Phelps Youth Pavilion, Waterloo, IA

The Waterloo Center for the Arts is on a mission to enrich the Waterloo area with culture and artistry, and the Phelps Youth Pavilion is part of that mission. The interactive youth museum introduces… Read More

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Iowa 2025!

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Cedar Valley Art & Wine, Cedar Falls, IA

An undoubtedly perfect spot to uncork and unwind, Cedar Valley Art & Wine in Cedar Falls provides everything but your favorite BYOB choice of drink. Whether you choose wine, beer or even a water… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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The Library on the Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Ditch your textbooks and head to the Library on the Hill in Cedar Falls instead. Not only is this campus bar a hotspot for University of Northern Iowa students and the surrounding Cedar Falls… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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The Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA

Built amongst all the extravagance of the 1920s, the Paramount Theatre on Third Avenue in Cedar Rapids is not only listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but is also treats audience… Read More

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Iowa!

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Scenic City Empress, Iowa Falls, IA

The Scenic City Empress offers regular boat tours to members of the public who wish to see more of the Iowa River’s gorgeous upper reaches. You’ll see gorgeous limestone bluffs, wildlife… Read More

6 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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Octopus College Hill, Cedar Falls, IA

Every college campus requires an outlet for future stand-up stars to shine, and for the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, that outlet is the Octopus College Hill bar and performing space.… Read More

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science, Waterloo, IA

Honoring the bravery and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to our current surroundings, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum is a real look into a lifestyle that protects many… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Iowa!

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Designer Inn and Suites, Toledo, IA

At the Designer Inn and Suites in Toledo, you get to choose what kind of stay you and your special someone want to have, or at least the theme of it. Featuring seven different fantasy suites ranging… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Iowa!

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National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library, Cedar Rapids, IA

Though some may not associate Iowa with a prominent Czech and Slovak population, the National Czech & Slovak Museum (NCSML) in Cedar Rapids shines a light on a rich community by tying stories of… Read More

14 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Iowa!

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Matchstick Marvels Museum, Gladbrook, IA

Open seven days of the week, April through November, Matchstick Marvels has on display some of the most intricate replicas of modern structures in the nation, all completely made of individual… Read More

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