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id: "2185"
name: "Historic Hills Scenic Byway "
distance: "85"
duration: A little over 2 hours
description: Living and ancient history and scenery combine as this road crosses the Mormon Trail and curves through woodlands and Amish country.
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websites: 
  - url: "http://iowadot.gov/iowasbyways/historic_hills.pdf"
    name: "IA-DOT Historic Hills Scenic Byway"
designations: 
  - Iowa State Scenic Byway
states: 
  - IA
ll: 
  - -92.63955700000002
  - 41.016129000000035
bounds: 
  - - -92.63955700000002
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  - - -91.56446800000003
    - 41.016129000000035

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<p> Previously known as Woodlands Scenic Byway, the Historic Hills Scenic Byway is a magnificent collection of
state forests in southeast Iowa. Wind through deep, luscious forests of hickory, oaks, and evergreens while enjoying the scenic
beauty of Huckleberry Finn-style farm ponds. </p>
<p> Trace history by
following the westward trek of early Mormon pioneers, or see a bit of
living history near the old town of Bloomfield, where Old Order Amish still
travel by horse and buggy. Stop in one of the Amish shops and enjoy
the taste of home made baked goods, or experience the immaculate details of a hand made quilt. </p>
<p>The historic Villages of Van
Buren steamboat ports of call on the Des Moines River is also a must see for anyone interested in river lore.</p>