Things to Do in the Iowa City Area
We hope that whatever brings you to Iowa City for your care with us, that your visit here can be a pleasant one for those receiving care and those here to lend their support and assistance.
Iowa City, home of the University of Iowa, is a vibrant city with things to do and see both day and night.
In addition to all that our Medical Center at the University Campus has to offer, we have created first-class shopping, dining, recreation and cultural attractions for you right within the Iowa City/Coralville area.
Things to Do in the Iowa City/Coralville Area
If you're a Hawkeye fan, you won't want to miss your opportunities to tour the places where the Hawkeyes play and practice as well as the fine exhibits at our Hawkeye Sports Hall of Fame. Other hotspots on campus include the Old Capitol Museum, the Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Art.
Iowa is a Big Ten University that offers a vibrant mix of arts, cultural, recreational, athletic, social and political events available for all visitors to enjoy.
Iowa City offers a rich calendar of entertainment events to appeal to all tastes. Museums, concerts, sports, and recreation activities are available on campus and within the community. You'll find links to several calendars and sites to help enrich your time in Iowa City and Coralville.
Area government sites
City Government Sites
Serving the communities of Iowa City, North Liberty, Coralville and Solon.
Parks
- Altmaier Family Park and Disc Golf Course
- Benton Hill Park
- Blackhawk Mini Park-Pedestrian Mall
- Brookland Park
- Calder Park
- Cardigan Park
- City Park
- College Green Park
- Coralville Reservoir
- Devonian Fossil Gorge
- Fairmeadows Park
- Frauenholtz-Miller Park
- Glendale Park
- Harlocke Hill Park
- Highland Park
- Hunters Run Park
- Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park
- James Alan McPherson Park
- Kent Park
- Kiwanis Park
- Lake Macbride State Park
- Mercer Park
- Napoleon Park
- North Market Square Park
- Oak Grove Park
- Peninsula Park
- Pheasant Hill Park
- Reno Street Park
- Riverfront Crossings Park
- Scott Park
- Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
- Tower Court Park
- Villa Park
- Wetherby Park
- Willow Creek Park
- World’s Largest Wooden Nickel
Festivals & Events
- Summer of the Arts
- Iowa City Farmer’s Market
- Northside Concert Series
- Friday Night Concert Series
- Free Movie Series
- Iowa Arts Festival
- Iowa City Jazz Festival
- Holiday Thieves Market
- Music on the Move
- Soul & Blues Festival
- 4th of July Fest
- Blues & BBQ
- Mission Creek Festival
- National Balloon Classic
- Family Free Friday at Coral Ridge