Iowa City, Iowa Travel Information

Iowa City and Eastern Iowa Eastern Iowa is a rich stew, both culturally and geographically. It includes two of Iowa’s largest metropolitan areas—Cedar Rapids and the Quad Cities—and Iowa’s only North American settlement, the Me... Iowa City, IA

Village Charm and City Sophistication around Iowa City, Iowa If I had to name my favorite destinations in Iowa, the Amana Colonies would certainly be near the top of my list. Part of the reason is sheer gluttony: The restaurants in these seven picturesque villa... Iowa City, IA

Other Activities

• Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa Off the Beaten Path Travel

Lincoln Highway Challenge (Distance: 0.5 mi) If you, like Tom Conway, are into exploring historic roadway, you might do as he has and organize a ride your local bike club. So what if there are a few hills along the way, including the infamous Su...

Iowa City, IA - Road Biking - length:65.6 mi

Mormon Handcart Trail and Clear Creek Nature Trail (Distance: 2.8 mi) This trail begins where the Mormons built their handcarts to begin their 1,400-mile trek to Salt Lake City. It follows Clear Creek through the beautiful training fields for University of Iowa sports t...

Iowa City, IA - Hiking - length:4.2 mi

Devonian Fossil Gorge (Distance: 4.7 mi) Wander over an ancient fossil bed, then hike up the hill for breathtaking views of the dam, park, and spillway.

Coralville, IA - Hiking - length:1.4 mi

Coralville Reservoir - Linder and Squire Points (Distance: 4.8 mi) One of the many developed trail systems around the Coralville Reservoir–Lake MacBride complex, the connecting loops of Linder and Squire Points Trails have long served as a haven for dog walkers and t...

Iowa City, IA - Hiking - length:4.4 mi

Woodpecker Trail (and Squire Point) (Distance: 4.9 mi) Part of an extensive hiking system around Coralville Lake, this delightful walk takes you down woodland trails to scenic overlooks over the water.

Coralville, IA - Hiking - length:1 mi

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Finkbine Finkbine Golf Course Public, 18 holes 7017 yards, par 72 1.3 miles from center of Iowa City, Iowa

Elks Elks Lodge 590 Private Equity, 9 holes 2688 yards, par 36 2.2 miles from center of Iowa City, Iowa

Fairview Fairview Golf Course Public, 9 holes 2862 yards, par 35 2.7 miles from center of Iowa City, Iowa

Hi Point Hi Point Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5466 yards, par 70 3.5 miles from center of Iowa City, Iowa

Pleasant Valley Pleasant Valley Golf Course Public, 18 holes 6472 yards, par 72 3.5 miles from center of Iowa City, Iowa

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