An historic opera house and a giant teapot.

Take a Trip: Highway 34

In the third episode of season 3 of Road Trip Iowa,  we move through southwest Iowa history where we explore the communities, heritage and hometown spirit along Highway 34.

Want to take this journey with us on your next road trip? Use Travel Iowa's itinerary tool to send yourself a fantastic route along this byway to experience most of our episode in person (please note that the itinerary tool doesn't always have every stop featured in our show so you may need to add a couple of stops along the way if you want the full experience).

Host, Brooke Kohlsdorf feeds a cow out of her hands through a gate.
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Harvest Barn Marketplace

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Enjoy local food and barnyard fun at the Harvest Barn Marketplace near Osceola.
Two males stand next to each other. The one of the left draws his bow and arrow and points it towards a target.
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Three Mile Lake and the High Lakes Outdoor Alliance

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Step up to the firing line at Three Mile Lake.
A modern alley mural juxtaposed in a side-by-side composition with a log cabin at a historical village.
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Creston's Mural Magic and Historical Village

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There is plenty of art and history to enjoy in the city of Creston.
The Corning Opera House.
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Corning Opera House

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The Corning Opera House is a one-of-a-kind attraction.
A waitress picks up plates of prepared food from the kitchen of Primrose Restaurant.
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Primrose Restaurant

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A stop in Corning offers travellers big city dining in a quaint Iowa community.
The Swedish Heritage and Cultural Center in Stanton.
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Swedish Heritage and Cultural Center in Stanton

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Take in Stanton's Swedish traditions.
Military uniforms on hangers.
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Montgomery County History Center

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Learn about the role Montgomery County played in shaping southwest Iowa history.