There’s nothing wrong with a little reminiscing about the good old days. From the roller skating rinks, to the drive-in theaters, to the diners, here are 10 retro places in Iowa that will take you on a trip down memory lane!
- Watts Theater, Osage
Toby Dickens/Flickr Editor’s Note: Watts Theater is temporarily closed due to the pandemic.
- Drake Diner, Des Moines
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- Valle Drive in, Newton
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- Storm Lake Bowl, Storm Lake
Jeff Terranova/Flickr Editor’s Note: Storm Lake Bowl is permanently closed.
- Tom Thumb Drive Inn, Fort Dodge
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- Westside Maid Rite, Cedar Rapids
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- Dairy Queen, Iowa City
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- Maid-Rite Shop, Cedar Falls
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- Snookies Malt Shop, Des Moines
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- New Strand Theatre, West Liberty
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What are some of your favorite retro spots in Iowa? Share them with us in the comments section below!
Toby Dickens/Flickr
Editor’s Note: Watts Theater is temporarily closed due to the pandemic.
Tim Bungert/Flickr
dmblue444/Flickr
Jeff Terranova/Flickr
Editor’s Note: Storm Lake Bowl is permanently closed.
AlmostAwake/Flickr
Tyrgyzistan/Flickr
Debra Jane Seltzer/Flickr
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