Top 10 Things To Do in Iowa
1. American Gothic House
Grant Wood was an American artist that was born in 1891 and died in 1942. He was born in Iowa and was known mainly for his depictions of life in the American Midwest. He is most famous for painting American Gothic, which he finished in 1930, a painting which is among the most famous paintings of the 20th century. The painting itself shows a farmer and his daughter standing outside their home, with the farmer holding a pitchfork. The painting has been parodied countless times and has even appeared in films, including the Ricky Horror Picture Show. Even better is that the actual building in the background is still standing, and you can have your photo taken while standing in front of it.
