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Iowa`s Cultural Cities (Self Drive)

This 5 night sample itinerary includes:

  • Rental Car for 6 days
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Des Moines
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Iowa City
  • Driving Time
    Des Moines - Iowa City: 1 hrs 44 mins. approx.

Take Iowa State into your own hands, travelling between these charming cities with a Rental Car. Start this trip in Des Moines (well known for the State Capitol, the Science Center of Iowa, John and Mary Papp john Sculpture Park and other tourist attractions such as Museums and cultural activities). After that, drive to Iowa City (A city in eastern Iowa, with the Old Capitol Building, the state's first capitol, that now houses a museum of local history also known as a UNESCO Literary Heritage City). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

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Trip Summary

  • Des Moines, IA

    Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa. The gold-domed Iowa State Capitol building is among the 19th- and early-20th-century landmarks of the East Village area. The Des Moines Art Center is noted for its contemporary collections and Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Local produce and live music are draws at the Downtown Farmers' Market. The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has outdoor plant displays and a geodesic dome.

    Explore the Des Moines Art Center, Blank Park Zoo, Iowa State Capitol, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Living History Farms, Gray's Lake, Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater and much more.

  • Iowa City, IA

    Iowa City is in eastern Iowa. The Old Capitol Building, the state's first capitol, now houses a museum of local history. The adjacent University of Iowa Museum of Natural History features prehistoric stone tools and taxidermy. By the Iowa River, City Park has ponds and sports facilities. East, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum displays objects and photos tracing the life of the 31st U.S. president.

    Explore the Coralville Lake, Devonian Fossil Gorge, Old Capitol Museum, Terry Trueblood Recreation Area, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and much more.