About Fairfield
Fairfield, Iowa is one of the most unexpected travel discoveries in the Midwest — a small city with a thriving arts scene, farm-to-table dining, and a global meditation community that has made it one of the most culturally diverse towns in rural America. The Maharishi University of Management brings a cosmopolitan energy to this southeast Iowa gem.
Plan Your Trip
Best Time to Visit
Spring for arts festivals and farm-to-table season; fall for harvest events and comfortable temperatures.
Getting There
Des Moines (DSM) is 90 miles northwest. US-34 is the main east-west corridor through Fairfield.
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Plan Your Visit to Fairfield
Best Time to Visit
Spring for arts festivals and farm-to-table season; fall for harvest events and comfortable temperatures.
Suggested Trip Length
A long weekend
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Getting There
Des Moines (DSM) is 90 miles northwest. US-34 is the main east-west corridor through Fairfield.
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