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

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

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Matchstick Marvels Museum, Gladbrook, IA

Open seven days of the week, April through November, Matchstick Marvels has on display some of the most intricate replicas of modern structures in the nation, all completely made of individual… 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

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 9 Best Sightseeing Tours in Iowa!

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Village Voyage History Tour, Amana, IA

The Amana Colonies of eastern Iowa provide a pretty unique backdrop for adventure, and to get a little background on these seven villages, the Amana Colonies Convention and Visitors Bureau has you… Read More

14 Perfect Iowa Getaways!

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The Amana Colonies, Amana, IA

The Amana Colonies of east-central Iowa are a National Historic Landmark comprised of seven villages, comprising a picture of a communal community that for much of its life lived outside of the… Read More

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Iowa!

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Scenic City Empress, Iowa Falls, IA

The Scenic City Empress offers regular boat tours to members of the public who wish to see more of the Iowa River’s gorgeous upper reaches. You’ll see gorgeous limestone bluffs, wildlife… 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

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