You may not run across these places accidentally. They are worth visiting on purpose.
- Canteen Lunch In the Alley, 112 E 2nd St., Ottumwa
Todd H./Yelp With just 16 stools against the counter and a classic Midwestern loose-meat sandwich, pies, and amazing malts, this place is off the beaten path, but so worth a walk down the alley. It’s tiny, too. Learn more about Iowa’s tiniest hidden eateries, here.
- Hans Christian Andersen statue garden, N Main St., Kimballton
Virtual Farm Boy/Flickr This sculpture garden features a smaller version of The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen Harbor. Learn more about the statue’s history, here.
- Bedega Victoriana is located in the Loess Hills region of Iowa at 60397 Kidd Rd, Glenwood.
Bodega Victoriana Winery and Wedding Barn Website This beautiful Iowa barn is a winery. Learn more about this incredible secret place, a href=“http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/barn-in-ia-is-a-winery-and-youll-want-to-visit/" target="_blank”>here.
- Los Altos Mexican Restaurant is located at 223 S Division St., Stuart.
Butch G./Yelp It’s just west of Des Moines in the small town of Stuart, and the food is divine.
- Uptown Cafe is located at 108 W State Street in the small Iowa town of Jefferson.
Uptown Cafe/Facebook Here, you’ll find some of the most amazing biscuits and gravy in the nation.
- George Wyth State Park is located at 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo
Maxx Rentals/Facebook The locals know right were to find it. This amazing secret Iowa beach is worth a visit. Learn more, here.
- Taylor’s Maid-Rite, 106 S 3rd Ave., Marshalltown
Taylor’s Maid-Rite/Facebook This is another little Iowa restaurant that’s definitely out of the way. Learn more about their amazing sandwiches, here.
- Richmond Springs is tucked away in Backbone State Park.
Kevin Schuchmann/Wikimedia The spring pumps more than 2,000 gallons of cold water into the pool every minute. Learn all about it, here.
- Stringtown Grocery is located at 2208 540th Street SW four miles north of Kalona.
Ed F./Yelp This Mennonite-owned store is a dream come true for bakers and candy lovers. Find out more, here.
- Lake Anita is located at 55111 750th Street, Anita.
Lake Anita State Park/Facebook About an hour west of Des Moines, this amazing quiet Iowa lake is a great place to de-stress. Learn all about it, here.
What’s your favorite little-known Iowa location?
Todd H./Yelp
With just 16 stools against the counter and a classic Midwestern loose-meat sandwich, pies, and amazing malts, this place is off the beaten path, but so worth a walk down the alley. It’s tiny, too. Learn more about Iowa’s tiniest hidden eateries, here.
Virtual Farm Boy/Flickr
This sculpture garden features a smaller version of The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen Harbor. Learn more about the statue’s history, here.
Bodega Victoriana Winery and Wedding Barn Website
This beautiful Iowa barn is a winery. Learn more about this incredible secret place, a href=“http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/barn-in-ia-is-a-winery-and-youll-want-to-visit/" target="_blank”>here.
Butch G./Yelp
It’s just west of Des Moines in the small town of Stuart, and the food is divine.
Uptown Cafe/Facebook
Here, you’ll find some of the most amazing biscuits and gravy in the nation.
Maxx Rentals/Facebook
The locals know right were to find it. This amazing secret Iowa beach is worth a visit. Learn more, here.
Taylor’s Maid-Rite/Facebook
This is another little Iowa restaurant that’s definitely out of the way. Learn more about their amazing sandwiches, here.
Kevin Schuchmann/Wikimedia
The spring pumps more than 2,000 gallons of cold water into the pool every minute. Learn all about it, here.
Ed F./Yelp
This Mennonite-owned store is a dream come true for bakers and candy lovers. Find out more, here.
Lake Anita State Park/Facebook
About an hour west of Des Moines, this amazing quiet Iowa lake is a great place to de-stress. Learn all about it, here.
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