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Des Moines Art Center houses impressive works by artists of the 19th and 20th centuries with a permanent collection Edward Hopper's Automat to Jasper Johns' Tennyson, Henri Matisse’s Woman in White, Georgia O’Keeffe’s From the Lake No. 1, and Francis Bacon’s Study after Velásquez’s Portrait of Pope Innocent X. Located 4700 Grand Avenue , Des Moines, IA Phone: 515-277-4405.
The Blank Park Zoo manages 49 acres of land. Of that, 22 acres have been developed into animal exhibits or facilities. Currently there are 104 different animal species and 1,484 animal specimens cared for at the Blank Park Zoo. Located 7401 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA Phone: 515-323-8383.
Des Moines Botanical Center with guided and self-guided tours of its beautiful 14-acre center bordering the Des Moines River features a domed conservatory that houses over 1000 varieties of exotic plants from throughout the world. located 909 East River Drive, Des Moines, IA Phone: 515-323-8900.
Science Station and McLeod/Busse IMAX Dome Theatre is a science and technology center which provides entertaining learning experiences that inspire and stimulate the imagination. Located 427 First St. SE , Cedar Rapids, IA Phone: 319-363-IMAX (4629).
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art devotes 10 to 12 galleries to selections of works from the permanent collection. The Museum owns more than 5,600 works of art, including the world's largest collections of works by Grant Wood, Marvin D. Cone and Mauricio Lasansky. Located 410 3rd Ave. S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA Phone: 319-366-7503.
Fejervary Park Zoo and Aquatic Center is on a 75 acre park with a splash/spray area, drop slide, water slide, and sand play area! The zoo features more than 200 animals 1800 West 12th Street, Davenport, IA Phone: 319-323-4804.
Antique America Mall - Attention antique hunters! This 22,000-square-foot space offers quality antiques from more than 150 dealers located 76th Street, Davenport, IA Phone: 319-386-3430.
Lost Island Water Park - bring lots of sunscreen, t-shirt, hat, and sunglasses. Be prepared for lots of fun with major watersides including Molokini Crater, Calypso Cascade, Tangerine Tempest, Kiwi Koaster, Lost Soul Falls, Polynesian Plunge, Samoan Splash, Emerald Adventure, Jade Rapids and more. 2225 East Shaulis Road, Waterloo, IA Phone: 319-233-8414.
The University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City. More than 29,000 students enroll at Iowa each year studying in its Academic programs, Arts, Health Care and Athletics. Iowa City Phone:319-335-3500 (main campus number).
RailsWest Railroad Museum & HO Model Display
With the museum's railcar display and the extensive model railroad this attraction is popular with all ages. 1512 South Main Street , Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Phone: 712-323-5182.
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium experience the Mississippi through interactive exhibits, river creatures and historic artifacts. Plus, check out the five large aquariums, historical exhibits and take a stroll through the wetlands and boatyard. Located 350 East Third Street, Port of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA Phone: 563-557-9545.
Hansens's Farm Fresh Dairy is a fmaily owned Dairy Farm on 240 acres. Tours are available on processing the milk from cows to bottles, milk a cow feedd a baby calf and see wallabies. Located 8617 Lincoln Rd., Hudson Phone 319-988-4284.
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