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WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
WATERLOO
CEDAR FALLS HOME TO MORE THAN YOU KNOW
EXPLO RE AL L O F
TH E TH IN G S TH AT
ARE M ADE HERE
INSIDE
GETTING HERE
THINGS TO DO
SEASONS GUIDE
ARTS & CULTURE
DINING GUIDE
STAY HERE
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IOWA
WELCOME TO
THE
CEDAR VALLEY
Cedar Falls & Waterloo
have been sister cities for
WELCOME
more than 150 years.
Locals call it The Cedar Valley, where the
Cedar River binds us and shares the history
of building our communities together. Today,
we share our pride in where we live. In the
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driven, genuine, and caring.
As you you are about to see, we are proud
of our outdoor activities, food culture,
nightlife, business, and family activities.
WE WELCOME YOU,
AND WE CAN’T WAIT
TO MEET YOU!
ROB GREEN QUENTIN HART
CEDAR FALLS MAYOR WATERLOO MAYOR
CEDAR FALLS IS HOME TO WATERLOO IS HOME TO MORE
MORE THAN 41,000 IOWANS. THAN 67,000 IOWANS.
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WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
WHY
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS
The cities of Waterloo &
HERE?
TRAILS THAT GO ON & ON,
Cedar Falls welcome you! 1 FOR 110+ MILES! WOWZA!
Over 110 miles of paved trails connect and
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to be an enjoyable destination where you can through the woods or past your favorite
WELCOME
connect with family members, friends, or place to eat.
business colleagues to make memories that TRAILS | 26 PARKS | 48
will last a lifetime. Exciting events and
attractions, await you. LARGEST WATERPARK
2 IN IOWA—#2 IN THE USA!
Lost Island is the largest waterparki n
THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO
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INTRODUCE&INSPIRE. faint of heart to the extreme daredevil.
See why it was VOTED #2 WATERPARK IN
We invite you to page through and discover THE COUNTRY by USA Today readers!
museums, sporting events, galleries, live SUMMER | 16 WATERPARK | 26
music, food and more. Then get out and
enjoy! Here’s wishing you a pleasant and AN AMAZING DOWNTOWN
memorable stay. 3 DISTRICT THAT SHINES.
Cedar Falls Downtown District is a
WATERLOO BUCKS BASEBALL
destination Main Street — the heart and
soul of Cedar Falls, Iowa. Explore the many
choices for dining, specialty shopping, and
all types of entertainment!
DISCOVER THE DISTRICT | 40
ICONIC TRACTORS BUILT
4 HERE ARE SURE TO IMPRESS.
Explore interactive displays, marvel at
classic machines, and get an up-close look
at rare John Deere artifacts. Or take a tour
of real John Deere engines and tractors
being made.
MUSEUM & TOURS | 34
BUT THERE’S
SO MUCH MORE
TO EXPLORE.
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WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
MUST
ENJOY NATIONAL CALIBER SHOWS AT
GALLAGHER BLUEDORN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | 24
SEE
WELCOME
MOMENTS SEE HOW TRACTORS ARE BUILT
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & ENGINE MUSEUM
AND FACTORY TOURS | 34
If you can only see
a few things while
you’re here, you
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want to miss these.
