Edged by a glistening stretch of the Missouri River, Sioux City historically played a pivotal role in Westward expansion with associated sights that today, along with river cruises and local hiking trails, draw in a steady stream of travelers.

If you think the Midwest is just farm country, think again - in Iowa find time to enjoy a river cruise, a fossil hunt or a few hours at a busy casino between cultural attractions.

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