TOUR DETAILS _________________ 7 Days • 13 Meals Sep 7-13, 2026 Price Per Person: Double: $2,199; Single: $2,699 Pre/Post Hotel: $159/night Depart/Return: Des Moines, IA HIGHLIGHTS _________________ • Meet and interact with friendly Alpacas • Enjoy a boat ride on the Iowa River • Meet renowned cartoonist Dave Carpenter • Visit “Iowa’s Prettiest Farm” INCLUSIONS _________________ • Free airport shuttle or hotel parking • Welcome Dinner and meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) • Fees and tips for included attractions and meals • Luggage handling at most hotels • 24-hour emergency call service • Free bottled water on coach ACCOMMODATIONS _________________ Night 1: Holiday Inn, Des Moines Night 2: Holiday Inn Express, Fort Dodge Night 3: GrandStay Hotel, Algona Nights 4-5: Hampton Inn & Suites, Cedar Falls Night 6: Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Marshalltown
DAY 4: CARTOONIST/POW MUSEUM AND NATIVITY/IOWA’S PRETTIEST FARM Meet the impressive Dave Carpenter, a renowned cartoonist from Iowa often featured in Our Iowa Magazine . Learn about Dave’s artistic skill set and the inspiration behind his cartoons, some of which have appeared in Harvard Business Review , Reader’s Digest , and The Wall Street Journal . Next, we’ll visit the POW Museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Prisoner of War camp that existed in Algona, Iowa from 1943-1946. After lunch, head to Little Brown Church, a historic church located in
Nashua. Stop at “Iowa’s Prettiest Farm” gaining the distinction from Our Iowa Magazine before heading to your hotel in Cedar Falls. B, L DAY 5: OELWEIN AMISH COMMUNITY Visit the Amish Community in Oelwein, with a guided tour and lunch at an Amish home. Continue exploring the community before returning to Cedar Falls. B, L DAY 6: CEDAR FALLS TOUR/ICE HOUSE/SULLIVAN BROTHERS MUSEUM Start today with a guided tour of Cedar Falls, including a Freedom Rock, Barn Quilts, and more! Visit historic sites in Cedar Falls like the Ice House Museum, built to hold 16 million pounds of ice. After lunch, we will visit The Sullivan
Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, honoring the service and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present. Step into their stories through traditional exhibits, interactive activities, and an electronic Wall of Honor. B, L DAY 7: NEWTON/HOME
Reminisce on Iowa’s deep agricultural roots at the Fort Dodge Grain Mural
This morning, get a behind-the-scenes look at the town of Newton. Visit Dalton’s Farm Toys, home to over 2,400 farm toys! Tour the Newton Arboretum and learn about the town’s historic art and architecture with a step-on guide. Then, say goodbye to your fellow travelers before heading home with cherished memories of Iowa. B x
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