A fabulous getaway for the fit, active couple, the rivers of Eastern Iowa provide an array of stunning mountain biking paths. Carved out by the Mississippi River, these bluffs and valleys are punctuated by lively rural communities that will give you and your date a taste of culture as well as the outdoors.

The terrain, which includes picturesque parks and recreation areas, is home to deer, wild turkeys, and majestic bald eagles.

Grab a guidebook, plot out your trail, and get those endorphins flowing. You’ll be glad you bonded with your sweetheart over this experience.