My family moved to West Des Moines, Iowa from the Peoria, Illinois area back in 2001. Many of the local attractions were places that even my wife and I had never visited. Each summer, typically on my son's birthday in June, we take a family trip to a local spot. Many times its something right within Des Moines, other times we travel to other locations within Iowa.

Many of the tours are relatively simple, such as:

* Visit the top of 801 Grand Ave to check out the view from the tallest building in Des Moines.

* Walk the Des Moines downtown sky walk system to explore the routes, shopping, and food.

* Tour the Iowa State Capital

Some of the places we'd like to visit next: Tone's Spice Factory in Ankeny, Barilla in Ames, the fossil collecting park in Rockwell.

Here's a quick recap of some of the places we've visited...

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Fenelon Place Elevator Company

Fenelon Place Elevator Company
Dubuque, Iowa
http://www.dbq.com/fenplco/


Fenelon is the worlds shortest, steepest railway taking passengers from 4th street to Fenelon Place for a fantastic view of the Mississippi River Valley.


Looking down the railway as the car takes you back down to 4th street.



National Mississippi River Museum
Dubuque, Iowa
http://www.mississippirivermuseum.com



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    This looks like a great little trip - a place I have never visited.

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