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Things to Do in Iowa

Effigy Mounds National Monument, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail

View of a wide river from the top of a bluff. Tree branches extend into the view from the left.
View of the Mississippi River from Effigy Mounds National Monument.

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This page highlights things to do in Iowa.

Learn about Native American heritage and take in views of the Mississippi River at Effigy Mounds National Monument. Walk the landscape that shaped young Herbert Hoover at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. These are just a few of the many things to do at the national parks in these two states. Below, you'll find links to things to do and information on National Heritage Areas.

Things to Do at Iowa Parks

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  • Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area

    • Locations: Effigy Mounds National Monument, Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
    Young boy pets calf at dairy farm.

    Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area preserves and tells the story of American agriculture and its global significance through partnerships and activities that celebrate the land, people, and communities of Northeast Iowa.

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Last updated: March 15, 2024