7 Reasons Why Iowa Is The Best Place In America For An Autumn Getaway

Plan a Fall trip to Iowa and you’ll make amazing memories! Go apple picking, take a hike, and enjoy peace and quiet here in the Hawkeye State. This is the best season to explore the Midwest, and you’re sure to fall in love with the colors, fresh air, and cooler weather.

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Not only will you have beautiful, cool weather and stunning, colorful scenery, but the summertime crowds are all gone.

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Iowa is known for being a state full of corn, so in the fall, we embrace it! Head to Pumpkinville to tackle their 20+ ace Big Maze, where it'll take you hours to find your way out.

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Harvest festivals, end-of-season sidewalk sales, and cool-air outdoor dining make Iowa's cities perfect autumn destinations.

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One of the benefits of living in the Midwest is that snow can pop up any time once the weather cools down. There's nothing more magical than early-season snow while the leaves are still on the trees, creating a beautiful sight to see.

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Go picking at Iowa Orchard or Wilson's, or find your local apple grove for pick-your-own fun. Then, head home and make apple pies, candy apples, and apple butter!

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Beyond apples and corn mazes, Iowa's farming community creates pumpkin patches that are the fall fun headquarters of the state! Go on a hayride, pick up gourds, carve jack-o-lanterns, and roast seeds. Visit Harvestville Farm to see one of the best patches in the state!

What are your favorite places to visit when you take a fall trip in Iowa? Let us know in the comments below!