Downtown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
The Englert Theater
You can enjoy a show at The Englert Theater during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Public Library is just one of the places to see in Iowa City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Stanley Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
Activities
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Our pick of the best Downtown Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were unique and comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
I enjoyed everything the room was well cleaned and the staff was pleasant. The continental breakfast was wonderful. The only thing that I did not care for was the parking. I was in a big pickup truck and the parking spots were quite narrow but that is all. However Iowa city is a college town so I ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
The room was clean and had good amenities.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Element Iowa City
Great place to stay when going to the football game!
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
hotelVetro Iowa City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Heartland Inn
Overall it was perfect for what we needed on a busy gameday weekend to see my Son. Close to campus, clean, friendly staff and offered a good breakfast. Would stay here again because of those things. Thanks
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Miller Orchard
When in Miller Orchard, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Manville Heights
While Manville Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.
Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.
