| Iowa never comes up short when it comes to recreation, history, and family fun. The state is filled with campgrounds, nature trails, biking paths, golf courses, and the kind of towns that define America’s heartland. It’s a state of Amish buggies, white-tailed deer, geese, wildlife refuges, river valleys, and country inns. As for things to do and see, the Amana Colonies, one of Iowa’s major visitor attractions, comprises seven authentic German Villages formed over 150 years ago. The crafts and culture here remain as much testaments of the past as they do learning experiences of the present. The Herbert Hoover Birthplace is also a great historic site, fully restored, including Hoover’s home, personal library, and working ironsmith shop. Iowa’s border along the Great Lakes offers a multitude of opportunities for fishing, boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, and sunbathing. Also in the Northwest region are Sioux City landmarks and the trails of Lewis and Clark. Further south are the picturesque prairie lands and rolling Loess Hills. Iowa is also famous for its rodeos and game hunting. For a bird’s eye view of the land, take a trip in a hot air balloon over the tallgrass of the prairie and witness a place where the buffalo truly roam free. Or take your chances on a riverboat casino while traveling down the mighty Mississippi. Iowa is also home to “the world’s crookedest street”!
Coral Ridge Mall
1451 Coral Ridge Avenue
Coralville, Iowa 52241
(319) 625-5500 Iowa, Amana Colonies, Herbert Hoover, Great Lakes, Sioux City, Loess Hills, Great lakes, Amish, Lewis and Clark |
Capital Grille is nothing but the best. The restaurant exudes class from every aspect. The rich club-like atmosphere has been described by The Miami Herald as a, “culinary theme park full of dark wood, stuffed game heads, cigars, high-end drinks, wines and dry aged steaks.”
