Places in Iowa
Discover the best of Iowa, from unforgettable stays and local flavours to inspiring experiences and so much more. Explore our growing collection of guides and find your next favourite.
Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection
Iowa
Visit the Field of Dreams film site
Iowa
Oak Park
Des Moines, United States
Oak Park occupies a contemporary restaurant space on Ingersoll Avenue in Des Moines, with gardens reinforcing its connection to the seasons. Natural materials and generous light frame a dining room that combines the comfort of a neighbourhood address with an ambitious kitchen. The setting gives Iowa’s agricultural character a clear place in an urban evening out. An à la carte menu moves from seafood crudo, oysters and vegetable dishes to pasta and more substantial mains. A Josper charcoal grill supplies another strand, bringing beef, pork and fish into a repertoire that also gives vegetables considered treatment. Preparations change with the seasons, while dishes such as carrot Wellington show the kitchen’s interest in using familiar forms for different ingredients. Local growers and the restaurant’s own garden help shape the selection. The wine list ranges across established and less familiar regions, with cocktails and alcohol-free drinks offering further choices. Diners can assemble a shorter meal or settle in for several courses. The combination of gardens, contemporary interiors and varied cooking makes Oak Park a useful introduction to Des Moines’ evolving restaurant scene.
Harbinger
Iowa
Explore Des Moines' art and sculpture collections
Iowa
Surety Hotel
Iowa
Discover the Amana Colonies' heritage
Iowa
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Iowa
Aposto
Iowa
Walk the trails of Effigy Mounds National Monument
Iowa
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Iowa
Django
Iowa
Hotel Julien Dubuque
Iowa
801 Chophouse Des Moines
Iowa
Explore the covered bridges of Madison County
Iowa
Centro
Iowa
The Merrill Hotel, Muscatine, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Iowa
Visit the National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque
Iowa
The Warrior Hotel, Autograph Collection
Iowa
Discover Cedar Rapids' Czech and Slovak heritage
Iowa
Cobble Hill
Iowa
Orchard Green
Iowa
Des Lux Hotel
Iowa
Cycle a section of Iowa's extensive trail network
Iowa
Baroncini
Iowa
The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection
Iowa
Explore the Loess Hills' distinctive landscapes
Iowa
The Highlander Hotel
Iowa
Taste Iowa's farm produce at local markets
Iowa
Brazen Open Kitchen + Bar
Iowa