Visitors 2019
CEDAR FALLS | WATERLOO
AREA MAP INSIDE
UNIQUE DINING OPTIONS
SEE WHAT’S NEW
FUN YEARLY EVENTS
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FARMERS PICK BUFFET
contents 2019 VISITORS GUIDE IOWA GAMES’ FAT BIKE RACE
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SPORTS & RECREATION
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THINGS TO DO
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MAPS
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LODGING
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EVENT SPACES
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GETTING AROUND
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RELOCATION
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NEARBY
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EVENTS CALENDAR You’ll find plenty of things to do throughout the year. Activities, events, sports and festivities celebrate what’s great in the Cedar Falls & Waterloo area.
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WHAT’S NEW Explore the latest restaurants, breweries, attractions and more.
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ITINERARIES Experience life on the farm, take a road trip with the family or indulge your creative side as you discover the Cedar Valley.
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WELCOME
he Cedar Falls and Waterloo area has been recognized as Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Community on several occasions. It is a great place to visit, live, work, and play. Both cities are certified Blue Zones demonstration sites, which means we’re working toward living healthier, happier, and longer lives. This awardwinning guide will acquaint you with an abundance of exciting and unique attractions, events, and dining and shopping opportunities. We’ve also included information about our meeting and sporting facilities as well as a nearby section to inform you about other points of interest just outside the Cedar Valley. In addition to this guide, we invite you to visit our website, cedarvalley365.com, Jim Brown, Cedar Falls Mayor or contact either office & Quentin Hart, Waterloo Mayor where our staff and volunteers are eager to make recommendations or answer any questions you may have. Here’s wishing you a pleasant and memorable stay! Cedar Falls and Waterloo, also known as the Cedar Valley, are conveniently located in the northeast quadrant of Iowa. We’re easily accessible by car or air and offer an impressive array of amenities at affordable prices.
4TH STREET BRIDGE, DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS
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INFORMATION
6510 Hudson Rd Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 or (800) 845-1955 fax: (319) 277-9707 cedarfallstourism.org
A partial listing of the services you’ll want to get acquainted with in our community follows. We also invite you to stop by either Visitors Bureau to learn more. IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Emergency
911
Road Conditions
511
Iowa State Patrol
(319) 277-4761
Black Hawk County Sheriff
(319) 291-2515
Police Department (both cities)
(319) 291-2515
Cedar Falls Fire Department
(319) 273-8622
Waterloo Fire Department
(319) 291-4460
HOURS Monday–Friday Saturday Sunday
9am–5pm 9am–4pm Noon–4pm
Open 7 days/week and conveniently located near Highways 58 and 20 (exit 224), the Cedar Falls Visitor Center offers free Wi-Fi, gift shop, coffee and soda, restrooms, trail access and plenty of free parking. Stop in or call for assistance with group tours, meetings, reunions, weddings and other events.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE Allen Memorial Hospital
(319) 235-3941
Emergency
(319) 235-3697
500 Jefferson St Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431 fax: (319) 233-2733 experiencewaterloo.com
Wheaton Franciscan Hospitals Covenant Medical Center
(319) 272-8000
Sartori Memorial Hospital
(319) 268-3000
HOURS Monday–Friday 8am–5pm
AREA INFORMATION SERVICES Black Hawk County Courthouse
(319) 833-3000
Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber (319) 232-1156
CEDAR FALLS POPULATION 41,570
Create your experience in Waterloo! Stop by our Visitor Center or visit experiencewaterloo.com for information on our award-winning attractions, dining hot spots, and the best in shopping and entertainment. We also offer assistance with planning group tours, meetings, reunions and weddings in Waterloo.
cedarfalls.com City Hall
(319) 273-8600
Public Library
(319) 273-8643
Cedar Falls Community Main Street
(319) 277-0213
WATERLOO POPULATION 67,587 cityofwaterlooiowa.com City Hall
(319) 291-4301
Public Library
(319) 291-4480
Main Street Waterloo
(319) 291-2038
Publisher Roy D. Biondi
Editor Melody Parker
Project Director & Advertising Sales Sheila Kerns
Graphic Design April Burford & Andy Neumann
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF The Courier Photography & Creative Departments, Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau, Experience Waterloo, Annette Freeseman, Barn Happy, Beth Keeney, Cedar Falls Community Main Street, Charles City Chamber of Commerce, Crossroads Center, Fat Cup Coffee Company, Galleria de Paco, Gilmore’s Pub, Grout Museum District, Hansen’s Dairy, Hartman Reserve, Hilton Garden Inn, Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, Linda Maughan, Locals Bar & Grill, Lotus + Lou, Marty Colbert, Matt Ohl, Pretty Good Co., Table 1912, SingleSpeed Brewing Co., Trademark Letterpress Co., University of Northern Iowa, Waterloo Bucks, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo Leisure Services, and Whiskey Road
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JAN/FEB Iowa Boat, RV & Vacation Show January 18-20 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 232-0218 iowashows.com
Cedar Valley Winterfest
January 27 South Prairie Lake, Cedar Falls (319) 610-1111 impactoutdoors.org
Eastern Iowa Home and Landscaping Show
February 8-10 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 232-0218 iowashows.com
Iowa Games Fat Bike Race
February 9 George Wyth State Park, Waterloo (319) 266-5979 iowagames.org
Hawkeye Farm Show February 26-28 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (507) 437-4577 hawkeyefarmshow.com
MCLEOD CENTER! Be a part of the excitement as the UNI Panthers take the court! unipanthers.com
WONDER LAND From sledding to ice fishing, the winter months offer an abundance of outdoor adventures. Try snowshoeing, crosscountry skiing, even biking on one of the groomed trails found throughout the Cedar Valley. Did we mention we also have dekhockey? waterloodekhockey.com cedartrailspartnership.org
Spring is in bloom and so are the thousands of tulips at the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. Relax, unwind and enjoy an oasis of natural beauty as you explore the amazing gardens on this 40-acre site. cedarvalleyarboretum.org 5 | VISITORS GUIDE 2019 Âť cedarfallstourism.org | experiencewaterloo.com
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MAR/APR Maple Syrup Festival
March 2-3 Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2187 hartmanreserve.org
Eastern Iowa Sports Show March 15-17 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 232-0218 iowashows.com
World's Greatest Spring Break for Kids
March 18-22 Downtown Waterloo (319) 287-9102 worldsgreatestspringbreak.com
FIRST Regional Robotics Competition March 20-23 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 usfirst.org
Funky Junk-A-Loo
March 23-24 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
ANTIQUE FUN Antique collectors and junkin’ enthusiasts won’t want to miss the opportunity to find that perfect antique, collectible or repurposed item at two great events happening this spring in the Cedar Valley. While you’re here, be sure to stop at one of our many antique and specialty shops too. antiquespectacular.com mainstreetwaterloo.org
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Cedar Valley Baconfest March 24 Hippodrome, Waterloo (319) 277-1918 cedarvalleybaconfest.com
USA Kids & Cadets National Folkstyle Wrestling Tournament March 28-30 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 teamusa.org/usa-wrestling/events
Antique Spectacular Vintage Market
April 12-14 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (712) 362-9964 antiquespectacular.com
Taste of ’Loo
April 25 Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
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MAY/JUNE 4th Street Cruise May 25 Downtown Waterloo (319) 234-2200 1057kokz.com
My Waterloo Days June 7-9 Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mywaterloodays.org
College Hill Arts Festival June 21-22 College Hill, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 collegehillartsfestival.com
Sturgis Falls Celebration & Cedar Basin Music Festival June 28-30 Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 sturgisfalls.org | cedarbasinjazz.org
'MOVIES UNDER THE MOON'
BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL
Summer is here and so are the farmers’ markets. From May to October, shop fresh produce, plants, baked goods, hand-crafted items and more at one of the many farmers’ markets throughout the Cedar Valley. cedarvalley365.com
Bring your family and watch a movie on the big screen... under the moon or along the river! Events are held at Overman Park in Cedar Falls and at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre in Waterloo. These summer events showcase an array of free family-friendly films. Don’t forget to pack your blanket or lawn chair too. cedarfallsdowntown.com | waterloocenterforthearts.org
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IN THE
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Escape to an island of fun and sun when you visit Iowa’s largest waterpark - Lost Island. Open June through August, this tropical paradise was ranked #2 on USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards in 2017 and features exciting rides and thrills for all ages. thelostisland.com
SIZZLIN' SUMMER
FESTIVALS
Kick off the summer festival season with can’t-miss events like My Waterloo Days, the Sturgis Falls Celebration, and Cedar Basin Jazz Festival. Enjoy parades, delicious food, live music, and plenty of activities for the whole family. mywaterloodays.org | sturgisfalls.org cedarbasinjazz.org
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Check out our online calendar for a full and updated listing of events. cedarvalley365.com
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JULY/AUG Mayor’s 4th of July Celebration
July 6 RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
Cedar Valley Pedal Fest
Iowa Shrine Bowl
July 20 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 493-5371 iowashrinebowl.org
Cedar Falls Bible Conference
July 6-7 Gateway Park, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 cedarfallstourism.org/pedalfest
July 27-Aug 4 Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0787 riverviewministries.com
Riverview Gospel Sing
Iowa Irish Fest
July 10-13 Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0787 riverviewministries.com
Accel Triathlon
July 13 George Wyth State Park, Waterloo (319) 596-1101 acceltriathlon.com
Iowa State Trap Shoot July 16-21 Cedar Falls Gun Club, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2141 cedarfallsgunclub.com
Waterloo Open
July 18-21 Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course, Waterloo waterlooopen.com
BBQ'Loo & Blues Too July 19-20 Lincoln Park, Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
August 2-4 Downtown Waterloo (319) 234-9029 iowairishfest.com
Stem & Stein
August 10 RiverLoop Expo Plaza, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
Old Time Power Show August 16-18 Antique Acres, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2380 antiqueacres.org
Cedar Valley Gran Fondo | FondoFest August 17 Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
Cedar Valley Pridefest August 23-24 Downtown Waterloo cedarvalleypride.com
Everybody’s Irish at Iowa Irish Fest - August 2-4 in downtown Waterloo! Iowa’s largest Celtic festival boasts of four stages of music and entertainment, cultural activities, Highland Games, authentic Irish food and so much more. iowairishfest.com
GOLFING GALORE
Home to Iowa’s oldest and largest golf tournament, the Waterloo Open draws over 150 professionals and 200 amateurs to the area every year. The Cedar Valley is also home to six fantastic public golf courses perfect for a round or two of golf with friends. waterlooopen.com | cedarfalls.com waterlooleisureservices.org 9 | VISITORS GUIDE 2019 » cedarfallstourism.org | experiencewaterloo.com
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BALL GAME Summer wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the ballpark...Cost Cutters Field at Riverfront Stadium that is. Cheer on the Waterloo Bucks as they take on their opponents in the Northwoods League and enjoy fun in-game promotions and daily specials all summer long. waterloobucks.com
Waterski Stunts & Shows Enjoy exciting waterski shows with the Waterhawks, every week throughout the summer at Eagle Lake. Watch as they entertain the audience with their thrilling stunts and high-flying jumps on the water. waterhawks.org
SUMMER CONCERTS
Warm summer nights set the stage for outdoor concerts in the Cedar Valley. Experience an eclectic mix of music almost every day of the week at venues like the RiverLoop Amphitheatre overlooking the scenic Cedar River. cedarvalley365.com
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SEPT/OCT ARTapalooza on Main September 9 Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
National Cattle Congress Fair
September 12-15 National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
Fall Harvest Festival
September 21-22 Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum.org
FUN Experience fall in the Cedar Valley! Visit Heartland Farms to choose a pumpkin from thousands of choices, see farm animals and their famous Punkinator and let the kids try out the giant jumping pillow and bounce houses. Also be sure to check out one of the Cedar Valley’s many haunted attractions for spooktacular fun. heartlandfarmswaterloo.com cedarvalley365.com
ARTS & CULTURE AT ITS FINEST Check out one of our popular art festivals like ARTapalooza on Main, or catch a Broadway show or symphony concert at the award-winning GallagherBluedorn Performing Arts Center. Both Cedar Falls and Waterloo offer outstanding community theatres as well, presenting a variety of musicals and shows for audiences of all ages. cedarvalley365.com
Home to the University of Northern Iowa, there’s no shortage of sports when it comes to cheering on the Panthers. From football to volleyball, to basketball and wrestling, fans are in for a fantastic sports experience at some of the best sports facilities in the Midwest. unipanthers.com 11 | VISITORS GUIDE 2019 » cedarfallstourism.org | experiencewaterloo.com
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NOV/DEC Iowa High School Football Playoffs First three weeks of November UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 iahsaa.org
Holiday Arts Festival
November 9-10 Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
Don’t miss Santa’s grand entrance as he arrives to help launch The Holiday Hoopla celebration in downtown Cedar Falls. This month-long festival begins the Friday after Thanksgiving and features activities for all ages, including Santa’s Workshop, live nativity and trolley rides, a holiday movie and so much more. cedarfallsdowntown.com
SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP
Festival of Trees
November 12-17 Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (319) 268-3161 wheatoniowa.org/festival-of-trees
Winter Wonder'loo November 30 Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
Holiday Hoopla
November 29-December 21 Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
Shop Downtown Saturdays | Holiday Pop-Up Shops
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? The Cedar Valley is home to a variety of boutiques and specialty shops that are sure to make your holiday shopping a breeze. Stroll the sidewalks and enjoy the sparkling holiday lights while you shop our downtown districts. cedarvalley365.com
November 30, December 7, 14, 21 Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-3028 mainstreetwaterloo.org
FESTIVE EVENTS Each year, the Friends of Sartori Memorial Hospital transform Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center into a winter wonderland for the Festival of Trees. Come view a gallery of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, place settings and nativity scenes. Other festive events round out this week-long celebration to kick off the holiday season. wheatoniowa.org/festival-of-trees
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WHAT'S NEW
WHAT'S NEW DINING
2 Scoops Ice Cream Shop, 403 Franklin St, Waterloo
ICON Donuts & Sweetery 917 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls 1730 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
Fat Cup Coffee Company, 37 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo
Lincoln Perk, 218 E 4th St, Waterloo
Table 1912, 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls
Brew Brothers - Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
Caraway Cafe, 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls
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Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel/Event Center
LODGING & EVENT SPACES Hampton Inn, Cedar Falls, Opening in May
Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel/Event Center, Cedar Falls, Opening in September
Cedar Falls Convention Center, Opening in Spring
THINGS TO DO Rockets Bakery, 331 E 4th St, Waterloo
Bike Share, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa
Escapology, 2518 Melrose Dr, Cedar Falls
SHOPPING
Boujee Berries, 621 Sycamore St, Waterloo
Locals Bar & Grill, 229 E 4th St, Waterloo
Pretty Good Co., 310 W 4th St, Waterloo
Gilmore’s Pub, 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls
Trademark Letterpress Co. 317 W 5th St, Waterloo
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Lotus + Lou Interiors, 508 Bluff St, Cedar Falls
THINGS TO DO HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER
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THINGS TO DO
AGRICULTURAL AMUSEMENTS Escape Cedar Valley ATTRACTIONS 115 E 4th St, Ste. 101, Cedar Falls Antique Acres
7610 Waverly Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2380 antiqueacres.org Best known for its yearly Old Time Power Show in August, Antique Acres preserves agricultural history and heritage.
