"Natural Encounters"...
Take a break from the bustle of daily life and enjoy a scenic drive on the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway or on Iowa’s Old O’Brien Glacial Trail Scenic Byway. Visit scenic overlooks, learn about plants and wildlife at nature centers, see the spectacular flight of ducks and geese at the DeSoto National Wildlife refuge, attend programs designed for groups at recreation areas or stop in at Whiterock Resort for a variety of group activities and programs.

"Get Your Just Desserts"...
A tour just isn’t complete without lots of great food! Stop at the Danish Villages for a full Danish meal or refreshments; Cookies Food Products to tour the factory and receive free spices (you can split your group to tour the Andy Williams Birthplace while you are there).. Scoop up lots of fun and ice cream at the Ice Cream Capital of the World’s Visitor Center or stop in for a Fried Egg Sundae- a rare ice cream treat in Hamburg. Smalls Fruit Farm is a great stop each fall, Palmer’s “Olde Tyme” Candy Shoppe is sure to please any sweet tooth or remember the authentic “Dutch” treats in Orange City.

"Inspirational Tours"...
A visit to the Prairie Pedlar during the Moonlight Garden Party or Ruby Tuesday (Red Hat Ladies event) will keep your group asking for more. The Grotto of the Redemption, Trinity Heights and the Museum of Religious Arts are one-of-a-kind attractions that are guaranteed to slow your pace for time to reflect. Western Iowa has many beautiful churches and other attractions that can be combined to expand this tour.

"Riding the Rails"...
Relive memories and create new ones as you learn how the first transcontinental railroad united the east with the west; see a roundhouse with turntable, steam engines and experience a ride inside a modern locomotive simulator. Explore the wonders of the great passenger eras and the technology used to operate modern day freight systems.

"Famous People Loved Western Iowa, You Will Too"...
Learn about Andy Williams at his birthplace home in Wall Lake; See Johnny Carson’s birthplace in Corning or plan a tip to the roots of Oscar winner, Donna Reed in Denison; Clarinda boasts the birthplace of Big Band leader, Glenn Miller and was also home to Marilyn Maxwell, a singer, dancer and movie star who performed with Bob Hope, Mickey Rooney, Rock Hudson and Frank Sinatra in the 1940’s. Visit the “Walk of Fame” listing famous Iowans in Shenandoah; learn about Tiny Lund, named one of the 50 greatest drivers in NASCAR history; Stanton can share a secret about Mrs. Olson of Folgers Coffee commercials; and a tour of the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center focuses on the most influential Iowan of the 20th Century.

"Little Houses on the Prairie"...
Hear stories about early settlers and their families, see Sod Houses that once dotted the prairies, visit many “first” log cabin homes, see the Danish influence on early home building and remember what life was like without modern day conveniences.

"Think Big"...
The rural landscape is peppered with the “worlds largest” claims to fame...Western Iowa is no different. See the stainless steel statue of Christ - the largest in the United States at 33’; learn how a 30’ high, 15’ wide Bull was built and what he represents.

Stop to see the worlds largest popcorn ball weighing 3,100 that is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. Note the 76’ tall corn stalk as you travel along I-80, the Worlds largest Golden Spike at 56’ or the World’s largest Coffee Pot and newly added Coffee Cup that welcomes visitors to this Swedish community. Town. Many travel a great distance to see the Patriotic rock

"See the Unique and Live the History on the Loess Hills By-way"...
See dirt from exotic islands in the Pacific, Europe and Africa, white sand from Waikiki Beach and black sand from the island of Hawaii, even dirt from the White House lawn. Visit sites on the Underground Railroad, see Indian arrowheads and tools, and take a spin in the largest “Squirrel Cage” Jail that housed prisoners from 1885 until 1969. Lean more about Pioneer trails, railroad history, see once buried treasures, shop in historic districts and enjoy a themed “Titanic” luncheon.

FRUIT LOOPS TOUR...
Enjoy fresh picked apples, peaches, apricots, cherries and home made pies, jams and jellies. Visit vineyards and stay for wine tasting, participate in hands on harvest festivals or visit a “first in the nation” all “natural” produce & meat farmer’s market.