- Our list of the best things to do in Iowa City, Iowa, features the top 80 nearby activities — including 34 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Iowa City, IA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Iowa City, IA , followed by 55 popular activities in nearby cities, including Cedar Rapids, Amana, Coralville, West Branch, Riverside, Kalona, Solon and Marion
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There's always something exciting to do at the Planet X Family Fun Center. The establishment includes an arcade, carnival games, bumper cars, laser tag, a rock climbing wall and much more. The Planet X Family Fun Center also features a gourmet ice cream vendor and a pizzeria.
25.5 Miles
Science has always been cool at the Science Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Check out exhibits including fossils, electricity demonstrations, solar car creations, and intriguing inventions from local and global inventors.
25.8 Miles
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5925 Seminole Valley Tr. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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Learn what it was like living in Iowa at the turn of the century, at the Ushers Ferry Historic Village. The area includes 20 buildings, and regularly hosts school groups.
25.8 Miles
Run by the Nature Conservancy, the Swamp White Oak Preserve hosts a wide and diverse array of flora and fauna. The preserve spans 654 acres, and offers an opportunity to see a great example of a swamp white oak savanna.
25.9 Miles
Housed in a former Methodist church, Marion Heritage Center now serves to preserve the historical identity of the region. The center features a permanent collection of artifacts, including a model railroad display.
25.9 Miles
Locally owned and operated, Collins Road Theatres is a discount movie theater multiplex that shows first and second run films as well as independents and classics. The theater also serves popcorn with real butter.
26.0 Miles
An art gallery, music venue, and event space, the Campbell Steele Gallery hosts bands ranging from funk groups to jazz combos. The gallery also showcases the works of local and regional artists, and hosts events.
26.0 Miles
Decorated in a retro style, Super Skate is a skating rink open for public skating sessions. The center provides birthday party packages that include pizza, private tables, and glow stick necklaces.
26.0 Miles
Barb’s Fine Art is the art studio of Barbara Jones Prall, a professional artist who works in pencil, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, and oil paints. She also teaches art classes on a weekly basis.
26.1 Miles
The Granger House Museum is a fully restored 19th century home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Volunteers offer guided tours and information to visitors, and the grounds regularly are used to host community events.