Places To Visit During Fall and Halloween In Iowa

With fall colors at their peak in Iowa, and Halloween around the corner, it's a great time for some spooky adventures and fall foliage visits. In this edition of Talk of Iowa , host Charity Nebbe explores both beautiful and spooky fall excursions with travel writer Megan Banister as she shares her favorite must-see fall destinations. But first, a look at the newly reopeneed Cedar Bridge – one of the six famous covered bridges in Madison County. Spooky Iowa Destinations ​ Roseman Covered Bridge (Winterset) It's rumored this famous bridge is haunted. Legend has it that in 1892, two sheriffs cornered a county jail escapee on the bridge. The man is said to have let out a shriek, floated through the roof and vanished. He was never to be seen again. ​ Oakland Cemetery’s Black Angel (Iowa City): The eight-and-a-half-foot tall statue at the Oakland Cemetery in Iowa City has been a source of mystery and local folklore. It's rumored anyone who touches or kisses the black angel will die. ​