Iowa is about as soothing a state to crisscross as any refugee from modern life could hope for. But the promise of excellent antiquing, cozy B&B's, and rhubarb pie is what really entices visitors. If the purpose of travel is to refresh the soul, then nothing could be more appealing than a state whose landscapes, towns, and residents seem to embody a time before one's birth.
Read the articleDestinations: Walnut · Decorah · Marshalltown · Mason City · Balltown · Perry
Themes: Road Trip · Hotels + Resorts · Shopping
Inspired by: All-American Iowa — by Walter Kirn, Published Feb. 2006
