7 days in Northeast Iowa Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): see the interesting displays at John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, then shop like a local with Phelps Youth Pavilion, then take in the exciting artwork at Waterloo Center for the Arts, and finally admire the natural beauty at Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. On your second day here, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at LIttle Brown Church in the Vale, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then wander the streets of Cedar Falls Main Street.

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New York City to Waterloo is an approximately 16.5-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from New York City to Waterloo. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from New York City in September since evenings lows in Waterloo dip to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Marquette.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eagles Landing Winery and Effigy Mounds National Monument. Museum-lovers will appreciate Bily Clocks Museum and Vesterheim. Venture out of the city with trips to Decorah (Toppling Goliath Brewing Company & Dunnings Spring Park).

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Traveling by car from Waterloo to Marquette takes 2 hours. In September in Marquette, expect temperatures between 76°F during the day and 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive back home.