When the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to turn, there's no better way to enjoy Iowa in the fall than on a riverboat cruise. While many can be expensive or have limited engagement, this fall foliage cruise in Iowa is the perfect seasonal adventure. The Scenic City Empress Boat Club has been setting sail since 1991 and is a perennial favorite among those in the Iowa Falls area. But there's a reason why this small city is known as Iowa's most scenic location, and it's worth a trip from all around the state to see these colors. So head on board - the season is right to rediscover this Iowa Falls waterfall and its natural beauty.
A nautical adventure in the middle of Iowa? Believe it, because it's fall and the Scenic City Empress Boat Club is setting sail.
Offers public riverboat tours on Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Only one tour per day and only on the weekends throughout the summer season, but late enough to see the fall colors in Iowa.
You'll sail along the picturesque Iowa River, which looks completely different as fall settles in. Iowa in the fall is gorgeous!
The fall foliage looks a little different every week, which is why many locals have made this a weekly tradition during the fall foliage season in Iowa.
Along the way, you'll see many unique sites, including a small man-made waterfall.
If you’re wondering “where to see the fall colors in Iowa,” you need to head straight to this wonderful river cruise.
Of course, no attraction along the cruise can equal the beauty of the trees in full bloom as the sun sets.
There's a reason it's considered one of the best views in all of Iowa, and a must-do attraction every fall season.
Thanks to its reasonable price point, this cruise has become a popular choice for families and groups - and catered private cruises are available!
Have you taken a trip aboard the Scenic City Empress Boat Club and seen the Iowa Falls waterfall? Let us know your thoughts about this fall foliage cruise in Iowa in the comments section. If you're looking to book your own voyage, make sure to visit the boat club on the web and Scenic City Empress on Facebook for all the details on its seasonal offerings. If you're looking for another Iowa water adventure, why not rent your own party boat?
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