Northside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
University of Iowa
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Iowa during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Catch an event at Carver-Hawkeye Arena during your trip to Iowa City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
The Gilded Goose - spacious 4-bedroom with 10-minute walk to downtown Iowa City
Luxurious Condo in Heart of Downtown Iowa City
"The host was always right there when we had a question. The unit is right in the heart of Iowa City. Right where you want to be. The bed was super comfortable. And the unit itself was incredibly beautiful."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!
"The hosts were so thoughtful. Stocked the coffee and snacks, bottle of wine, and essential travel toiletries (beyond the shampoo and conditioner). It was a great location to walk everywhere and space to spread out a bit."
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
"The folks at the checknin wjere extremely helpful, kind and professional."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
"Clean room. Great location."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Heartland Inn
"The room was very clean, but there hasn’t been a lot of investment in the property. Very worn down and boardering on seedy."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
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 Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
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.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.
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.
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.
