6 Unique Experiences That Should Be On Everyone’s Iowa Bucket List
By Raymond Goldfield|Published October 24, 2023
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Sometimes, it seems like there are way too many cool things do in the Hawkeye State to cross off all that are on our lists! That’s why it’s often best to work with the experts who can help curate a memorable experience for us – and there’s no better way to do that than by working with Viator. This unique travel company creates unique experiences, and these six Viator adventures in Iowa take you to some of the state’s most famous historic sites, inside the world of our most iconic movie, to a beautiful natural paradise, and even into a high-intensity mystery within a big city!
1. Field of Dreams Movie Site Guided Home Tour - Dyersville
Explore the site of the most famous movie ever filmed in Iowa - the iconic 1989 Kevin Costner baseball drama. Not only does this experience give you full access to the main site, which has become a popular tourist attraction...
Field of Dreams Movie Site, 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville, IA 52040, USA
But it includes a full guided tour of the home where many of the key scenes were filmed. The tour starts at $24 and includes a complimentary souvenir to take home. Full details of the itinerary can be seen on the Field of Dreams Experience Viator link.
Did you know Iowa City is a UNESCO-designated city of literature? This app-based scavenger hunt and tour will take you to some of the most unique historical sites and attractions around the city to discover why this place keeps attracting scribes. You can find out more about this unique literary adventure on the Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature Viator listing.
Interested in playing detective? All you'll need is your cell phone. This is part of a series of interactive games and scavenger hunts developed by Viator. You'll use an app to navigate through Ames, find clues, and unmask the culprit. This unique game starts at just $15 per person for the self-guided game, and more details on the experience can be seen on the Crime-Solving Detective Experience Viator link.
Viator is getting a reputation for unique scavenger hunts, and this is one of the best. This royal-themed game will appoint one player the King or Queen and put them in charge of their group as they search the city for clues and goals. A virtual host is on hand via the app to help the team out if they get stuck. The Wacky Walk Adventure Game Viator link has all the details on the game.
5. Personal Guided Tour of the Covered Bridges of Madison County - Winterset
They're some of the most iconic sites in all of Iowa - the Bridges of Madison County. This guided tour is designed for private groups, and offers a unique look at all the bridges, their history, and their ties to the famous movie named after them.
You'll also visit several famous sights around Winterset, including the museum dedicated to the birthplace of John Wayne. Tours start as low as $30, and can be customized. More details about the itinerary are available on the Covered Bridges of Madison County Tour Viator link.
The zombie apocalypse is on many people's minds, thanks to how popular the creatures are in the media. Want to experience this survival challenge without the brain-eating monsters? This interactive app-based scavenger hunt will send players around Iowa's biggest city, tracking down key tools and completing challenges to prove themselves the top survivalist. Begin your survival adventure at the Zombie Scavengers Des Moines Viator link.
Which of these Viator adventures in Iowa are you looking forward to taking? Have you explored any of these destinations before? Let us know in the comments section! You can find these and more adventures on Viator’s Iowa listing. While you’re on the lookout for some unique Iowa adventures, make sure to check out the state’s best pumpkin patches.
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