The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption is a religious and tourist attraction located in West Bend, Iowa. It is renowned for its unique grotto, which is a complex of nine separate grottos that depict scenes from the life of Jesus Christ, as well as other religious figures and biblical events.
Effigy Mounds National Monument is a significant archaeological and cultural site located in northeastern Iowa, near the town of Harpers Ferry. It covers a portion of the Mississippi River Valley bluffs. It is known for its collection of ancient Native American burial mounds, particularly those shaped like animals and birds (effigies).