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Iowa City is the home of the University of Iowa. It was the second capital of the Iowa Territory and the first capital city of the State of Iowa; the Old Capitol building is a National Historic Landmark in the center of the University of Iowa campus.
Iowa City, city, seat (1839) of Johnson county, east-central Iowa, U.S., on the Iowa River, 27 miles (43 km) south of Cedar Rapids. Founded as territorial capital of Iowa in 1839, it lost the state capital to Des Moines in 1857 but retained the University of Iowa (1847).
May 19, 2022 · Iowa City is in eastern Iowa and is the home of the University of Iowa. However, there’s more to this charming Iowa town than just the university. You’ll also find museums, the state’s first Capitol Building, the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and so much more.
Mar 1, 2024 · TL;DR. Most well-known attraction – Devonian Fossil Gorge. Outdoor activity – Hickory Hill Park. Free activity – Old Capitol Building. Family-friendly activity – Terry Trueblood Recreation Area. Activity for adults – Wilson Orchard and Nature Park. Place to eat – Jimmy Jack’s Rib Shack. Nightlife – Sanctuary.
Apr 7, 2022 · 15 Best Things to Do in Iowa City (Iowa): University of Iowa; Old Capitol Museum; Downtown Iowa City; Stanley Museum of Art; Devonian Fossil Gorge; Museum of Natural History; Antique Car Museum of Iowa; Englert Theatre; Kinnick Stadium; Plum Grove Historical Site; Iowa Avenue Literary Walk; City Park; Riverside Festival Stage; Terry Trueblood ...
Aug 29, 2023 · Contents. Iowa City, Iowa. 20 Things To Do In Iowa City, Iowa. 1- Admire The Old Capitol Museum. 2- View The Works At The Stanley Museum of Art. 3- Browse The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. 4- Walk Through Time At Devonian Fossil Gorge. 5- Appreciate The Plum Grove Historical Site. 6- Hang Out In City Park. 7- Visit The Black Angel.
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Feb 3, 2023 · THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Iowa City, IA. Places to Visit in Iowa City. Check out must-see sights and activities: Museum of Natural History, Old Capitol Museum, Parks, Art Galleries. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Historic Sites (4) Parks (20) History Museums (3)
Hip and urban, Iowa City is a prominent college town primarily known as the home of the University of Iowa. Along with its adjacent suburb of Coralville, just to the west. Iowa City sits at the center of a metro area home to 171,000 people (2020) in the I-380 Corridor region of Eastern Iowa.
Overview. Introduction to Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa City, the county seat of Johnson County, Iowa, is located about 28 miles south of the city of Cedar Rapids and about 115 miles east of the state capital of Des Moines.
