The 10 Best Things to do in Iowa City, Iowa (IA)

September 3, 2021 Giuseppe Pratt

Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 74,398 in 2016, making it the state's fifth-largest city. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County. The metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 164,000.
Restaurants in Iowa City

1. Prairie Lights

Iowa City, IA +1 319-337-2681 http://www.prairielights.com/
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Prairie Lights

Reviewed By TroubledByTribbles - Cedar Rapids, United States

A great bookstore & an Iowa City institution. I frequently visit it if I am in town. The upstairs has a coffee shop. Prairie Lights hosts book readings & sells some University of Iowa textbooks to students.

2. Rez Adventures

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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Rez Adventures

Rez adventures is Coralville's and Iowa City's premiere boat rental service. With packages and services including: water skiing, wake boarding, wake surfing, and tubing.

3. University of Iowa Special Collections & University Archives

100 Main Library, Iowa City, IA 52242-1420 +1 319-335-5921 [email protected] http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/sc/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

University of Iowa Special Collections & University Archives

Rare book room, University Archives, scrapbooks, photographs, sci-fi pulps, artists' books, fine press, comics, broadsides, fanzines, letters and more. Open for researchers, students, and the public. Visit our exhibit space anytime the library is open. Located on the third floor of the University of Iowa Main Library, 8:30AM-5PM Monday-Friday during the summer and 8:30-5:30PM during the school year.

4. FilmScene

18 E. College St, Iowa City, IA +1 319-358-2555 http://www.icfilmscene.org/
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

FilmScene

Reviewed By joaniemaria - Eldridge, United States

We enjoyed our visit to this theater in downtown Iowa City. Comfy chairs in the front row of small theater. Independent films shown. Not just box office hits. Documentaries, film festival winners, thought-provoking cinema. Prices are reasonable. Concessions available. I recommend. Great for lovers of cinema.

5. Hancher Auditorium

141 E Park Rd, Iowa City, IA 52242-1132 +1 319-335-1160 https://www.facebook.com/pg/Hancher-89683214316
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Hancher Auditorium

Reviewed By Kuvasz15 - Saint Paul, United States

This place is world class. It is a beautiful facility. Well appointed. The seats are wide and very comfortable. The sound is excellent. I will return

6. Riverside Theatre

213 N Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52245-2125 +1 319-338-7672 [email protected] http://www.riversidetheatre.org/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Riverside Theatre

Riverside Theatre is a professional theatre and non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization that connects artists and audiences through intimate, engaging, and provocative productions from the classics to new works, and provides an artistic home for regional theatre professionals. Riverside Theatre was founded by Ron Clark, Jody Hovland and Bruce Wheaton in 1981 and is now in its 38th season. From September through April we produce a full season of work at our theatre on Gilbert Street. In June and July, we produce a summer season centered around the classics. We are affiliated with Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States, employing actors and designers from all over the country and provide housing, salary, and transportation to visiting actors and directors during their employment at Riverside.

7. Hatchet Jack's

101 Highway 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246-4201 +1 319-519-6215 [email protected] http://www.hatchet-jacks.com
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Hatchet Jack's

Hatchet Jack’s is an alternative form of entertainment for people over the age of 18 in the Iowa City area. We offer a fun, safe environment that is perfect for corporate team-building, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, group events, social get-togethers and casual entertainment

Reviewed By workhardplayhard27 - Mantorville, United States

Our family had a birthday outing at Hatchet Jack's and had a wonderful time. It is great cathartic fun throwing hatchets at wood targets. The facility is clean, comfortable, and safe. The young lady that hung out with our group provided a number of great pointers that assured success for everyone in our group. All of us left feeling great about our time at Hatchet Jacks. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

8. University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA 52242 +1 319-335-3500 http://www.uiowa.edu/
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

University of Iowa

This Big 10 school's 1,900 acres are centered in downtown Iowa City.

Reviewed By cassandramayb

This is a great campus! The streets are always clean and the people are friendly. I moved here from another state without visiting first and was extremely shocked. This campus is set in a nice location with a nice downtown area. The buildings are all very beautiful and historic looking. If it's a football home game weekend, everyone gets into it. The fan base here is awesome and there is so many places to cheer on the Hawkeyes from if your not in the stadium. You should give Iowa City a visit and look into this School.

9. Old Capitol Museum

21 Old Capitol The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242 +1 319-335-1508 http://oldcap.uiowa.edu/about-us
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4.5 based on 158 reviews

Old Capitol Museum

This was the seat of government when Iowa City was the state capital.

Reviewed By 773dkc - Rock Island, United States

Beautiful old building that was the State's capitol building back in the day that Iowa City was Iowa's state capitol. Entire building is the museum... every room is as it was back then, old old books in old old bookcases, desks with inkwells and feather quills, gavels, wood stoves for heating each room, really really nice to walk from room to room and see how it was. A tiny little elevator makes the building wheelchair accessible but limited street parking means parking a block away in the parking garage (1st hour free, $1 per hour). Good news is price is right (FREE) plus it's right next door to the Museum of Natural History as well as lots of little shops and restaurants across the street add up to a day of fun!

10. Oakland Cemetery

1000 Brown Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Oakland Cemetery

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