GET LOST IN THE FUN
LOST ISLAND WATERPARK | 16 & 26
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WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
BIKE YOUR WAY THROUGH THE CEDAR VALLEY SCIENCE & HISTORY UNLEASHES YOUR IMAGINATION AT
OVER 110 MILES OF TRAILS | 26 GROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT & BLUEDORN IMAGINARIUM | 24
CATCH ONE OF MANY FREE CONCERTS AT FAMILY FUN OVERFLOWS AT
RIVERLOOP AMPHITHEATRE | 25 PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION & HANDS-ON ARTS | 24
HOME OF THE PANTHERS EXPERIENCE THE VIBE OF
UNI DOME | 44 CEDAR FALLS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT | 40
WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
WATERLOO HAS THE LARGEST PUBLIC
COLLECTION OF HAITIAN ART IN THE ENTIRE
UNITED STATES; IT’S HOUSED WITHIN THE
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS, PG 25.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ARTS | 22
SOME COOL THINGS
WERE INVENTED
DID YOU HERE
KNOW? CLIP-ON
BOW TIES
WATERLOO
DOUBLE-FLUE
CHIMNEYS
CEDAR FALLS
The Cedar Valley is GASOLINE
home to some pretty TRACTORS
WATERLOO
cool things. SODA FOUNTAIN
SPIGOTS
WELCOME
CEDAR FALLS
Anytime is a great
time visit museums
that tell the story of GROUT MUSEUM
The Grout Museum of History & Science
the Cedar Valley. collection focuses on the period from 1833,
when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the
GROUT MUSEUM OF present. Pretend you’re a pioneer. Reach for
HISTORY & SCIENCE the stars. Explore your ancestry. Your curiosity
EXPLORES 1833
PIONEER TIME TO THE
will take you far. With permanent and rotating
STARS AND BEYOND exhibitions and the only public planetarium in
Northeast Iowa, which holds weekly shows.
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EUROPEAN SETTLERS ARRIVE IN STURGIS A FORMER ORPHANAGE WHICH CARED FOR SEVERAL FACTORIES SPROUTED IN WATERLOO INCLUDING RATH
FALLS AT PRAIRIE RAPIDS CROSSING. THEY THE CHILDREN OF CIVIL WAR VETERANS WAS PACKING PLANT, WILLIAM GALLOWAY COMPANY (1905) AND THE
SHARED THE LUSH RIVER VALLEY TOWNS CONVERTED INTO A TEACHER’S TRAINING COLLEGE, WATERLOO GASOLINE ENGINE (1911). THE NUMBER OF FACTORIES
WITH INDEGINOUS PEOPLE, WHO CAMPED KNOWN AS THE IOWA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. INCREASED FROM 28 IN 1881 TO 144 IN 1914. WATERLOO BECAME
EXPLORE ALONG THE CEDAR RIVER. KNOWN AS “THE FACTORY CITY.”
OUR THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD ARRIVED, THE ARRIVAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER
HISTORY CONNECTING THE CEDAR VALLEY TO CHICAGO, OF IMMIGRANTS FROM DENMARK GIVES
WATERLOO POPULATION GREW FROM 6674 IN 1890 TO
36,230 IN 1920. WAVES OF IMMIGRANTS ARRIVED TO
WHICH HELPED THE REGION TO FLOURISH CEDAR FALLS AN IDENTITY OF A THRIFTY MEET THE FACTORY NEEDS INCLUDING GREEKS, ITALIANS,
ECONOMICALLY. AND NEAT APPEARANCE LEADING TO THE CROATIANS, AND BULGARIANS FROM EASTERN EUROPE AND
NICKNAME “THE LAWN CITY”. AFRICAN AMERICANS FROM MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA.
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WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
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SOME THINGS SOME COOL PEOPLE
YOU CAN VISIT THE NATIONAL HALL OF FAME DAN GABLE
MUSEUM IN DOWNTOWN WATERLOO, PG 24. ARE FROM HERE
ONLY SEE
HERE
HERE LOU HENRY BORN IN WATERLOO, SHE WAS THE WIFE OF UNITED STATES
PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER AND SERVED AS FIRST LADY
HOOVER FROM 1929-1933. WE HAVE STATUES (ABOVE) AND A SCHOOL
TO COMMEMORATE HER GREATNESS.
WATERLOO
GARY GARY IS AN AWARD-WINNING ILLUSTRATOR AND ARTIST.
KELLEY HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS
HALL OF FAME IN 2007. HE LIVES AND WORKS IN CEDAR FALLS.
CEDAR FALLS
ADAM BORN IN WATERLOO, ADAM IS AN ACTOR, COMEDIAN, SINGER
AND PRODUCER WHO YOU MIGHT KNOW FROM THE
DEVINE PITCH PERFECT, THE INTERN AND ISN’T IT ROMANITC
WATERLOO MOVIES OR THE SHOW MODERN FAMILY.
