Visit Iowa Falls, Iowa - The Scenic City

When my wife and I moved to Iowa Falls, Iowa, we had our ten-month old son and ourselves. When we left nearly 23 years later, our son had graduated from college and was working in the Twin Cities. Our daughter, who was born in Iowa Falls, was ready for her senior year in high school. We have often talked about how great a place Iowa Falls was to raise our children.

The town has a population of about 5200 and is located an hour and a half northeast of Des Moines, along U. S. Highway 20. It has its own hospital as well as a clinic where out of town medical professionals make regular visits. The school system is solid. There is a community college, Ellsworth Community College. The basics are there, but there is more, and it is the "more" that makes Iowa Falls a great place to live and to visit.

To really enjoy Iowa Falls, arrive during the day, check into the Rivers Bend Bed and Breakfast (make reservations ahead of time) or one of the local motels, and spend the rest of the day getting acquainted with the town. Enjoy your night, have a good breakfast, and spend the rest of your time exploring as much of the town as you can cram into a full day. Rivers Bend, by the way, is poised high above the Iowa River and has a spectacular view of the river and the surrounding area.

Here are some of the attractions you can expect to see and explore on your visit to what local people refer to as "The Scenic City."