Have you been looking for views in Iowa that can take your breath away? There’s no need to travel very far to find them. Iowa is full of scenic overlooks where you can enjoy breathtaking sights and gorgeous scenery. Here are 11 that will stun you with their beauty.

1. The view of the Mississippi River from the 500-foot Pikes Peak State Park overlook.
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2. The view from Eagle Rock at the Effigy Mounds National Monument, Harpers Ferry, IA.
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3. The view from the bluffs along the Turkey River.
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4. The view from the Balltown, Iowa, overlook.
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5. The view from the Squirrel’s Nest Bed & Breakfast in Burlington, Iowa.
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6. View of the Julien Dubuque Bridge from the Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River.
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7. The view from the Lewis & Clark Scenic Overlook in Council Bluffs.
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8. The view of the Mississippi River Valley and the Black Hawk Bridge in Allamakee.
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9. The view of the Mississippi from the Mines of Spain overlook in Dubuque.
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10. The view of the Mississippi River from the bluffs in McGregor, Iowa.
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11. The view along the trails at Hitchcock Nature Center in the Loess Hills of western Iowa.
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