MARC BORN IN CEDAR FALLS, MARC IS A SUCCESSFUL
ANDREESSEN ENTREPRENEUR AND SOFTWARE ENGINEER. YOU MAY
HAVE EVEN USED HIS FIRST WEB BROWSER MOSAIC
CEDAR FALLS AND WAS A COFOUNDER OF NETSCAPE.
DAN BORN IN WATERLOO, DAN GABLE IS A 1972 OLYMPIC GOLD
WELCOME
STAY AT THE BLACK HAWK HOTEL, THE MEDALIST. HE LATER WENT ON TO BECOME THE UNIVERSITY
SECOND OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY-OPERATED GABLE OF IOWA WRESTLING COACH WHERE HE WON 15 NCAA
HOTEL IN THE COUNTRY, PG 80. WATERLOO NATIONAL WRESTLING TEAM TITLES. DON’T MISS THE
DAN GABLE MUSEUM IN WATERLOO (LEFT).
ICE HOUSE MUSEUM
The Ice House Museum tells the
story of ice harvesting and the JOHN DEERE TRACTOR
role of the Cedar River in the AND ENGINE MUSEUM
development of the area. Built in Explore interactive displays, marvel
1921, the Ice House had a capacity at classic machines, and get an
for 6-8,000 tons of ice. Pretty cool, up-close look at rare John Deere
huh? Interactive displays entertain artifacts. Witness the evolution from
and educate young and old. horse drawn to horsepower, and
discover how the innovations of the
past help to shape our future!
ICE HOUSE MUSEUM TELLS THE STORY
OF ICE’S PAST DURING THIS PERIOD
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & ENGINE MUSEUM RECOUNTS THE
HISTORY OF WATERLOO BOY FROM 1911 TO PRESENT DAY TRACTORS
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THE WATERLOO GASOLINE ENGINE WHAT WAS THE IOWA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ARE POURED INTO
COMPANY THAT PRODUCED THE EXPANDS BEYOND TRAINING TEACHERS TO BECOME REDEVELOPMENT IN BOTH WATERLOO AND WE’RE HOME TO MORE THAN 170,000
WATERLOO BOY TRACTOR WAS SOLD A SCHOOL OF MORE THAN 10,000 STUDENTS & CEDAR FALLS ATTRACTING A RIVERFRONT PEOPLE FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS WITH
TO THE JOHN DEERE COMPANY 90 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, NOW KNOWN AS THE RENAISSANCE IN BOTH TOWNS WITH A DIVERSE ECONOMY AND GROWING
IN 1918. UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA. VIBRANT DOWNTOWN COMMUNITIES. JOB OPPORTUNITIES. (TOP 10 CITIES
IN THE NATION FOR BEST JOB MARKET,
2018) WE ALSO HAVE GREAT RECREATION
WATERLOO AND CEDAR FALLS CONTRIBUTE TO THE WAR NATIONAL FARM DEPRESSION SLOWS AG MANUFACTURING AND FUN. (IOWA’S BEST TRAIL TOWN,
EFFORT BY PRODUCING AR EQUIPMENT DURING WORLD SECTOR RESULTING IN LAYOFFS. RATH PACKING CLOSES IN 1985 2017 & 2018 AND #2 WATERPARK IN THE
WAR II. CHAMBERLAIN, JOHN DEERE, AND RATH PACKING AND IS REPLACED BY A NEW PORK PROCESSOR-IBP. NEW JOBS COUNTRY BY USA TODAY).
RUN AT FULL EMPLOYMENT TO MEET ORDERS. FROM IBP ATTRACT A NEW WAVE OF IMMIGRANTS FROM LATIN
AMERICA AND WAR RAVAGED AREAS LIKE BOSNIA AND SOMALIA.
COME SEE WHAT ALL
THE FUSS IS ABOUT.
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WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
YOU CAN FLY HERE.
GET
THE WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT (CODE ALO) PROVIDES DIRECT
SERVICE INTO THE WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS AREA. CONNECTING
THROUGH CHICAGO MAKES IT QUICK AND EASY. FOR MORE ON AIR
TRAVEL, SEE PAGE 95. PLUS, THE AIRPORT IS LESS THAN 15 MINUTES
FROM ANYWHERE IN THE AREA, AND YOU CAN RENT A CAR OR GRAB A
CAB, UBER OR LYFT.
