Welcome

Welcome to Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty, where curiosity is cultivated and thoughtfulness is a way of life.

A City of Literature that is home to aspiring writers and avid readers, this curious collection of communities sits tucked into the seam of a rich riverbed winding through Iowa’s lush land. The gold dome of a historic state capital beckons from the rolling hills of the University of Iowa. Downtown, deep thinkers debate over a pie shake and pancakes while poets pack out the state’s oldest independent bookstore.

Iowa City is a collection of communities with an array of intriguing attractions.

Indie boutiques and major retailers challenge even the most seasoned of shoppers. Hiking, biking and kayaking encourage the explorers. Football and wrestling attract the UI loyal by the thousands. Museums, libraries and fossils intrigue the curious. And with craft breweries and farm-to-table restaurants, foodies think they’ve died and gone to heaven. Let’s face it, when a side of bacon is on the menu, you have.

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20 Oct

Witching Hour Festival

Downtown Iowa City
October 20, 2017 - October 21, 2017

Hear music, comedy, literature, film and dance performances, plus discussions with artists, writers, entrepreneurs, and others discussing their... Learn More

01 Dec

Prelude to Christmas

Amana Colonies
December 1, 2017 - December 3, 2017

At this celebration of the Christmas season, get a glimpse of Amana’s Christmas past at the Amana Heritage Society. The village streets come alive... Learn More

02 Dec

Christmas in Kalona

Downtown Kalona
December 2, 2017

Children can fill their “Walking Stockings” with gifts from local merchants, have their picture taken with Santa, decorate cookies and ornaments and... Learn More

02 Dec

Holiday Thieves' Market

Iowa Memorial Union
December 2, 2017 - December 3, 2017

This market features over 100 artists from the Midwest and beyond exhibiting and selling their original artwork in painting, ceramics, photography,... Learn More

10 Dec

Coralville Aisle of Lights

City of Coralville
December 10, 2017

Add magic to your holidays! See how thousands of white paper sacks, each filled with sand and a lit votive candle, create a magical scene on a winter... Learn More

20 Jan

Winterfest