11 Surefire Ways To Always Spot A Tourist In Iowa

When an out-of-towner is visiting Iowa, you can almost always tell right away. For one, they will probably tell you they're from out of town, but if by some chance they don't, here are 11 surefire ways you can spot an out-of-towner in Iowa:

1. They ask what the restaurant has for "soda."

2. They confuse Iowa for the potato state.

3. They pronounce Des Moines "Dez Moinez."

4. They wear a winter jacket during an Iowa spring, when the locals are wearing shorts.

5. They give you a confused look when you pronounce creek "crick."

6. Or when you say "warsh."

7. They don't know what you're talking about when you offer them puppy chow.

8. And they give you a blank look when you mention RAGBRAI.

9. They don't understand the "farmer wave."

10. And they seem genuinely surprised when they find out that Iowa isn't completely flat.

11. Or that there's plenty more to see around here than cornfields.

But being a tourist in Iowa isn't a bad thing - we welcome anyone who wants to come visit our great state! And we promise to teach you how to look like less of a tourist next time you visit.