Moravia, IA

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People say that Mid America is the most boring to drive through. I half heatedly disagree. Driving expressway, your right, but, get off the freeway, take a highway. It becomes one of the best places to drive. Big fields, old farms, old houses, Amish, green fields, and fences. New things every half mile. I was fascinated how driving through the same thing, farms, could still be new and interesting for hours. Best part...you can average 65 😉 or better. Only 10 miles below expressway speeds. So get off the expressway, find a parallel highway and enjoy rural America.
People say that Mid America is the most boring to drive through. I half heatedly disagree. Driving expressway, your right, but, get off the freeway, take a highway. It becomes one of the best places to drive. Big fields, old farms, old houses, Amish, green fields, and fences. New things every half mile. I was fascinated how driving through the same thing, farms, could still be new and interesting for hours. Best part...you can average 65 😉 or better. Only 10 miles below expressway speeds. So get off the expressway, find a parallel highway and enjoy rural America.
Honey Creek Resort

Honey Creek Resort

3 out of 5
12633 Resort Dr Moravia IA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Moravia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Honey Creek State Park and Lake Rathbun Area ...
This was the perfect vacation spot with our 3 year old!! Everything was in one place and we didn’t need to leave. We will be back every year! I do have some suggestions for management: -it would be great to receive a handout of all of the activities available at the property. We had no idea about ...

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2023

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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa

2.5 out of 5
108 Church St Ottumwa IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩174,162 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
₩174,162
₩195,061 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ottumwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Riverside ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (253 reviews)
I have enjoyed my stay. The front desk staff was great and answers all my questions. Thank you

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Ottumwa
Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa

2 out of 5
2823 N Court St Ottumwa IA
The price is ₩67,177 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
₩67,177
₩75,238 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Ottumwa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Iowa Heartland History Connection ...
7.2/10 Good! (417 reviews)
Our room was clean and very comfortable. The staff was very polite and helpful. We will be back!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Super 8 by Wyndham Ottumwa
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way Des Moines IA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, a business center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Casey's Center ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
The property had the basics of what we needed and worked well for our family. Staff had great communication. Laundry was good.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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Popular places to visit

Honey Creek State Park

You can take time to visit Honey Creek State Park during your travels to Moravia.

Honey Creek State Park

Lake Rathbun Area

You can take time to visit Lake Rathbun Area during your travels to Moravia.

Lake Rathbun Area

Lake Sundown

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Sundown during your travels in Moravia.

Lake Sundown

Reviews of Moravia

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3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

If the beach is closed, or you don't have $350 to rent a boat for 4 hours and you didn't bring your own food, there's not much to do here.

3/5 - Okay

Chuck

We didn't go into Moravia at all.