Loess Hills Scenic Byway (page 3 of 3)

Trip Tips

Length: About 220 miles.

When to go: April to November.

Words to the wise: Check local road conditions and beware of slow-moving farm equipment.

Nearby attractions: Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE. Elk Horn Danish Villages, Elk Horn, IA.

Further information: Harrison County Welcome Center, 2931 Monroe Ave, Missouri Valley, IA 51555; tel. 712-642-2114,www.goldenhillsrcd.org.

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