Posted in Iowa
October 09, 2018
The Mysterious Hidden Gem Attraction In Iowa You Never Even Knew Existed
You never know what you’ll find if you spend some time driving around Iowa’s countryside. One little winding road in Jones County has become a quirky little spot that visitors and artists love to see up close. The Hula Hoop Tree is truly like no other place in the Midwest.
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Nobody is sure how the hula hoops got on the tree, but with a few gusts of wind, a tradition was born.
Families come around here to toss their own hoops up onto the tree and see this unique display for themselves.
Hula hoops are added, hula hoops fall down, and the tree is a constantly changing work of art.
Take a hula hoop and give it your best shot - if it lands on a branch, it gets to stay!
These gorgeous rocks are painted with an image of Her Majesty herself!
The Hula Hoop Tree is located in the little town of Amber, between Anamosa and Monticello. You’ll find it on County Home Road, about 3.5 miles east of US-151.
To read more about Iowa’s quirkiest attractions, check out 10 Hidden Attractions Locals Keep To Themselves In Iowa.
