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

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Iowa 2025!

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The Rustic Corner, Charles City, IA

Alongside their multiple painting classes a week, the Rustic Corner in Charles City is just a cool place to hang out. With a spacious, two-story building, the Rustic Corner also a collection of home… 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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Mason City Community Theatre, Mason City, IA

The Mason City Community Theatre is a great place to either catch a live show or be a part of the magic that puts on one. Welcoming all levels of actors and stagehands, even if you’re not… 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

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

The 10 Best Guided Tours in Iowa!

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Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science, Waterloo, IA

Honoring the bravery and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to our current surroundings, the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum is a real look into a lifestyle that protects many… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Avery Movie Theater, Garner, IA

First opening on Main Street of Garner in 1931 as a single-screen movie theater, the Avery Theater made its way back into the 21st century with a reopening in 2013. Much of what made Avery Movie… 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

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

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