Location: Iowa City
Top Things to do in Iowa City
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Iowa City, Iowa (IA)
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. Prairie Lights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By TroubledByTribbles - Cedar Rapids, United States
A great bookstore & an Iowa City institution. I frequently visit it if I am in town. The upstairs has a coffee shop. Prairie Lights hosts book readings & sells some University of Iowa textbooks to students.
2. FilmScene
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By joaniemaria - Eldridge, United States
We enjoyed our visit to this theater in downtown Iowa City. Comfy chairs in the front row of small theater. Independent films shown. Not just box office hits. Documentaries, film festival winners, thought-provoking cinema. Prices are reasonable. Concessions available. I recommend. Great for lovers of cinema.
3. Hancher Auditorium
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Kuvasz15 - Saint Paul, United States
This place is world class. It is a beautiful facility. Well appointed. The seats are wide and very comfortable. The sound is excellent. I will return
4. Glassando
Overall Ratings
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.
5. 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.
6. Old Capitol Museum
Overall Ratings
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!
7. The Englert Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
100 years old in 2012, the Englert Theatre is one of the Midwest's premier performing arts centers, located in the heart of Iowa City. The Englert is home for musicians, comedians, and artists from around the world and just down the street.
8. Carver-Hawkeye arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By TLV007 - Rhinelander, United States
I, of course, being a supporter of a College Wrestling team from another state was a little trepidated going to Squawkeye ground zero. I had a wonderful time.....because in part, this was for an international wrestling meet......the 2018 Worldcup. ON the way in, I saw some Squawkeye fans and mentioned that I was going to feel very strange cheering for the same wrestlers that they were....one correctly pointed out the for this weekend, we all cheering for American Wrestlers. The Arena is magnificent. There is not a bad seat in the house. You can watch the action directly on the mat, and/or watch it on all of the screens set up around the perimeter and on the big screen over the mats. Good food, albeit expensive as in $13 for 2 hotdogs (ok, they were a foot long...but still!! And 13 buck for 2 large bottles of water. Considering why we were there, it was worth it. Good time....good place...and I have to admit, that those Iowa fans really know their wrestling and appreciate great performances from wrestlers other than their own. I know that both the Cuban and Japanese teams enjoyed their reception from the crowd.
9. Museum of Natural History
Overall Ratings
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.
10. The Mill
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 17 reviews
