University Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 University Heights Hotel Deals
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
"Especially handy for hospital visits or sporting events, it's central location is also a plus whether you want to hit downtown IC, or head over the hill to Corral"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Backyard on Melrose - Walk to Kinnick & Hospital
"The onsite manager Tim was very good to work with this weekend. The house was clean and smelled great upon arrival. We did see some bugs in the basement bedroom with the bunkbeds (bottom bunk) but we think they were gnats and not bed bugs at least so all was well. But wanted you to know for future ..."
Reviewed on 7 June 2026
5 minute walk to Kinnick Stadium! Perfect GAMEDAY stay!
Spacious 4-bedroom house
Melrose Place - Kinnick's Best Game Day Experience
"It was a great house-very convenient for us since my husband had surgery at the U of I hospital. Very clean with convenient parking.Check in was seamless and everything was smooth sailing"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
3 blocks from the University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium & Hospital
"Host communicates great, the property was very clean, and check-in/check-out was easy!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Architect-Designed Modern Home in University Heights, minutes walk from Kinnick
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Our guide on where to stay in University Heights
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
Twain
While there might not be top attractions in Twain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.
Weber
While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Frytown Conservation Area and Redbird Farms Wildlife 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.
