Staci’s guidebook to Iowa City
Food scene
Amazing casual restaurant with a patio -- right across the street from an antique store!
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Bluebird Diner
330 E Market StAmazing casual restaurant with a patio -- right across the street from an antique store!
Great place to grab a quick bite! They offer amazing gyros and kebabs, as well as other Middle Eastern food! And since they are open until 9pm every night, it is a great place to grab a late dinner!
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Oasis Falafel
206 N Linn StGreat place to grab a quick bite! They offer amazing gyros and kebabs, as well as other Middle Eastern food! And since they are open until 9pm every night, it is a great place to grab a late dinner!
This place is a great family restaurant. It has been around forever, and still serves up the same amazing pizza that it did when it first opened!
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A & A Pagliai's Pizza
302 E Bloomington StThis place is a great family restaurant. It has been around forever, and still serves up the same amazing pizza that it did when it first opened!
This place is AMAZING. They have authentic Asian food, with a menu that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The prices are extremely affordable (especially given the quality!), and this place is a LOCALLY run business. From amazing soups, to fried rice, they've got you covered!
JiangHu Asian Street Food
223 E Court StThis place is AMAZING. They have authentic Asian food, with a menu that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. The prices are extremely affordable (especially given the quality!), and this place is a LOCALLY run business. From amazing soups, to fried rice, they've got you covered!
Mosley's Barbecue and Provisions
525 S Gilbert StIf you're looking for somewhere to go for a special occasion, it's hard to beat Orchard Green!
Orchard green restaurant and lounge
521 S Gilbert StIf you're looking for somewhere to go for a special occasion, it's hard to beat Orchard Green!
Crepes de Luxe Cafe
309 E College StSweet and savory crepes, to suit every mood!
If you're looking for brunch - this is your place! just be sure to get there before they close at 1pm!
The Dandy Lion
111 S Dubuque StIf you're looking for brunch - this is your place! just be sure to get there before they close at 1pm!
This is a great place to grab tasty tavern style food. Their wings are some of the best! Their kitchen stays open late, and they have great happy hour deals!
Vine Tavern & Eatery - Iowa City
330 E Prentiss StThis is a great place to grab tasty tavern style food. Their wings are some of the best! Their kitchen stays open late, and they have great happy hour deals!
Sightseeing
Check out these places to find somewhere to learn something new, see new sights, meet new people, and more!
It can be hard to keep children entertained while on vacation, or keep their spirits high while visiting the hospital. But this museum is sure to brighten their day! With a huge collection of unique toys to play with and learn about, it is perfect for children of all ages. They even have a special section of the museum dedicated to younger children to ensure they have equal play-opportunities!
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The Iowa Children's Museum
1451 Coral Ridge AveIt can be hard to keep children entertained while on vacation, or keep their spirits high while visiting the hospital. But this museum is sure to brighten their day! With a huge collection of unique toys to play with and learn about, it is perfect for children of all ages. They even have a special section of the museum dedicated to younger children to ensure they have equal play-opportunities!
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
579 McCollister BlvdBeautiful lakeside scenery for a nice walk!
Gabe's is an extremely popular bar and music venue. Many local, and even national acts come visit Gabe's! Downstairs they often have free shows, and upstairs they have a intimate (but not too small!) venue for paid shows. It is "all-ages" until 10pm, so bring the kids (and some ear protection!) along for the fun!
Gabe's
330 E Washington StGabe's is an extremely popular bar and music venue. Many local, and even national acts come visit Gabe's! Downstairs they often have free shows, and upstairs they have a intimate (but not too small!) venue for paid shows. It is "all-ages" until 10pm, so bring the kids (and some ear protection!) along for the fun!
Check out this historic theater in the heart of Downtown Iowa City. It hosts an amazing range of shows, from regional musical acts, hilarious comedians, visits from nationally (if not internationally) popular podcast hosts, readings from authors, and many many more! Check out their website for a calendar of events.
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Englert Civic Theatre
221 E Washington StCheck out this historic theater in the heart of Downtown Iowa City. It hosts an amazing range of shows, from regional musical acts, hilarious comedians, visits from nationally (if not internationally) popular podcast hosts, readings from authors, and many many more! Check out their website for a calendar of events.
Check out live local music, sing karaoke, enjoy their daily drink specials, and just dance your heart out!
Yacht Club
13 S Linn StCheck out live local music, sing karaoke, enjoy their daily drink specials, and just dance your heart out!
Ryerson's Woods State Preserve
2961 Old Hwy 218 SA great little trip out in nature!
Iowa City's own Museum of Natural History!
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University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
17 N Clinton StIowa City's own Museum of Natural History!