John Deere Engine Works 3801 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo (319) 292-5347 (reservations) visitjohndeere.com Tours: Mon-Fri 9:30am and 1pm Unfinished engine blocks, heads and crankshafts are precision-machined and assembled into John Deere diesel engines as well as power centers for other manufacturers. Tour lasts 1.5 hours. Participants must be 13 years of age. No video cameras or cell phones allowed. No opentoed shoes or sandals allowed. No exceptions.
John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations 3500 E Donald St, Waterloo (319) 292-7668 visitjohndeere.com Tours: Mon-Fri at 8am, 10am, and 1pm Builds 6R, 7R, 8R/8RT, and 9R/9RT Series Tractors. Watch as tractors are assembled, painted and made ready for the field. Reservations recommended as tours fill up. Same restriction as Engine Works.
National Cattle Congress 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com National Cattle Congress offers venues and activities for all ages and types of events. NCC offers agricultural events, monster trucks, concerts, ballroom dancing, and other types of entertainment.
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area Main Office: 604 Lafayette St, Ste. 202, Waterloo (319) 234-4567 silosandsmokestacks.org From dairy farms and museums to vineyards and tractor assembly plants, the story of American agriculture is brought to life at more than 100 sites and attractions in this 37-county region of Northeast Iowa. Silos is an affiliated area of the National Park Service.
(319) 290-7498 escapecedarvalley.com Be part of the action and experience a thrilling, interactive and immersive experience that will have you working together to complete your mission.
Escapology 2518 Melrose Dr., Cedar Falls (319) 553-3066 Solve the mystery and escape! Up to 8 players will be challenged to find clues, solve puzzles and pick locks. Excellent for team building.
Get Air Waterloo 3729 University Ave, Waterloo (319) 462-7132 getairwaterloo.com Indoor trampoline park.
Hick’s Place 6658 Pashby Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 504-2883 hicksplace.biz Hick’s Place offers a variety of unique outdoor adventure experiences designed to bring families and other groups together to enjoy the wonder of Mother Nature.
House Bolton Arcade 110 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 346-6657 Old school arcade filled with all your favorites - Pac man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, etc.
KW Paintball 1734 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo (319) 230-2213 kwpaintball.com Hours: Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 12:305pm Five playing fields and paintball equipment available.
Lost Island Adventure Park 2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-8414 thelostisland.com Located at Lost Island Waterpark, Manaleo’s Speedway is one of the longest go-kart tracks in the Midwest. Two challenging 18-hole, tropicalthemed miniature golf courses offer hours of fun.
Ninja U
Palmers Family Fun 1666 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo (319) 232-9384 palmersfamilyfun.com Hours vary by season Go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, and driving range.
Thorp Family Fun 2720 Lackland Dr, Waterloo (319) 883-8806 thorpfamilyfun.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-7pm, Fri-Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm Indoor inflatable park and outdoor rentals available.
BOWLING
Cadillac Xtreme Bowling Center (XBC) 650 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-6888 cadillacxbc.com
Maple Lanes Bowling Center 2608 University Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-1414 maplelaneswaterloo.com
CASINO/ GAMBLING
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo (319) 833-4753 theislewaterloo.com Offering exciting gaming action, comfortable hotel accommodations, delicious food, and a hotspot for cocktails. The casino features 950 slots including more than 75 video poker machines, 27 table games, live poker tables, three restaurants, a bakery, resort pool, and meeting and event space.
MOVIE THEATRES
College Square Theatre 6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 433-1166 marcustheatres.com
Crossroads Theatre 2450 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo (319) 433-1166 marcustheatres.com
5911 University Ave. #350, Cedar Falls (319) 224-0236 ninjau.com Train or party like a ninja.
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MUSEUMS
Behrens-Rapp Filling Station and Visitor Information 1st and Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org Hours: May-Oct 8am-8pm This authentic 1925 filling station serves as an information center for visitors.
Bluedorn Science Imaginarium 322 Washington St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmuseumdistrict.org Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm A playground for the imagination, this interactive science center provides fun, hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. Visitors may also enjoy a science demonstration.
Grout Museum of History & Science 503 South St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmusuemdistrict.org Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm The Grout Museum of History & Science’s history collection focuses on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present.
Ice House Museum 121 Center St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org Hours: May-Mid-Oct Wed 1-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm Built in 1921, this circular building once stored ice cut from the Cedar River. The museum now features interactive displays that tell the ice harvesting story and show how the Cedar River shaped business, culture, and daily life in Cedar Falls.
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 500 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (319) 292-6126 visitjohndeere.com Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun Noon-4pm The John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum highlights the history and contribution of John Deere Waterloo Works in the rich history of both John Deere and the Cedar Valley through its 100-year history in Waterloo.
THINGS TO DO Little Red Schoohouse Museum 205 W 1st St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org Hours: May-Mid-Oct Wed, Sat, & Sun 1-4pm From the slate blackboard to the potbellied stove, this 1909 schoolhouse recalls a time when siblings and neighboring children gathered to learn.
CEDAR VALLEY PEDAL FEST
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum 303 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 233-0745 nwhof.org Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Weekends by appointment The museum features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and honors Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist.
Phelps Youth Pavilion 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits related to art and culture. Exhibits feature experiences that take kids around the world.
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum 503 South St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmuseumdistrict.org Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors all Iowans who served the nation from the Civil War to the present. The collection, preservation and interpretation of their stories and artifacts are the core mission of the museum.
UNI Museum Rod Library, UNI, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2838 museum/library.uni.edu Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-Midnight; Fri 7am-7pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun Noon-Midnight This museum collection includes public records that document one-room schools in Iowa and items relating to Biology, Geology, History and World Cultures and Anthropology.
Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum 308 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org Hours: Feb-Dec Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm This 1862 Italianate-style home is filled with furnishings, photographs, and everyday objects from the 18801900’s. The Carriage House addition features a kids’ corner, the Lenoir Model Railroad.
PERFORMING ARTS
Black Hawk Children’s Theatre 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 235-0367 (business office) (319) 291-4494 (box office) wcpbhct.org Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm BHCT presents four productions each year based on classical literature, bringing popular children’s books to life on stage. The organization also offers classes, camps, and the Junior Players Theatre Troupe.
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center University of Northern Iowa 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-4TIX (4849) (877) 549-SHOW (7469) gbpac.com This on-campus center features three performance halls, seating up to 1,680 in the Great Hall. Over 150 performances take place each year, including student productions, the wcfsymphony, and national and international touring performers and shows.
Hawkeye Community College 1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 296-4464 hawkeyecollege.edu Hawkeye Community College presents its annual Artists Series, ‘Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts’, which features music and theatre performances.
Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) APPLAUD (277-5283) osterregent.com This 500-seat theatre, originally built in 1910, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It houses a resident theatre company that produces five plays annually and hosts a variety of other performances.
RiverLoop Amphitheatre and Arts Mall 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org Located on the Cedar River, the RiverLoop Amphitheatre is utilized for performances, celebrations and festivals. The Amphitheatre features seating for up to 1,200.
Theatre UNI University of Northern Iowa 23rd & Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-6381 theatre.uni.edu Plays, musicals, theater for youth, and staged readings are presented by UNI drama students and visiting artists.
UNI School of Music University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2028 uni.edu More than 200 annual musical performances, including band, orchestra, choral, chamber, and solo concerts are performed by students, faculty and visiting artists.
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Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony Located in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-3373 For tickets: (319) 273-4TIX (4849) (877) 549-SHOW (7469) wcfsymphony.org wcfsymphony features a series of orchestral performances every year that go beyond traditional symphony concert performances, offering both traditional orchestral favorites as well as innovative programming.
Waterloo Community Playhouse 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 235-0367 (business office) (319) 291-4494 (box office) wcpbhct.org Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm WCP is one of the state’s oldest community organizations, with 100 years in its history of offering live theatre. WCP presents six professional-quality performances each year, including the summer musical and holiday shows.
PUBLIC GARDENS
Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum.org Hours: May 1-Oct 31 Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm; Nov 1-April 30 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm 40 acres of beauty to explore featuring an award-winning Children’s Garden, 4 acre Butterfly Meadow, Rose Garden, stunning daylily and hosta collections, unique Mosaicultures and a one-acre Master Gardener’s Orchard.
Tallgrass Prairie Center 2412 W 27th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2238 tallgrassprairiecenter.org Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Prairie plantings and landscaping offer an excellent visual display of Iowa’s prairie heritage with a panorama of changing color of native flowers from May – September.
Incredible Art & Experiences
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UNI Botanical Center McCollum Science Hall, UNI Campus, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2247 uni.edu Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Guided tours available for groups by calling office The center consists of several greenhouses and outdoor gardens that beautifully showcase collections of water lilies, banana plants, lemon trees, cacti, and native plant life.
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College Hill Arts Festival Cedar Falls, Iowa | West 23rd and College
Kate & Co.
June 21-22, 2019
200 State St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-7517 kateandcompanycf.com
Friday Noon - 8 pm and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
LaJames 6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2150
Rejuvenate Salon & Spa 1010 Alabar Ave., Waterloo (319) 988-0059 rejuvenatesalonspa.org
Salon Iris 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls (319) 859-9341 iriscf.com
Trio Salonspa 3850 Hammond Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-2691 trio-salonspa.com
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75 Juried Artists | Music | Kid’s Activities Free Admission | Free Parking
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THINGS TO DO
TRAILS
Cedar Valley Trails
ACTIVITIES
The following places offer a variety of creative classes and workshops. Please visit their website or Facebook page for a complete list of activities and registration information. For additional creative classes and workshops, check out the Hearst Center for the Arts (thehearst.org) and Waterloo Center for the Arts (waterloocenterforthearts.org).
6510 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 (800) 845-1955 cedarvalleytrails.org The Cedar Valley’s recreational trail system offers over 106 miles of hard-surfaced trails configured in a series of loops. It features a variety of experiences from peaceful wooded areas along lakes and streams to attractions located in our vibrant, historic downtown districts. The system also includes a portion that is groomed for cross country skiing during the winter months, single track trails for mountain biking and water trails for paddling.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
CEDAR VALLEY ART & WINE
307 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 939-4356 cedarvalleyartandwine.com
CRAZY QUILT SHOP
707 W 1st St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1360 crazytoquilt.com
FIG & FROLIC
114 E 5th St, Cedar Falls (319) 231-5140 figandfrolic.com
HATCHLINGS & HENS
602 State St, Cedar Falls (319) 610-3223 hatchlingsandhens.com
KITCHEN ESSENTIALS AND GIFTS
212 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-7933 kitchenessentialsandgifts.com
THREE PINES FARM
9611 Wagner Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 404-2942 threepinesfarm.org
657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2187 hartmanreserve.org Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Sun 1-5pm This 340-acre wooded reserve features lakes, valleys, prairies, and meadows teeming with wildlife. Six miles of trails provide ideal areas for running, hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
VISUAL ARTS
Hearst Center for the Arts and Sculpture Garden 304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8641 thehearst.org Hours: Tues & Thurs 10am-9pm; Wed & Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pm From its permanent collection, started by farmer poet James Hearst, to its regional, national, and international exhibitions and classes, the Hearst Center offers a fresh, unique perspective on the arts.
MARK’S PARK Public Art in the Cedar Valley Cedar Falls and Waterloo both have active Public Art Committees passionate about the commission and installation of creative, thoughtprovoking works in public spaces throughout the community. Contact the Hearst Center for the Arts or Waterloo Center for the Arts.
UNI Gallery of Art Kamerick Art Building, Hudson Rd and W 27th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-3095 uni.edu Hours: During academic year – Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri Noon-5pm, Sat by appointment Rotating exhibitions provide visitors with an opportunity to view a wide range of artwork by contemporary artists as well as selections from the UNI Permanent Art Collection.
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm WCA features art galleries that showcase traveling exhibits, an impressive collection of Midwest, American Decorative, Folk, and the largest public collection of Haitian art in the world. WCA is also home to the Phelps Youth Pavilion and Laughing Tree Café.
WATERPARK & SPLASH PAD Lost Island Waterpark
2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-8414 thelostisland.com Hours: June-Aug (dates depend on school calendar) 10:30am-6:30pm Relax and enjoy the island magic of a tropical paradise. Lost Island is Iowa’s largest waterpark! The park features 14 major slides, lazy river, wave pool, 3 children’s play areas, gift shop, and great food. Most areas wheelchair accessible.
Mark’s Park 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org Hours: Open seasonally Sun-Sat 9am-9pm Mark’s Park offers a family-friendly splash pad park and playground area located by the RiverLoop Amphitheatre.
ZOO
Sunrise Children’s Zoo National Cattle Congress Grounds, 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-4110 Hours: June-Sept Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm; Fri-Sat 11am-6pm; Sun Noon-4pm This zoo features a variety of farm animals.
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OSTER REGENT THEATRE
three museums | hands-on fun cfhistory.org 319 -266-5149
Cedar Falls Community Theatre celebrates over 100 years producing a wide variety of plays, concerts, and comedy in the historic landmark of the Oster Regent Theatre. Evening and matinee performances. 103 Main Street • 319-277-5283 (319-APP-LAUD)
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SPORTS & RECREATION Cedar Valley Sports Commission PO Box 4166, Waterloo 50704 (319) 493-5371 cedarvalleysports.org The Cedar Valley Sports Commission works to create, attract, and grow youth and amateur sporting events in the Cedar Valley area. The Commission markets venues and the entire area as a premier destination for these events.
FACILITIES
Birdsall Memorial Park 3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8636 cedarfalls.com 5 diamonds, bleachers, concessions.
Black Hawk Tennis Club 1005 Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo (319) 232-7512 blackhawktennis.com 6 indoor courts, 6 outdoor courts, seating for 350.
Byrnes Park Tennis Center 1101 Campbell Ave, Waterloo (319) 291-4370 waterlooleisureservices.org 16 courts, lights, scoreboards.
Cedar Falls Recreation and Fitness Center 110 E 13th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8636 cedarfalls.com Gymnasiums, track, racquetball, pickleball, steam rooms, sauna, child care, free weights and machines. Day passes available.
Cedar Valley Soccer Complex 3238 Dewitt Rd, Waterloo cedarvalleysoccerclub.org 11 fields (2 lighted) and 4 practice fields.
Cedar Valley SportsPlex
Cost Cutters Field at Riverfront Stadium
Hoing-Rice Softball Complex 1061 Josephine St, Waterloo (319) 233-4557 waterloosoftball.com 6 lighted softball/baseball diamonds.
850 Park Rd, Waterloo (319) 232-0500 waterloobucks.com waterlooleisureservices.org 5,000 seat stadium, home to Waterloo Bucks baseball.
McLeod Center
The Falls Aquatic Center 3025 S Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-8468 cedarfalls.com Zero-depth entry leisure pool, slides, lazy river and competitive area with 8 lanes and diving.
Full Count Sports Academy 3561 University Ave, Waterloo (319) 232-6548 fullcountsportsacademy.com Pro-turf indoor baseball and softball training facility.
300 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 291-0165 cvsportsplex.org Indoor pool, field house, gymnasium, track, golf simulator, weight/fitness room. Day passes available.
2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (877) 216-DOME | (319) 273-4tix unipanthers.com 6,500 seat arena connected to UNI-Dome. Hosts UNI Panthers basketball, volleyball and other events.
National Cattle Congress 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com Hippodrome, Electric Park Ballroom, Pavillion and barns host agricultural and livestock shows, concerts and other events.
