The Hoover historic site features the birthplace of President Herbert Hoover, his burial site, and his presidential library and museum. Located in West Branch on Interstate 80 east of Iowa City. Be sure to visit Grant's home. McGregor, Iowa An artsy-craftsy resort town on the Mississippi. Nauvoo, Illinois Home of the Mormons before the trek to Utah.
Site includes restored buildings and reenactments.
An amusement park for the younger at heart. This site operated by the National Park Service in far northeast Iowa preserves examples of Native American effigy mounds, mounds in the shapes of animals. Contact at 626 East Chapman Ave., Orange, CA, Tel.