- Our list of the best things to do in Iowa City, Iowa, features the top 80 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Iowa City, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Iowa City, IA , followed by 55 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cedar Rapids, Amana, Coralville, West Branch, Riverside, Kalona, Solon and Marion
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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.
3.3 Miles
79%
14 votes
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.
2.2 Miles
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.
0.2 Miles
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.
1.9 Miles
A great place for the family, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers entertaining bowling, golf, and more. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks at the bar, purchase gear at the pro shop, and play arcade games, darts, and more.
0.3 Miles
100%
3 votes
11 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Featuring over 18000 square feet of permanent exhibits centering on a vast array of subjects, the The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History also hosts traveling exhibits and educational programs.
1.1 Miles
An ideal spot for hiking, biking, and walking with dogs, Hickory Hill Park also features a nature study for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic with friends.
1.6 Miles
100%
4 votes
Canton Street near Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is large, well-maintained, and fenced in so dogs can run around and play freely while their owners relax. There is also an area for agility training, a special area for small breeds, and a pond.
0.0 Miles
61%
18 votes
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.