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SPORTS & RECREATION Riverfront Sports Park at Cedar River Exchange Park
National Cattle Congress 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com Outdoor motocross May through September and indoor go-karts.
Park Rd & Burton Ave, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterlooleisureservices.org 6 youth baseball/softball diamonds, 2 T-ball diamonds, restrooms, concessions, picnic shelters.
UNI-Dome 2401 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (877) 216-DOME | (319) 273-4tix unipanthers.com 16,400 seat venue hosts UNI Panthers football, indoor track and field, concerts, trade shows and other events.
UNI Tennis Complex 2000 Campus St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-4768 unipanthers.com 9 lighted courts, 2 with pickleball lines and 1 with youth tennis lines.
UNI Wellness/ Recreation Center 2301 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-6275 UNI Outdoors (319) 273-7163 unipanthers.com 10 basketball/volleyball courts, 2 indoor swimming pools, climbing wall, weight equipment and classrooms.
Waterloo Dekhockey 460 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 215-7072 waterloodekhockey.com Off-ice non-contact hockey with sport court surface.
Young Arena
CEDAR VALLEY TRAILS Pheasant Ridge Municipal 18 Hole 3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-8266 pheasantridgegolfcourse.com
South Hills – 18 Hole 1830 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo (319) 291-4268 golfsouthhills.com
Walters Ridge – 9 Hole 3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-8266 pheasantridgegolfcourse.com
GOLF, DISC
Big Woods Lake Campground 1501 E. Lake St., Cedar Falls blackhawkcountyparks.com
Cedar River/Exchange Park 539 Burton Ave, Waterloo waterlooleisureservices.org
Deerwood Park I-380/Hwy 20, Exit 70, Evansdale evansdale.govoffice.com
Hickory Hills 3338 Hickory Hills Rd, La Porte City blackhawkcountyparks.com
125 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4300 waterlooleisureservices.org 3,000 seat Olympic-sized sheet of ice, home to Waterloo Black Hawks hockey, figure skating shows, and other events.
Tourist Park
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Washington Park
Gates Park - 18 Hole 820 E Donald St, Waterloo (319) 291-4485 golfgatespark.com
Irv Warren Memorial 18 Hole 1000 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-9271 golfirvwarren.com
400 Center St, Cedar Falls cedarfalls.com
Valley View Park Maynard Ave & Letsch Rd, Waterloo waterlooleisureservices.org
E End 9th St, Cedar Falls cedarfalls.com
HORSEBACK RIDING
Boy Scouts Camp Ingawanis 2482 Grand Ave, Waverly (319) 234-2867 winnebagobsa.org Spring and Fall, weekends only, reservations required. Pay at time of reservation.
HUNTING, SHOOTING & ARCHERY
Black Hawk County Parks & Wildlife Areas (319) 433-7275 blackhawkcountyparks.com 3,600 acres of public hunting, ideal for white tailed deer, turkey, waterfowl, and game birds. Shotgun and bow hunting areas, archery, shooting ranges and trap shooting.
Cedar Falls Gun Club 6138 Cedar Wapsi Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2141 cedarfallsgunclub.com Hours: Open to public Thurs & Sat 6 trap fields, 1 practice trap, voice calls, pat traps, 4 lighted fields, to skeet fields. Ammunition available. No firearm rentals.
Izaak Walton League 5519 E Washburn Rd, Washburn (319) 296-1492 waterlooizaakwalton.org Target presentations on lighted regulation fields.
ICE SKATING Gateway Park
Lincoln & Main Sts, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8624 Outdoor skating rink, weather permitting.
Young Arena 125 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4335 waterlooleisureservices.org Public indoor skating and skate rentals.
MOTORSPORTS
Cedar Falls Motorsports Park 7227 Waverly Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2537 (track) (319) 899-1905 (office) racecfmp.com Historic quarter-mile drag strip with NHRA racing Fridays and Saturdays, April through October.
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Riverview Recreation Area 2521 Kenyon Ave, Waterloo (319) 291-4370 waterlooleisureservices.org trailblazersoffroadclub.com 18-acre park features 2 MX tracks, flat track and miles of ATV trails.
Snowmobile Trails (515) 281-5918 iowadnr.gov Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains miles of trails in and around the area.
SPECTATOR SPORTS
Cedar Valley CourtKings cvcourtkings.com Minor league professional basketball franchise with 11-team Midwest Basketball League. Home games at Cedar Valley SportsPlex.
Cedar Valley Roller Derby cvrollerderby.com All female flat track roller derby team.
UNI Panthers University of Northern Iowa UNI-Dome and McLeod Center Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2470 unipanthers.com 15 men’s and women’s sports. Schedules and additional information available online.
Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey Young Arena, 125 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 232-3444 (319) 291-7680 (ticket office) waterlooblackhawks.com United State Hockey League member with 30-game home schedule at Young Arena.
Waterloo Bucks Baseball Cost Cutters Field at Riverfront Stadium 850 Park Rd, Waterloo (319) 232-0500 waterloobucks.com Members of the Northwood League, a college wood bat, summer league with games at historic Riverfront Stadium late May to mid August.
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SPORT RENTAL EQUIPMENT Bike Tech
217 Washington St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979 biketechcf.com Bicycles and bicycle repair.
Cook’s Outdoors 1910 Center St, Cedar Falls (319) 260-2040 cooksoutdoors.com Canoes, kayaks, paddle board (SUP), pedal boats, marine sales and service and live bait and tackle.
Crawdaddy Outdoors 207 E Bremer Ave, Waverly (319) 352-9129 crawdaddyoutdoors.com Canoes, kayaks, boating and camping equipment, backpacks, snowshoes and cross-country skis.
40 acres of stunning gardens and nature for the whole family to enjoy. With an award-winning children's garden, fun gnome scavenger hunt and unique plant sculptures; people of all ages are sure to leave the Arboretum feeling more connected to nature.
Europa Cycle and Ski 4302 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-0734 europacycle.com Cross-country skis and snowshoes.
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Maxx Rentals
Find us online: cedarvalleyarboretum.org
3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo (319) 961-6232 maxxrentals.com Renting kayaks, paddle boards, pedal boats, canoes, swimming mats, and lake and river tubes. Concessions, campfire wood, ice, and bait also available.
UNI Wellness & Recreation Services Rental 2301 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-7163 unipanthers.com Canoes and trailers, kayaks, cross-country skis, roller blades, snowshoes, tents, and camping equipment.
Waterloo Bicycle Works 316 W 3rd St, Ste. 2, Waterloo (319) 830-5631 Bicycle rental and repair.
WATER SPORTS
Waterhawks Ski Shows 100 Waterhawk Rd, Evansdale waterhawks.org Thrilling shows every week throughout the summer at Eagle Lake.
ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program
provides benefits to individuals with disabilities through animal-assisted activities and outreach programs, primarily through partnership with horses. ASPIRE offers Therapeutic Riding Lessons, Horsemanship Programs, Miniature Horse Visits, Day Camp, Miniature Horse Camp, Programs with residential treatment facilities, Veterans Program, Field Trips and hosts several special events. Volunteers are the heart of our program and ASPIRE welcomes volunteers from age 14 and up. Please visit us at: www.aspiretrp.org Email: info@aspiretrp.org Phone: 319-296-964 Find us on
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Irv Warren Memorial 1000 Fletcher Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 234-9271
South Hills 1830 East Shaulis Road Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 291-4268
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CEDAR FALLS CITY PARKS
(319) 273-8624 37 municipal parks | cedarfalls.com
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BESS STREETER ALDRICH PARK
Camping
Picnic Areas
Trails/ Hiking Access
Swimming
Fishing
Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
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2900 Hiawatha St.
BIRDSALL PARK
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3205 W 12 St 5 ball diamonds and concession stand.
Biking
Lake
CEDAR FALLS SKATE PARK
Seerley & Grove Sts Fenced concrete area with grind rail, half pyramid with ledge, quarter pipes grind box, and fly box with ledge.
CENTRAL PARK
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THE FALLS AQUATIC CENTER PARK 3025 S Main St Water slides, three-meter platform, diving board, lazy river, zero-depth entry area, lap pool area, basketball, and volleyball.
Pool Supervised Waterslide
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Biking
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Biking
Stream
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Biking Paddling
Stream
GATEWAY PARK
Lincoln & Main Sts Trailhead, two shelters, ice skating, roller blading, and kayaking.
ISLAND PARK
218 Center St. Beach, volleyball and riverfront.
LOOKOUT PARK
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Park & Mandalay Drs Three play areas and basketball.
NORTH CEDAR NATURAL RESOURCE AREA
Cedar St. and Woodlawn Ave. 5 distinct ecosystems, chimney swift tower, public art and outdoor classroom.
ORCHARD HILL PARK
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1701 Primrose Dr. Basketball, tennis and pickleball.
OVERMAN PARK
3rd and Clay Sts Band shell and home to municipal band concerts, Movies Under the Moon, and many community gatherings.
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PAW PARK
3200 S Main St Leashless dog exercise area.
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Biking
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PFEIFFER SPRING PARK
Grand Blvd & Birch St Trailhead, basketball, Krieg’s Crossing trail bridge, ball diamonds, and concession stand.
PRAIRIE LAKES PARK
Viking & Hudson Rds Visitor Center, floating fishing platform, trailhead, sledding, birdwatching, and prairie animal silhouettes.
Lake
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CrossCountry Skiing
Hockey/ Ice Handicap Skating Restrooms Shelters Accessible
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Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
CrossCountry Hockey/ Handicap Skiing Ice SkatingRestrooms Shelters Accessible
STURGIS PARK
W 1st St Between Main & Franklin Sts Ice House Museum, Rapp Station Visitor Information Center, Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, gazebo, river promenade, sculpture and band shell.
TONDRO PRAY BIKE PARK
E Main & N Logan Sts Soft trails for BMX and MTB bicycle enthusiasts.
TOURIST PARK
400 Center St Disc golf course and riverfront.
ULRICH PARK 3300 Skyview Dr Riverfront.
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Hiking Paddling
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VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PARK
Waterloo Rd & 14th St Veterans Memorial, Freedom Rock, flower gardens, and memorial bricks.
WASHINGTON PARK
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E End 9th St Disc golf, trails, and playground.
Camping
Picnic Areas
Trails/ Biking Hiking Access
Swimming
Biking Paddling
Fishing
River
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BYRNES PARK
Campbell & Fletcher Aves Basketball, handball, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, golf course, 16 tennis courts, and swimming pool.
Pool Supervised Waterslide
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CEDAR RIVER/EXCHANGE PARK
Park Rd & Burton Ave Disc golf, sand volleyball, riverside skate park, football field, stunt bikes, ball diamonds, concession stand, Riverfront Stadium, and Waterloo Boathouse.
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GATES PARK
820 E Donald St Golf course, basketball, rugby field, ball diamonds, and swimming pool.
HOPE MARTIN PARK
Fletcher Ave & Hwy 63 Open play area and nature area.
LAFAYETTE PARK
Lafayette & Vinton Sts Basketball and multi-purpose game field.
LINCOLN PARK
E 4th & Mulberry Sts Downtown event park.
Pool Supervised
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Hiking Paddling
Lake Stream
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Biking Paddling
Lake Stream
KATOSKI GREENBELT
West of Hwy 63 Access at N Ansborough & Ridgeway Ave, Martin, Ranchero & Shaulis Rds Prairie reconstruction and Black Hawk Creek access.
River
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PAT BOWLSBY DOG PARK
1320 Campbell Ave Leashless dog park and water fountain for dogs and owners.
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RIVERVIEW RECREATION AREA
2521 Kenyon Ave State sanctioned OHV vehicles, two MX tracks, flat track, and snowmobiles.
SHERWOOD PARK RECREATION AREA
Camping
Picnic Areas
300400
Biking Nature Paddling
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Biking Hiking Paddling
Greenhill Rd & Greenwood Ave
SULLIVAN PARK
Trails/ Hiking Access
Swimming
Fishing
Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
CrossCountry Skiing
Hockey/ Ice Handicap Skating Restrooms Shelters Accessible
Lake River
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E 4th & Adams Sts Basketball and Five Sullivan Brothers Memorial.
VALLEY VIEW PARK
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Maynard Ave & Letsch Rd Trailhead, disc golf, and nature areas.
WASHINGTON PARK
Biking
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W Park Ave & South St Japanese Tea House Shelter.
EVANSDALE CITY PARK (319) 240-3158
Acres
Camping
Picnic Areas
Trails/ Hiking Access
Swimming
Fishing
Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
CrossCountry Skiing
Hockey/ Ice Handicap Skating Restrooms Shelters Accessible
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Camping
Picnic Areas
Trails/ Hiking Access
Swimming
Fishing
Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
CrossCountry Skiing
Hockey/ Ice Handicap Skating Restrooms Shelters Accessible
DEERWOOD PARK
I-380/Hwy 20, Exit 70 58 full hookup sites, 94 electric sites, 4 rustic sites, and disc golf.
BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS (319) 433-7275 blackhawkcountyparks.com
BIG WOODS LAKE CAMPGROUND AND RECREATION AREA
1501 E Lake St, Cedar Falls 3 cabins, 55 full RV hookup sites, 16 electric sites, and 16 rustic sites. Wireless internet, access to Big Woods Lake, disc golf, Rotary restored prairie area, and educational exhibits.
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Biking
River
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Biking Nature
River
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Hiking Nature
Lake
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Biking Nature
Lake River
BLACK HAWK PARK
2410 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls 21 full RV hookup sites, 189 electric sites, and 30 rustic sites. Rifle and archery range and access to Cedar River.
HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER
657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls Lodge and Interpretive Center currently closed for renovations. Hiking, snowshoeing and skiing trails are open.
HICKORY HILLS
3338 Hickory Hills Rd, La Porte City 7 cabins, 27 full RV hookups, 55 electric sites, and 30 rustic sites. Field archery course, disc golf course, sand volleyball, sledding, lodge.
MCFARLANE PARK
13619 King Rd, La Porte City 1 cabin, 50 electric sites, and 40 rustic sites.
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SIGGELKOW PARK
9905 Fairbank Rd, Fairbank 30 electric sites and 20 rustic sites. PIt toilets only.
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Picnic Areas
Camping
Picnic Areas
Fishing
Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
CrossCountry Skiing
Hockey/ Ice Handicap Skating Restrooms Shelters Accessible
Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
CrossCountry Skiing
Hockey/ Ice Handicap Skating Restrooms Shelters Accessible
Boat Ramp
Tennis
Ball Playground Diamond
CrossCountry Skiing
Hockey/ Ice Handicap Skating Restrooms Shelters Accessible
River
Trails/ Hiking Access
Swimming
Fishing
GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK
3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo (319) 232-5505 iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com 47 electric sites and 22 rustic sites. RV dump and online reservations.
