|  Iowa, the heartland of American agriculture, is also a growing center of industry. Iowa is a leader in corn and soybean production, but Iowa industry generates about three and a half times the revenue of agriculture. The 3,600 manufacturing firms in the state produce more than 3,000 different products, ranging from motor homes to microwave ovens. Major appliances, farm implements, and plastics are exported all over the world. Iowa is the only state bordered by two navigable rivers, with the Mississippi River forming its eastern boundary and the Missouri River most of its western boundary. The Sioux called Iowa the "beautiful land."
Iowa's countryside offers tourists a wide range of recreational activities, from boating and fishing on lakes, rivers, and reservoirs to hiking and picnicking at the many state parks and forests. Iowa also offers medium-sized cities with cultural activities, includin...
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Adventureland Park, Altoona |
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Antonin Dvorak Memorial, Spillville |
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Arnolds Park Amusement Park, Arnolds Park |
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Belle Of Sioux City, Sioux City |
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Bentonsport-National Historic District, Keosauqua |
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Black Hawk Park, Cedar Falls |
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Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines |
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Boji Bay, Okoboji |
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Brucemore, Cedar Rapids |
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Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead, Princeton |
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Amana Heritage Museum, Amana |
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Amana Heritage Sites, Amana Colonies |
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Ambrose A. Call State Park, Algona |
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Backbone State Park, Strawberry Point |
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Beed's Lake State Park, Hampton |
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Bellevue State Park, Dubuque |
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Bily Clocks, Spillville |
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Black Hawk State Park, Lake View |
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Blanden Memorial Art Museum, Fort Dodge |
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Boatyard, Dubuque |
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