Iowa

Situated along the Cedar River in the heart of northern Iowa, Cedar Falls has 10 free things to do during an affordable family vacation. Points of interest include the University of Northern Iowa – an academic institution which gives this small community its flair for the fine arts.

Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa, has 10 free things to do that will help you have an affordable family vacation. Des Moines regularly pops up on the business and political radar. It is considered one of the foremost locations for basing an insurance company and makes headlines during presidential elections. The Iowa Caucuses have kicked off every presidential election since 1972.

Muscatine County, Iowa, has two family-friendly and free attractions where kids can learn about history, biology and geology on your next family vacation.

Mason City, Iowa, has an array of award-winning attractions, from puppets to prairie school architecture, museums to malls, and an assortment of free festivals that add up to an affordable family vacation destination.