SpareMe Bowl and Arcade, Iowa City, IA

SpareMe Bowl and Arcade is one of those places where you always know you’ll have a great time. This uniquely upscale bowling alley includes two bars and a full-service restaurant, making it a… Read More

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Iowa 2025!

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Brush & Barrel, Coralville, IA

Known for its social painting experience, Brush & Barrel in Coralville is a storefront meeting spot for the artistically inclined adults looking for a good time. You don’t have to be Monet… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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The Riverside Theatre, Iowa City, IA

For a rich taste of the Iowa City culture, the Riverside Theatre located on South Gilbert Street is an intimate venue with a list of performances you’ll see in few other spaces. Featuring local… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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American Legion Post #17, Iowa City, IA

Open seven days of the week and to all members of the community, the American Legion post #17 in Iowa City offers veteran resources, charity poker tournaments and some of the best karaoke… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Capitol Theater, Burlington, IA

What started as a grocery store location in the 1930s was then transformed into the Capitol Movie Theater in 1937. After 40 years of entertaining the public, the Capitol Theater shuttered its doors… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Iowa!

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Iowa Children’s Museum, Iowa City, IA

While the Iowa Children’s Museum in Iowa City was built with adolescence in mind, parents can also find pleasure from the intricately designed kid’s exhibits and programs. From the Notion… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Iowa!

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Kingsley Inn, Fort Madison, IA

Once serving as a vibrant commercial shopping building, the Kingsley Inn is now a spacious hotel featuring tall ceilings and a nearly Victorian atmosphere. The classy and comfortable surroundings of… Read More

6 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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The Englert Theater, Iowa City, IA

Another historic venue not always associated with comedy, the Englert Theater in Iowa City has seen some significant stand-up comedians on their renovated stage. While the Englert really specializes… Read More

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

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Snake Alley, Burlington, IA

Snake Alley in Burlington is a cobblestone street that slithers its way up a grassy hill, creating one of the most crooked streets in the country. Originally constructed to link the downtown and… Read More

The 7 Best Live Music Venues in Iowa!

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The Englert Theatre, Iowa City, IA

Featuring all sorts of music and live performances ranging from jazz bands to spoken word, it’s not just the names on the historic marquee outside that attracts patrons to the Englert Theatre,… Read More

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