HERE
YOU CAN DRIVE HERE.
CENTRALLY LOCATED WITH ACCESS TO MAJOR INTERSTATES AND
MIDWEST CITIES, YOU’LL BE HERE IN NO TIME. IT TAKES LESS THAN
2 HOURS TO GET HERE FROM DES MOINES, AROUND 3 HOURS FROM
MINNEAPOLIS, AND 5 HOURS OR LESS FROM SAINT LOUIS, LINCOLN OR
CHICAGO. HOW’S THAT FOR QUICK ROAD TRIP?
YOU COULD EVEN BIKE HERE.
CONNECTED BY TRAIL SYSTEMS THAT CONNECT THE WHOLE STATE,
YOU REALLY COULD BIKE HERE. BUT YOU MIGHT WANT TO BRING THE
IT’S EASIER THAN CAR, YOU KNOW FOR CLOTHES — AND YOUR BIKE! LEARN MORE ABOUT
OUR TRAILS ON PAGE 26.
YOU MIGHT THINK.
WELCOME
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YOU’LL WANT TO
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FIND YOUR FIND CITY AND
WAY AROUND DOWNTOWN MAPS | 96
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accommodations like hotels, motels, bed & breakfast,
even camping. ZĩĩėùĩŅőĂäʼnäĂäěłùŖěĆÚĩĢʼnőĂÁőūĆěěĂäěłűĩŖƈĢàūĂäŅäúŅäÁő
attractions, restaurants, and things to do are located and what’s
close by in the same area. See the Maps section for a visual of
HOTELS & MOTELS | 80 where these areas are in town on page 96.
BED & BREAKFAST | 83
COOL
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CAMPING SITES | 84
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DIGS
SWEET SLEEP
TAKE A PEAK AT SOME FEATURED HOTELS
IN OUR COOL DIGS SWEET SLEEP GUIDE.
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COLLEGE SQUARE
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WLOO CROSSROADS
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COOL DIGS | 76
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PLAN 1 WHAT’CHA GONNA DO
With so much to do, it’s hard to even decide where to
begin. Browse through the next few pages to get a good
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YOUR
SEASONS GUIDE | 14 SHOPPING | 37
ARTS & CULTURE | 22 SPORTS & REC | 43
TRAILS & ACTIVITIES | 26 NIGHTLIFE | 51
TRIP
EVENTS | 30
WHERE YA GONNA EAT
2 Whether you have an appetite for something spicy,
sweet or salty, fancy or casual—We’ve got you covered.
DINING GUIDE | 58
WHERE TO STAY
3 So many great choices await you. If you’re staying with
It all starts with a plan. family or friends already, you’ve got one more thing
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THINGS
TODO
THINGS TO DO
LET’S DO THIS
ALL ARTS, AREA
SEASONS TRAILS + ACTIVITY
OVERVIEW eXTREME GUIDE
ALWAYS READY FUN TO BE HAD TO FUN
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A CONCERT OF EVENTS IOWA SHOP THE UNIQUE
WITH EVENTS, FESTIVALS AND LIVE MUSIC, WITH TWO DISTINCT DOWNTOWN AREAS
LET ALONE THE STATE’S OLDEST COMMUNITY TO SHOP, ALONG WITH OTHER SHOPPING
THEATRE, YOU’RE ALWAYS INVITED TO JOIN US. CENTERS, YOU’LL FIND YOUR STYLE HERE.
ARTS | 22 EVENTS | 30 SHOPPING | 37
FUN
AYS
A LW
THINGS TO DO
AROUND YEAR
PICTURESQUE PARKS SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
ENJOY OUR MORE THAN 90 AREA PARKS, WITH SEMI-PRO, COLLEGE, AND LOCAL
MORE THAN 110 MILES OF PAVED TRAILS, TEAMS YOU’LL HAVE NO TROUBLE
AND CAMPGROUNDS & WATER ACCESS. FINDING SOMEONE TO CHEER FOR.
