The new 2026 Iowa Travel Guide is now available to inspire travelers looking to plan a trip to Iowa. The free guide can be picked up locally at Unleash Council Bluffs office and Iowa Welcome Center at 509 23rd Avenue, Council Bluffs. It can also be ordered online at traveliowa.com or picked up at any of Iowa’s Welcome Centers and DOT rest areas. An online version is also available.
Features in the publication include:
- Exciting eateries + farm fresh flavors: Get a literal taste of Iowa at restaurants using fresh, locally sourced products.
- Family fun: Discover kid-friendly attractions, interactive museums, outdoor adventures, and festivals that make Iowa perfect for all ages.
- Relaxing road trips + luxurious hotels: Explore scenic byways and charming towns, then unwind in boutique inns, historic stays, and modern hotels across the state.
- Travel inspiration + itineraries: Find curated itineraries and themed trip ideas that make planning your perfect Iowa getaway simple and stress-free.
- Outdoor adventures + trails: Experience Iowa’s natural beauty through hiking, biking, paddling, camping, and miles of scenic trails.
- Iowa events + best things to do: Celebrate year-round festivals, concerts, fairs, and must-see attractions that showcase the best of Iowa.
The Iowa Tourism Office, part of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, works closely with community partners, attractions and events, to promote the state’s beautifully vast scenery and unique history. Tourism in Iowa generated $7.3 billion in expenditures in 2023, with more than $1.1 billion supporting state and local governments, while employing a total of 70,954 people statewide. Pottawattamie County benefited from $334.17 million in visitor direct spending during 2024. For more information on everything Iowa has to offer tourists, visit traveliowa.com. Visit UNleashCB.com for information specifically about Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County.
