You don't have to travel far to find stunning architecture in Iowa. In fact, you don't even have to leave the city limits of Cedar Rapids, where you'll find the Brucemore estate. A massive Queen Anne-style mansion surrounded by gardens, it's been standing in Iowa since the 1880s and has hosted three of Iowa's most prominent families over the years - and today it stands as a testament to Iowa's love for arts and culture. You can tour the twenty-one-room mansion for yourself on a fascinating trip back in time, and experience some of the unique events the mansion hosts every year. It's not hard to see why it's on the National Register of Historic Places, and you can see this historic mansion in Iowa for yourself when the mansion opens for its holiday tours on November 25th, 2022!

Brucemore is definitely the most impressive house in the Cedar Rapids area - and it has enough to explore for a full-day trip.

The mansion is worth exploring, but so are the massive formal gardens surrounding the house. It's easy to get lost in the area's natural splendor.

The mansion was home to three prominent Iowa families and their many guests - which in the mid-20th century, included not one but two Presidents.

You can explore the mansion as part of a guided tour, and all twenty-one rooms have fascinating details to spot.

The families that owned this house were patrons of the arts, and you'll be able to see little details in the murals that adorn the walls in places.

Probably their biggest legacy is the live stage that Brucemore plays host to, allowing for live music and theater shows to be performed on the grounds.

An outdoor stage show on the grounds is an unforgettable experience, so make sure to check the mansion's event schedule for the next performance.

The mansion underwent a refurbishment in 2022 and is opening for their annual holiday tours in late November - so it's the perfect time to discover this historic home for yourself.

Have you visited Brucemore and explored its storied halls? Let us know what you thought of this historic mansion in Iowa in the comments section! If you're interested in paying a visit, you can learn more on the estate website. If you'd like to go on a tour of Iowa's most impressive mansions, check out this historic house that looks like Hogwarts.