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.

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Take a minute to check to make sure you are still registered to vote especiall...
09/15/2026

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Take a minute to check to make sure you are still registered to vote especially if since the last election: you moved, changed your name, turned 18 or became a US Citizen. The election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 but early voting starts October 14 in Iowa. Visit voterready.iowa.gov to check your registration status, find out how to vote early by absentee by mail or in person and get answers to your questions about what's on your ballot.

We're a rest area for monarch butterflies flying south for winter along the “Monarch Highway”, a symbolic migration corr...
09/12/2026

We're a rest area for monarch butterflies flying south for winter along the “Monarch Highway”, a symbolic migration corridor that follows I-35 from Duluth, MN to Laredo, TX. You can track the migration on interactive maps at journeynorth.org. The peak for our area is in the next couple of weeks!

Get your gear here for the big game tomorrow! The Barn Boutique at Top of Iowa Welcome Center has what you need for your...
09/11/2026

Get your gear here for the big game tomorrow! The Barn Boutique at Top of Iowa Welcome Center has what you need for your watch party including charcuterie boards, Cedar Creek flavored popcorn, Frog Spit BBQ Sauce, Iowa w**es and more!

Tomorrow the nation will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks — a historic day to honor those who were lost, re...
09/10/2026

Tomorrow the nation will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks — a historic day to honor those who were lost, recognize those who rose in service, and renew the unity and compassion that defined us in the days that followed. At 8:46 am (7:46 am CDT), the moment the first hijacked aircraft struck the North Tower, Americans will join together in a moment of silence to pay tribute— and remember what we have in common as human beings.

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.--Thomas Edison Have a great ...
09/07/2026

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.--Thomas Edison

Have a great Labor Day! If you're traveling, stop at the Top of Iowa Rest Area for a break. There is a shady area to cool off and exercise your pet and vending machines inside the facility with beverages including water, pop, juice, sports drinks, etc. Stay hydrated and travel safely!

While you're making plans for a Labor Day barbecue, stop at the Barn Boutique and pick up some Frog Spit BBQ Sauce! We a...
09/05/2026

While you're making plans for a Labor Day barbecue, stop at the Barn Boutique and pick up some Frog Spit BBQ Sauce! We also have Amana Meat Shop mustard and sauerkraut and beautiful hand-crafted charcuterie boards. Plus be sure to include a couple of bottles of Iowa w**e to celebrate the long weekend!

The first Saturday in September is National Tailgating Day! Put on your team colors, fire up the grill and bring your ga...
09/05/2026

The first Saturday in September is National Tailgating Day! Put on your team colors, fire up the grill and bring your game face!

Fall is in the air at the Barn Boutique! You'll find a fun collection of seasonal home decor, hand-crafted items, pumpki...
08/29/2026

Fall is in the air at the Barn Boutique! You'll find a fun collection of seasonal home decor, hand-crafted items, pumpkins and more! Stop in and browse the Boutique today!

August is the perfect time to shop for locally grown produce. You can find fresh, local foods that are now in season at ...
08/21/2026

August is the perfect time to shop for locally grown produce. You can find fresh, local foods that are now in season at by visiting community farmers markets or at an on-farm retailer. Find local foods and farms. Support your community and Iowa agriculture. Download a 1-page list of what's in season at chooseiowa.com

When you take the scenic route through Iowa, you'll find beautiful landscapes, small town charm, taste fresh, local food...
08/15/2026

When you take the scenic route through Iowa, you'll find beautiful landscapes, small town charm, taste fresh, local food and meet down-to-earth friendly people. So get off the interstate and take the scenic route! For inspiration, visit topofiowa.com or stop in the Welcome Center!

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

Telephone

+16413243184

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