Western Skies Scenic Byway Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky shoreline with clear water reflecting the rocks and a distant tree line.
A wooden barn in a field of green crops under a clear sky.
A white barn with a red silo, an American flag, and a clear blue sky.
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A rural road with a sign for Iowa State University.
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA
The price is 3.370.892 ₫ per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
3.370.892 ₫
3.775.400 ₫ total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,061 reviews)
"The toilet didn't flush. The elevator was broken the whole trip. The rooms are out of date. The hall smelled bad- musty."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
The price is 3.285.806 ₫ per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
3.285.806 ₫
3.680.102 ₫ total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,333 reviews)
"Exceptional facilities, first rate staff, fun speakeasy, every aspect of short stay was perfect. I’ll return."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hotel Julien Dubuque

Hotel Julien Dubuque

3.5 out of 5
200 Main Street Dubuque IA
The price is 3.281.057 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
3.281.057 ₫
3.702.624 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,956 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center and Iowa ...
9/10 Wonderful! (126 reviews)
"Maintenance tried to come into my room while I was asleep, I ran from the bed to block the door. Kasa forgot to tell pple about pest control visit. Thin walls, cheap bed frame and noisey. Communication isnt great between host, Kasa & building. Didn't feel safe staying here."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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Cities near Western Skies Scenic Byway

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Harlan