20 Reasons We Love Iowa
Uncover new surprises in the capital city of Des Moines and other reasons to explore the Hawkeye State.
National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
History flows through the state's oldest city, Dubuque (population: 57,000), which has reinvented its Mississippi River waterfront as a lively destination. Riverboats and excursion vessels cruise the water, but the cornerstone of the waterfront is the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, where you can experience touch tanks, tour a 1934 steamer and view six big aquariums full of river creatures. Watch for special events (ice sculpture, log rolling) throughout the year. (800) 226-3369; rivermuseum.com
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