Title: Visit Dawson: 2026 Travel Guide for Dawson, Iowa | Expedia.com [Hotels in Dawson](https://expedia.com/Dawson-Hotels.d553248634983359947.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Dawson](https://expedia.com/Dawson-Vacation-Rentals.d553248634983359947.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Dawson](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Dawson.d553248634983359947.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dawson Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Dawson.d553248634983359947.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Dawson, IA ## Travel Guide ## Visit Dawson ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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Popular attractions Jordan Creek Town Center ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) Loved the home. Thanks for all the great touches: toys galore, pack and play, crib, gate for kids, and great smelling soaps for the adults, and lots of spices available for use. Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Waukee-Hotels-COPPER-RIDGE-4BR-Ranch-With-Air-Hockey.h123345232.Hotel-Information) ![Spacious Modern Home-20 minutes from Des Moines](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122870000/122869600/122869526/14c6d5bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spacious Modern Home-20 minutes from Des Moines Adel IA Stay at this vacation home in Adel. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Southbridge Park and Bailey's Grove Park are located ... 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