices at decent prices. Huge stands so no trouble finding seats. Good announcers. Quick and fun races to watch. Ample parking. Several restrooms. I did expect it to be dusty as it is a dirt track. What I didn't foresee was all the tire rubber flying, too! Crazy. Clear bag policy enforced. Very loud as expected but might need head phones for little kids. Nice staff. Good crowd. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Nice outing for the family.

We always have an awesome time when we visit! Everyone’s super friendly, and the good vibes are contagious. Plus, the place is always spotless. it’s just a great spot to kick back and enjoy!

Great dirt track racing! Track is well kept and the stands have seat backs. Love a little track dirt in the nachos!

First time there. What a huge site with awesome Hall of Fame Museum too. Get there early on big race nights cause racing is action-packed and seats fill up real fast. Very clean, well managed, but close-up parking is limited and available. I really liked the extra leg room in the very large, 20.000 seat grandstand. Great Views from any seat. Good food selection and Hall of Fame workers were so very helpful. I'm big into NASCAR, but more spills and chills here for affordable price. That's why it's called "Sprint Car Capital of the World" deservingly too. Check it out. Well worth the trip. Always the best drivers there too. Anytime I have a chance to see Kyle Larson or Rico Abreu race, I'll be back next year, even after a four and one-half hour drive for me. Allow enough time to visit their museum. For $10, it's a steal and has everything.

Great facility with lots of seating and great views of the races!

What a great place to see legendary racers. We went to the 2025 Sprint Car Nationals and watched history take place.

Featuring hiking and biking trails, bison, elk, and plenty of calming nature wilderness, the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge is a great getaway just a half-hour from Ankeny. Paved and some gravel roads. Building is closed due to recent flooding. Trails range from a mile-long to 4.5 miles, and there is a five-mile auto trail. Enjoyed seeing the bison roam!

Beautiful area that is well maintained and easy to drive through, although be warned, it's gravel to get to the bison. Visitor's Center was closed for repairs but plenty of bathrooms (outhouse style) near walking trails . The bison were so fun to watch! Plus, the babies are there! The poor car in front of us got mobbed. They were licking and rubbing on their car so be warned. Get out and enjoy nature! 🦬

Scenic gravel and paved drive with a peaceful atmosphere, though not much to explore beyond the route itself. I didn’t spot any bison during my visit, but I did see a few elk somehow.

It’s a unique treat to see these massive animals in Iowa. My advice is to bring binoculars in case the bison are out grazing farther away! They are such cool animals. Additionally, there are occasionally elk here too.

Worth a walk on any of the trails. Amazed by the variety of flowers and plants. Great views. No Buffalo in view today but saw a couple on way out of the park. Wish the property was open but it is open on a limited schedule. I did not find the limited schedule on the internet. Also with the facility would have better maintenance. Lots of little stuff that should be done seems to be piling up.

wow i got to see lots of bison very beautiful area too they look so healthy and happy. 🥰😊

I am really disappointed with this place. Visitor center is still closed (August 31, 2025) after damage from a storm in the spring. As a prairie restoration it is nice. If you are local it would be worthwhile but if you drove 2 hours like we did it is not a great experience.

why would you close what could be a fabulous hotel, that could be the best place for a family with young kids . Makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Owners should rehab the place for next season. That's just an idea you really need to think about .

I have found memories of Adventureland Inn, but the new owners have drove this hotel into the ground. The rooms don't have much in in them. No housekeeping, can't get fresh towels. No water pressure, impossible to wash thick hair. The beds VERY uncomfortable. The carpet in the hallways hasn't been updated in at least 30 years there is major stains all over. Unpleasant order in the room and hallways. The trolley is gone!! You either have to walk or get in you car and drive to the park. The pools were never all open open. We had a pool side room with a closed pool. How is that worth the money?! I am sad to say I will never be back. I have great memories with my children and wanted to have the great memories with my grandchildren, but the hotel is WAY TO EXPENSIVE for the poor quality. Only good thing left is the location.

