Covid-19 Traveler Information

At the Iowa Tourism Office, we are closely following the global COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue to update this page with information for potential travelers to Iowa.

If you plan to travel, we urge you to follow CDC and Iowa Department of Public Health guidelines. We strongly encourage you to check with individual businesses and attractions for information about potential restrictions and safety procedures before planning to travel.

 

WELCOME CENTERS & INTERSTATE REST AREAS

• Two of the official Iowa Welcome Centers (Davis City and Underwood) are open regular hours.
• All 38 interstate rest areas and facilities are currently open 24 hours a day, every day. Overnight parking is allowed. Iowa DOT staff has increased cleaning and sanitization procedures in each location, with extra attention on high-touch areas. Visit the Iowa DOT's website for more information.