PRIVATELY OWNED CAMPGROUNDS
Biking Nature Paddlling
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Trails/ Hiking Access
Swimming
Fishing
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SHOPPING
Downtown Waterloo
Experience the history as well as a look at the future in downtown Waterloo, offering retail shops, restaurants, historic attractions and a vibrant nightlife. Visitors will experience renewal and renaissance in one of Iowa's Cultural Districts. mainstreetwaterloo.org
Downtown Cedar Falls
Historic downtown Cedar Falls is on the National Register of Historic Places and is an award-winning vibrant arts and entertainment district, featuring restaurants, live music venues, special shops, recreational trails, and historic attractions along a gorgeous winding parade. cedarfallsdowntown.com
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Industrial Park
Located near the intersection of Highways 20 and 58 in Cedar Falls, this fast-growing retail area offers a number of restaurants, specialty shops, hotels, big box retailers and trails. cedarfalls.com
Crossroads Area
Located near the intersection of Highways 218 and 20 in Waterloo, Crossroads shopping area features major retail stores as well as local businesses, restaurants, and entertainment venues, all of which surround the Crossroads Mall. shopcrossroadscenter.com
College Square Area
Located along the newly constructed University Avenue, the College Square Mall and surrounding retail area offers a wide variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and other services. collegesquare.com
College Hill
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Kimball Ridge
Located at the corner of Kimball and Ridgeway Avenues in Waterloo, Kimball Ridge provides area residents a variety of stores, pharmacies, restaurants and other service providers.
Antiques and Repurpose Shops
The Cedar Valley offers many options when it comes to browsing for that perfect antique, vintage or repurposed item. You can spend the day exploring unique shops in both downtown districts as well as surrounding areas. Barn Happy
Little Prairie Girl
11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 266-0888
206 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 240-5060
Calico Hen House
216 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 529-7293
Miss Wonderful
1022 Alabar Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-1266
Epic Finds 229 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 290-9771
Fig & Frolic 114 W 5th St, Cedar Falls (319) 231-5140
Gilgen's 115 W 16th St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5152
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DAY 2 Experience life on the farm. Big green tractors and engines. Beautiful barns and sprawling gardens. Enjoy an agricultural adventure in the Cedar Valley.
DAY 1 Begin your day and fuel up with breakfast at Morg’s Diner. A Waterloo staple since 1960, this locally-owned diner offers handmade hash browns and some of the biggest pancakes in Iowa. But, make sure you arrive early because this place is a favorite among the locals and often fills up fast. Discover the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, where you’ll learn about the history of tractor and engine design and manufacturing at John Deere, specifically in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area. In addition to the interactive exhibits and galleries, you’ll find an impressive array of John Deere tractors and memorabilia on display. visitjohndeere.com
See even more big green machines at John Deere Engine Works and John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations. Both facilities offer free, trolley tours with guides taking you through each stage of the manufacturing process. Watch as tractors are assembled, painted and made ready for the fields. And, be sure to visit the Deere Crossing gift shop for apparel, gifts and more. visitjohndeere.com Enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience at the Farmer’s Pick Buffet. They partner with local farmers and regional growers to bring you the freshest and most flavorful foods. You’ll find over 80 delicious items to choose from, including their amazing Simply Yummy desserts. theislewaterloo.com Relax, unwind and escape to an oasis of natural beauty at the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. From mosaicultures to stunning daylily displays, you’ll find thousands of flowers and plants to explore at this 40-acre site. Visit their Welcome Center or take a walk through one of their many gardens. cedarvalleyarboretum.org
Next, explore the historic Ice House Museum. Built in 1921, this unique round building once stored ice cut from the Cedar River. Learn about the ice harvesting story and how the Cedar River shaped business, culture and daily life in Cedar Falls. cfhistory.org Grab a bite to eat and experience a slice of Iowa at Barn Happy, a family-owned restaurant located in a great old dairy barn built in 1925. Open March through December, Barn Happy offers made-from-scratch soups, sandwiches and pastries. Make sure you save room for one of their delicious homemade baked goodies...you won’t be disappointed. Stay awhile and explore an array of antiques, Iowa gifts and specialty foods. barnhappy.net End the day with a visit to Hansen’s Dairy, a seventh generation family farm in nearby Hudson. Tour the dairy farm, meet the kangaroos, and see exactly where Hansen’s milk and other products come from. Or, stop by one of their local stores for some of their yummy, old-fashioned ice cream treats. hansendairy.com
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
Cap the day off with dinner and drinks at Basal Pizza. This isn’t your ordinary pizzeria though. Basal Pizza features wood-fired pizza, salads and sandwiches, local craft beers and more in a fun and fresh environment. basalpizza.com
Hansen’s Dairy
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Basal Pizza
ITINERARIES
Indulge in your creative side. Unique shops and boutiques. Artistic classes and performances. Get creative in the Cedar Valley.
DAY 1
Start your day off with a cup of coffee from Cup of Joe. This one-of-a-kind espresso bar comes with a 1950s flair, fair-trade and organic coffee, local pastries and more. It’s a hot spot for locals and has been a cornerstone in downtown Cedar Falls for over 20 years. cupofjoe-cedarfalls.com Shop like a local in Downtown Cedar Falls. With more than 30 unique shops and boutiques, it’s a shopper’s delight! From vintage finds to home décor, to eclectic antiques and handcrafted jewelry, there’s truly something for everyone. Or, maybe you’d rather create something yourself. Stop into the Cedar Valley Art and Wine Shop or Hatchlings & Hens and take home your own masterpiece, or pop out to Three Pines Farm and learn a traditional craft. If you’re looking for lunch options, look no further. Downtown Cedar Falls is home to a wide range of delicious cafés and eateries. cedarfallsdowntown.com | cedarvalleyartandwine.com hatchlingsandhens.com | threepinesfarm.org Travel just a few blocks to the Hearst Center for the Arts, which was once home to farmer-poet James Hearst. It’s now home to two art galleries, classes and workshops, a gift shop and sculpture garden. thehearst.org
Waterloo Center for the Arts
DAY 2 Engage in an array of unique and artful experiences at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Featuring 11 art galleries, the Waterloo Center for the Arts showcases an impressive collection of Midwest, American Decorative, Folk, and the largest public collection of Haitian art in the world. Plus, they also offer a variety of classes and workshops, gift store and café. Enjoy homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts indoors or outdoors on their patio overlooking the scenic Cedar River. waterloocenterforthearts.org Next, head over to Calico Hen House for a truly unique shopping experience. This shop offers a wide variety of antiques, collectibles, upcycled items and more from over 45 different vendors.
Dine in style at Montage, a popular downtown destination featuring award-winning wines and an amazing rooftop patio. Montage serves traditional Iowa favorites like steak and pasta, while offering gourmet delights with a collection of exotic flavors. And, be sure to save room for one of their decadent desserts like the chocolate souffle paired with homemade vanilla ice cream. montage-cf.com
Galleria de Paco Experience a spectacular dinner served under a magnificent replica of the Sistine Chapel ceiling at Galleria de Paco. Renowned artist, Paco Rosic, recreated Michelangelo’s masterpiece using 5,200 cans of Krylon spray paint. Before dinner, visit their lower level “The Catacomb Lounge” for one of their signature drinks. pacorosic.com Hearst Center for the Arts Catch a Broadway show or symphony concert at the beautiful Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, located on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Over 150 performances take place each year, including student productions, wcfsymphony, and national and international touring performers and shows. gbpac.com | wcfsymphony.org
Just blocks away is Hope Martin Theatre, home of the Waterloo Community Playhouse / Black Hawk Children’s Theatre. From musicals to holiday shows, this 100-yearold community theatre presents a variety of offerings for audiences of all ages. Sit back, relax and enjoy one of their outstanding performances. wcpbhct.org
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SHOP DINE PLAY
The Cedar Falls Downtown District offers the best shopping experience in the state, according to Travel Iowa! You’ll find friendly store owners, great finds and 40+ unique shops and boutiques.
From cupcakes to coffee, martini bars to micro-brews, gourmet cuisine to down-home cooking, 29+ bars, cafĂŠs and restaurants are waiting to tempt your tastebuds.
Take your choice of 100+ miles of trails; indulge in art and wine or experience an interactive escape challenge; or barhop the lively (and walkable!) downtown scene.
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Basket Of Daisies 116 Main Street 319-277-3286 www.basketofdaisies.com
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Kitchen Essentials & Gifts 212 Main Street 319-277-7933 www.kitchenessentialsandgifts.com
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Pump Haus 311 Main Street 319-277-8111 www.thepumphaus.com
Burgers Brats & Beers 6 Wilbo 118 Main Street
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Cedar Falls Municipal Band Overman Park Concerts, June-July, Tuesdays www.cedarnet.org/cfband
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HOTELS A B C D E B F G H I E J K
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AmericInn Lodge & Suites
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5818 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
Baymont Inn & Suites
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1945 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
The Black Hawk Hotel
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115 Main St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
The Black Hawk Hotel, Retro Motel
122 Washington St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
Clarion Inn University Plaza
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5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Comfort Inn & Suites
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2011 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
Comfort Suites
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7402 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
Country Inn & Suites
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College Square Mall
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Crossroads Center
2060 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
Galleria de Paco
622 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Grout Museum of History & Science 503 South St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Hartman Reserve Nature Center 657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls
Hawkeye Community College 1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo
Hearst Center for the Arts
304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls
Hope Martin Theatre
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Ice House Museum
1st & Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
JOHN DEERE
Courtyard by Marriott
250 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (see inset map)
Drivetrain Operations
Days Inn
13 400 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (see inset map)
Days Inn
14 3801 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
5924 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Engine Works
450 Evansdale Dr, Evansdale
Foundry Operations
15 2000 Westfield Ave, Waterloo
Days Inn & Suites
1809 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
Tractor Cab Assembly Operations
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16 3500 E Donald St, Waterloo
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17 500 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (see inset map)
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Tractor & Engine Museum
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103 Main St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
Phelps Youth Pavilion
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Mark's Park 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map) 439 N Division St, Cedar Falls
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum 503 South St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Sunrise Children's Zoo
257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
UNI-Dome
26 2401 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
7515 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
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24 W 27th St & Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
1825 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
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24 Rod Library, UNI Campus, Cedar Falls UNI Wellness & Recreation Center
Wellington Bed & Breakfast
26 2301 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
800 W 4th St, Waterloo
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Waterloo/Lost Island KOA
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Veterans Memorial Hall
655 Cedar St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum 308 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Water & E 4th Sts, Waterloo (see inset map)
Waterloo Center for the Arts
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
wcfsymphony
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls
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Antique Acres
7610 Waverly Rd, Cedar Falls
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322 Washington St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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Birdsall Park
3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls
Black Hawk Park
2410 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls
Black Hawk Tennis Club
1005 Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo
Byrnes Park Aquatic Center & Tennis Club Campbell & Fletcher Aves, Waterloo
Cadillac Xtreme Bowling Center
650 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
Cedar Falls Gun Club
6138 Cedar Wapsi Rd, Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Motorsports Park
6200 W Bennington Rd, Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Recreation Center 110 E 13th St, Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley Golf Center
1850 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
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Hoing-Rice Softball Complex 1061 Josephine St, Waterloo
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course 1000 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo
Lookout Park
Park & Mandalay Drs, Cedar Falls
Maple Lanes Bowling Center 2608 University Ave, Waterloo
Orchard Hill Park
McClain & Primrose Drs, Cedar Falls
Pat Bowlsby Dog Park
Ansborough Ave & Hwy 63, Waterloo
Paw Park
S Main St & Hwy 58 Overpass, Cedar Falls
Pfieffer Spring Park
Grand Blvd & Birch St, Cedar Falls
Pheasant Ridge Municipal & Walter's Ridge Golf Courses Prairie Lakes Park
Viking & Hudson Rds, Cedar Falls
Riverfront Sports Park / Exchange Park Park Rd & Burton Ave, Waterloo
Riverview Recreation Area 2521 Kenyon Ave, Waterloo
Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 3626 W 12th St, Cedar Falls
South Hills Golf Course
1830 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo
Tibbitts Baseball Complex
Cedar Bend & W Donald St, Waterloo
Veteran's Memorial Park & Freedom Rock Waterloo Rd & 14th St, Cedar Falls
Washington Park
East End 9th St, Cedar Falls
Waterhawks Ski Shows
Eagle Lake, Hwy 20 & I-380, Exit 68, Evansdale
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125 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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Cedar Valley Soccer Complex
3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls
Riverview Conference Center
Theatre UNI
Super 8
1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum
24 23rd St & Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
300 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls
1st & Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
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257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo
McLeod Center
Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information
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National Cattle Congress
26 2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
205 W 4th St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls
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Lost Island Water Park
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303 Jefferson St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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Barn Happy
11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Brown Derby Club
618 Sycamore St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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304 Clay St, Cedar Falls (see inset map) 1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo
Cedar Valley SportsPlex
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300 Jefferson St, Waterloo (see inset map) 5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls
250 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (see inset map)
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Diamond Event Center
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
W 4th & Commercial Sts, Waterloo (see inset map)
Grout Museum District
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
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657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls
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1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo
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7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel/Event Center - Opening Fall 2019
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7400 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
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Island Park Beach House
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6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 218 Center St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
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Majestic Moon
National Cattle Congress
Peter Melendy Park 1st & Main Sts
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Sunnyside Golf & Country Club
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501 Sycamore St, Waterloo (see inset map) 1600 Olympic Dr, Waterloo
University of Northern iowa
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Waterloo Boat House
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Waterloo Center for the Arts
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Waterloo Elks Club
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1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls 707 Park Rd, Waterloo
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map) 407 E Park Ave, Waterloo (see inset map)
G3 Waterloo Post Office
Center & Franklin Sts (East Side)
300 Sycamore St
G4 Waterloo Public Library 415 Commercial St
PARKS
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125 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
The Black Hawk Hotel
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122 Washington St
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THINGS TO DO
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Ice House Museum
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Little Red Schoolhouse Museum
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Oster Regent Theatre 103 Main St
Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum
Island Park Beach House 218 Center St, Cedar Falls
GOVERNMENT Cedar Falls City Hall
G1 220 Clay St
205 W 4th St
Bluedorn Science Imaginarium 322 Washington St
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E 4th & Mulberry Sts
Newton's Park
E 4th & Sycamore Sts
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park 655 Cedar St
Sullivan Park
E 4th & Adams Sts
Washington Park
W Park Ave & South St
Galleria de Paco
622 Commercial St
Grout Museum of History & Science 503 South St
Hope Martin Theatre 225 Commercial St
John Deere Drivetrain Operations 400 Westfield Ave
Tourism & Visitors Bureau
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 500 Westfield Ave
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum Phelps Youth Pavilion 225 Commercial St
RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Mark's Park
6510 Hudson Rd Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 | (800) 845-1955 cedarfallstourism.org
Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Sat 9am-4pm | Sun Noon-4pm
225 Commercial St
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum 503 South St
Veterans Memorial Hall 655 Cedar St
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Water & E 4th Sts
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St
Cedar Valley SportsPlex 300 Jefferson St
Waterloo Dekhockey 460 Jefferson St
Young Arena
125 Commercial St
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Brown Derby Club
618 Sycamore St, Waterloo
Cedar Valley SportsPlex 300 Jefferson St, Waterloo
Courtyard by Marriott
250 Westfield Ave, Waterloo
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center W 4th & Commercial Sts, Waterloo
Grout Museum District 503 South St, Waterloo
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum 303 Jefferson St, Waterloo
Cedar Falls Community Center
G2 528 Main St
226 W 5th St
Lincoln Park
SPORTS & RECREATION
Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information
304 Clay St, Cedar Falls
250 Westfield Ave, Waterloo
303 Jefferson St
Young Arena
Cedar Falls Woman's Club
125 Commercial St, Waterloo
500 Jefferson St
Sky Event Centre
EVENT SPACES
Young Arena
Experience Waterloo
5932 N Union Rd, Cedar Falls
308 W 3rd St
407 E Park Ave, Waterloo
Tourist Park
THINGS TO DO
Rotary Reserve
Hampton Inn – Opening Spring 2019
Waterloo Elks Club
Waterloo City Hall
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439 N Division St, Cedar Falls
225 Commercial St, Waterloo
G2 715 Mulberry St
Ramada Inn
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Waterloo Center for the Arts
W 1st St between Main & Franklin Sts
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501 Sycamore St, Waterloo
Sturgis Park
RiverLoop Amphitheatre
460 Jefferson St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Sky Event Centre
Black Hawk County Courthouse
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RiverLoop Expo Plaza
460 Jefferson St, Waterloo
G1 316 E 5th St
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
RiverLoop Expo Plaza
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1955 Locke Ave, Waterloo
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524 Main St
DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
303 Jefferson St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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503 South St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Hawkeye Community College
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G3 221 W 6th St
5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls
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225 Commercial St, Waterloo
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Alumni House/1012 W. 23rd St. (H33) Athletic Fields Bartlett Hall (BAR) Begeman Hall (PHY) Bender Hall (BEN) Biology Research Complex (BRC) Business & Community Services (BCS) Campanile Campbell Hall (CAM) Center for Energy and Environmental Education (CEEE) Center for Multicultural Education (CME) Child Development Center (CDC) Commons (COM) Communication Arts Center(CAC) Continuing Education Curris Business Building (CBB)
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Dancer Hall (DAN) East Bartlett (SSC) Environmental Health and Safety Building/8628 University Ave. (H-26) Facilities /2601 Campus St. (A-2) Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) Gilchrist Hall (GIL) Greenhouse (GNH) Hagemann Hall (HAG) Hillside Courts (HSC) Honors Cottage /2401 College St. (EMC) Industrial Technology Center (ITC) Innovative Teaching Technology Center (ITT) Jennings Courts (JCT) Kamerick Art Building (KAM) Lang Hall (LNG)
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Latham Hall (LAT) Lawther Hall (LAW) Closed for renovation Marshall Center School (MCS) McCollum Science Hall (MSH) McLeod Center (MCL) Maucker Union (MAU) Noehren Hall (NRN) Panther Village Panther Village Physical Plant (PHP) Power Plant (PPL) President’s Home Psychology #1 Redeker Center (RDC) Residence On The Hill Complex (ROTH) Richard O. Jacobson Human Performance Center (HPC) Rider Hall (RID)
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E Orange Rd
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Grundy Hall Chickasaw Hall Fayette Hall Library/Classroom Facility Brock Student Center Health Education and Services Center RedTail Athletics
Hawkeye Farm Lab 5503 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo 319-296-4251
Regional Transportation Training Center 6433 Hammond Avenue, Waterloo 319-296-4286
HIGHER EDUCATION ALLEN COLLEGE 1990 Heath St., Waterloo (319) 226-2000 allencollege.edu
PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLOBAL 7009 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls (319) 277-0220 purdueglobal.edu
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY 3563 University Ave., Waterloo (319) 232-6980 waterloo.uiu.edu
With more than 90 years of excellence in healthcare education, Allen College offers quality academic programs in health sciences and nursing.
