5 One-Of-A-Kind Dinner Adventures You Can Only Have In Iowa
By Raymond Goldfield|Published September 19, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
When most people go out for dinner, they want a relaxing experience combined with good food. But some people are built differently and want a lot more excitement with their entrees. Iowa has you covered – with five dinner adventures that put a unique spin on dinner. From a train ride into the past to an interactive theater show, to an adrenaline-packed collection of games, and two of the best views in the Hawkeye State, these five dinner adventures in Iowa will change the way you think of an epic meal. Which one is right for you? The adventurous will definitely want to try all five and see which adventure they’ve been searching for!
1. The Dinner Train (Boone)
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, 225 10th St, Boone, IA 50036, USA
The Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad is always an Iowa event, but this evening excursion is unlike any other.
Sitting in an old-fashioned dining car, you'll dig into a three-course fine dining meal including your choice of prime rib, cod, chicken, or a vegetarian entree - all the while taking in those stunning views.
Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad & James H. Andrew Railroad Museum, 225 10th St, Boone, IA 50036, USA
This interactive dinner theater has a branch in Iowa, and you should be prepared for a raucous night of comedy as you try to solve a murder while chowing down.
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The atmosphere might be irreverent, but the food is high-quality - the Chicken Marsala would pass muster at any Little Italy joint.
It also features the best view in all of Iowa - depending on where you sit, you'll either overlook the Council Bluffs skyline or gaze across the state line into Omaha.
Have you been to any of these dinner adventures in Iowa? Let us know in the comments section. Most of these adventures take walk-ins, but make sure to book tickets for the Dinner Detective or the Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad before you go. If you’re looking for some more unique Iowa dinners, check out these five wackadoodle restaurants.
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