- TripBuzz found 57 things to do with kids in or near Iowa City, Iowa, including 37 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Amana and West Branch.
- From Kinnick Stadium to Colonial Bowling Lanes, the Iowa City area offers 38 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Natural History Museums and Golf.
- The fifth largest city in the state of Iowa, Iowa City, is a thriving business, residential and tourist community. Home to many historical structures, including the areas famed Capitol building, visitors also enjoy the cities rich cultural and arts scene. The Landlocked Film Festival and annual book festivals celebrate and support the communities local talent.
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Home to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Kinnick Stadium offers visitors the opportunity to watch competitive college football games with students of the University of Iowa. On average, the amount of people that visit can exceed 60,000 per game.
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A great place for the family, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers entertaining bowling, golf, and more. Visitors can enjoy food and drinks at the bar, purchase gear at the pro shop, and play arcade games, darts, and more.
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Iowa State University's Niles Kinnick Stadium is the home field of the university's football team, the Hawkeyes. This field-turf stadium is one of the 25 largest in the United States.
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The Museum of Natural History is located on the campus of the University of Iowa. The museum features both permanent and temporary displays of fossils and skeletons making up the area's ecological history.
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A nonprofit organization, Iowa City's FilmScene brings a variety of culturally enriching films to the area, including classics, independent films, foreign films, and art house films. The group also hosts a variety of special events.
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309 S. Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
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The University of Iowa Campus Recreation & Wellness Center was built in 2010 and offers 20,000 square feet of fitness activities. Features of the center include a 52-foot climbing wall, short jogging track, 50-meter competitive pool, and a cafe.
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11 Macbride Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Featuring over 18000 square feet of permanent exhibits centering on a vast array of subjects, the The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History also hosts traveling exhibits and educational programs.
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An ideal spot for hiking, biking, and walking with dogs, Hickory Hill Park also features a nature study for those who enjoy the great outdoors. Visitors can also enjoy a picnic with friends.
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Canton Street near Foster Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Thornberry Off-Leash Dog Park is large, well-maintained, and fenced in so dogs can run around and play freely while their owners relax. There is also an area for agility training, a special area for small breeds, and a pond.
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Marcus Theaters Sycamore 12 is a local movie theater showing the latest released films to its guests. The theater offers a number of amenities, including full stadium seating in all 12 auditoriums as well as ticket specials and promotions.