Purdue University Global offers online education tailored for working adults, with more than 180 programs at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels.
Upper Iowa University has over 40 majors for students looking to earn their associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or certificate – many of which can be taken through their flexible online and self-paced degree programs.
HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1501 E Orange Rd., Waterloo (319) 296-2320 hawkeyecollege.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA 1227 W 27th St., Cedar Falls (319) 273-2311 uni.edu
Made up of seven area locations that house nearly 50 credit and continuing education programs, Hawkeye Community College’s diverse curriculum provides specialized training geared toward business and industry. In addition to their annual Artist Series, the college now includes 11 intercollegiate sports.
Home of the Panthers, University of Northern Iowa offers more than 90 majors across the colleges of Business Administration, Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, Arts, and Sciences, and graduate college. The university features a variety of fine and performing arts events, as well as 15 intercollegiate sports.
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Contact
Meals Served
Days/Hours
ASIAN FUSION
(319) 266-6377
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 8pm; Closed Mon Tues-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
BALKAN CAFE & GROCERY
(319) 232-2255
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Closed Mon Tues-Sun 9am – 6pm
Lunch Dinner
Same hours at both locations Open daily 10am – 10pm
ASIAN/EUROPEAN 5725 University Ave, Cedar Falls
1816 Williston Ave, Waterloo
EAST CHINA
2108 Kimball Ave, Waterloo 2315 Logan Ave, Waterloo
(319) 226-3333 (319) 226-3338
GINGER THAI CUISINE
(319) 266-2150
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon 5 – 7:15pm Tues-Sat 11am – 2pm, 5 – 7:15pm
GOLDEN CHINA
(319) 232-3928
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
GREAT WALL
(319) 277-8899
Lunch Dinner
Sun 4–11pm Mon-Wed 11am – 11pm Thurs-Sat 11am – 2:30am
HONEY GARDEN FAMILY DINING
(319) 234-8100
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Sun 8am – 8pm Mon-Sat 8am – 9pm
HONG KONG
(319) 266-4368
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
MIRCH MARSALA GRILL
(319) 277-3227
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 11am – 11pm
NEW CENTURY BUFFET
(319) 266-5529
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 11am – 9:30pm
RED APPLE CHINESE RESTAURANT
(319) 833-7299
Lunch Dinner
Closed Mon Tues-Sun 10:30am – 10:30pm
RICE HOUSE CHINESE TERIYAKI
(319) 266-9999
Lunch Dinner
Closed Mon Tues-Sun 10am – 10pm
SAKURA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR
(319) 266-4000
Lunch Dinner
Mon 4 – 10pm Tues-Fri 11am – 2:30pm, 4 – 10pm Sat-Sun 11am – 10pm
TOKYO BAY JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR
(319) 433-0999
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 9:30pm; Mon 4 – 9:30pm Tues-Thurs 11am – 2pm, 4 – 9:30pm Fri 11am – 2pm, 4 – 10pm; Sat 11am – 10pm
1850 PATIO & GRILL
(319) 274-9589
Lunch Dinner
Sun 10am – 9pm; Mon 10:30am – 9pm Tues-Wed 10:30am – 10pm Thurs-Fri 10:30am – Midnight Sat 10am – Midnight
BECK’S TAPROOM GRILL
(319) 833-9464
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Sat 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
BREW BROTHERS ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
(319) 833-2157
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast Sun-Sat 7am – 1am Lunch & Dinner 11am – 9pm Late Night Menu Sun-Thurs 9pm – 2am Fri-Sat 9pm – 2am
BRIQHOUSE BAR & GRILL
(319) 233-4131
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 11am – 2am; Kitchen 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat appetizers & pizza until Midnight
CASEY’S 218 PUB
(319) 234-0862
Dinner
Open daily 3pm – 2am
111 W 2nd St, Cedar Falls
106 Brookeridge Dr, Waterloo
2125 College St, Cedar Falls
826 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
6306 University Ave, Cedar Falls 911 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls
2915 McClain Dr, Cedar Falls 305 W 4th St, Waterloo
226 Brandilynn Blvd, Ste A, Cedar Falls
5719 University Ave, Cedar Falls
1931 Sears St, Waterloo
BAR & GRILL 1850 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
2027 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo 307 W 5th St, Waterloo
4014 University Ave, Waterloo
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BAR & GRILL
Meals Served
Live Outdoor Music/ Seating Nightlife
Days/Hours
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CIBO DI STRADA STREET FOOD BAR 223 W 4th St, Waterloo
Dinner
Closed Sun – Mon Tues-Thurs 5 – 10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm – Midnight
DAMONS SPORTS BAR & GRILL
(319) 883-8025
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Fri 11am – 2am; Sat 10am – 2am
FACTORY CITY GASTROPUB - RAMADA
(319) 236-9504
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast: Served daily 7 – 10am Lunch buffet: Mon-Fri 11am – 2pm Dinner: Served daily 5 – 10pm
GARDEN GRILLE & BAR - HILTON GARDEN INN
(319) 266-6611
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6 – 10am; Sat-Sun 7 – 11am Dinner: Sun-Sat 5 – 10pm
GILMORE’S PUB
(319) 859-9334
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 11am – 9pm
THE HORNY TOAD AMERICAN BAR & GRILL
(319) 260-8623
Lunch Dinner
Bar open daily 10am – 2am Kitchen: Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – Midnight
THE HYDRANT FIREHOUSE GRILL
(319) 277-5423
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun-Mon; Tues-Wed 3 – 10pm Thurs 3pm – 2am; Fri-Sat 11am – 2am
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Same hours at both locations Sun-Thurs 6am – 10pm Fri-Sat 6am – 11pm
2122 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
205 W 4th St, Waterloo
7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls
204 Main St, Cedar Falls
2002 College St, Cedar Falls
HY-VEE MARKET CAFE/GRILLE 6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 1422 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
(319) 266-6678 (319) 274-0407
JAMESON’S PUBLIC HOUSE
(319) 233-0701
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Thurs 11am – Midnight Fri-Sat 11am – 2am
KINGPIN BAR & GRILL
(319) 234-1414
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 9am – 10pm
LARK BREWING COMPANY
(319) 266-5285
Lunch Dinner
Mon-Wed 3 – 9pm; Thurs-Fri 3 – 11pm Sat 11am – 11pm; Sun 10am – 8pm
LEGENDS
(319) 233-3352
Lunch Dinner
Tues-Fri open at 3pm; Sat open at 10am Sun 11am – Midnight; Closed Mon
THE LIBRARY
(319) 277-3962
Lunch Dinner
Mon-Thurs 3pm – 2am; Fri-Sun Noon – 2am
LITTLE BIGS
(319) 260-2026
Lunch Dinner
Sun 10:30am – 3pm Mon-Fri 4pm – 2am Sat 10:30am – 2am
LJ’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL
(319) 234-3680
Lunch Dinner
Mon-Sat open at 11am; Sun open at 9am Kitchen closes 10pm; Fri-Sat 11pm
LOCALS BAR & GRILL
(319) 888-4700
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Mon-Wed 11am – 2am Thurs-Sun 7am – 2am
MARY LOU’S BAR AND GRILL
(319) 277-1508
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 11am – 2am
MULLIGAN’S BRICK OVEN GRILL & PUB
(319) 277-3671
Lunch Dinner
Mon-Sat 11am – 2am; Sun 11am – Midnight Sun during football season 10:30am – Midnight
OTIS & HENRY’S BAR & GRILL ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
(319) 833-4753
Dinner
Closed Sun-Thurs Fri-Sat open at 5pm
PEPPER’S GRILL & SPORTS PUB
(319) 266-9394
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 11am – 2am
PUMP HAUS
(319) 277-8111
Lunch Dinner
Bar open daily 11am – 2am Kitchen: Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
310 E 4th St, Waterloo
2608 University Ave, Waterloo 314 Main St, Cedar Falls
118 Commercial St, Waterloo 2222 College St, Cedar Falls
2210 College St, Cedar Falls
3550 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
229 E 4th St, Waterloo
2719 Center St, Cedar Falls 205 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls only
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo 620 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
311 Main St, Cedar Falls
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Contact
Meals Served
SCREAMING EAGLE AMERICAN BAR & GRILL
(319) 235-8865
Lunch Dinner
Bar opens daily 10am Kitchen open daily 11am – 10 pm Fri-Sat late night menu 10pm – Midnight
SOUTHTOWN BAR & GRILL
(319) 236-9112
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 7am – 10:30pm
SPICOLI'S ROCKADE
(319) 287-5747
Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 4pm – 2am
STEAMBOAT GARDENS
(319) 232-0344
Breakfast (Sat) Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Tues, Fri 10am – 11pm Wed-Thurs 10am – 10pm; Sat 7am – 11pm
WILBO BURGERS BRATS & BEERS
(319) 260-5000
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Kitchen Hours: Mon-Wed 11am – 9pm Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 277-4273
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 10am – 2am Kitchen: Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – Midnight with limited menu 10pm – Midnight
WISHBONE INC
(319) 234-4641
Breakfast (Sat & Sun only) Lunch Dinner
Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sun 7am – 10pm
Z’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
(319) 234-8717
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sunday Mon-Thurs, Sat 11am – 9pm Fri 11am – 10pm
ZSAVOOZ SPORTS LOUNGE & GRILL
(319) 266-3050
Lunch Dinner
Bar open daily 11am – 2am Kitchen: Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
FARMERS PICK BUFFET ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
(319) 833-4753
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast: Sat-Sun 7 – 10:30am Brunch: Sat-Sun 11:30am – 2pm Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am – 2pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs 4 – 8pm; Fri-Sat 4 – 10pm
HIBACHI SUSHI BUFFET
(319) 232-6868
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
PIZZA RANCH
(319) 266-2555
Lunch Dinner
Sun 10:30am – 9pm Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
BARN HAPPY
(319) 266-0888
Breakfast Lunch
Wed-Sat 9am – 3pm (Mar – Dec)
CABIN COFFEE COMPANY
(319) 232-2034
Breakfast Lunch
Closed Sun Mon-Fri 6am – 4pm; Sat 7am – 3pm
COTTONWOOD CANYON “THE HOUSE”
(319) 215-2235
Breakfast Lunch
Sun 10am –3pm Mon-Sat 7am – 9pm
CUP OF JOE
(319) 277-1596
Breakfast Lunch
Sun 8am – 9pm; Mon-Thurs 6am – 10pm Fri 6am – 11pm; Sat 7am – 10pm
FAT CUP COFFEE COMPANY
(319) 404-7422
Coffee & Confections
Sun 7am – 1pm Mon, Wed, Fri 5:30am – 5:30pm Tues, Thurs 5:30 – 11am; Sat 7am – 7pm
LAUGHING TREE CAFÉ WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
(319) 610-7525
Breakfast Lunch
Closed Sat-Mon Tues-Fri 10am – 3pm or by appt.
BAR & GRILL
Days/Hours
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228 E 4th St, Waterloo
2026 Bopp St, Waterloo
3555 University Ave, Waterloo
1740 Falls Ave, Waterloo
118 Main St, Cedar Falls
THE WILD HARE AMERICAN BAR & GRILL 2512 White Tail Dr, Cedar Falls
201 W 18th St, Waterloo
3937 Airline Hwy, Waterloo
206 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls
Wed Night
BUFFET 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo 1535 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
4302 University Ave, Cedar Falls
COFFEE & TEA 11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls 2040 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
419 Washington St, Cedar Falls 102 Main St, Cedar Falls
37 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo
225 Commercial St, Waterloo
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DINING
COFFEE & TEA
Live Outdoor Music/ Seating Nightlife
Contact
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(310) 404-7422
Coffee & Confections
Sun 7am – 1pm Mon, Wed, Fri 5:30am – 5:30pm Tues, Thurs 5:30am – 11am; Sat 7am – 7pm
(319) 610-7525
Breakfast Lunch
Closed Sat-Mon Tues-Fri 10am – 3pm or by appt.
