Oh man. Whatever you hope to find at a welcome center, this will blow your expectations out of the water. I am not lying. When we stopped here, I was hesitant because it required crossing the interstate and a couple of turns. I was not disappointed. Opening the door revealed not just clean restrooms and an few vending machines, but a beautiful wood-plank barn-style interior. The lower level is the usual rest stop stuff, but more attractive. That alone would be worth the stop, but the upper level is what takes the cake. In the beautiful wood-framed, light-filled, high-ceilinged interior there is a little shop selling coffee and delicious, FRESH, HOMEMADE PIE! And it's only $3 a slice! It was amazing. Sweet, warm fruit in a flaky crust. Oh man. There was also a gift shop and more information about Iowa than you thought existed and friendly staff. It's such a good spot, it's almost worth a drive just for the welcome center!
Very clean, modern rest area. It's very nice to have the coffee shop and gift shop there to take a break. It's right beside the casino if you want to stay a but longer.
Iowa has the best rest stops in the Midwest and this spot is probably its finest. Good information spot, coffee shop is non-franchise and excellent in quality, the local resource/docent/guide is a wonderful host. It is also right next to the casino where the dining is quite good. Relax here for as long as you wish.
Definitely stop here if you are on your way into Iowa for the first time!
Large nice clean restrooms easy to get in and out of 24 hours a day. Vending machines in lobby AND If you stop between 9 am-5 pm the upstairs is open. Huge selection of maps and tourists brochures from all around the state. Helpful people on hand to help you choose which visits are a good for for you. Gift shops and fresh pies available for purchase. Cute place.
This is by far the nicest welcome center I have been to. There are more pamphlets and guides than I have seen at any other center in any other state. They also had a person there who could help answer questions or find materials that might interest you.
There are no restaurants, but there is a small gift/coffee shop and they sell pies. There are some vending machines, and of course bathrooms and water fountains. Ample parking, and easy to access.
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