Today the capital city and cultural center of Iowa is revitalized. A versatile destination everyone will enjoy, Des Moines has an itinerary for almost every interest. Culture and art enthusiasts may want to roam through the Des Moines Art Center, spend the weekend museum-hopping or attend a Broadway-caliber performance at the Civic Center. Golfers can spend their time and energy teeing up at any of the area's fine championship courses. The Blank Park Zoo and the Iowa State Fairgrounds should be on the list for families. And gardeners will savor the fantastic blooms at the Botanical Center and the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Mix it up a little and sample all this "big city with a small town heart" has to offer.

With a convenient location off I-5 along the Willamette River and a variety of lodging options, Wilsonville serves as an excellent base for any Oregon trip and has much to offer on its own. The community boasts kid-friendly activities like the World of Speed Museum and the Family Fun Center, as well as co-op farms like Our Table Cooperative and a vibrant farmers’ market. Wilsonville visitors also enjoy shopping, beautifully landscaped parks and equestrian opportunities.

Tossa del Mar has beautiful beaches—and tourists flock to them in summer, so make sure you have a reservation if you’re planning to visit in high season. Enjoy the seafront restaurants (and, of course, fresh-caught fish specialties) and many tapas bars in this charming Catalan town.