- Our list of the best things to do in Riverside, Iowa, features the top 43 nearby activities — including 19 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Riverside, 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 2 things to do within the city of Riverside, IA , followed by 41 popular activities in nearby cities, including Iowa City, Coralville, West Branch, Muscatine, Kalona and Solon
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Retrace the beginning of the Mormons trip to Salt Lake City at the Mormon Handcart Site. The visitors' center shows what it was like for the pioneers more than 150 years ago.
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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.
12.9 Miles
Bijou Cinema is a movie theater within the University of Iowa that offers open screen nights, late-night film showings, and foreign film showings. The cinema also presents late-night forums to engage the students and the community.
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150 N Riverside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52246
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Featuring both extensive permanent collections and a changing array of visiting art exhibitions, the University of Iowa Museum of Art also hosts lectures and other educational and cultural special events.
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Featuring professional actors, Riverside Theatre Company showcases a mix of modern to classical plays, from A.R. Gurney to Shakespeare. The theater company hosts community events like poetry readings, acting workshops, and more.
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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.
13.4 Miles
The 1876 Coralville Schoolhouse is a historic school building that tells a story about how schooling and life was in the late-19th century. Tours are available by appointment only to those interested in visiting the schoolhouse.
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At S.T. Morrison Park, visitors can go fishing at the site's pond or go swimming in the pool. The site also contains a playground, sand volleyball courts, and youth diamonds for those who wish to play a game.
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Visitors can enjoy a diverse selection of over 100 wines and a full menu at Mendoza Wine Bar. The wine bar also serves as a live music venue with music provided by local artists.
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Spanning 28,000 square feet, the Antique Car Museum of Iowa has roughly one hundred vehicles in its permanent collection. The beautiful, tastfully-appointed building has a banquet hall and is also available for event rentals.