- TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Iowa City, Iowa, including 37 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and West Branch.
- From Kinnick Stadium to Colonial Bowling Lanes, the Iowa City area offers 38 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Natural History Museums and Golf.
- The fifth largest city in the state of Iowa, Iowa City, is a thriving business, residential and tourist community. Home to many historical structures, including the areas famed Capitol building, visitors also enjoy the cities rich cultural and arts scene. The Landlocked Film Festival and annual book festivals celebrate and support the communities local talent.
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Restaurant serves a broad selection of Chinese dishes with options, such as a Mongolian beef, green curry, and shrimp pad thai
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Bijou Cinema is a movie theater within the University of Iowa that offers open screen nights, late-night film showings, and foreign film showings. The cinema also presents late-night forums to engage the students and the community.
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The University of Iowa is a part of the Big 10, located in Iowa City. More than 30,000 students attend school at the public university, majoring in more than 100 different areas of study.
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The play's the thing at The Englert Theater, a versatile community performance venue and art space. The Theater's programming appeals to children, teens and adults. This venue specializes in local and regional talent.
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Old Capitol is the place where Iowa entered statehood and Iowa's first governor was inaugurated. It later became the first building owned by the University of Iowa when state leaders moved government to Des Moines.
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Located on the University of Iowa campus, the 18-hole Finkbine Golf Course hosts championship events and is even challenging for experienced golfers. Students and seniors receive substantial discounts. The Finkbine Golf Course has a large pro shop with reasonable prices.
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4390 Sand Road SE (Gilbert St. South), Iowa City, IA 52240
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The flexible Pleasant Valley Golf Course offers opportunities for juniors and beginners to learn the game. Amateurs can try three 'practice holes' before committing to a round of 18 holes and juniors play at a reduced rate.
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Retrace the beginning of the Mormons trip to Salt Lake City at the Mormon Handcart Site. The visitors' center shows what it was like for the pioneers more than 150 years ago.
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Featuring professional actors, Riverside Theatre Company showcases a mix of modern to classical plays, from A.R. Gurney to Shakespeare. The theater company hosts community events like poetry readings, acting workshops, and more.
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Iowa Avenue from Clinton Street to Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA
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The Iowa Avenue Literary Walk is perfect for those who deem themselves literature buffs. Celebrate 49 writers as you tour the sidewalk stamped with bronze placards and learn about their lives from the knowledgeable tour guide.
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Located on the campus of the University of Iowa, Hancher Auditorium offers visitors a variety of performing arts events, from music festivals to comedians. Each year, the auditorium hosts different artist residencies for theater, film, music, dance, and more.