The agricultural tours at the annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents are a full-day affair with many stops. In the previous
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Not a quilter? Don’t be quick to cross the Iowa Quilt Museum off your list of trips. Barrett thinks that everyone can find enjoyment for one reason or another while visiting the museum. “Some visitors enjoy feeling a sense of nostalgia and connection to history and culture,” she says. “Others find appreciation in the artistry or workmanship of the pieces. The stories behind the quilts are of interest to many people.” She adds that the “40x40@40” exhibit will be of particular interest to anyone who appreciates fine visual art.
Address: 68 E Court Ave., Winterset
Online: iowaquiltmuseum.org
Distance from Downtown Des Moines: 37 miles