Top Things to do in Iowa
Top Hotels in Iowa
- 1. Des Lux Hotel
- 2. Stoney Creek Hotel
- 3. Hampton Inn West Des Moines Lake Drive
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines
- 5. Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cedar Falls, IA
- 7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Ames, IA
- 8. Hotel Julien Dubuque
- 9. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Forest City
- 10. Hotel Renovo
10 Game & Entertainment Centers in Iowa That You Shouldn't Miss
History and monuments dot this landscape almost as often as the golden farmlands. Learn about America’s 31st president at the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch. In northeast Iowa is the Effigy Mounds National Monument, a group of prehistoric American Indian burial and ceremonial mounds. This part of Iowa is also home to the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage. The 37-county region tells the story of American agriculture, agribusiness and farm life and is affiliated with the National Park Service. In addition, there are five national wildlife refuges here. If you love history, imagine seeing the Amana Colonies, consisting of seven historic villages in 1855 by German immigrants as a religious communal society. Here you can also buy antiques, hand-woven baskets, furniture and clocks and locally made wine and beer. In Ames, take the family to see the Christian Petersen Art Museum, a newer structure that exhibits works of art by Christian Petersen and contemporary artists. You won’t want to miss the state capital of Des Moines, home to Blank Park Zoo with its naturalistic exhibits and more than 800 animals from five continents. You also should enjoy the Brenton Skating Plaza, an outdoor family entertainment venue.
Restaurants in Iowa
1. EC Tactical Lazer Tag Des Moines
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
We offer a unique laser tag experience featuring realistic simulated weapons and objective based gameplay. No bulky vests, no cheap feeling plastic guns, and no black lights. Our massive arena features multi-level building to building combat centered around an urban environment. Our guns are state of the art SMGs, M4s, and AKs with realistic fire, reload, and hit recognition.
2. Ricochet
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Ricochet is a BYOB game room. Anyone 21+ is welcome to come in and play by paying a fee of $10 for entry. Bring your favorite beer and/or wine and enjoy a fun, inexpensive night out in the historic East Village. We offer Ping Pong, Deck Shuffleboard, Pool, Darts, Foosball and Bags. Also great for private parties and corporate events
3. Dragon's Lair Family Adventure Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Immerse yourself in your favorite video game for real. Play classic games like capture the flag, defuse the bomb and VIP. To name a few of our ever growing selection of games. Test out our realistic weapons and wireless sensors. They will put you in the middle of the action. Come and experience the Lair.
Reviewed By SCarp33
We had such a great time at adult lazer tag! Definitely wear cool clothes and running shoes, and be prepared to have a blast!
4. The Fantastic Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Fantastic Escape! is an immersive escape room experience, with custom built sets, puzzles, theatrical lighting and sound effects. You'll be transported to a different time and place in a race against the clock! Solve the puzzles and escape before time runs out!
5. The Lasting Image Fun Photo Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
6. Hatchet Jack's
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Hatchet Jack’s is an alternative form of entertainment for people over the age of 18 in the Iowa City area. We offer a fun, safe environment that is perfect for corporate team-building, bachelor/ bachelorette parties, group events, social get-togethers and casual entertainment
Reviewed By workhardplayhard27 - Mantorville, United States
Our family had a birthday outing at Hatchet Jack's and had a wonderful time. It is great cathartic fun throwing hatchets at wood targets. The facility is clean, comfortable, and safe. The young lady that hung out with our group provided a number of great pointers that assured success for everyone in our group. All of us left feeling great about our time at Hatchet Jacks. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
7. Ironside Axe Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Ironside Axe Club is Iowas premier axe throwing venue! Book your next corporate event, bachelor/bachelorette party, birthday, or family outing with us.
Reviewed By 803alissaw
Break up the monotony and go to Ironside Axe Club. Great place for all ages. Walk in an amateur and leave... well probably still an amateur, but maybe with an ego boost. BYOB (beer and wine).
8. Paradigm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Paradigm features an exclusive yet endless amount of entertainment including 100-seat esports arena outfitted with a professional broadcasting set-up, 15 virtual reality stalls with over 30 games and experiences, a 900 sq. foot free-roam virtual reality arena, 21 top-of-the-line esports computers, and four custom-made VR racing setups.
9. Thunderbowl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Very nice bowling alley with full redemtion game room! Newly remodeled. Full service restaurant and bar on site.
10. Mahaska Bowl
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
