1 . Traveling like an insider starts here.

2 . Are they just playing? Or getting an education? The kids can do both at these wonderful museums.

The Family Museum, Bettendorf

This museum offers so much to do. Kids can walk through the town of Fox Hollow where they can shop, make pizzas, sell ice cream and more. Or see what life on the farm is like by picking fruits and vegetables and getting them to the market. Or use real tools, materials and their imagination to create in the Think Shop! Open daily except major holidays.

Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, Clinton

It houses more than 20 exhibits. Kids can play with more than 10,000 KAPLA blocks, climb aboard the Brio Train Engine, make a bubble as tall as they are, play three holes of golf and more. Open Wednesday - Sunday.

Iowa Children’s Museum, Coralville

Kids are inspired to imagine, create, discover and explore through the Power of Play at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville. Fifteen play areas give kids the opportunity to create what they want, build with Lego blocks, and play many kinds of musical instruments. Open Tuesday - Sunday.

Union Pacific Railroad Museum, Council Bluffs

Lots of hands-on, please-DO-touch exhibits mean parents can breathe easy as their kids explore the history of the Union Pacific Railroad in Council Bluffs. In the Building America exhibit, kids and adults can try their hands at driving a spike or explore timelines. The Lincoln Collection includes furniture from President Abraham Lincoln’s rail car, photographs, and more. Open Tuesday - Saturday.

5 . Five Star Yellowstone Tour

Discover the world’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, on this grand wildlife tour. Our professional guides will give you a 5 star customer service experience on your all inclusive tour without any additional taxes or booking fees.

Starting at approximately 7 am, we will be rolling out the red carpet for you and all you have to do is to sit back and enjoy the ride. We provide snacks, bottled water, and cooked food for lunch. This tour’s main focus is on the wide variety of wildlife, Yellowstone’s rich historic landscapes as well as the fascinating prospect formed by the Yellowstone Supervolcano for over millions of years. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are provided to help you appreciate the scenery better.

Whether you are an amateur photographer, a science or history enthusiast or just want to explore the outdoors, this tour has something for everyone. Our fun but professional guides will give you a first class tour in a very comfortable tour bus.

Duration: 10-12 hours

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Hotel pickup offered

Group size: 9

Ticket type: Mobile

Available language: English

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Total fees: $300 per adult (age 13-99); 40% discount (age 1-12)

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Free cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Now you’re all set! Have a great time.

6 . If you are currently learning English, 1 highly recommend you check out the apps below.

Quizlet

When learning English, you probably have to memorize a lot of words. If you want to grow your vocabulary as fast as possible, a flashcard app like Quizlet is a great shortcut. With Quizlet, you can create a set of flashcards with new English words you are trying to learn, and practice typing them out until you know them by heart. It's a simple concept, but it's highly effective.

Spotify

Spotify is not a language learning app. But chances are that you already use it or a similar app for listening to music or podcasts（播客）, and one of the effective ways to study is combining something you already use into your existing habits. If Spotify is already on your phone, you can subscribe to some podcasts for English learners or download playlists of songs for learning English, or make your own.

Beelinguapp

Beelinguapp makes reading in English as convenient as possible. It shows you a text in your own language with the English translation side-by-side. Texts are short enough so that you can really dig into every word. They cover topics from fairytales, to science, to current news articles. There's even a "karaoke" feature where you can read along to audio, which helps you match up the English pronunciation with the English spellings.

Tandem

Tandem is a language exchange app which connects learners from all over the world. It can help you find a native English speaker who is trying to learn your native language, so you can swap language skills. If you only have five minutes to spare, you can simply exchange messages with a native English speaker. If you have more time, you can have a longer, digital language exchange" by sharing voice notes, or using video chat. It's a great way to test your English skills out with real people.