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Iowa Tourist Attractions Trivia Quiz

Ever wonder what places are found in Iowa that you've never heard of? Test your knowledge in this category!

A multiple-choice quiz by 6soaringhigh. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
6soaringhigh

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
325,437

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
386

Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (9/10), Guest 173 (10/10), Guest 66 (8/10).

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1. In what Iowa town is the Hobo Museum located? Hint

Tipton

Davenport

Britt

Anita

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2. Where in Iowa is the world's largest (man-made) strawberry? Hint

Council Bluff

Strawberry Point

Muscatine

Sibley

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3. What is the myth about the swinging Lover's Leap Bridge in Columbus Junction, Iowa? Hint

It collapsed in 1894 when the trees told of its curse

It is not sturdy

The Native Americans used it as a hiding place when being attacked

A Native American maiden leapt to her death from it

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4. The World's Largest Concrete Gnome is located in what town? Hint

Ames

Iowa City

Kalona

Fredonia

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5. The American Gothic House is in Eldon, Iowa. What famous artist painted the picture "American Gothic"? Hint

Grant Wood

Leonardo da Vinci

Pablo Picasso

Vincent van Gogh

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6. The oldest working Danish windmill in the United States is in Elk Horn, Iowa. What year was it built? Hint

1423

1848

2009

1936

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7. The famous Butter Cow Statue in Toledo, Iowa is located under what kind of tree? Hint

Cedar tree

Maple tree

Pine tree

Oak tree

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8. What town in Iowa is known as the Barn Quilt Capital of the World? Hint

Des Moines

Washington

Okoboji

Sac City

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9. The Iowa Speedway is found in what town?

Hint

Dubuque

Grinnell

Bettendorf

Newton

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10. A giant steel 'monument' found in Brandon, Iowa is shaped like what? Hint

Frying Pan

Shoe

Hamburger

Tractor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what Iowa town is the Hobo Museum located?

Answer: Britt

Britt even has a Hobo Convention on the second weekend every August. The museum is located in an old movie theater.

2. Where in Iowa is the world's largest (man-made) strawberry?

Answer: Strawberry Point

The strawberry is 15 feet high and 12 feet across! It's huge! There's a green sign under the strawberry that says "Strawberry Point".

3. What is the myth about the swinging Lover's Leap Bridge in Columbus Junction, Iowa?

Answer: A Native American maiden leapt to her death from it

The original bridge was built in 1886. It was rebuilt in 1922. It later became a tourist attraction, and many people come every year to enjoy it.

4. The World's Largest Concrete Gnome is located in what town?

Answer: Ames

The concrete gnome is 15 feet tall and 3,500 pounds. This garden gnome is found at Iowa State University. Go Cyclones!

5. The American Gothic House is in Eldon, Iowa. What famous artist painted the picture "American Gothic"?

Answer: Grant Wood

Grant Wood died in 1942, a day before his birthday. The American Gothic House has an art contest every year. Visitors can get their pictures taken with a pitchfork and overalls.

6. The oldest working Danish windmill in the United States is in Elk Horn, Iowa. What year was it built?

Answer: 1848

The windmill was built in 1848. On February 4, 1976, pieces for the windmill came from Denmark and it was restored in 1977. The windmill actually works, too!

7. The famous Butter Cow Statue in Toledo, Iowa is located under what kind of tree?

Answer: Oak tree

The cow is a bronze statue. It was built by a Toledo native named Norma "Duffy" Lyon. She became known as the "Butter Cow Lady".

8. What town in Iowa is known as the Barn Quilt Capital of the World?

Answer: Sac City

Barn quilts are actually wooden blocks that look like quilts. They are seen on historic barns. Volunteers, including 4-H club members and retirees, helped paint all the quilts. The first quilt show was in 2007, and nearly one thousand people attended.

Source: The Barn Quilts of Sac County Iowa Website

9. The Iowa Speedway is found in what town?

Answer: Newton

The speedway's motto is "America's Place to Race". Rusty Wallace led the design team in designing the track. Nationwide Insurance has been an official partner of the track.

10. A giant steel 'monument' found in Brandon, Iowa is shaped like what?

Answer: Frying Pan

The frying pan weighs 1,020 pounds. It took 41 hours to construct. In the frying pan, it says "Brandon, Iowa".

Source: Author 6soaringhigh

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