When the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to turn, there’s no better way to see the seasonal colors than on a riverboat cruise. While many can be expensive or have limited engagement, this fall foliage cruise in Iowa is the perfect seasonal adventure. The Scenic City Empress Boat Club has been setting sail since 1991 and is a perennial favorite among those in the Iowa Falls area. But there’s a reason why this small city is known as Iowa’s most scenic location, and it’s worth a trip from all around the state to see these colors. So head on board – the season is right to rediscover the Iowa River’s natural beauty.
A nautical adventure in the middle of Iowa? Believe it, because it’s fall and the Empress Boat Club is setting sail.
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Offers public riverboat tours on Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Only 1 tour per day and only on the weekends (June through mid-October - all depending on weather).
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You’ll sail across the picturesque Iowa River, which looks completely different as fall settles in.
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The fall foliage looks a little different every week, which is why many locals have made this a weekly tradition during the fall season.
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Along the way, you’ll see many unique sites, including a small man-made waterfall.
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Other man-made decorations are quirkier and more colorful, but they’re all part of the great scenery.
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Of course, no attraction along the cruise can equal the beauty of the trees in full bloom as the sun sets.
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There’s a reason it’s considered one of the best views in all of Iowa, and a must-do attraction every fall season.
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Thanks to its reasonable price point, this cruise has become a popular choice for families and groups - and catered private cruises are available!
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Have you taken a trip aboard the Scenic City Empress Boat Club? Let us know your thoughts about this fall foliage cruise in Iowa in the comments section. If you’re looking to book your own voyage, make sure to visit their website and Facebook page for all the details on their seasonal offerings. If you’re looking for another Iowa water adventure, why not rent your own party boat?
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Address: Scenic City Empress Riverboat, 1113 Union St, Iowa Falls, IA 50126, USA
