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Home›Things to Do›Iowa City, IA

Things to Do in Iowa City, IA

Explore a world-renowned UNESCO City of Literature, where independent bookstores and captivating author events thrive. The lively Ped Mall offers an incredible food scene, vibrant nightlife, and unique local shops, all steeped in rich history around the iconic Old Capitol.

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🔍 Explore Iowa City
🍽️Restaurants☕Cafés & Coffee🍸Bars & Nightlife🎡Attractions📍Gun Shop📍Fast Food📍Hotel📍Dessert📍Pharmacy

🍽️Best Restaurants in Iowa City

Top-rated restaurants based on visitor reviews

1.

The Dandy Lion

2.

Coral Ridge Mall Food Court

3.

Mellow Mushroom

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Oyama Sushi

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Buffalo Wild Wings

6.

China Star

☕Best Cafés & Coffee in Iowa City

Top-rated cafés & coffee based on visitor reviews

1.

Starbucks

2.

Java House

3.

Java House Coffee

4.

Heirloom Salad Company

5.

Fair Grounds

6.

Midnight Coffee

🍸Best Bars & Nightlife in Iowa City

Top-rated bars & nightlife based on visitor reviews

1.

Dublin Undergound

2.

Flanagan's

3.

Brothers Bar and Grill

4.

Otis' Tailgators

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Pints

6.

Shakespeare's Pub and Grill

🎡Best Attractions in Iowa City

Top-rated attractions based on visitor reviews

1.

AMC DINE-IN Coral Ridge 10

2.

Old Capitol

3.

Stanley Museum of Art

📍Best Gun Shop in Iowa City

Top-rated gun shop based on visitor reviews

1.

Old Capitol Coins

2.

Gobys Gun Repair

3.

M S Custom Gunsmithing

4.

Lehman Gunsmithing

5.

Cuykendall Engineering Co

6.

Fin & Feather Inc

📍Best Fast Food in Iowa City

Top-rated fast food based on visitor reviews

1.

Raising Cane's

2.

Panera Bread

3.

Chick-fil-A

4.

Snack Shack

5.

Dunkin'

6.

Papa Murphy's

📍Best Hotel in Iowa City

Top-rated hotel based on visitor reviews

1.

Home2 Suites

2.

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center

3.

Iowa House Hotel

4.

Hilton hotelVetro Iowa City

5.

Marriott Element Iowa City

6.

Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University

📍Best Dessert in Iowa City

Top-rated dessert based on visitor reviews

1.

Heyn's Ice Cream

2.

Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt

📍Best Pharmacy in Iowa City

Top-rated pharmacy based on visitor reviews

1.

CVS Pharmacy

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Vesta

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Iowa River Power

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Quinton's Bar & Deli

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Burge Market Place

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Thai Flavors

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Shorts Burger & Shine

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Union Station

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Soseki

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Pat's Too

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The Filling Station

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Fire Up Late Night Grill

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Pat's Diner

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Food For Thought Cafe

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River Room Cafe

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T'spoons

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The Encounter Cafe

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Deluxe Cakes and Pastries

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Pat and Fran's Irish Pub

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Deadwood

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Sports Column

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Joe's Place

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The Airliner

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Roxxy Bar

13.

George's Buffet

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The Club Car

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Iowa City Police Department

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Milio's

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Donutland

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Bruegger's Bagels

10.

Panda Express

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Domino's

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Steak 'n Shake

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Arby's

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Dairy Queen

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Pancheros

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WoodSpring Suites

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Holiday Inn Express

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Comfort Suites

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