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Pro
huge party town
Con
Somewhat crowded and a bit expensive.
In a nutshell
Surprisingly unique Midwest community.
atufft Says: Edit in progress...photo error. Photo shown is Hawkeye Arena ;-)The University of Iowa College of Dentistry Building architecture has a roof that appears to resemble an inverted molar, reinforced by orthodontic wires. My images don't do justice to this huge and interesting...
University of Iowa, College of Education
atufft Says: Down the hill from the Capitol Mall, but still a block or two away from the river, is the College of Education building. University of Iowa has traditionally been a giant in grade school pedagogy, producing many textbooks and tons of basic educational research.
atufft Says: The Iowa River obviously has a major impact on the appearance of the town, providing four seasons of change and considerable recreation. A major feature of the river landscape within town, not shown here, is an old smoke stack electrical power plant that services at least...
College of Medicine at the University of Iowa
atufft Says: I can't provide the details of the organization of the University of Iowa medicine programs, I can vouch for it being considerable in scale and endowment. Most of the instructional and research buildings are located high above the Iowa River, opposite the Old Capitol...
2 Reviews and 107 Opinions my family stayed during Jazz festival..we were tickled to be staying at a Sheraton for the first...
HotelVetro Studio Suites & Convention Center
1 Review and 49 Opinions The Hotel Vetro is all style and no service. An attempt at trendy, minimalist furnishings, complete...
Panchero's Mexican Grill: Most Popular Mexican Restaurant in Town
atufft Says: Located across from the Old Capitol Mall, Panchero's is a very popular hangout. The wheat tortillas are freshly made, and the cafeteria style service excellent. Panchero's is actually an Iowa based franchise operation with restaurants throughout the midwest. The artsy...
Knowsthescore Says: I disagree completely and wholeheartedly with the negative review of 126 posted here. The definition of good food in a college town can be difficult. Maybe that guy should just go down the block to Panchero's for a pillow-sized load of rice and beans. After-the-bars food for...
The Vine: great local sports bar
lukehawk Says: Great little place. pretty much what you would expect on the menu, but it is all good food. friendly staff and crowd. a great place to catch a game with all of the big screens. there are a couple of weird regulars, but they don't bite. overall, a great place for some food...
Neeka Says: Awesome newly opened sports bar. 4 huge tvs if games are on. Cosy atmosphere. Has darts, bar games, entertaining and Wonderful staff. Great bar overall...oh and super good drink/food deals. You can also rent out skybox for private parties/ functions/ bar crawls. Wear What...
jamessurratt Says: I'm a city bus driver for Iowa City Transit. Fares are 75 cents for adults, 50 cents for students K-12, no charge for under age 5. Seniors age 60 on up can ride for 35 cents in the middle of weekdays, in the evening, and all day Saturday. All buses are lift equipped for...
atufft Says: The Iowa City Transit system of buses is actually quite good. At 75 cents, it's cheap enough, and it's on time. Check the website for routing information, but there's also live help via telephone to plan your trip.
atufft Says: This is an indoor mall that has suffered an economic downturn, as many vendor shops are now occupied by the university. Nevertheless this is the central shopping hub of Iowa City, as the Transit System occupies one end of the building too. There are several souvenir shops...
Central Iowa Artist Coop: Midwest Artwork on Display
atufft Says: This store includes a lot of folk art, blown glass, jewelry, fine art, and other art from not only Iowa, but other parts of the USA. I purchased, at a price, very nicely painted wood art that will hang nicely in our kitchen or bathroom. Prices aren't cheap, but then this is...
jodssmile Says: People in Iowa are friendly and will often strike up a conversation with strangers.If your car breaks down, someone will stop.If you get lost, they are happy to give directions.Some will even lead you themselves.The general population of Iowa speaks English. There are areas...
jodssmile Says: If you are in mid or larger Iowa City this custom does not apply.If you travel the farm roads or small towns you will notice everyone waves at you. They will consider you rude NOT to wave back.They are saying "hello/Good afternoon."If you stay for awhile in smaller town, you...
mikehanneman Says: During the past year there have been 20 or more assaults in the downtown area of Iowa City. It ranges from reaching up underneath a woman's skirt to armed robbery. Most of the criminal activity occurs in the early morning hours.Walk with other people and stay where there is...
Look out for Saturday footabll traffic
mikehanneman Says: If you are in Iowa City on a Saturday and there is a home Hawkeye football game - beware of the traffic.Stay away from Kinnick Stadium unless you like sitting in traffic!Also, if you are going to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, you are just across the street...
jodssmile Says: If summer, it can get hot and humid!Cotton light colored clothes. But a pair of light pants and long sleeved light shirt for night-mosquitos can get ya. In winter, gets pretty cold. Definitly a true winter coat-Columbia jacket a good winter coat.Winter gloves and winter...
mikehanneman Says: Take a minute and check out the Old Capital building. It caught fire several years ago and has since been remodeled. The capital was built in 1842, then the capital was moved to Des Moines in 1857.It's a nice setting. The building is west of the main downtown area on the...
Mississippi River for boat lovers
jodssmile Says: If you own a boat and love to fish, dock your boat at many ramps along Iowa's Eastern shores. The Mississippi River is great fishing.We have caught tons of great Walleye and huge catfish.Of course always the many other varities of fish too.A nice campground is Sugar Bottom...
University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium
atufft Says: The largest outdoor venue for the University of Iowa sports, Kinnick Stadium, hosts the University of Iowa Hawkeye teams. The facilities are quite new and adequate for a variety of games, including college football. See the link for purchase of sports jerseys, and tickets.
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home - I live in Iowa City, Iowa. It is a college town. Home of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Go Hawks! The town is very safe. It has the University of Iowa Hospital here which is currently the largest hospital in...
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Q: I am 99.999% sure I'll be staying in IC for several days (probably 5 or 6) in mid-August. Not yet sure how i'll be...
A: J, I haven't been there for many years but you might find the Amana Colonies an interesting bit of history: http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/amana/ They are about 17...
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I live in Iowa City, Iowa. It is a college town. Home of the Iowa Hawkeyes. Go Hawks! The town is very safe. It has the University of Iowa Hospital here which is currently the largest hospital in......
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Iowa City Is A Great Town To Have Fun!
If you are going to be in Iowa City for any of the following: Iowa Hawkeye Sporting Events University Of Iowa University Of Iowa Hospitals Then take a little extra time to have some fun! Downtown...
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In 1980 my father decided to move the family from Los Angeles to Iowa City so he could finish up school. We lived there until 1984. When I first arrived I experienced quite a bit of culture shock. I...
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You won't find any tall buildings here! Iowa City is home to the University of Iowa, reknowned in part for its engineering program. The town itself, right next to the university, is almost kind of...
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It's me sitting on a mower(maybe???)in front of a Walmart. I was trying to finish the film. Iowa City is the most boring place I've EVER lived on earth!!! I'm glad I'm outta there!
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