Deep In The Heart Of Iowa

Since 1994, this coffeehouse has been serving up premium coffee made right in Iowa City. There's a lot of ground to cover today, so make sure you get your share of java and a few sandwiches for the road!

A quick stop for gas and snacks!

Covering six acres of land in Newton, Iowa, this is the perfect place to hop out the car and stretch or make a little time for a scenic picnic.
Make sure to be kind, respect the space, and follow the Arboretum Etiquette.

Since 2016, Bubba has been home to a number of Southern comfort dishes such as Crab Cakes, Fried Green Tomatoes and Chicken Fried Steak. An hour for lunch will absolutely be necessary to savor all of the good eats you're going to experience.
HOURS Mondays: Closed Tuesdays – Fridays: 11am - 9pm Saturday – Sunday Brunch: 10am - 2pm Saturday – Sunday Dinner: 2pm - 9pm

Since 1976, this windmill (which was build in Nørre Snede, Denmark in 1848 and brought to America piece by piece) has stood tall in Elk Horn as a way to pay homage to the Danish heritage.
Note from the venue: If you are not yet fully vaccinated against COVID by the time of your visit, it is required to wear a mask while inside of the museum and to maintain social distancing.
HOURS Mondays - Saturdays: 9am - 4pm Sundays: 12- 4pm
Ticketed admission required. Adults–$3.00; Children 12 and under –$1.00; Preschool–free

Simply known as "The Fork" among locals, this restaurant offers up some American classics and rounds them up with a western twist. Come with an appetite, because the portions are big enough to keep any cowboy or cowgirl feeling satisfied.
Click here to make a reservation.
HOURS Mondays – Thursdays: 11am - 9pm Fridays and -Saturdays: 11am-10:30pm Sundays: 11am - 9pm
Happy Hour: Mondays - Sundays: 3-6pm
Brunch: Saturdays and Sundays: 11am-2pm

Designed in 2004 and originally opening in September 2008, the Bob Kerrey Bridge (named after Senator Bob Kerrey who secured the funding for it back in 2000) is 3000-foot-long structure.
After a big meal at The Fork, park the car at your hotel and take an evening stroll along the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge that overlooks the Missouri River and gives a great view of the Omaha skyline.