About the Area
Iowa
Local Attractions : Iowa : Sioux City
Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
This award-winning facility showcases the Loess Hills and provides opportunity for public recreation, education and stewardship. Classes, special events and meetings are held in the two 60-seat classrooms. The facility is handicap accessible. Three miles of hiking trails offer spectacular views and connect with other park trails. An outdoor amphitheater and 1/4 mile accessible trail also available. Open Tue-Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5. Closed Mondays. Open until 8 pm in summer.
Take I-29 Exit 151, 4 miles north on…
Local Attractions : Iowa : Des Moines
Blank Park Zoo
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
Blank Park Zoo is a great way to spend the day with your family. While it is a smaller zoo, it has all your favorite animals and you can see them all in one day! The have a very nice big indoor Discovery Center and my kids especially enjoyed the…
Local Attractions : Iowa : Cedar Rapids
The Science Station
Posted October 20, 2008 by Ima Local
The Science Station in Cedar Rapids is a way to bring science to life for the entire family! It’s more than a museum, it’s filled with wonderful activities and educational opportunities for everyone in the family. The Science Station has exhibits about dinosaurs, simple machines, the human body, measurement, light,…
Iowa
Capital: Des Moines
Largest Metro Area: Des Moines
2007 Avg. Home Price: $115,798.12 (43)
2007 Avg. Household Income: $43,609.00 (29)
2007 State & Local Tax Burden: 11.0% (19)
Famous For: John Wayne, Winnebagos
