Downtown
Iowa City
Popular places to visit
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
The Englert Theater
You can enjoy a show at The Englert Theater during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Iowa City Public Library
Iowa City Public Library is just one of the places to see in Iowa City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Stanley Museum of Art
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Stanley Museum of Art in Iowa City.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Downtown
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
The room was clean, breakfast was excellent, and the hotel is at he great location
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Easy check in. Easy parking in garage. Room clean and creative decorations.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Iowa City Downtown University
Front desk staff was terrific Good breakfast Great rooftop restaurant
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Element Iowa City
Great experience
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Amazing
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
The pool could have been warmer.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Miller Orchard
When in Miller Orchard, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Manville Heights
While Manville Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.
Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.
