There are few things more iconic than the various drive in restaurants that populate a lucky few towns and cities in this country. We all recognize popular fast food chains, but these small mom and pop operations are generally not household names to most folks except in the areas they are located. In many cases, they are a best kept secret of the locals. Let’s check out one of the “best kept secrets” around Iowa - Bob’s Drive In in LeMars, Iowa!

When I was growing up, we shopped in Sheldon quite a bit. When my mom wanted to give us a special treat, she occasionally took us to Dairy Dandy for an ice cream cone. Guess what? You can still visit it!

Ever wanted to explore an OUTDOOR children’s museum? You (and your kiddos/grandkids) can certainly do that at Sofia’s Play Garden at Lauritzen Gardens! It is a lovely and magical place for ALL ages, not just for kids. Heck, when I attended on Grand Opening weekend in May, I wanted to play and explore!