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Sample Itineraries

Whether you are looking for a 1-day or multi-day trip, the sample itineraries below will make planning your next tour to Central Iowa a breeze. There's a little bit of everything to experience when you bring your group to Central Iowa. For additional assistance contact us at 800-285-5842 or groups@iowatourism.com.

Ag Tours - Ames & Iowa State University View Itinerary

Description: Known around the world for its groundbreaking research, Iowa State University is a leader in agriculture and animal science.  Pick from a variety of state-of-the-art facilities & explore the agricultural side of Iowa.

Ag-Venture In Iowa View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour of Des Moines, Story City, Iowa Falls, Waterloo, Fredericksburg and Hudson.

Ag-Venture in Iowa - 2 View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of ag highlights in Des Moines, Woodward, Ames, Newton and Indianola

Ames - Sample Tours View Itinerary

Description: Agricultural & wineries, arts & culture, and horticulture & gardens, Ames and the surrounding area has a full menu of options waiting for you!

Ames Chocolate & Wine Experience View Itinerary

Description: Experience candy making, cooking demonstrations, a winery & brewery!

Barn Quilts of Grundy County View Itinerary

Description: Iowa's original barn quilt tour featuring Grundy Center, Beaman, Conrad, Holland, Morrison, Reinbeck and Wellsburg.

Cars, Boats, Tractors, RV's... Oh My! View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour featuring Mason City, Clear Lake, Charles City and Forest City

Children of All Ages View Itinerary

Description: Planning a trip with your children or grandchildren?  Still young at heart? Join us for a fun-filled 2-day trip to Des Moines!

Covered Bridges of Madison County View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Winterset and Madison County

Creative Creations View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Marshalltown and Gladbrook

Iowa Sports Heritage Tour View Itinerary

Description: Experience the rich sports heritage of Iowa on this 2-day tour

Let the Good Times Roll in Hamilton County View Itinerary

Description: Farm/Barn Quilt, Art/Cultural and Historical Tour options including Webster City, Williams, Stanhope, Stratford & Jewell

Mason City Holiday Tour View Itinerary

Description: It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas in Meredith Willson's hometown!

Music...Memories...Wright here in Mason City View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour of Mason City

Non Stop Summer Fun View Itinerary

Description: Ready, set, go!  Spend 2 fun-filled days in Des Moines with this exciting itinerary

Prairies to Tulips View Itinerary

Description: A 3 Day/2 Night Newton & Pella Tour

Southeast Iowa: Inspirational Historic Region View Itinerary

Description: This 4-day tour takes you through Wapello, Davis, Appanoose, Monroe, Keokuk and Mahaska Counties

The Good Ol' Days View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Marshalltown, Gladbrook, Tama & Haverhill

The Race is On! View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Marshalltown, Gladbrook and Tama

Through the Footsteps of Time: Iowa Heritage View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour of Iowa's rich heritage from the 1800s through today featuring Des Moines, Pella, Kalona and the Villages of Van Buren.

Through the Years: Iowa's History & Heritage View Itinerary

Description: A 2-day tour of Des Moines

Visiting the Past of Pella & Newton View Itinerary

Description: A 3-day tour highlighting the heritage of Pella and Newton