SpareMe Bowl and Arcade, Iowa City, IA

SpareMe Bowl and Arcade is one of those places where you always know you’ll have a great time. This uniquely upscale bowling alley includes two bars and a full-service restaurant, making it a… Read More

Best Escape Rooms in Iowa!

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The Fantastic Escape, Lisbon, IA

One of the newer escape rooms to pop up in Iowa, The Fantastic Escape transports patrons back into time towards tension-filled worlds where the clock is ticking. It’s all fun and games as you… Read More

6 Best Paint & Wine Spots in Iowa 2025!

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Brush & Barrel, Coralville, IA

Known for its social painting experience, Brush & Barrel in Coralville is a storefront meeting spot for the artistically inclined adults looking for a good time. You don’t have to be Monet… Read More

9 Best Places for Live Theater In Iowa!

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The Riverside Theatre, Iowa City, IA

For a rich taste of the Iowa City culture, the Riverside Theatre located on South Gilbert Street is an intimate venue with a list of performances you’ll see in few other spaces. Featuring local… Read More

The 10 Best Karaoke Bars in Iowa!

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American Legion Post #17, Iowa City, IA

Open seven days of the week and to all members of the community, the American Legion post #17 in Iowa City offers veteran resources, charity poker tournaments and some of the best karaoke… Read More

The 9 Best Boat Tours in Iowa!

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Maquoketa River Rental LLC, Maquoketa, IA

If you’re looking for a low-key tour of one of Iowa’s most scenic rivers, hit up Maquoketa River Rental LLC, located on the river and in the city that bear the same name. Not only do they… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Iowa!

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Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, West Branch, IA

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is situated on the grounds of the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa. It is one of 13 presidential libraries run by the… Read More

The 10 Best Historic Theaters in Iowa!

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Englert Theatre, Iowa City, IA

First opened in 1912, the Englert Theatre of Iowa City has spent the last century as one of the finest theaters in Iowa. Featuring local, regional, national, and international performances, including… Read More

6 Best Comedy Spots in Iowa!

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The Englert Theater, Iowa City, IA

Another historic venue not always associated with comedy, the Englert Theater in Iowa City has seen some significant stand-up comedians on their renovated stage. While the Englert really specializes… Read More

The 7 Best Live Music Venues in Iowa!

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Codfish Hollow, Maquoketa, IA

The Codfish Hollow is a unique destination in rural Iowa that attracts local and national indie bands in an old, converted barn. It’s not just the variety of soon-to-be-favorite and already… Read More

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