- Our list of the best things to do in Waterloo, Iowa, features the top 43 nearby activities — including 14 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Waterloo, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Waterloo, IA , followed by 20 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cedar Falls
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Young players of all skill levels learn basketball fundamentals or finesse their technique during private or group classes
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Cooling off is fun at the Lost Island Water Park in Waterloo, Iowa. The massive park contains covered water slides, a 'lazy river' inner tube ride, a large wave pool, a water volleyball court and other attractions for patrons of all ages.
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503 South St., Waterloo, IA 50701
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Dedicated to American combat veterans from Iowa, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum has exhibits on every American military conflict since the Civil War. Patrons receive free coffee on Wednesday mornings.
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Maintained by the Cedar Valley Trails Partnership, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail is a rugged and beautiful trail appropriate for hiking and biking. It is 52 miles long and intersects many other trails in the Cedar Valley network.
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It is a fun-filled activity hub engaging young kids with exciting activities that are reviewed and upgraded regularly. They celebrate Dollars Day when any member is given admission for just $1 per head.
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Waterloo Center for Arts is an enchanting and enlightening holiday experience. The Youth Convention Center is specially constructed for involving kids in a creatively spiritual environment. The adjoining river bank offers a good reading atmosphere.
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State Park-George Wyth Memorial is a park featuring a number of facilities and amenities to its visitors. Guests commonly camp at one of the 69 camping units, bike or walk on the 5.5-miles of trails, or kayak in the lake.
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The Thorp Family Fun is an indoor family fun center that hosts school events, girl scouts, sports banquets, day cards, and birthday parties. The facility carries inflatable slides, castles, and moon bounces.
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1927 E Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701
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Located on the grounds of Hawkeye Community College, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a free garden space with lots of amenities and activities for families. Kids can play in an extensive play area.
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Disc golf enthusiasts will find 27 scenic playing holes at the Exchange Disc Golf Park. The park features the longest holes locally as well as concrete tees and various challenging obstacles, such as woods, tree branches and ponds.
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Guests can enjoy wide variety of scaring and thrilling experiences at The Heart Of Darkness. The haunted complex offers 10 themed areas, monster midway, and a 3D killer circus along with DJ music and a party room.