(319) 888-4832
Breakfast Lunch
Closed Sun Mon-Fri 7am – 3pm; Sat 8am – 2pm
(319) 242-7278 (319) 242-7279
Coffee & Confections
(319) 260-2030
Tea & Confections
Mon-Wed & Fri 8am – 5pm Thurs 8am – 7pm
(319) 266-9995
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 11am – 9pm
(319) 277-7071
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 8pm Mon-Sat 10am – 8pm
(319) 260-2065
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm
(319) 235-7670
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 10am – 10pm
(319) 236-2300
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Fri 10am – 7pm; Sat 10am – 3pm
(319) 859-9331
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Open daily 7am – 7pm
(319) 266-2117
Breakfast Lunch
Tues-Sun 6am – 1pm Closed Mon
(319) 232-0635
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 7pm Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 266-3199
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Mon-Wed 5:30am – 3pm Thurs-Sun 5:30am – 8:30pm
Breakfast & Lunch (Cedar Falls) Lunch & Dinner (Waterloo)
Cedar Falls: Closed Sun; Mon-Sat 6am – 4pm Waterloo: Sun 11am – 3pm; Mon-Sat 11am – 8pm
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FAT CUP COFFEE COMPANY 37 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo
LAUGHING TREE CAFÉ WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS 225 Commercial St, Waterloo
LINCOLN PERK COFFEE HOUSE 218 E 4th St, Waterloo
Cedar Falls: Open daily 7am – 9pm
SIDECAR COFFEE SHOP 2215 College St, Cedar Falls 1850 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo 21 W Jefferson St, Waterloo
TEA CELLAR 29 State St, Cedar Falls
Ridgeway Ave and Jefferson St: Mon-Fri 6am – 7pm; Sat 7am – 7pm; Sun 7am – 4pm
DELI SOHO SUSHI BAR & DELI 119 Main St, Cedar Falls
SUB CITY 2224 College St, Cedar Falls
SUB CITY-MAIN STREET 111 Main St, Cedar Falls
SUB CITY WEST 3045 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
SUB CITY 2 118 E 4th St, Waterloo
DINER CARAWAY CAFE 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls
GRAVY’S DINER 4129 University Ave, Cedar Falls
HIGHWAY 63 DINER 3030 Marnie Rd, Waterloo
J’S HOMESTYLE COOKING 1724 W 31st St, Cedar Falls
MAID-RITE 116 E 4th St, Cedar Falls 2808 University Ave, Waterloo
(319) 277-9748 (319) 833-2010
MORG’S DINER
(319) 234-2416
Breakfast Lunch
Mon-Fri 6am – 2pm; Sat-Sun 6am – 1pm
(319) 234-0280
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Sun 8am – 4pm Mon-Sat 6am – 9pm
(319) 277-1729
Breakfast Lunch
Wed-Mon 5:30am – 1:30pm Closed Tues
520 Mulberry St, Waterloo
NEWTON’S PARADISE CAFÉ 128 E 4th St, Waterloo
WAFFLE STOP 904 Rainbow Dr, Cedar Falls
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DINING Live Outdoor Music/ Seating Nightlife
Contact
Meals Served
GALLERIA DE PACO AND CATACOMB LOUNGE
(319) 833-7226
Dinner
MONTAGE
(319) 268-7222
Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 4:30 – 10pm
TABLE 1912
(319) 859-9334
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Lunch Mon-Sat 11am – 2pm Dinner Thurs-Sat 5 – 9pm
THE WATERLOO BROWN BOTTLE
(319) 232-3014
Dinner
Sun-Thurs 4 – 9pm Fri-Sat 4 – 10pm
(319) 233-5262
Desserts
Sun 2 – 7pm Mon-Thurs 1 – 7pm Fri-Sat 2 – 7pm
(319) 266-3647 (319) 232-1600
Desserts
Same hours at both locations Open daily 11am – 10pm Closed Mid-Nov-Feb (Cedar Falls) Oct-Mar 15 (Waterloo)
(319) 266-3044 (319) 234-3309
Local ice cream, milk, cheese
Same hours at both locations Sun 10am – 9pm Mon-Sat 8am – 9pm
Lunch Dinner
Same hours at both locations Sun 11am – 9pm; Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10:30pm
FINE DINING
Days/Hours
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622 Commercial St, Waterloo 222 Main St, Cedar Falls
5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls
209 W 5th St, Waterloo
Closed Sun-Mon Tues-Sat 4:30 – 10pm
ICE CREAM 2 SCOOPS ICE CREAM SHOP 403 Franklin St Ste B, Waterloo
4 QUEENS DAIRY CREAM 1310 W 1st St, Cedar Falls 207 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo
HANSEN’S DAIRY
127 E 18th St, Cedar Falls 3015 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
MEXICAN AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT & BAR 5809 University Ave, Cedar Falls 1415 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
CHAPALA
(319) 266-7771 (319) 232-6669
Wat
Waterloo: Sun 11am – 9pm; Mon-Thurs 11am – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10:30pm Cedar Falls: Sun 11am – 9pm; Mon-Thurs 11am – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
900 La Porte Rd, Waterloo 1704 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
(319) 287-8005 (319) 242-8241
Lunch Dinner
CHILITO’S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL
(319) 233-1400
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Mon 11am – 9:30pm Tues-Thurs 11am – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
EL PATRON
(319) 287-8110
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 8pm; Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
LA MICHOCANA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN
(319) 236-9990
Lunch Dinner
Open daily 9:30am – 8pm
LOS CABOS
(319) 277-9676
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 9pm; Mon-Wed 11am – 9:30pm Thurs-Sat 11am – 10pm
LOS REYES
(319) 232-6394
Lunch Dinner
Sun 10:30am – 7pm; Closed Mon Tues-Thurs 10:30am – 8pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am – 8:30pm
PABLO’S MEXICAN GRILL
(319) 277-8226
Lunch Dinner
Mon-Sat 11am – 10pm Sun 11am – 8pm
RUDY’S TACOS
(319) 234-5686
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 11am – 9pm
TAQUERIA LA PLACITA
(319) 232-4228
Lunch Dinner
Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 11am – 8:30pm Sat-Sun 10am – 8:30pm; Closed Wed
THREE AMIGOS FAMILY RESTAURANT
(319) 232-6273
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 9pm; Mon-Tues 11am – 9:30pm Wed-Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 234-1575
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun; Mon 5-9pm Tues-Thurs 11am-9pm Fri 11am-11pm; Sat Noon-11pm
441 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo
301 E 4th St, Waterloo 1221 Franklin St, Waterloo 112 Main St, Cedar Falls 403 Franklin St, Waterloo 310 Main St, Cedar Falls
2401 Falls Ave, Waterloo 322 W 4th St, Waterloo
2820 Falls Ave, Waterloo
PIZZA/ITALIAN BASAL PIZZA
225 W 4th St, Waterloo
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DINING
PIZZA/ITALIAN
Live Outdoor Music/ Seating Nightlife
Contact
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 242-2263
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 2am
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
Lunch (except Saturday) Dinner
Closed Mon Sun, Tues-Fri 11am – 9:30pm Sat 3 – 9:30pm College St: Sun 11am – Midnight; Mon-Sat 11am – 2am University: Open daily 11am – 11pm Waterloo: Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
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CHAD'S PIZZA
909 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls
DOUGHY JOEY’S PEETZA JOYNT 126 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls
(319) 277-2800
MAMA NICK’S CIRCLE PIZZERIA
(319) 233-3323
1934 Washington St, Waterloo
THE OTHER PLACE
2214 College St, Cedar Falls 4214 University Ave, Cedar Falls 360 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
(319) 277-9720 (319) 268-1655 (319) 287-9400
Lunch Dinner
TONY’S LA PIZZERIA
(319) 277-8669
Lunch Dinner
Sun 4 – 9pm Thurs-Sat 11am – Midnight Pizza by the slice: 10pm – 2am
URBAN PIE
(319) 260-2045
Lunch Dinner
Sun 10am – 9pm Mon-Wed 11am – 9pm; Thur 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 236-2965
Lunch Dinner
Closed Sun-Mon Tues-Thurs 11am – 7pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 8pm
AJLA'S BAKERY
(319) 833-0213
Bakery & Grocery
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 8am – 7pm Sun 9am – 7pm; Closed Thurs
BOUJEE BERRIES
(319) 529-2949
Chocolate-covered Strawberries
Closed Mon Tues-Sat 11am – 8pm; Sun 11am – 4pm
CHOCOLATERIE STAM
(319) 242-7305
Chocolate & Gelato
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 9:30am – 6pm
FARM SHED
(319) 277-1161
Breakfast Lunch
Open daily 7am – 4pm Bar open 4pm – Midnight
HERE'S WHAT'S POPPIN
(319) 277-1497
Popcorn
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10am – 5:30pm Thurs 10am – 7pm; Sun Noon – 4pm
Donuts & Sweets
Both locations opening Fall of 2018
407 Main St, Cedar Falls
200 State St, Ste 101, Cedar Falls
University
SEAFOOD CEDAR VALLEY FISH MARKET 218 Division St, Waterloo
SPECIALTIES 1206 W 9th St, Waterloo 621 Sycamore St, Waterloo 122 Main St, Cedar Falls
119 Main St, Cedar Falls 220 Main St, Cedar Falls
ICON DONUTS & SWEETERY 917 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls 1730 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
MILKBOX BAKERY
(319) 242-1624
Breads, Pastries & Desserts
Closed Sun-Mon Tues-Fri 8am – 6pm; Sat 8am – 1pm
POPCORN HEAVEN
(319) 234-1170
Popcorn
Mon-Fri 10am – 7pm Sat 10am – 8pm
ROCKETS BAKERY
(319) 232-5967
Donuts & Bread
Closed Mon Tues-Thurs 6am – 3pm; Sat-Sun 6am – 1pm
(319) 277-7855 (319) 229-7065
Desserts
SECOND STATE BREWING CO.
(319) 240-0692
Beers
Sun Noon – 8pm Mon-Thurs 4pm – 10pm Fri 4pm – Midnight; Sat Noon – Midnight
SIMPLY YUMMY! BAKING COMPANY ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
(319) 833-2141
Desserts
Sun-Thurs 6:30am – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 6:30am – 10pm
2223 College St, Cedar Falls 3025 Kimball Ave, Waterloo 331 E 4th St, Waterloo
SCRATCH CUPCAKERY 315 Main St, Cedar Falls 1517 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
203 State St, Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls only
Same hours at both locations Sun Noon – 5pm; Mon-Sat 9am – 7pm
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
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Contact
SPECIALTIES
Meals Served
Live Outdoor Music/ Seating Nightlife
Days/Hours
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SINGLESPEED BREWING CO.
Lunch Dinner
Cedar Falls: Sun Noon – 10pm; Mon-Thurs 4pm Midnight; Fri 4pm – 2am; Sat Noon – 2am Waterloo: Sun 10am – 10pm; Mon-Wed 11am – 10pm Thurs-Fri 11am – Midnight; Sat 10am – Midnight
128 Main St, Cedar Falls 325 Commercial St, Waterloo
(319) 266-3581 (319) 883-3604
STEEGE'S MEAT MARKET & CATERING
(319) 277-1671
Meat, Cheese, Ice Cream
Tues-Fri 10am – 7pm; Sat, Mon 10am – 5pm Sun Noon – 4pm (summer only)
TRY PIE
(319) 343-7080
Pies
Mon-Wed, Fri Noon – 6pm; Sat 10am – 2pm Closed Sun & Thurs
AGAINST THE GRAIN - CLARION INN
(319) 277-2230
Dinner
Closed Sun Mon-Thurs 5 – 9pm; Fri-Sat 5 – 10pm
BLUE BARN BBQ
(319) 214-7436
Carry Out Only
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 11am – 8pm
D & K HICKORY HOUSE, INC.
(319) 233-9111
Dinner
Closed Sun-Mon Tues-Thurs 4:30 – 9pm; Fri-Sat 4:30 – 10pm
RODNEY'S KITCHEN
(319) 234-3663
Lunch Dinner
Tues-Sat 11am – 9pm Soul Food Sundays 11am – 4pm
STARBECK'S SMOKEHOUSE
(319) 242-7119
Lunch Dinner
Sun 11am – 7pm Mon-Sat 11am – 8pm
WHISKEY ROAD
(319) 277-1244
Lunch Dinner
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat Kitchen: 11am – 11pm; Bar until 2am
109 Main St, Cedar Falls
522 Mulberry St, Waterloo
Wat
STEAK & BBQ 5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls 623 E 18th St, Cedar Falls 315 Park Rd, Waterloo
624 Sycamore St, Waterloo 6826 University Ave, Cedar Falls 406 Main St, Cedar Falls
The Area’s Premier Dining & Entertainment Leader!
• An Iowa Favorite Brewery • Comfort Food Re-Imagined • Incredible Atmosphere & Brewery Experience
314 MAIN STREET, CEDAR FALLS
• Dozens of Craft Beers on Tap • Your Sports Headquarters • Voted Areas #1 Burger
2027 CROSSROADS BLVD., WATERLOO
• Live Music Most Saturdays
• Line Dancing Lessons Every Thursday • Areas Premier Country Bar
314 1/2 MAIN STREET, CEDAR FALLS
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West 5th & Commercial St. Waterloo, Iowa
Located in the Grand Lobby of the Historical Russell Lamson Building: the Brown Bottle in Waterloo has been Family owned & operated for three generations. The unique Italian menu provides family recipes prepared fresh daily, in an elegant casual atmosphere. We offer a full service bar, and extensive wine lists. From a quiet booth for two, or group seating of fifty or more, the Brown Bottle will provide you with an exceptional dining experience. Call for Reservation
319-232-3014
2401 Falls Avenue Waterloo, IA
Dining Nightly 7 days a week at 4 p.m.
Monday-Saturday 11AM to 9PM Bar Hours: Tues-Wed. 5 PM-11PM Thurs-Sat 4PM -Midnight
We invite you
622 Commercial St. Waterloo, IA 50701 319-833-7226 www.pacorosic.com Dinner: Tuesday-Saturday 4:30 p.m. Closed at owner’s discretion The Catacomb lounge is open at 4:30 Tuesday through Saturday.
to come enjoy the areas finest Chicago or New York Style Peetza, where the Peetza is made from scratch start to finish baked in a stone deck oven. Also offering; Calzones, Sandwiches, Salads, Micro Brews, and Martini’s, it’s a must stop in the Cedar Valley.
126 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2800
DOUGHYJOEYS.COM
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MEET UP WITH In THE
Steaks, Pastas, Salads, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps, Pizza, Pre-Game Warmups and mouthwatering Desserts. Catch your favorite sporting event on one of our 17 TVs and an 80-inch TV. Wi-Fi available. Enjoy LJ’s outdoor beer garden in the warmer months.
M-Sat. open 11am | Sunday-Serving Breakfast 9am-12, Lunch 11-close 319-234-3680 | 3550 Kimball Ave., Waterloo
SIDECAR COFFEE SHOP
WILBO BURGERS
WILBO BRATS
WILBO BEERS
Na frozen burgers here. 100% fresh & local
Try one of our amazing brat combinations
Huge selection of can & battle craft beers
118 Main St., Cedar Falls, IA
wilboburgers.com
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319-260-5000
Ice Cream and Local Foods Store Old-fashioned ice cream made locally at Hansen’s Dairy, Hudson Family owned farm since 1864
3015 Kimball Ave. Waterloo, Iowa (319) 234-3309 HansenDairy.com
Voted Best Subs in the Cedar Valley
Corner of Kimball & Ridgeway
319.235.7670
We are accepting New patients Same Day Appointments
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ARTAPALOOZA
Providing quality preschool and childcare services for ages 18 months to 11 years for 47 years
Start Here for Child Care
Starting a new child care business
Developing contracts and policies
Outdoor play spaces and room arrangements
Professional development opportunities
And MUCH more!
