Location: Iowa City
Top Things to do in Iowa City
Things to do in Iowa City, Iowa (IA): The Best Museums
Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population at 74,398 in 2016, making it the state's fifth-largest city. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County. The metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 164,000.
Restaurants in Iowa City
1. Glassando
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Handcrafted jewelry from artisans locally and around the world is available at Glassando! Natural stones including birthstones are featured in handmade necklaces, earrings, rings, pendants, and bracelets. Other stones used in our handmade jewelry include jasper, jade, agate, sunstone, chalcedony, druzy, amber, turquoise, fossils, crystals, larimar, and pearls. Unique and green materials are often used such as pendants and earrings made from naturally expired REAL butterfly wings! Jewelry made from real meteorite too! Ancient Roman coin pendants, necklaces, and earrings are also available! Glassando also has carved agate or shell cameo jewelry. Custom design including engagement rings and mother’s jewelry is also available! We have jewelry made in the USA, including jewelry made by local Iowa artists! Glassando is located inside downtown Iowa City’s Old Capitol Town Center. The Old Capitol Town Center is also called the Old Capitol Mall or the University Capitol Center.
2. Old Capitol Museum
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4.5 based on 158 reviews
This was the seat of government when Iowa City was the state capital.
Reviewed By 773dkc - Rock Island, United States
Beautiful old building that was the State's capitol building back in the day that Iowa City was Iowa's state capitol. Entire building is the museum... every room is as it was back then, old old books in old old bookcases, desks with inkwells and feather quills, gavels, wood stoves for heating each room, really really nice to walk from room to room and see how it was. A tiny little elevator makes the building wheelchair accessible but limited street parking means parking a block away in the parking garage (1st hour free, $1 per hour). Good news is price is right (FREE) plus it's right next door to the Museum of Natural History as well as lots of little shops and restaurants across the street add up to a day of fun!
3. Museum of Natural History
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4.0 based on 97 reviews
Explore our world at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History- Iowa’s gateway to the global environment for over 150 years. Walk through 500 million years of our natural and cultural heritage, culminating in the landscape we see today and how it affects the story of agriculture. Discover the adaptation and diversity of birds and mammals around the planet.
Reviewed By gsdirks5253 - Iowa City, United States
This museum is packed with history of the area, and has fabulous taxidermy. There are special displays that are very old and so well preserved. I highly recommend it for families, and anyone who enjoys natural history. We have been going for nearly 40 years and it never gets old, it is a beloved adventure each visit. The gift shop is very nice.
4. University of Iowa Museum of Art
5. Coralville Lake visitor center
6. University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
