Treasures along Iowa's Lincoln Highway

In Iowa, the Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) cuts across the state from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River near Omaha, NE. Along the way, small towns, history, sweeping prairie landscapes and bustling cities provide plenty of reasons to consider the Lincoln Highway for a road trip. Here is some of what you’ll find along (and near) the Lincoln Highway from Mt. Vernon to Belle Plaine.

A mighty river and an historic crossroad along The Lincoln Highway in Iowa

One of the things that makes a road trip special is finding hidden gems along the way, an experience you simply can’t get unless you’re willing to hop in your car and take the road, that’s often less traveled.

In Iowa one of the best routes to get a taste of the Hawkeye state is the historic Lincoln Highway . Here’s a look at the first 70 miles starting at the Mississippi River.