Most of hotel hasn't been updated since the day it was built 50 years ago. Rooms updated but have NO towel bars, missing TV stand/dresser. Just have a bunch of cords and power strip dangling on wall. Beds are terrible with tiny half size pillows. Our AC was noisy and only worked some of the time. Staff did nothing. Big breakfast selection but everything things was lukewarm at best and no butter? The pool was the only ok thing about it. Clean and well staffed with life guards. One day there was a sewer pumping truck parked right in front of front door loudly pumping very smelly sewage. Not making any of this up. Feel like everyone should be warned that it's not going to be a great experience.

Young children and young teens running up & down hallways ALL NIGHT LONG laughing & yelling at the top of their lungs! On the other side of our suite we had a balcony to pool area, for this area closing at 10pm on a weekend night I would of expected the noise level to be at a minimum. Normally I would of been asking where the parents were to the children & teens that pulled an ALL nighter and kept us up with them! I did not complain because it was the last night before the closing of the season. The front desk staff was fantastic and provided EXCELLENT customer service!!!

We just booked the standard room so it may be different for the other rooms. First off , I just wanted to say the staff in tte lobby were all very helpful and they get 5 stars but the hotel itself just needs more maintenance done. Our filters in our rooms were packed full of dirt/dust. Which is a simple fix. Otherwise the room was cleaned pretty well. The beds are very firm. We had an elevator get stuck and would not open for a bit which is another maintenance issue. And people do not respect the quiet hours at all which is sad. The food at the bar and grill was great though! Hopefully the inn is able to fix these issues someday and update 🙏

The room was slightly dirty. There were hairs in the bathtub and stains on the sheets. The shampoo and conditioner bottles were half full, which was off putting to me. The employees who worked the front desk were not very friendly. It seemed as tho they didn't want to be there. The pool where our room was closed 3 hours before the posted closing time, which was a bummer for my kids and I. The location of the hotel is ideal if you're going to Adventureland. The Casino is also close by and a McDonald's right across the street. The Spectator sports bar and grill located inside the hotel was amazing. One of the best burgers I've had. Breakfast at the hotel was tasty as well. My experience here was overall okay. But for the price I paid for the room, I would have expected it to be a little cleaner.

I’m not a huge fan of the floors not having carpet. Our room floor was dirty. The big window off the lobby going up to the second floor was covered in flies. The pool temperature was good for the kids; however, it was filled with bugs.

We saw the Pork Tornados at the MidAmerican stage on Thursday, August 14, 2025. This is our favorite free stage at the fair, but we love that the fair has so much quality free entertainment. This band is awesome!! We highly recommend the band and the venue!!

Second time ever going. It was a warm one this year, we still enjoyed getting out. Realized after we’d left that we unfortunately didn’t cover everything we’d like to have, but that’s our fault. Didn’t take many pictures. Hope we can make it back in the future and cover everything.

Very great place to visit. They have a lot to see, a lot to eat and a looooooot of people here. 4 hours been here not even enough for me

I come here every year, and It's always just as good if not better than the year prior. It truly is a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.

The Iowa state fair is always fun &great!! If you’re not on google/or if you are & never been to the Iowa state fair you have to go! !

Fairgrounds are great. Tons of things to do and so many food options. But we have gone to numerous concerts over the years here and they need to train the camera crews at concerts not to stand directly in front of the band. The whole damn concert this guy acting like he's part of the band.

Well done fair. Plenty to see and do. Grounds are well maintained and kept clean. This is a great place to visit. If you like the fair experience this can’t be beat.

I loved this place. They have a small but cute butterfly garden. The kids garden have a kaleidoscopes🤩🤩🤩 Walk around is pretty cool, you can take a lot of pictures, there is a tons of flowers and plant.

A stunning and beautiful place to visit! Take your family, take your kids, take your date to this amazing place called Reiman Gardens. Trails and flowers abound in both quantity and quality, with plenty to do and explore for the entire family.

Beautiful, well-kept gardens with a standout Butterfly Wing and fun touches like the giant gnome. Easy to enjoy in 2-3 hours, with plenty of spots to sit and friendly staff. Exhibits change seasonally, so there’s a reason to come back. Downsides: the butterfly house and paths can feel crowded at peak times or during campus events, and signage/flow could be a bit clearer. Overall, great value for a relaxed stroll, photos, or a family visit—just try to avoid ISU game days for easier parking. Solid 4 stars.