Providers 855-299-0499 | Referrals 855-244-5301 | www.iowaccrr.org
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Funding provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund
LODGING THE BLACK HAWK HOTEL
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LODGING
HOTEL
Rooms
Business Complimentary Handicap Fitness Center Breakfast Accessible Center
Smoke Free
AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES
5818 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 277-6166 | (800) 634-3444 | americinn.com Of all amenities you’ll enjoy, quiet rooms may well rank at the top of your list. Other features include a lounge for your entertainment and free breakfast.
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BAYMONT INN & SUITES
1945 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-7411 | (800) 228-5150 | baymontinns.com The Baymont’s whirlpool will help you de-stress after a long day of work or fun. The warm, bright sleeping rooms will keep you comfortable.
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THE BLACK HAWK HOTEL
115 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161 | (800) 488-4295 | theblackhawkhotel.com Locally-owned boutique hotel in downtown district with thoughtfully curated rooms and suites offering historic charm and modern amenities. Complimentary gigabit Wi-Fi, local breakfast, concierge services.
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THE BLACK HAWK HOTEL, RETRO MOTEL
122 Washington St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161 | (800) 488-4295 | theblackhawkhotel.com Adjacent to the historic BlackHawk Hotel offering the same modern amenities and guest services in a mid-century retro setting. Complimentary gigabite Wi-Fi, local breakfast, concierge services.
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CLARION INN UNIVERSITY PLAZA
5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230 | (800) 424-6423 | clarioncedarfalls.com Located across from College Square Mall and close to the UNI Campus and historic downtown, this full-service hotel with banquet space is great for conferences.
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COMFORT INN & SUITES
2011 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-5452 | (800) 228-2800 | comfortinn.com Whether staying for one night or an extended stay, they have all the amenities and comforts of home. Located near attractions and restaurants.
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COMFORT SUITES
7402 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 273-9999 | (800) 424-6423 | comfortsuites.com At Comfort Suites you can relax and enjoy our oversized, all suite rooms as well as our family friendly zero-depth entrance pool.
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COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON
2910 S Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 268-1800 | (800) 456-4000 | countryinns.com As the closest hotel to UNI facilities, Country Inn & Suites is the perfect home away from home with charming décor, convenient amenities, and great service.
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COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON
4025 Hammond Ave, Waterloo (319) 233-2336 | (800) 456-4000 | countryinns.com With its charming décor and convenient amenities, the Country Inn & Suites is a perfect stop for vacation or business trips.
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
250 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (319) 233-5531 | marriott.com Located in downtown Waterloo beside the John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum, as well as other area museums, sports arenas, dining and nightlife.
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DAYS INN
5924 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 266-1222 | (800) 329-7466 | daysinn.com Located across from College Square Mall shopping and dining.
DAYS INN
450 Evansdale Dr, Evansdale (319) 235-1111 | (800) 329-7466 | daysinn.com
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Shuttle
Meeting In-House Rooms Dining
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet Friendly
LODGING
HOTEL
Rooms
Business Complimentary Handicap Fitness Center Breakfast Accessible Center
Smoke Free
DAYS INN & SUITES
1809 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 235-4461 | (800) 329-7466 | daysinn.com Come see our fantastic rooms — refrigerator and microwave in every room. Located on La Porte Rd just off of San Marnan Dr.
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ECONO LODGE INN & SUITES
226 W 5th St, Waterloo (319) 235-0301 | choicehotels.com The downtown location is close to convention center, restaurants, shopping and attractions.
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FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
2134 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-2500 | marriott.com You’ll find all you need for easy, comfortable travel with smartly designed guest rooms and lobby.
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HAMPTON INN
2034 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-2044 | (800) 426-7866 | hamptoninn.com Great for business and leisure travelers. Meeting/event space for up to 30. Close to Crossroads Mall for shopping and dining options.
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HAMPTON INN
101 W 1st Street, Cedar Falls (319) 752-7400 | hamptoninn.com Centrally located on Main Street, on the trails, and a two-minute walk to Downtown District amenities
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HILTON GARDEN INN CEDAR FALLS
7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6611 | hiltongardeninncedarfalls.com Close to UNI and downtown. Beautifully appointed guests rooms, restaurant/bar, outdoor firepits and 6,000 sq ft meeting/event space will expand to 11,000+ in Spring 2019
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CEDAR FALLS
1614 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2400 | (800) 228-1000 | hiexpress.com Near UNI campus and Cedar Falls Industrial Park. 100% non-smoking with refrigerator and microwave in rooms.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2127 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 274-7000 | (800) 465-4329 | holidayinnexpress.com Close to Crossroads Mall, Isle Casino and Lost Island Waterpark. 100% smoke-free.
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HOLIDAY INN & SUITES HOTEL/EVENT CENTER
7400 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 260-2600 | opendoorhospitality.com Gateway to Cedar Falls. Full service hotel and event center with 14,000 sq ft of flexible grand ballroom space with additional pre-function areas and outdoor courtyards to host meetings, weddings, exhibitions conference and more.
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HOWARD JOHNSON
3052 Marnie Ave, Waterloo (319) 232-7467 | (800) 446-4656 | hojo.com The central location makes the Howard Johnson an easy commute to Waterloo or Cedar Falls.
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ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo (319) 833-4753 | (800) 475-3946 | theislewaterloo.com Home to hot gaming action with video poker, slots, table games, and a poker room. Offering giveaways, live music, and three restaurants.
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JLL EXTENDED STAY
4410 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1550 | (800) 728-9819 | extendedstayamerica.com Amenities include complimentary newspaper, high speed wireless internet and HBO TV, on-site washer/dryer, and parking for larger vehicles and equipment.
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MOTEL 6
2141 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-9191 | motel6.com Close to shopping and movie theatre. Weekly rates and extended stay rates offered.
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Shuttle
Meeting In-House Rooms Dining
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet Friendly
LODGING
HOTEL
Rooms
Business Complimentary Handicap Fitness Center Breakfast Accessible Center
Smoke Free
Shuttle
Meeting In-House Rooms Dining
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet Friendly
Business Complimentary Handicap Fitness Center Breakfast Accessible Center
Smoke Free
Shuttle
Meeting In-House Rooms Dining
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet Friendly
MOTEL 6
2343 Logan Ave, Waterloo (319) 236-3238 | motel6.com Motel 6 provides easy access to the Waterloo Municipal Airport and local businesses. There is plenty of space for large vehicles and the indoor pool is an oasis.
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2056 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 235-7000 | (877) 424-6423 | choicehotels.com The hotel is near shopping, eateries and attractions.
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205 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 233-7560 Located in downtown. Nearby attractions include museums, sporting events, outstanding restaurants options and nightlife.
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300 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 268-2222 | (877) 424-6423 | choicehotels.com In Cedar Falls Industrial Park and near the UNI campus, this new extended stay hotel features full kitchenettes and is perfect for business travelers.
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7515 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 553-6868 | super8.com This hotel is conveniently located in the Cedar Falls Industrial Park, just off Highway 20 and 58 and near the UNI Campus.
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1825 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-1800 | (800) 800-8000 | super8.com Conveniently located near Crossroads Shopping Center. Elevator available.
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EVENT SPACES Both the Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau and Experience Waterloo have knowledgeable, professional staff on hand to help plan your reunion, suggest special places and services for your wedding, or customize itineraries for group tours. Contact us at visit@cedarfallstourism.org or info@experiencewaterloo.com for more information.
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EVENT SPACES
LARGE EXHIBITION SPACES
Cedar Valley SportsPlex 300 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 291-0165 cvsportsplex.org This 140,000 square foot fitness and recreation facility includes a pool, field house, gymnasium, and multi-purpose rooms.
National Cattle Congress 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com This complex includes spaces that seat up to 8,000 people and offers 60,000 square feet of exhibit space, and more than 5,000 square feet of dance floor.
RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Arts Mall 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org The amphitheatre features a covered performance area with seating for approximately 600 people, all overlooking the scenic Cedar River and downtown Waterloo skyline.
RiverLoop Expo Plaza 460 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org This outdoor space is adjacent to the Waterloo Convention Center and is fully lighted and wired for events of all types.
University of Northern Iowa 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-5141 uni.edu UNI’s campus offers a wide range of options for meetings and conferences for up to 20,000 people. Spaces include the UNIDome, McLeod Center, Wellness and Human Performance Center, Maucker Union Expansion, and Latham Hall.
Young Arena 125 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4335 waterlooleisureservices.org Young Arena is a multi-purpose facility with 3,000 fixed seats surrounding an Olympic-sized ice surface, and an additional 2,000 seats available for dry floor events.
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CONFERENCE CENTERS & HOTELS Clarion Inn University Plaza
5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230 | (877) 424-6423 clarioncedarfalls.com The Clarion Inn offers 8,200 square feet of banquet and meeting space for up to 300 guests.
Courtyard by Marriott 250 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (319) 233-5531 marriott.com The Courtyard offers 4,500 square feet of flexible function space in downtown Waterloo. A pre-function area is also available.
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 205 W 4th St., Waterloo (319) 233-7560 This 40,000 square foot center features meeting and exhibition space, and hosts events for up to 2,000 people. The Center is also connected via skywalk with the Ramada.
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls Convention & Event Center 7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6611 hiltongardeninncedarfalls.com In Summer of 2019, 6,000 sq. ft. of adaptable space will increase to 11,047 with a 5,110 sq ft Grand Ballroom surrounded by 4,370 sq ft of pre-function space and 3 outdoor patios that will accommodate up to 700 guests for weddings, holiday parties, fundraising events, meetings and exhibits.
Holiday Inn & Suites Hotel/ Event Center 7400 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls (319) 260-2600 OPENING SUMMER 2019 - Gateway to Cedar Falls. Full service hotel and event center with 14,000 sq ft of flexible grand ballroom space with additional pre-function areas and outdoor courtyards to host meetings, weddings, exhibitions, conferences and more.
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Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo (319) 833-4753 (800) 475-3946 theislewaterloo.com The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo offers flexible meeting and event space for any type of occasion. The Isle offers 5,000 square feet of space, which can be divided into 4 meeting rooms for an event with up to 400 guests.
Riverview Conference Center 439 N Division St, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0787 riverviewconferencecenter.com Riverview is a 26-acre, year-round Christian Conference Center minutes from downtown Cedar Falls. Meeting facilities allow for seating of up to 1,300 people.
EVENT SPACES Hartman Reserve Interpretive Center 657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2187 This newly remodeled space can host groups of up to 110 people. A beautiful view of the Hartman woods is the perfect setting for any event.
501 Sycamore St, Waterloo (319) 235-1521 blacksky.com The Sky Event Centre features two rooms with a spectacular view of downtown Waterloo. The large room will hold 268 guests, while the second room holds 91.
Hawkeye Community College
Sunnyside Country Club
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 296-7295 hawkeyecollege.edu Hawkeye’s Tama Hall is a multipurpose facility, offering 7 meeting rooms, an auditorium for 400 peo ple, and a reception area.
Hy-Vee College Square 6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls hy-vee.com (319) 266-7535 ext. 163 Tasting Room is available for up to 36 people with AV access. Club Room is available for up to 90 people. On-site catering available.
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MEETING & BANQUET SPACES
Cedar Falls Woman's Club
1025 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls (319) 988-1606 prairielakespark.com The Atrium is a 2,000 square feet multi-functional space perfect for corporate meetings and private events for up to 175 guests.
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
The Atrium at Prairie Lakes Park
Barn Happy 11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 266-0888 barnhappy.net The Crib is available MarchDecember and has room for 75.
Brown Derby Club 618 Sycamore St, Waterloo (319) 240-0308 brownderbyballroom.com This historic, 7,000 square foot ballroom in downtown Waterloo features a street-level lobby entrance and grand ballroom complete with original design elements like crown molding, wooden dance floor and lighted dome ceiling.
304 Clay St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-1431 cedarfallswomansclub.com The Cedar Falls Woman's Club can offer space for up to 125.
1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum.org The Arboretum’s many gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for outdoor events with up to 250 people.
The Diamond Event Center Jorgensen Plaza Western Home Communities 5307 Caraway Ln, Cedar Falls (319) 859-9324 This new meeting and event space accommodates 350-400 people.
Grout Museum District 503 South St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmuseumdistrict.org The Grout Museum has a variety of meeting spaces available, from classrooms to reception space and a theatre. The spaces in the District can accommodate groups of up to 275.
Sky Event Centre
218 Center St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8636 cedarfalls.com Available from May 1-October 15, this facility offers space for up to 180 along the banks of the Cedar River in Island Park.
Majestic Moon 1955 Locke Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-2656 majesticmoonevents.com The Majestic Moon is a 10,000 square feet, 2-floor, full service party and event center. The center can hold 400-450 people or each floor can be rented independently.
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum 303 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 233-0745 nwhof.org The Dan Gable museum has a 2,279 square feet meeting room with TV monitor and built in speaker system with access to the rest of the museum, including the wrestling room. A small kitchen area is also available.
Rotary Reserve 5932 N Union Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 433-7275 Rotary Reserve is a 3,600 square foot, 300 person capacity lodge in a beautiful wooded setting.
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1600 Olympic Dr, Waterloo (319) 234-1707 sunnysidecountryclub.com Sunnyside Country Club features three ballrooms, each seating 60. Ballrooms can be combined with overflow for seating for up to 350. Other smaller spaces are also available.
Waterloo Boat House 707 Park Rd, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org The Waterloo Boat House features a multi-purpose room and outdoor patio overlooking the Cedar River. The 15,000 square foot Boat House can accommodate up to 126 guests.
Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org The Waterloo Center for the Arts offers a scenic riverside setting for meetings and events with up to 250 people.
Waterloo Elks Club 407 E Park Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7568 waterlooelks.com The Elks Lodge offers 8 rooms accommodating up to 390 people. A variety of additional smaller meeting spaces and unique event facilities exist in the Cedar Valley area. Please see the Sports and Recreation section for sporting event facilities for outdoor shelters and areas. We invite you to contact either Visitors Bureau office for recommendations and planning assistance.
SECOND STREET BREWING
GETTING AROUND AIR SERVICE
BUS
2814 Betsworth Dr, Waterloo (319) 234-1783 | (888) 657-4438 livingstonaviation.com Charter service.
416 Sycamore St, Waterloo (319) 234-2833 burlingtontrailways.com
Waterloo Regional Airport
2424 Falls Ave, Waterloo (319) 235-9058
Livingston Aviation
2790 Livingston Ln, Waterloo (319) 291-4483 flyalo.com The Cedar Valley’s regional airport provides daily jet service to Chicago O’Hare on American Airlines.
