Top rated Tourist attractions in Iowa City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Top rated Tourist attractions in Iowa City

Experience the best that Iowa City has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 99 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Harvest Preserve (members only)

Nature preserve

👍👍 Nice little oasis of peace with a stocked pond on the north-east side of Iowa City. Fishing is catch and release, only. A two-room shelter with a kitchen and a patio are able to be rented. There is plenty of room to put up a volleyball net and other yard games. You can also put more shelter up (part...

4.90 (56 reviews) (~3.95 km from centre)

Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Hiking area

👍👍 Took my bike the entire trail. My favorite part is the section from La Porte city to Brandon. The scenery is absolutely breath taking in the fall! 10/10 (just be sure to take plenty of water is there isn't really anywhere to fill up, except a spigot in la porte city)

4.80 (189 reviews) (~44.65 km from centre)

Fireside Winery

Winery

👍👍 Terrific stop for any cross country road stop. Nice people, sometimes live music, excellent small plates for with wine. Dog friendly - which is a plus for our family. Take in the beautiful scenery. Enjoy!!! A happy place.

4.80 (163 reviews) (~40.9 km from centre)

CSPS

Arts organization

1890s Richardsonian Romanesque brick building housing a contemporary arts organization.

4.80 (162 reviews) (~36.03 km from centre)

The Chocolate Haus - Amana

Chocolate shop

4.80 (160 reviews) (~32.12 km from centre)

The National Pearl Button Museum @ The History and Industry Center

Museum

👍 A cute and interesting museum. Lots of interesting information. If you are a crafter or a button person please stop by.

4.80 (151 reviews) (~48.3 km from centre)

Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids (ICCR)

Mosque

👍👍 I went here since 1999 around when I moved to Cedar Rapids. I’m grateful for the experiences this mosque has given me in my life. It’s a very diverse, open and supportive community. Anyone is welcomed into this mosque from all backgrounds if they want to see how Islam and Muslims are first hand....

4.80 (135 reviews) (~37.26 km from centre)

Lake View Ohv Park

Park

👍👍 Great place to ride! Well kept! Nice place to enjoy the day, even nice picnic areas to grill out

4.80 (111 reviews) (~18.59 km from centre)

Mormon Handcart Park

Park

👍👍 We visited the park to get in some steps, which turned into a history lesson. The trail is mainly shaded through the woods and is well paved. The various plaques that tell the story of the early Morman settlers' journey to Utah. They took the train to Iowa City and built handcarts for the rest of th...

4.80 (48 reviews) (~3.96 km from centre)

Fireside Winery in the Village

Winery

4.80 (47 reviews) (~32.35 km from centre)

Palisades-Kepler State Park

State park

Picturesque park with an array of recreation options, plus a historic lodge for event rentals.

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~27.87 km from centre)

Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

Historical place museum

This 187-acre historic site features President Hoover's birthplace, his gravesite & more.

4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~15.29 km from centre)

The Iowa Children's Museum

Children's museum

This colorful museum is aimed at teaching kids about the world around them through fun & play.

4.70 (1K reviews) (~6.66 km from centre)

Indian Creek Nature Center

Nature preserve

Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.

4.70 (646 reviews) (~34.31 km from centre)

Brucemore

Historical place museum

Garden-lined 1836 mansion featuring tours, concerts & cultural programs plus a gift & flower shop.

4.70 (438 reviews) (~37.92 km from centre)

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum

Permanent exhibits about the natural world, including mammals & birds, plus the history of Iowa.

4.70 (371 reviews) (~0.48 km from centre)

Discovery Park

Park

👍 If you love nature and being outside this is a great place for a day outing or even just a couple of hours. With a small pond for fishing and looking at the frogs to nature trails with grass and trees all around or paved trails leading through the park with beautiful rest areas, flowers, trees, and...

4.70 (310 reviews) (~44.66 km from centre)

Old Capitol Museum

History museum

Iconic building & former government center featuring a gold dome & exhibits on local history.

4.70 (298 reviews) (~0.52 km from centre)

Swinging Bridge Park

Park

👍👍 Fell upon this via Google>Attaction. But glad I did! Bring a lock as there are some and I wish we had one, super aesthetic and actually swinging, careful there was one loose board.

4.70 (275 reviews) (~44.74 km from centre)

Sutliff Bridge

Historical place

👍👍 Its is very picture friendly, beautiful bridge. Wildflowers on both sides It is a bit of a drive, but a rather pretty one. There is a bar/restaurant next to the Bridge and Sutliff cider that currently has a few fields of all kinds of sunflowers too.

4.70 (266 reviews) (~22.88 km from centre)

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Top rated Tourist attractions in Iowa City, United States