I have a membership at the Cedar Valley Arboretum, but because of reciprocal memberships I am able to visit whenever I am in the area. Such an amazing space, always a calming and soothing stop between Waterloo and Des Moines. The Butterfly Gsrden is my favorite. I can't encourage you enough to buy a membership at your local Garden or Arboretum and the visit any of them as you travel the USA.

This is wonderful place to spend time with family and friends or to relax your soul... Their garden conservatory and butterfly wing is something you must see... Time stops when you get there...

A beautiful and lush gardens that is expansive and has a research lab in partnership with the ISU universities with some very cool displays. Handicap scooters are available for free if you ask.

Gorgeous! Had some time before our flight so my fiancé and I went and loved every bit of it. The butterfly building is a must!

Dining halls are sometimes mid but are normally ok. Some of the professors are bad but the majority are good. The campus is normally very nice and clean. The dorms are ok but some don’t have a/c. Overall solid school.

Every fall, I am reminded as to why Iowa State University is ranked as one of the most beautiful campus in the country. All the fall foliage makes me want to keep snapping photos like an incoming freshman visiting the campus for the first time. Some of the best locations for looking at fall colors are: 1) around the campanile, 2) central campus (near Pearson Hall), and 3) along Osborn Dr. If you want to avoid getting judged by others for taking pictures, there are plenty of photo opportunities at Reiman Gardens. However, be sure to take those photos quickly as peak fall colors only lasts for about a week.

Class of 2023. Good faculty, agronomy, engineering programs. Some adverse experiences with students and lack of career support. Come prepared with path already decided

Stephen's Auditorium for a dance recital. Where are the bathrooms? UP stairs or on the other side of the building. I guess, former students never needed to use a bathroom. UNBELIEVEABLE!

To all high school seniors looking at colleges, tour Iowa State! Iowa State was pretty low on my college list but I decided to tour it anyway. Coming from Wisconsin, my first thoughts were it was a college in the middle of no where with an easy acceptance rate...sketchy. But the moment I stepped foot on campus for my college visit I knew it was the place for me. It's a division one school but the beautiful campus and friendly staff made it feel small. Iowa State was the only college I applied to and I am more than happy with that decision. The professors and advisors truly care for every student and want you to succeed. For the university being in a such a small town, there is so much to do at ISU. From intramural sports, clubs, going to sporting events, joining greek life, exploring Ames, there is so much to do. Go cyclones.

My oldest has become a cyclone and my youngest is convinced he will become a cyclone. When I go back to school again I will be a cyclone.

Beautiful campus. Awesome football stadium. Was there for the Iowa State vs Iowa game.

The Iowa State Capitol was stunning from the start, its gold dome gleaming proudly above Des Moines. Inside, friendly security officers greeted us with smiles and a touch of humor, setting the tone for a great visit. The intricate tile mosaics were breathtaking, and the library was a true gem, filled with charm and small spiral staircases leading to its upper levels, making it one of the most beautiful spaces in any Capitol we’ve visited.

We went on a tour with Karen, who was a great tour guide. It is worth finding out if you can go on a guided tour instead if a self tour. She pointed out things we would never have seen and we got to go to the dome. Great tour, lovely building.

We got a guided tour and it was incredible! Julie was extremely knowledgeable, kind, and helpful. The history, the architecture, the art, it is all rich and intriguing. I can not thank Julie enough for how amazing she was at informing us of the beauty of the Capitol. Iowa, for all the times people call you an ugly state, your capitol is one of the most beautiful I have had the pleasure of being in!

This is a must see if your visit Des Moines! It is free to visit with free parking. Beautiful building and amazing architecture. Amazing this was built in the 1800s. Visitors tour guide book is only $1 and no tax.

This is the most beautiful state capitol I have ever seen. We had a wonderful tour and enjoyed it immensely. Its beauty reminds me of many buildings I have seen in Europe!

Great place!! Very beautiful inside and great architecture. It's free to visit. And they even offer a tour (free maybe) to go further up in the building. We didn't get to do this, but I would definitely recommend getting this booked ahead of time if you want to.

