Olio in Iowa

Des Moines Day Trips: Discovering Everything South-Central Iowa Has to Offer

Des Moines Day Trips is a series of unexpected itineraries for one- or two-day adventures across the state of Iowa. Find ways to explore unique roadside attractions and discover local history without leaving the state!

Des Moines Day Trips graphic featuring attractions across south-central Iowa

Start your day by heading southwest of Des Moines to Winterset, Iowa. First, grab breakfast at the historic Northside Cafe, a local staple that puts a spin on classic comfort foods. Next, head down the street to the birthplace of Hollywood legend John Wayne.Continue Reading…

Olio in Iowa’s 2016 Bucket List

2016 Bucket List

Unlike most new years, I started off 2016 in the midst of a road trip. Waking up in new cities and driving through more than a half dozen states when all was said and done definitely set the tone for all of the adventures I hope to have this year.

So in honor of the clean slate and (relatively) empty calendar that comes with a new year, I compiled a 2016 travel bucket list that includes some of the places, both near and far, I’m hoping to explore over the next 366 days!Continue Reading…