Things To Do
NewBo City Market
NewBo City Market is a community-based economic development organization that has become a cherished cultural and community gathering space with art, music, learning, and a range of activities that bring together visitors and neighbors alike. Inside, the Market is home to several startup and early-stage businesses that have a distinct focus on local products. Outside, the Market hosts several free and family friendly events such as evening concerts by local musicians, wellness activities like yoga and group bike rides, and several large community festivals which showcases the rich culture and wonderful talent thats homegrown in Iowa.
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
With more than 2,000 years of art on display in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art has something to offer everyone!
Downtown Iowa City
On the east side of the river, across from the Old Capitol and Iowa Pentacrest, the downtown district is alive with the community's pulse. The downtown area offers new tastes and experiences throughout every season. Local boutiques, restaurants, and creatively decorated benches line the entire pedestrian mall. For one of the best burgers in downtown Iowa City, Short's Burger & Shine offers an exclusively patty-filled menu. The quintessential downtown college coffee shop is Java House, with High Grounds and The Encounter Cafe offering other caffeinated places of interest. For dessert, Yotopia offers the best frozen yogurt in Iowa City.
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
DETAILS AMENITIES EVENTS Big Grove Brewery and Taproom is a 26,000 sq-ft brewery, restaurant and entertainment venue. Stop in for one of their award winning beers on tap, enjoy casual dining from a menu of street-food inspired small plates and sandwiches, play a game of ping pong, foosball or soak in some live music. In the Spring and Summer months, enjoy their huge outdoor patio and lawn featuring bocce ball courts, a kids play area and enough space for picnics and frisbee tossing. For summer nights, they have five patio fire pits to kick back with friends, sip a beer and enjoy a beautiful Iowa sunset.
Coral Ridge Mall
Coral Ridge Mall is the premier shopping, dining and entertainment destination in the Midwest, featuring more than 120 great stores, 1,000-seat food court, 10-screen movie theatre, NHL-regulation-size ice arena, Iowa Children's Museum, children’s play area, and a unique, reproduction antique carousel! The Coral Ridge Ice Arena is an NHL standard size ice rink within the Coral Ridge Mall. There is spectator seating, 4 locker rooms, and a scoreboard. It is home to the University of Iowa hockey clubs, Iowa City/Coralville Youth Hockey Association, Hawkeye Skating Club, and is also open to the public during certain hours.
Hatchet Jack’s
Hatchet Jack’s is an alternative form of entertainment for people over the age of 18 in the Iowa City area.