BIKE RENTAL Bike Tech
217 Washington St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979 biketechcf.com
UNI Bike Share, Rod Library 1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2838 library.uni.edu
Waterloo Bicycle Works 316 W 3rd St, Ste. 2, Waterloo (319) 830-5631
Burlington Trailways
Exceptional Persons Trolley
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MET) Depot: 416 Sycamore St, Waterloo Office: 1515 Black Hawk St, Waterloo (319) 234-5714 mettransit.org
CAR RENTAL Avis Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Lyft
1326 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 235-1400 | (800) 736-8222 enterprise.com
Book through mobile app
Hertz Rent-A-Car 4807 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-3552 Waterloo Regional Airport (319) 287-5189 hertz.com
TAXI SERVICE A City Cab
(319) 234-2587
Careful Carrier (319) 242-6562
Dolly's Taxi
Waterloo Regional Airport (319) 233-0569 avis.com
(319) 242-2011 dollystaxi.com
Dan Deery Motor Company
(319) 233-8294
First Call Taxi
7404 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-4500 dandeerymotors.com
Red's Limo Service (319) 235-7023 waterloolimos.com
Uber Book through mobile app
LIMOUSINE SERVICE Dolly’s Taxi
(319) 242-2011 dollystaxi.com
Red's Limo Service (319) 235-7023 waterloolimos.com
HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE/ SLEIGH RIDES Country Gentleman's Horse & Carriage Service Inc. 3221 Osage Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-2946 Trolley and sleigh rides.
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ACCOLADES Iowa’s Best Trail Town
Unusual & Historic Miniature Golf Courses in the U.S.
Best Outdoor Water Park in the U.S.
Iowa’s Outstanding Lodging Property
(Lost Island, Waterloo) 2017 By USA Today
(Cedar Falls) 2017, 2016 By Iowa Bicycle Coalition
(The BlackHawk Hotel, Cedar Falls) 2017
(Lost Island Waterpark, Waterloo) 2017 Ranked #2 by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards
Top 25 Water Parks in the U.S. (Lost Island Waterpark, Waterloo) Ranked #12 (2016) & #9 (2015) by Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards
National Register of Historic Places (Cedar Falls Downtown Historic District) 2017
Iowa’s Tourism’s Outstanding Individual Leader (Rosemary Beach, Cedar Falls) 2017
Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Website (Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau) 2015
Iowa’s Tourism People’s Choice Award (Ames, Dubuque, Quad Cities, & Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureaus) 2015
Iowa’s Best Singletrack
Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Promotional Material
(George Wyth State Park, Waterloo) 2017 By Iowa Bicycle Coalition
(Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau) 2015
Iowa’s Outstanding Retail Experience (Barn Happy, Cedar Falls) 2017 (Downtown Cedar Falls) 2016
50 Safest College Towns in America (Cedar Falls) 2015 Ranked #13 by The SafeWise Report
Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Community (Waterloo) 2015 (Cedar Falls) 2014, 2009, 2004
Best Development Award (SingleSpeed Brewing Co., Waterloo) 2017 By 1000 Friends of Iowa
Iowa’s Outstanding Marketing Collaboration (Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, Waterloo) 2016
Iowa’s Outstanding Attraction (Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, Waterloo) 2016
Best Small Cities in America (Cedar Falls) 2015 Ranked #4 on NerdWallet
20 Coolest Towns in the U.S. (Cedar Falls) 2015 Ranked #19 on Matador Network
All-Star Community Award (Waterloo) 2015 By the Iowa League of Cities
Best Small Places for Business and Careers
Top 10 Cities in the Nation for Best Job Market
(Waterloo) 2015 Ranked #49 by Forbes
(Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area) 2018 Ranked 9th by Zippia
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CONSIDER CALLING THE CEDAR VALLEY DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS
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In addition to being a great place to visit, the Cedar Falls and Waterloo area, also known as the Cedar Valley, is a great place to live, work and play!
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ith a population of just under 175,000, the area is home to nationally recognized historic downtown districts, one of three Iowa Board of Regents universities, a community college, a four-year private college, innovative public and private Pre-K and K-12 schools. These innovative schools provide opportunities for all and the Cedar Valley is the only place in the world to implement Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me Program regionally. Quality of life is enhanced by an extensive system of recreational trails including hard-surfaced, single-track and water trails. Enjoy an active lifestyle? As the state’s first Bicycle Friendly Community, the area also boasts miles of on-road bicycle accommodations and organized bicycling and running events can be enjoyed almost every day of the week.
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NEW TO THE AREA?
Join us for Newcomer Gatherings. Volunteers will be on-hand to engage in casual conversations about how to plug in to organizations and/or activities of interest to you. Newcomer Gatherings are 4-6pm (locations to be announced): January 8 July 9 April 9 October 8 Please call (319) 232-1156 or check cedarvalley365.com for details.
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Residents also have access to numerous municipal, county and state parks, golf courses, an ATV park, dedicated cyclocross park, rivers, streams and a chain of lakes. Arts and Culture are alive and well too, with a variety of galleries, museums, music and cultural festivals, and a state-of-the-art performing arts center.
CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Cedar Valley’s average commute amounts to only 15.8 minutes. The area’s cost of living is 11.2% below the national average. The Cedar Valley is within a day’s drive of all major Midwest markets, with direct commercial flights to/from Chicago as well as private charter air service. Accessible, quality health care is another important area where the Cedar Valley excels. Three hospitals and numerous clinics serve the area and the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area is located within hours of two of the nation’s premier medical facilities, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Mayo Clinic.
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COME AND WORSHIP WITH US
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church A radically-welcoming faith community 2410 Melrose Drive, Cedar Falls • 319-277-8520 9:15 AM Sunday Worship for all ages • Childcare provided Monday Bible Study 6:30 PM Tuesday Bible Study 11:45 AM Wednesday Adult Choir Practice 7:15 PM www.stlukescf.org • check out our Facebook page Handicap accessible via south parking lot
Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod • Divine Service: Sunday 9:00 a.m. • Bible Study & Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. • Thursday Adult study at 10:00 a.m. • Wednesday Bible School: P-K to 8th grade at 6:00 p.m. during the school year • Handicap accessible 1555 W Ridgeway (by Rock), Waterloo IA 50701 319-236-1771 • www.FaithUponTheRock.com
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo
Blessed Sacrament
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Queen of Peace
College Hill Lutheran Church & Brammer Student Center 2322 Olive St Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 266-1274 www.college-hill.org
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Sunday worship fall-spring 10am; education hour 9am; Summer worship 9am. Missouri Synod.
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AGRICULTURAL AMISH ATTRACTIONS COMMUNITIES FFA Historical and Ag Museum
408 Main St, La Porte City (319) 342-3619 lpcmuseum.com Hours: May-Nov Tues and Thurs 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm Museum celebrates history, art and culture. Changing exhibits and a visual history of the area’s agricultural heritage.
Hansen's Dairy 8617 Lincoln Rd, Hudson (319) 988-9834 hansendairy.com Hours: Tours are available Mon-Sat from Apr-Nov by appointment only Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy is a family owned and operated farm of 150 milking Holsteins on 400 acres. Visitors can view the entire process of getting the milk from the cow to the table. Walk through and hands on tours available.
Hawkeye Buffalo Ranch 3034 Pembroke Ave, Fredericksburg (563) 237-5318 hawkeyebuffalo.com Hours: Open daily, year-round Hand-feed a buffalo on a wagon ride while viewing wildlife and native plants and flowers. Working ranch; locally grown steaks, burgers and jerky for purchase.
Heartland Acres Agribition Center 2600 Swan Lake Blvd, Independence (319) 332-0123 heartlandacresusa.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Memorial Day to Labor Day: MonSat 10am-4pm, Sun Noon-4pm Interactive salute to agriculture features seasonal livestock, renewable energy, farm machinery, classic cars, and other items displayed in enclosed buildings.
National Farm Toy Museum 1110 16th Ave Ct SE, Dyersville (563) 875-2727 nationalfarmtoymuseum.com Hours: Open daily 9am-6pm; closed major holidays Retrace and retread tractor history at this Dyersville museum. Funloving farm enthusiasts may peruse the museum’s frenzy of mini farm implements. Gift shop.
Hazelton
403 N Main St, Hazelton (319) 636-2854 Visit stores, farms and shops for bulk foods, baked goods, quilts, clocks, handmade furniture, and harness supplies. Hay and straw auctions and weekly summer produce auctions.
BARN QUILTS Black Hawk County
6510 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 cedarfallstourism.org Take a step-on or self-guided tour to learn about the barn quilts of local families in Black Hawk County with more than 25 sites.
Butler County PO Box 403, Allison (319) 267-2858 butlercountyiowa.com Self-guided driving tour showcases more than 50 traditional quilt patterns painted on barns and farm buildings throughout the county.
Grundy County 705 F Ave, Grundy Center (319) 824-6979 grundycountyia.com Highlights the agricultural heritage of Grundy County and the folk art of quilting. Self-guided driving tour features large patchwork quilt blocks painted on more than 60 buildings.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Cedar Rock State Park
2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd, Independence (319) 934-3572 friendsofcedarrock.org Hours: Memorial Day-Oct Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm Frank Lloyd Wright-designed and signed home built in 1950. Site includes Usonian-style home, river pavilion, council fire and entrance gate, all designed by Wright.
Historic Park Inn Hotel 7 W State St, Mason City (641) 423-0689 wrightonthepark.org Hours: Docent-led tours available; reservations must be made in advance The last Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned hotel in the world. Completely renovated and restored with brick and terra-cotta façade and art-glass windows.
Charles City Whitewater at Riverfront Park 700 Riverside Dr, Charles City (641) 257-6300 ccwhitewater.com Whitewater course for kayaks, tubes, rafts and boaters. Park features natural amphitheater for concerts, natural play areas for children, and nine-hole disc golf course.
Field of Dreams Movie Site 28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville
Stockman House & (563) 875-8404 Architectural Interpretive Center fodmoviesite.com 530 1st St NE, Mason City (641) 423-1923 stockmanhouse.org Hours: May-Oct call for available tour times; Nov-Apr tours by appointment only Frank Lloyd Wright’s only Prairie School home in Iowa completed in 1908 for George and Eleanor Stockman. Fully restored and furnished with Arts and Crafts furniture and reproductions of period Wright furniture.
OTHER NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST Amana Colonies
Amana Colonies Visitors Center 622 46th Ave, Amana (319) 622-7622 amanacolonies.com Visitors have been coming to these scenic seven villages for over 100 years to experience their unique German culture. Enjoy their cuisine, sip their wine or beer, enjoy their quality handcrafted products, visit a variety of quaint shops or come experience all their fun festivals.
Basilica of St. Xavier 104 3rd St SW, Dyersville (563) 875-7325 xavierbasilica.com Known as the Pope’s Church, this example of medieval Gothic architecture was designated a basilica in 1956. Home to 5,000 parishioners, it has 212-foot twin spires and 64 stained-glass windows.
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Hours: Apr-Nov Go the distance and visit this family century farm with a baseball diamond carved into its heart. Original site of movie filming.
Illinois Central Depot Museum 1111 5th Ave NE (Route 150), Independence (319) 334-3439 indeecommerce.com Hours: May 15-Oct 15 Tues-Sun Noon-4pm & holidays 1892 Illinois Central Depot located in Independence. Visit our museum, baggage building and caboose. Tours available. Free admission.
Little Brown Church in the Vale 2730 Cheyenne Ave, Nashua (641) 435-2027 littlebrownchurch.org Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk The Weatherwax Quartet made the Little Brown Church famous world-wide singing the song, "The Church in the Wildwood." It is still a favorite wedding destination. Sunday services are held weekly at 10:30am. Celebrating their 160th year in 2016. Tours available.
Manchester Whitewater 218 W Main St, Manchester (563) 927-4141 manchester-ia.org Kayakers, stand up paddlers, and canoeists are able to surf, playboat, and run 6 rapids right in downtown Manchester at Iowa's largest whitewater course.
Matchstick Marvels 319 2nd St, Gladbrook (641) 473-2410 matchstickmarvels.com Hours: Apr-Nov open daily 1-5pm and by appointment; Dec-Mar open by appointment only; closed major holidays Local craftsman Patrick Acton used three million wooden matchsticks to create 16 detailed models of sculptures, complex machines, and world-renowned architecture.
NEARBY Old Bradford Pioneer Village Two miles E of Nashua on Hwy 346, Nashua (641) 435-2567 chickasawtourism.com Hours: May-Sept Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun Noon-5pm; large groups by appointment Twelve buildings from the area. View Dr. Pitts’ office (composer of “Little Brown Church in the Vale”), restored log cabins, depot, caboose, rural school and more.
Peppercorn Pantry 911 Parriott St, (Hwy 57), Aplington (319) 347-2797 Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm A quaint gift and home decor store and restaurant offering delicious entrees and decadent homemade desserts.
Wapsipinicon Mill 100 1st St W, Independence (319) 334-4616 buchanancountyhistory.com Hours: May-Sept Tues-Sun Noon-4pm 1867 grist mill located on the Wapsipinicon River in downtown Independence. Museum and milling displays. Guided tours available by advance reservation.
WINERIES & BREWERIES For a complete listing of Iowa wineries and breweries, visit iowawineandbeer.com.
Ambient Ales 113 Broad St, Reinbeck Hours: Wed-Thurs 4-9pm; Sat Noon-10pm; Sun 1-7pm Inspiration for their beers is pulled from many places including the culinary world, music, art and wild ingredients. They strive to utilize foraged and local ingredients.
Engelbrecht Family Winery
Fox Ridge Winery
2866 270th St, Fredericksburg (563) 237-5969 thefarmhousebb.com Hours: Apr-Dec Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm. Call for current hours. Free wine tasting daily of the six red, six white, and four fruit wines. All grape wines are produced from their own 11-acre vineyard. Tours in advance, adjacent to the Farmhouse B & B.
1465 L Ave, Traer (319) 478-8080 foxridgewine.com Hours: Apr-Dec Wed-Sun 11am-5pm; Jan-Mar open by appointment only Family-owned vineyard and winery. Sip wine on the deck and enjoy the view of the surrounding vineyard and countryside.
Fireside Winery
116 S Franklin St, Manchester (563) 927-2722 franklinstreetbrewing.com Hours: Fri 3:30pm-Midnight; Sat Noon-Midnight; Sun 1-6pm Enjoy a pint in Iowa’s oldest building to house a craft brewery. Experience a variety of handcrafted ales at this neighborhood brewery and taphouse.
1755 P Ave, Marengo, IA (319) 662-4222 firesidewinery.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm; FriSat 10am-6pm; Sun Noon-5pm Relax with a glass of wine at one of three fire pits on their lawn or cozyup on their patio next to a fireplace and enjoy an appetizer.
Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery 1441 Marak Rd, Swisher (319) 857-4300 crwine.com Hours: Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 9am-5pm A family-owned winery, distillery, tasting room and event space. Their wines are produced from their own grapes and the distillery crafts small batches in their 80-gallon pot still.
Franklin Street Brewing Company
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Mason City Frank Lloyd Wright House & Inn (83 mi)
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Charles City
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Whitewater Course (51 mi)
Fredericksburg 18
Nashua 218
Little Brown Church (42 mi)
Engelbrecht Family Winery Hawkeye (40 mi) Buffalo Ranch (34 mi)
Cedar Valley Nearby Points of Interest
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Allison Butler County Barn Quilts 14 (38 mi)
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Hazelton Amish Community (29 mi)
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Cedar Falls 20
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Heartland Acres Agribition Center (24 mi) Wapsipinicon Mill (27 mi) La Porte City FFA Historical & Ag Museum (15 mi)
Hudson 14
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Hansen’s Dairy (11 mi)
Grundy County Barn Quilts (34 mi)
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National Farm Toy Museum (70 mi)
Manchester Whitewater Course (49 mi)
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Matchstick Marvels (49 mi)
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Amana Colonies (78 mi)
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