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name: Grant Wood Scenic Byway
distance: "68"
description: Travel the landscape immortalized by Iowa native Grant Wood.
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websites: 
  - url: "http://iowadot.gov/iowasbyways/grant_wood.pdf"
    name: "Grant Wood Scenic Byway "
designations: 
  - Iowa State Scenic Byway
states: 
  - IA
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  - 42.10828000012191
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<p>The Grant Wood Scenic Byway is a symbol of the American
heartland. Named for 1930's Iowa artist, the byway is a tribute to
Grant Wood's skill in reproducing a place and a culture through his
art. The works of Grant Wood are well known. Travel the Grant Wood Byway,
and you will see where he found his inspiration for such artwork as
"American Gothic," "Stone City," and other legendary pieces.</p> 
<p>Eastern
Iowa offers you a chance to create your own works of art by
offering you such subjects as rounded hills, colorful woodlands,
and the mighty Mississippi River. If exploration is more your
style, journey through one of the many adventurous caves,
canyon-like cliffs, or relax for the night at an Iowa bed and
breakfast. The byway is located in eastern Iowa, and travelers
can hardly help looking at it through the eyes of an artist.</p>