A must-visit in Des Moines. The Capitol building is stunning inside and out, with beautiful architecture and a rich history (with real gold dome). They offer free guided tours, which are very informative and well-organized. Don’t miss the amazing downtown view from the west terrace — perfect for photos 😀

The campground is sort of terraced on a hill, no trees in the campground, very open. The park had no trail map signs anywhere I could see. When hiking around the lake it would dump me out in the campground and I wasn’t very clear where it started back up. But as long as you keep along the lake you will find it eventually. The trail on the far side of the lake is beautiful forest to hike thru. From the beach to the campground is pretty open. A couple splits in the trail that weren’t labeled but again, keep nearest the lake. A good walk 4+ miles around

We really enjoyed our stay here. The park was clean and well maintained. The restrooms and showers were clearly well taken care of. They have some walking trails that were also great. Most of the sites were electric only, with water spigots sprinkled throughout, but there are also full hook-up sites. For electric only, it was $20 a night. But, if you try to book starting on a Saturday, you have to book the Friday before, or it won't let you. If you have T-mobile, the service is very spotty at best. But, overall, not a bad place to stay. We'd stay here again.

We went there for a day visit to get an idea of what the park had to offer, enjoyed a walk around the lake, and we'll be visiting again when we can rent a boat to go out on the lake. Looks like there's ample RV parking, and some tent areas as well. Definitely a fisherman's playground with plenty of outcroppings for each fisherman to fish in comfort.

This park has many amenities such as pavilions, canoes rentals, fishing house, camping, and etc. if it has one down side it would be the variety of the water. It is thick with plant life even in the beach area.

They just restocked it last year catfish are only about a footlong boat rentals fishbate concession stand

If you haven't camped here recently, you should give it a try. The sites are spacious and tidy. All are reservable online. There are many full hook up sites with an excellent view of the lake. Go fishing, hiking or just sit outside and enjoy the view.

Recently camped at the youth group site and it was a great site for our scout campout.

I wish it was a bit more interactive. Only one sculpture didn’t say “no touching” some of them were cool and creepy all at once. A nice place to stop if you have some time to waste on a beautiful day.

Visiting the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Iowa was such a refreshing surprise. It’s one of those places that feels effortlessly creative — a huge open space right in downtown Des Moines where art doesn’t hide behind museum walls. Instead, it stands out in the open sky, completely approachable, giving you the freedom to walk right up to it, touch it, and see it from any angle you want. What I loved most was the variety. The sculptures are bold, modern, weird, thoughtful, playful — every few steps there’s something totally different waiting for you. Giant abstract shapes, bright metal structures, surreal creations that make you tilt your head and go, “What am I even looking at?” In the best way possible. It’s the kind of park where every piece has its own personality, but together they create a lively outdoor gallery full of energy. The space itself is beautiful. Wide green lawns, open pathways, and the Des Moines skyline as a backdrop make the whole park feel clean, open, and inviting. Whether you’re exploring every sculpture closely or just relaxing on the grass while people wander around, the atmosphere is peaceful but never boring. What really stands out is how accessible it is. No tickets, no pressure, no rushing — you can explore at your own pace, take photos, enjoy the sunshine, or simply soak in the creativity around you. Families, artists, students, tourists — everyone blends together in this shared outdoor art space. Overall, Pappajohn Sculpture Park is a genuine highlight of downtown Des Moines. Fun, free, visually striking, and filled with unique pieces that spark curiosity. It’s the perfect stop for anyone who loves art, open spaces, or just a great walk in the city.

8.18.25 I came across this place while visiting Des Moines for work. It says that this park is named after John and Mary Pappajohn, who are renowned art collectors. They donated the initial collection of sculptures—28 pieces valued at an estimated $40 million—to the city of Des Moines. Free to walk around and explore.

Nice area, we saw a family having a picnic there yesterday. It would be awesome if there was a drinking fountain and a small restroom available. I would like to see more art eventually as well or if they could bring in some seasonal sculptures on occasion that would be cool too.

Five year old loved it. He really liked finding the actual pieces of art in person of the map of the park they have available at random spots through out. All in all we had fun.

