- TripBuzz found 32 things to do with kids in or near Cedar Falls, Iowa, including 18 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waterloo.
- From Big Woods Lake Recreation Area to Falls Aquatic Center the, the Cedar Falls area offers 23 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Cedar Falls is named after the Cedar River which runs along the eastern portion of the town. University of Northern Iowa the third-largest public university in the state is located there and serves as a central site for guest speakers, sports, theater, and music events. Every June there is also a large celebration of the city with a carnival, parade, food, and performances.
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Guests can enjoy wide variety of scaring and thrilling experiences at The Heart Of Darkness. The haunted complex offers 10 themed areas, monster midway, and a 3D killer circus along with DJ music and a party room.
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A classic example of Italianate architecture, Waterloo's Rensselaer Russell House Museum offers guided, narrated tours of the house and surrounding gardens, featuring stories of the Russell family and of the Victorian era in Waterloo.
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2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd., Independence, IA 50644
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The central feature of Cedar Rock State Park (Lowell Walter Residence) is the home, which was designed by famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Tours are available every day and are essential for architecture buffs.
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Open by appointment only, Binford House offers visitors a guided tour of a 19th century mansion. Registered with the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion features decor and artifacts from the era.
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709 S Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158
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The Marshalltown Community Theatre presents a seasonally changing array of musical and dramatic productions. The group welcomes volunteers to participate in all aspects of the production process, and has been in operation in one form or another since 1932.
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At 55 feet tall, the Big Treehouse has over 5,000 feet of floor space. With all of the modern amenities, guests can enjoy the 13 porch swings as well as a Shady Oaks Museum as they enjoy the guided tour.
41.8 Miles
Operated by the City of Marshalltown, the Marshalltown aquatic center features an array of water amusements, including extensive splash play areas, multiple water slides, diving areas, and a lazy river.
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The Marshalltown Speedway is a raceway that offers discounted ticketing options to children under the age of 11 and senior citizens ages 65 and up. The facility holds modified and stock car races.
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Featuring an attached bar, Totem Bowl is open to visitors for public bowling. The bowling alley has cosmic bowling events during the weekend with glow-in-the-dark pins, neon lights, and pop music.
43.0 Miles
Featuring nine screens, Plaza Theater provides a variety of films to suit all movie goers. This includes films in both 2D and 3D. And for added convenience, the theater offers on site concessions.