![]() It’s not all flat land and windmills! For example, the Loess Hills are a stunning natural wonder that you’ll have to see to believe, and the Maquoketa Caves are a treasure and a half just waiting for you to come to explore them. What kind of natural gems in Iowa are there?Īn easier question to answer would be “What kind of natural gems aren’t there in Iowa?”, because we’ve got a little of everything. It’s up to you because no matter what you find beautiful, you’ll probably find it in Iowa. There are also interesting, offbeat places like Crystal Lake Cave, where you’ll feast your eyes on stalactites and stalagmites like something out of a fairy tale. Pikes Peak State Park is one of the most photographed places in the whole state, and you’ll definitely see why as soon as you get there. The Iowa River Valley is one of the most scenic areas in the state, and from there, you’re able to see the plush, gorgeous green Iowa forest, and beautiful, clear river waters for as far as you can see. There’s so much more to Iowa than just farmlands and flat fields! We’ve got beautiful lakes, gorgeous rivers, trickling crystal streams, cave systems, woods, and so much more to explore. We are so lucky to live in a state so beautiful. Where are the best places to see Iowa scenery? Check out this article for more dreamy road-trip inspiration. There are literally hundreds of places ideal for scenic drives in Iowa. There are also gems like the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, which conjoins the main streets of 43 adorable Iowa communities, and Highway 52 is pretty dreamy, too. Some of the best roads you can take for a nice, scenic drive in beautiful Iowa are the Historic Hills Scenic Byway, which will treat you to incredible, unbeatable views (and is more than 100 miles long), and you can’t miss a drive along Smokey Hollow Road, near Marquette, either. These trips focus on staying on one highway - usually a lesser traveled one - and show you a part of Florida you would never see if you stay on the Interstates.Iowa is a gorgeous state with TONS of awesome backroads, scenic routes, and much more. Some trips cross several regions of the state and many actually go from coast to coast. Martin County Scenic Highway west of Stuart Miami to Fort Myers - Belle Glade, Clewiston, LaBelle 9. Coconut Grove to Goulds on Old Cutler Road 8. Boynton Beach to Fort Lauderdale on SR-A1A 7. Palm Beach to Lake Worth Inlet among the mansions 5. Jupiter to Hobe Sound via Jupiter Island on the Ocean 3. Fort Pierce to Jensen Beach along the Indian River 2. Southeast Florida Road Trips and Scenic Drivesġ. On Top Of The World near Ocala to Melrose Sugarloaf Mountain Loop near Montverde and Ferndale 23. Green Mountain Scenic Byway around Lake Apopka 22. Fort Gates Ferry Drive across St Johns River 21. Haines Creek Lock between Lakes Griffin and Eustis 20. Emeralda Island Scenic Loop west of Eustis 19. ![]() ![]() Lake Apopka Loop via Apopka, Montverde, Howey 18. Mount Dora to St Leo through Dade City 17. Mount Dora to Cross Creek, Micanopy, and McIntosh 16. Mount Dora to Melrose through Ocala National Forest 15. Yalaha Scenic Loop from Howey in the Hills 14. Lake Griffin Scenic Loop via Lady Lake and Weirsdale 13. Mount Dora to Altoona to Villages and Return 12. Polk City to Auburndale on CR-557 and CR-559 11. ![]() Lake Wales to Frostproof on Scenic Highway 17 10. Lake Buena Vista to Windermere on SR-535 3. Maitland to Orlando through Winter Park 2. ![]() Miami, South Florida, and Keys within 100 milesĬentral Florida Road Trips and Scenic Drivesġ. ![]()
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