Is an absolute beautiful day lots of people just walking around taking pictures to some really nice quiet place

Nice park for walking through and looking at a few sculptures. It was a hot day. Some shade was helpful. Saw a few people using their lunch time to stroll around the park. Enjoyable park to slow the pace of the day.

9/28/25 2nd time taking our kiddos to this zoo. The last time we went was July 2024 and had a great time! Definitely was surprised how big it got since I was in elementary school. Today was a great day coming, we got there around 10:30am and there was no line. We bought our tickets online and got to use our kids free admission tickets from the summer reading program 😍 Wasn’t super busy at all! Which made it so easy to look at each exhibit without feeling rushed by the crowd. Some attractions were closed due to the end of certain seasons. So always check online to see which ones. Was a bit disappointed that they didn’t have the sea lion training demonstration as the website states its a daily activity except for Tuesdays. My kids and I waited for 30ish minutes in the area to see the 3:15pm slot and when I finally asked, the staff member told me it was only for the summer. No worries, but please state that on your website please 🥲 Otherwise the kids of course had a great day at the zoo and loved seeing all the Dino’s as well!!! ❤️

Blank Park Zoo is a fun and family-friendly place to visit. It’s clean, well-organized, and the animals look well cared for. The staff are friendly and informative, and there are plenty of shaded areas and rest spots. A great place for a weekend trip — kids and adults will both enjoy it. However the zoo itself not too large and compare to its entry fee $20 it may not a good fit for many people.

My family and I loved going to their Bright Lights lantern light display! It was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. There are so many beautiful and well-crafted lighted lanterns to look at, all a variety of plants and animals. They even had some extra areas for kids, such as these lit-up swings and a music and dancing area. Definitely an experience I recommend! Well worth it and we will be back.

Nice little zoo with plenty to offer. The exhibits are interesting and the zoo has a lot of places to explore. The day I went with my group it was very hot, luckily the zoo has a bunch of tree cover. The staff were nice and answered my questions whenever we asked about the animals. The gift shop was great. Tempted myself with several shirts and got my son a couple of gifts.

Had a great time with the family viewing all the wonderful animals. Lots to see but doesn’t take all day but you could if you wanted it to. I enjoyed the wildflowers particularly, just so much color there, also the monkeys make me laugh. Clean faculty, friendly staff and lots of parking.

The Blank Park Zoo is a great family-friendly zoo! It's great to have a zoo in central Iowa that has a variety of animals, events and educational opportunities. In 2025 you can see "Dino-Park Zoo" with several animatronic dinosaur displays throughout the zoo! Membership is fairly priced with many benefits. The zoo has plans to continue expanding which will be great!

The Dino exhibit is great. Good photo opportunity. We brought our own snacks. Zoo is small enough that the four-year-old walked the whole way. She was greatly entertained by the carousel. The two-year-old loved the train ride. If you can avoid bringing the colossal wagon that would be great for the rest of us. An umbrella stroller and a back pack was sufficient for our needs. We chose the $5 glitter tattoo. The kids loved it. My favorite was watching the penguins getting fed. Cute little things. Or maybe the beautiful white peacock.. The next time we visit I'll turn left at the beginning. Spending more time on the exhibits we skimmed at the end.

My husband and I decided to take the Wolf Dinner Train for date night, and it did not disappoint! Great atmosphere, wonderful service, delicious food (I chose the porkchop dinner option, and he had the mushroom and spinach lasagna), and beautiful views. The operator was friendly and knowledgeable. He has been working there for years as a volunteer and was able to answer any and all questions we had, as well as pointing out landmarks and wildlife we passed. They stopped the train a few times, once so anyone who wanted to come out on the platform at the back to view the high trestle bridge we went over and again when we crossed the river. We loved our evening and hadn't even headed back before we started to plan when next we would come. We can not recommend it highly enough!

I'm big fan of trains, so this place was amazing to me. Excellent displays in the museum, sadly you cannot take any pictures of them. So I can't share any pictures of the displays. We did the Thomas the train ride with the kids and grandkids. Nice short ride, kept the kids occupied really well.

