Discovering America's Heartland
๐ฝโจWhen my partner attended an academic conference in Des Moines, I got to explore Iowa's unique charm. As part of the famous Corn Belt, Iowa offered a completely different vibe compared to Colorado โ lush forests, humid air, endless cornfields, and tax-free groceries showed me a new perspective of America. ๐ธ Iowa Highlights Iowa State University campus ๐ Iowa State Capitol's stunning architecture ๐๏ธ Downtown Des Moines skyline ๐ Women of Achievement Bridge โจ Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens ๐ Vast cornfields stretching to the horizon ๐ฝ Bird's-eye view of Des Moines ๐ ๐ What Makes Iowa Special Unexpected greenery with lush deciduous forests ๐ณ Tax-free shopping for everyday groceries ๐๐ธ Rich agricultural landscapes that define the Midwest Cultural gems hidden in plain sight ๐ญ Travel Reflections "Reading ten thousand booksไธๅฆtraveling ten thousand miles" โ never stop exploring our wonderful world! ๐โ๏ธ #US #Iowa
