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Iowa is the 26th biggest state in the United States. The state of Iowa is known for its delicious cuisines, welcoming nature of the residents, and its blend of urban and rural tradition. The capital of IA is Des Moines and it is also the biggest city of the state. There are many hotels in Iowa to suit the needs of vacationers. The main airport of IA is Des Moines International Airport.


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Iowa is the 29th state of the United States. It is frequently called as the "American Heartland". The capital and biggest city of IA is Des Moines and the state covers a total land area of 56,272 sq miles. It has common boundaries with Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

If you want to know vividly about the Hawkeye State, then an Iowa Map will work as an indispensable tool for you. The state of Iowa is popular for its blend of country and metropolitan lifestyle. The capital and largest city is Des Moines.

Tourist attractions in Iowa

The state of IA houses a range of tourist destinations, which include the following:

Cedar Falls - It is closely located to Waterloo and houses the University of Northern Iowa
Ames - It is famous for the Iowa State University and is located to the north of Des Moines
Council Bluffs - It is a famous Western metropolitan area on the banks of the Missouri River
Cedar Rapids - Second biggest city in the state
Dubuque - The city is famous for its mountains and lies close to the Mississippi River

Des Moines - Capital and largest city of the state. It is nicknamed as the "Insurance Capital of the United States".
Quad Cities - Fifty percent of Bettendorf and Davenport is situated in Iowa, and the rest lies in Illinois.
Iowa City - Famous for the University of Iowa. It is closely located to the Cedar Rapids.
Sioux City - A famous city beside the Missouri River in the northwest.

Amana Colonies, Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and Effigy Mounds National Monument are the other popular tourist spots in the state.

Hotels in Iowa

The Hawkeye State houses a wide array of hotels and an Iowa Map helps in finding their exact locations in the state:

Microtel Inn and Suites Colfax/Newton
Comfort Inn
Randolph Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines-On The River
The Royal Amsterdam Hotel
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Adventureland Inn

Des Moines (the capital), Cedar Falls, Ames, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City have the topmost variety of hotels.

Airlines in Iowa

The Eastern Iowa Airport, Des Moines International Airport, Eppley Airfield (Nebraska), and Quad City International Airport (Illinois) are the major airports serving the state. AirTran Airways, Allegiant Air, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Express, and US Airways are the main carriers.

Economy of Iowa

Frequently referred to as the "Food Capital of the World", Iowa has an agriculture-oriented economy. Sectors like biotechnology, food processing, manufacturing, insurance and financial services, and federal jobs make a huge contribution to the economy of the state.

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