Shhh... These 10 Hidden Places Are Iowa's Best Kept Secrets

With just 16 stools against the counter and a classic Midwestern loose-meat sandwich, pies, and amazing malts, this place is off the beaten path, but so worth a walk down the alley. It's tiny, too. Learn more about Iowa's tiniest hidden eateries, here.

This sculpture garden features a smaller version of The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen Harbor. Learn more about the statue's history, here.

This beautiful Iowa barn is a winery. Learn more about this incredible secret place, a href="https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/barn-in-ia-is-a-winery-and-youll-want-to-visit/" target="_blank">here.

It's just west of Des Moines in the small town of Stuart, and the food is divine.

Here, you'll find some of the most amazing biscuits and gravy in the nation.

The locals know right were to find it. This amazing secret Iowa beach is worth a visit. Learn more, here.

This is another little Iowa restaurant that's definitely out of the way. Learn more about their amazing sandwiches, here.

The spring pumps more than 2,000 gallons of cold water into the pool every minute. Learn all about it, here.

This Mennonite-owned store is a dream come true for bakers and candy lovers. Find out more, here.

About an hour west of Des Moines, this amazing quiet Iowa lake is a great place to de-stress. Learn all about it, here.