University Heights Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
Activities
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Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
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3 blocks from the University of Iowa Kinnick Stadium & Hospital
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Steps from the University of IA & Hospital Campus!
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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
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Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
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.
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.
Weber
While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.
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.
Lincoln
While Lincoln may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.