Really neat museum & train excursion. Knowledgable volunteers who are very passionate about trains and very friendly. They love to answer train related questions and have lots of enthusiasm for the beautiful trains. There's a wonderful signal garden that's a peaceful place to sit for a few minutes. Overall we really enjoyed our experience on the Fraser train and will do it again.

We had a wonderful time at Day Out With Thomas! The kids were thrilled with the train ride and loved seeing Thomas in action. There were loads of fun activities to keep them entertained—from games and crafts to interactive play areas.

The train tide was pretty neat but as others said, you can't see past cloves by trees in some areas. We did not do a ride that included a meal, so no climate control cars. I think if it got to be 90° outside, the ride would be quite hot.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🚂 Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad — such a fun, peaceful ride! Highlights: Beautiful views 🌄, plenty of photo ops 📸, seat switching ✅, museum included 🎟️, and super friendly staff 😊. The train even slows down so you can really take in the scenery — such a nice touch! 🌾👀 Recommendations: 🎫 Book ahead (especially Rail Explorers!) 🥾 Dress comfy & bring water or grab snacks at the depot 🥤🍪 📷 Arrive early for the museum and best seats 💡 Switch sides halfway for full scenery Perfect Midwest adventure for families, train lovers, or anyone wanting a relaxing day! 🚆💛

Beautiful, relaxing adventure. The food was great and the service outstanding. Shout out to Avery our service. Excellent job!

What a fun park. Not only can you see one of the bridges of Madison County, but they have maze and a 2 mile wooded drive that leads you to the Clark tower. If you're out this way, it's definitely work the time to visit.

This was had such a great view of the area. While it might be only 25 ft tall and erected in 1926 it was very well made. I understand that on March 5, 2022, Clark Tower was struck by a powerful EF4 and survived.

If you're in Winterset, IA dedicate an hour of visiting the Clark Tower, by foot or by car/motorcycle if the season allows it. It doesn't have "great" view but it's charming little tower - especially for people with imagination 😃 And Photographers can have nice photo shooting.

I’ve been to this park twice — once I hiked to the tower, and the second time I drove there. The road leading to the tower is full of curves, so I prefer hiking over driving. It’s a beautiful place, and on the way there, there’s a kids' park where children can play and a shelter where you can sit and have a picnic.

A very cool tower to visit. Drove up to it. A short climb up the steps. Very nice views from the top

Beautiful 1 mile walk to the tower. You can also drive up. Surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness. Definitely worth the walk.

Cool tower and history. Nice walk from local park to view.

I truly enjoyed the museum. The movie is worth watching. I just expected there to be more to see After an hour and 15 minutes, we'd seen & read everything including his birth home. At $20/pp, I felt the entry fee was high.

We brought my father in-law so he could experience this national treasure and we had a wonderful time. I myself didn't know much about John Wayne before this trip but now am looking forward to watching his movies because this museum does such a great job giving you a history of his life. The museum is located in the beautiful town of Winterset so make sure you give yourself time to explore town and the covered bridges.

I’m not particularly a fan of the Duke nor have I really ever seen any of his movies. What I do love is learning weird stuff and being around people who are passionate about their trade. This checks both those boxes. Great group of people that help guide you through the exhibits and let you know interesting tidbits. Several rooms of exhibits and the legit house he was born in. If I was a superfan, or maybe even a fan this would have been a 10 out of 5.

We were going to go in for just a moment spent 2 hrs here. There is so much to see and learn about. Husband 4 great uncle so our son was super happy to spread that around. We bought souvenir and spent a lot of time here.

Very interesting location, very knowledgeable staff, the exhibits are very well maintained and interesting, if you're a fan of the Duke, a worthwhile stop,

Stop in to check out were it all began for one of the best western actors of all time. Really enjoy all the information and being able to see this. It begin open on the holiday was great afraid I was going to miss it when passing through.

Excellent experience. I would highly recommend. Your ticket gets you into the museum and his birthplace home.

Hands down the best Visitor Center we have ever been to, and we live full-time on the road in our rv. We left this one with a wealth of information, and I like to think, a couple of new friends. We laughed, we learned, we had an amazing time. We left Winterset with a tinge of sadness in our hearts because we were leaving, but also with dreams of the next time we visit. Thank you for making our stay in your slice of heaven so wonderful!

