Top of Iowa Welcome Center and Rest Area

Top of Iowa Welcome Center and Rest Area Primary Iowa Welcome Center & I-35 Rest Area. Barn Boutique Gift shop and Patriotic Rock.

Father's Day is Sunday, June 21! Visit the Barn Boutique to pick out a fun book or artisan-crafted gift, a bottle of one...
06/14/2026

Father's Day is Sunday, June 21! Visit the Barn Boutique to pick out a fun book or artisan-crafted gift, a bottle of one of our Iowa wines, some Amana Meat Shop & Smokehouse products or Cedar Creek Flavored Popcorn. Visit topofiowa.com and Browse the Boutique! We're open 9-4 daily!

Each year on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day honors Salvation Army Donut Lassies, dubbed Donut Girls, who m...
06/05/2026

Each year on the first Friday in June, National Donut Day honors Salvation Army Donut Lassies, dubbed Donut Girls, who made fresh, complementary donuts for American soldiers serving in France during World War I. Two Lassies named Ensign Margaret Sheldon and Adjutant Helen Purviance cleverly thought to fry the donuts, made from the limited ingredients available, in soldiers’ helmets, earning the nickname “Doughnut Lassies” in the process. This raised the profile of the Salvation Army during the war, and they continued this service on the front lines during World War II and the Vietnam War as well. Many bakeries and coffee shops offer doughnut deals to their customers so celebrate the day by enjoying your favorite doughnut! ,

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Res...
06/04/2026

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. (All other regulations remain in place.) Find out how to get started, where to fish and more at iowadnr.gov. Share the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 5-7!

National Hamburger Month, celebrated in May, recognizes the beginning of grilling and barbecuing season and is a time to...
05/30/2026

National Hamburger Month, celebrated in May, recognizes the beginning of grilling and barbecuing season and is a time to celebrate America's love for hamburgers. Burgers are a timeless symbol of good times, great food, and shared memories. Fire up your grill this weekend and enjoy!

Memorial Day is a day of respect honoring the men and women who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. Formerly know...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a day of respect honoring the men and women who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it is a day for visiting cemeteries and memorials to mourn those who died in the line of duty. Volunteers place American flags on their graves in national and local cemeteries and family and friends also come to lay flowers.

Every kid loves an adventure . . . especially if they have an adventurous grandma who rides a motorcycle! Adventures wit...
05/23/2026

Every kid loves an adventure . . . especially if they have an adventurous grandma who rides a motorcycle!

Adventures with Grandma Biker is a popular children's book series by Joan Enockson that follows a fun-loving grandmother, her motorcycle, and her grandson Percy. The stories focus on character-building themes like citizenship, patriotism, and problem-solving, making them great reading material for kids ages 8-12.

Book 1 - State Park: An Adventure of Citizenship and Patriotism Book 2 - Memorial Day Parade: Continues the adventures with a focus on patriotism and community. Available at the Barn Boutique!

National Road Trip Day marks the unofficial beginning to the summer travel season! In the early 1900’s the automobile ga...
05/22/2026

National Road Trip Day marks the unofficial beginning to the summer travel season! In the early 1900’s the automobile gained popularity and roads were developed. The Lincoln Highway was the first improved transcontinental road in the nation, traveling from New York City to San Francisco, California. This historic road allowed Americans and visitors to see the country as never before. It has been said that this road created the family vacation! Soon thereafter, a north-south route route stretching from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans was dedicated as the Jefferson Highway . These two historic road trip routes, the Lincoln Highway and the Jefferson Highway, intersect in Iowa! To plan a trip on these and Iowa's other scenic byways visit, ia.iowadot.gov/iowasbyways/IowaBywaysTravelGuide.pdf or pick up a copy at the Welcome Center!

Heading out for the weekend? Top of Iowa is the perfect place to stop for a travel break. Parking is plentiful with ampl...
05/21/2026

Heading out for the weekend? Top of Iowa is the perfect place to stop for a travel break. Parking is plentiful with ample room for recreational vehicles and vehicles towing trailers. Visit topofiowa.com/rest-area-amenities.html for more details!

The Friday before Memorial Day weekend is National Road Trip Day. AAA projects 39.1 million people will travel by car ov...
05/20/2026

The Friday before Memorial Day weekend is National Road Trip Day. AAA projects 39.1 million people will travel by car over this Memorial Day weekend which is a bit higher than last year. Gas prices are higher too, so planning your trip route is a good way to get more smiles per gallon! Best wishes for safe travels and stop here for trip planning help and a travel break. Visit topofiowa.com!

Saturday is National Barbecue Day! Why not fire up the grill and enjoy it? Stop in the Barn Boutique and pick up a bottl...
05/15/2026

Saturday is National Barbecue Day! Why not fire up the grill and enjoy it? Stop in the Barn Boutique and pick up a bottle of Frog Spit BBQ Sauce to add some flare to what you prepare! Have fun!

Address

I-35 Exit 214, 4705 Wheelerwood Road
Northwood, IA
50459

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

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+16413243184

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