Finding the Best in Midwest Weekend Getaways
If you feel like you’ve done all the typical girls trips and are looking for a day full of shopping, good eating, special activities, and more then head to Charles City, Iowa, for Chick Fest. Thank you to Charles City
One thing I am passionate about, as much as I am traveling, is eating healthy. I often meal prep on the weekends to help me stay on track with a healthy lifestyle during the week. I also love cooking, so these things often collide. Breakfast is a fickle meal for me….I struggle getting in a high amount of protein, but also something that is tasty and lower fat. Recently, I developed the recipe for these Cottage Cheese Egg Bites, which are also high in protein!
Who doesn’t love an overnight stay that makes you feel revived, refreshed, and fantastic?! How about a stay that includes not having to leave the hotel for food or drink?! That’s exactly what you get when you plan a stay at the Red Fox Hotel & Event Center in Waverly.
While we were hosted during our stay at the Red Fox Hotel, all thoughts are 100% authentic and my own. For more details, please see the Disclosure Tab.
The Red Fox Inn was originally constructed in the 1970’s in Waverly, Iowa. It was a prime event center in it’s time with 100+ guest rooms, a banquet room, restaurant, and bar. Over the next 30ish years, many people celebrated special events, spent their wedding nights, and more at this Eastern Iowa spot. Then, it fell into disrepair and was almost doomed for destruction when new owner Nick Graham (and some friends) worked with the city of Waverly to give it a new life.
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I’ve always enjoyed outdoor dining, however eating outside in the Midwest isn’t always feasible thanks to our ruthless winters! However, some establishments have figured out how to have fantastic outdoor seating during the pleasant months! Whether you’re looking for rooftop dining, lakeside (or riverside) dining, the Midwest offers it all! Check out this list of the best places for outdoor dining in the Midwest
Things to Do Charles City, Iowa offers so many great things to do! It is a great destination for a day trip or weekend getaway! Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities, great eats, shopping, historical stops, or more, you’ll find
Iowa, the land of corn, pigs, and nothing else right?! I love living in Iowa and the great restaurants are just the tip of the iceberg! Four different season, Iowa-nice people, and wide open spaces are just of my favorite things about living in Iowa. A lot of people think you have to travel to a big city, or even out of state, to experience really good eats. However, this just isn’t true! There are so many great places to grab a bite to eat in Iowa we’ve combined them into the Best Iowa Restaurants! I’ve even broke it up based on region! You’ll find Eastern, Central, & Western regions!
Outdoor fun, historic stops, locally owned shops, a brewery, and more makes Charles City, Iowa, a great destination for a day date! We love weekend getaways and vacations as much as the next couple, but sometimes life happens and those kinds of trips just aren’t possible, which means its time to plan a day date. Thankfully, Charles City, Iowa, is a great place to have a day date full of activity with your special someone. And, lucky for you, we have just the itinerary for you!
Thank you to Charles City Chamber of Commerce for hosting our day date in Charles City. All thoughts & opinions are 100% authentic and my own. For full details, please see the Disclosure Tab.
Bellevue, Iowa, is located along the Mississippi River and the Great River Road in Iowa. It’s quickly become one of our favorite weekend getaway destinations over the last couple years! Sure, the Mississippi River is a great reason to visit (along with Lock & Dam #12), but Bellevue has so much more to offer! Actually, we have 16 Great Things to Do (and places to Eat) in Bellevue for you! So, pack your bags!
While we love just relaxing and watching the river roll on by (along with the barges), there are many things to do in Bellevue!
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Situated in the middle of North Central Iowa is Franklin County. This rural community with a population of about 10,000 may not be your first choice of places to spend a weekend, but we think they offer some great things! Slow down and enjoy a day or weekend here. Check out what we think the top things to do in Franklin County area!
Franklin County is home to one of the most photographed dams in Iowa and maybe the Midwest. Beeds Lake is not only home to this spillway, but also offers a campground, great fishing spots, hiking trails, and more! My personal favorite thing to do at the lake is to walk the trail around the lake and across the causeway! It’s a great spot to spend some time!
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The northeast area of Iowa is known as the Driftless area due to its terrain that was caused by it not being glaciated and now it offers beautiful landscape of bluffs and valleys. Nestled in the center of this area is the community of Decorah, Iowa. From the great outdoors to delicious food, breweries, and much more there are many things to do in Decorah and we’re highlighting our favorites!
