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

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 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 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Iowa!

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Lost Island Adventure Golf, Waterloo, IA

For a real adventurous time on your next mini-golf outing, be sure to check out the adventure mini golf offered by the Lost Island Waterpark in Waterloo. Featuring two 18-hole courses all with a… 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

14 Perfect Iowa Getaways!

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Backbone State Park, Dundee, IA

If you’re looking to make an escape from the civilized world, or at least touch back in with the natural one, there are many state parks in Iowa worth checking out, and none more so than… Read More

The 7 Best Live Music Venues in Iowa!

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Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Paramount Theatre was first constructed as a movie palace in the 1920s, and has since been renovated to be a premier music venue in the state… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Castle Theatre, Manchester, IA

Serving as the only movie theatre in Delaware County, the Castle Theatre is over 80 years-old, and much of what has kept the doors open to this historic movie theatre all these years, can still be… Read More

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