Excellent resource in Winterset! Sells great souvenirs. You can book 1:1 tours of the area. Excellent value for money. Staff have great knowledge. Very helpful in assisting me to plan my trip from yhe UK

What a wonderful gem Winterset is. We unexpectedly ended up in this beautiful area and we do hope to return and explore again sometime! I wanted to say a very special thank you to Sandy at the Welcome Center and to Teddi from the Covered Bridge Scenic Byway. It was such a pleasure to talk with each of you. Thank you for your kindness and compassion. Next time we drop by we'll bring coffee! <3

My sister and I recently visited Winterset. We went into the Chamber office bright and early on a Monday morning and were greeted by Leslie. She is the perfect person to work with the public. So kind, helpful, and just all around a great person. She suggested places to us to see, which was everything Winterset had to offer. We were happy to see her again on Wednesday night at the movie theatre.

My husband and I traveled from IL for the weekend to see Madison County and it's bridges. I'm so happy we stopped in the Chamber of Commerce in Winterset. Leslie was working on Saturday morning and she was so helpful. She made excellent suggestions of things to see. She spent more time then she had to talking with me, my husband, and our puppy Mondo. Everything that she suggested was worth the stop. Leslie was friendly, knowledgeable, and just awesome! Thank you for making our visit to Madison County one to remember.

We came to do a tour of the bridges not knowing that you had to call ahead first and set up the 2 hour tour. But they got us the most fantastic guide. His name was Bob and he was an extra in the film as well has being born and raised there. He showed us so much more than just the bridges!! We went past John Wayne's house and down back roads that the other tour guides did not know. He was a wealth of information and really made it fun!!!

Great effort by those businesses participating in your first “live action” windows! The courthouse was festive, the carriage ride added to the sounds of night, most storefronts were beautifully decorated, and the ones who included real people and pets were wonderful! Those businesses creating action windows not only put the time and effort into their design, they were ALL SO GRACIOUS in sharing their enthusiasm for the holidays with visitors and patrons! I don’t what your criteria is for making it an annual tradition, but please remember it warmed the hearts and brought a lot of holiday cheer to those who attended. It’s something that could become a long-standing seasonal tradition and bring many benefits for Winterset /Madison County. Congratulations on your collective efforts!

Made famous by the movie, Bridges of Madison County, the Roseman bridge stands as a tribute to the ingenuity, craftsmanship and architectural design, of the late 1800’s. Now grant it, it has a rather cheesy gift shop, the beauty of this structure and its surroundings are simply beautiful. A must see. There are several other covered bridges in the area that are just as beautiful and significant as the Roseman bridge. We will return when our adventures bring us in search of all covered bridges, especially those of Madison County.

A beautiful stop to visit and take pictures. This is a good remembrance of days gone by. There is lots of graffiti on the walls, mainly who was here and where they are from. You can also launch your kayak from this bridge.

This is a very beautiful and iconic place. I learned about this bridge through the book “Bridges of Madison County.” This is the second time I have ever been there. Since it was Halloween, we decided to take some fun pics.

We visited five of the remaining six Bridges of Madison County. It was a relaxing drive. Some of it is on flat roads while other parts over dusty, loose gravel. The bridges have informative plaques that indicate whether or not the bridge is still in its original location. The county used to have 100+ of these covered bridges, but most were decommissioned, disassembled or burned down. Several of the bridges have tanks of fire repellent ready in the rafters.

If you’re a fan of the book/movie, you’ll love it. If you’re a covered bridge fan, you’ll love it. Plan your trip to arrive at dawn or dusk. We had the perfect light and it was spectacular.

Nice old Covered Bridge. Info kiosk nearby with all the history of the bridge. Part of the Iowa covered bridge scenic Highway. If you drive a pavment princesses you might want to pass because you do have to travel along dirt roads. I had no issues getting there in a Toyota camry

Lovely cover d bridge. Having seen "The Bridges of Madison County", I felt a connection that I wouldn't have felt otherwise.