A man on a sailboat, Brooke stands in front of a lake, a cup of ice cream.

Take a Trip: Highway 27 South

In the second episode of season 3 of Road Trip Iowa, we take a trip along the Avenue of the Saints and discover the culture, creativity and cuisine that make southeast Iowa feel like home.

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).

A display of geodes in front of a mirror.
Highway 27 South

Geode State Park

ClipSeason3Episode304
Uncover a hidden gem in Iowa's state park system.
A large antique thresher drives by on the dirt.
Highway 27 South

Midwest Old Threshers Reunion

ClipSeason3Episode304
Agricultural history gets fired up every fall during the Old Threshers Reunion.
An aerial view of the State Theatre in Washington, Iowa.
Highway 27 South

State Theatre

ClipSeason3Episode304
The theater in Washington, Iowa, has been showing movies since the 19th century.
A Starship Enterprise inspired parade float, named, U.S.S. Riverside - NCC-1818.
Highway 27 South

Trekfest

ClipSeason3Episode304
Discover why Star Trek fans from around the world are transported to Riverside, Iowa.
A person holds a cup of ice cream in a cow pattern cup. A spoon and chocolate cow stand vertically from the top of the ice cream.
Highway 27 South

Kalona Creamery

ClipSeason3Episode304
Get a taste of all-natural Amish and Mennonite dairies at Kalona Creamery.
Patrons sit at tables inside the Hamburg Inn No. 2.
Highway 27 South

Hamburg Inn No. 2

ClipSeason3Episode304
In Iowa City, two local legends have teamed up to preserve a classic diner tradition.
A car museum guide points out features of a white antique car to Road Trip Iowa host, Brooke Kohlsdorf.
Highway 27 South

Antique Car Museum of Iowa

ClipSeason3Episode304
Take a ride through motor car history at this museum in Coralville.
Two men board a small docked sailboat on Lake MacBride.
Highway 27 South

Lake MacBride State Park

ClipSeason3Episode304
Established in the 1930s, Lake MacBride State Park blends history, habitat and recreation.