Guidebook for Iowa City
Food Scene
Within walking distance from the house, this is a favorite of locals! Check out their great burgers (only $6.99 on Monday evenings!) and grab a drink on their patio.
Trouble getting a table or want a more expansive menu? We highly recommend the quieter sister restaurant Hudson, just a short drive. Try the loaded fries or the mac'n cheese.
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Stella
1006 Melrose AveWithin walking distance from the house, this is a favorite of locals! Check out their great burgers (only $6.99 on Monday evenings!) and grab a drink on their patio.
Trouble getting a table or want a more expansive menu? We highly recommend the quieter sister restaurant Hudson, just a short drive. Try the loaded fries or the mac'n cheese.
Another easy option just a block or two away from the house! Enjoy their patio, some pizza, and drinks.
Maggie's Farm Wood-Fired Pizza
1308 Melrose AveAnother easy option just a block or two away from the house! Enjoy their patio, some pizza, and drinks.
A local favorite and a short drive or nice walk! Attached to Heirloom for healthy choices like salads and soup.
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The Java House | Heirloom Salad Co - Mormon Trek
717 Mormon Trek BlvdA local favorite and a short drive or nice walk! Attached to Heirloom for healthy choices like salads and soup.
Best tacos in town! Wonderful for quick take-out and a cozy night in.
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La Regia Taqueria
436 Hwy 1 WBest tacos in town! Wonderful for quick take-out and a cozy night in.
Go early because they can go fast! Popular cupcakes worth every bite!
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Scratch Cupcakery
927 E 2nd AveGo early because they can go fast! Popular cupcakes worth every bite!
Famous IC digs. A true diner. Visited by many a president and political figure. Known for its "coffee bean caucus." Consider the pie shake!
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Hamburg Inn No. 2
214 N Linn StFamous IC digs. A true diner. Visited by many a president and political figure. Known for its "coffee bean caucus." Consider the pie shake!
Great for anything from a burger to a chop house steak to fit almost any budget! Give the mini beef wellingtons a try as a starter.
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Iowa Chop House
223 E Washington StGreat for anything from a burger to a chop house steak to fit almost any budget! Give the mini beef wellingtons a try as a starter.
Haveli Indian Cuisine
943 25th AveTry their lunch buffet for $10. Samosa...yum!
Great Chicago Style pizza or try their famous Flying Tomato!
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The Wig & Pen Pizza Pub
1220 U.S. 6Great Chicago Style pizza or try their famous Flying Tomato!
A local favorite! Homemade hummus, falafel, and other Mediterranean offerings. Great for take-out.
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Oasis Falafel
206 N Linn StA local favorite! Homemade hummus, falafel, and other Mediterranean offerings. Great for take-out.
Parks & Nature
A small park just down the street, perfect for a short and easy outing for little kids. Check out the splash pad in the summer.
Tower Court Park
1124 Tower CtA small park just down the street, perfect for a short and easy outing for little kids. Check out the splash pad in the summer.
Only a short drive away for hiking, swimming, boating (including rentals). The raptor center is great for animal lovers and kids.
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Iphatheka yaseLake Macbride
3525 Hwy 382 NEOnly a short drive away for hiking, swimming, boating (including rentals). The raptor center is great for animal lovers and kids.
We love the "beach" for swimming, picnicking. Also a Devonian Fossil Gorge for exploring, great for kids!
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Coralville Dam
4053 W Overlook Rd NEWe love the "beach" for swimming, picnicking. Also a Devonian Fossil Gorge for exploring, great for kids!
Arts & Culture
Recently rebuilt after the flood, a beautiful new venue offering a variety of great shows!
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Hancher Auditorium
141 Park RdRecently rebuilt after the flood, a beautiful new venue offering a variety of great shows!
Check out this historic theater for shows and other events downtown.
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Englert Civic Theatre
221 E Washington StCheck out this historic theater for shows and other events downtown.
Shopping
Yay, we finally got one! I especially love their pre-prepared foods/frozen meals and snacks.
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Trader Joe's
920 Ponseti WyYay, we finally got one! I especially love their pre-prepared foods/frozen meals and snacks.
Costco Wholesale
2900 Heartland DrWhat more can I say?
Don't miss the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings for food, homemade wares, and of course Iowa produce! Free parking in the ramp right above the market during market hours. Don't miss the apple cider donuts, the whipped maple syrup, of the garlic cheese curds.
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Iowa City Farmers Market (May-Oct)
405 E Washington StDon't miss the Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings for food, homemade wares, and of course Iowa produce! Free parking in the ramp right above the market during market hours. Don't miss the apple cider donuts, the whipped maple syrup, of the garlic cheese curds.
Coral Ridge Mall
1451 Coral Ridge AveOne of the largest malls in Iowa.
Bread Garden Market
225 S Linn StDowntown IC grocery store with hot food/salad bar.
Local co-op with multiple locations. Great for healthy, organic choices and some pre-prepared foods. Yummy baked goods!
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New Pioneer Food Co-op
22 S Van Buren StLocal co-op with multiple locations. Great for healthy, organic choices and some pre-prepared foods. Yummy baked goods!
Essentials
Convenient location and low prices! I love that they still help load your groceries for you. *Closed on Sundays*
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Fareway Grocery
2530 Westwinds DrConvenient location and low prices! I love that they still help load your groceries for you. *Closed on Sundays*
Drinks & Nightlife
Check out the Ped Mall for food, bars, nightlife, shopping, and other events such as free live music on Friday nights and free Saturday night movies on the lawn of the Pentacrest in the summer. Check out the IC Public Library and the outside children's playground and water fountain.
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Pedestrian Mall
210 S Dubuque StCheck out the Ped Mall for food, bars, nightlife, shopping, and other events such as free live music on Friday nights and free Saturday night movies on the lawn of the Pentacrest in the summer. Check out the IC Public Library and the outside children's playground and water fountain.
Check out their rooftop patio for a craft beer or just enjoy some yummy dinner inside!
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30hop Iowa River Landing
900 E 2nd AveCheck out their rooftop patio for a craft beer or just enjoy some yummy dinner inside!
Backpocket Brewing
903 Quarry RdLocal brewery, easy location
Entertainment & Activities
Coral Ridge Cinema
1451 Coral Ridge AveCheck out morning matinees or Tuesdays for cheap tickets!
Kinnick Stadium
825 Stadium DrA short walk to get in on the action!