TRAILS | 26 PARKS | 48 CAMPING | 84 SPORTS | 43 HIGH ENERGY FUN | 28
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IOWA
CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM
SPRING
THINGS TO DO
BLOOMS LIFE
Spring at the Cedar Valley Arboretum
& Botanic Gardens is a sight to be had.
Hundreds of tulips blooming in Native Prairie, Stout Daylily PUBLIC GARDENS | 27
May are a beautiful, peaceful and Collection, Master Gardener’s
photo-worthy place to visit (and Orchard, and so much more,
all year round!). With 40 acres of the Arboretum is fun for all ages.
ground to explore, an award-
WLOO W A T E R LO O
winning children’s garden,
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COMBINING THE EXCITEMENT OF SPORT WITH THE RIGORS OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY, FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION FOR HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS
IS “THE HARDEST FUN YOU’LL EVER HAVE.” MORE AT IAFIRST.ORG.
CF UNI
FEATURED
SPRING
EVENTS
MAR 7-8
/FIRSTOFFICIAL MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL
HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER,
CEDAR FALLS
(319) 277-2187
HARTMANRESERVE.ORG
MAR 13-15
IN THE MOOD FOR EASTERN IOWA SPORT SHOW
UNI-DOME, CEDAR FALLS
THINGS TO DO
SOMETHING SWEET? (319) 240-3571
EASTERNIOWASPORTSHOW.COM
THE MAPLE SYRUP MAR 25-28
FESTIVAL IS SWEET. FIRST ROBOTICS
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the time to come and get a taste MCLEOD CENTER/UNI-DOME, CEDAR FALLS
of spring – real maple syrup, of (319) 268-4266
IAFIRST.ORG
course. As always, Maple Syrup
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with all-you-can-eat pancakes 4TH STREET CRUISE
topped with maple syrup. DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
Collect and see how maple (319) 234-2200
HARTMAN RESERVE syrup is tapped from trees
NATURE CENTER | 49 at this annual event at Hartman
Reserve Nature Center. EVENTS CALENDAR | 30
CF C E DA R F A L L S
HOW ABOUT SOME
MILK WITH THAT?
TOUR A FAMILY-OWNED
DAIRY & FEED COWS.
AT HANSEN'S DAIRY
Made in neighboring Hudson, but also butter, cheese curds
Hansen's Dairy is a true family and ice cream. Tours are
farm. Their products are made available by reservation only
only from purebred Holsteins from April through October.
that are born and raised right
NB NEARBY
there on the farm. Experience
a true family farm. Feed a cow.
Learn how milk is transformed AGRICULTURAL
into the great products on your ATTRACTIONS | 36
table — not only milk,
/HANSENDAIRY
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LOST ISLAND WATERPARK
IOWA
TOO
MUCH
THINGS TO DO
VOTED #2
BEST WATERPARK
IN THE USA 2019
SUMMER FUN
THINKING NATURE ©ÁőäŅŅÁĆěʼnƉĩūőĂŅĩŖúĂőĂä
BY USA TODAY
IS WHAT YOU WANT Cedar Valley too! Beginners to
TO DIVE INTO? seasoned Kayakers can rent
The Cedar Valley is proud of the from Maxx Rentals at George
110+ miles of trail systems that Wyth State Park.
lead you to downtown Waterloo
or Cedar Falls, as well as through More outdoor adventures can
George Wyth State Park. Take a be found at Hick’s Place. You
hike at Hartman Reserve Nature can battle it out in the woods
Center or Big Woods Lake. with a game of laser tag,
practice your bow and arrow
If you didn’t bring your bike, skills at the archery range, or
MAKE A SPLASH no problem! Bikes are available you can also slow things down
AT LOST ISLAND. for rent at Waterloo Bicycle by enjoying the pond.
You can choose your thrill level Works or Bike Tech Cedar Falls.
like fast rides on the Wailua TRAILS & OUTDOORS | 26
Kupua hydromagnetic water
coaster or hop on a 4-person HICK'S PLACE
raft as you funnel through
the Molokini Crater. Serious
relaxation is also in store at
the lazy river and a cabana.
WLOO W ATE R LO O
16STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION
COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
SUMMER FEST SEASON
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My Waterloo Days, the Sturgis Falls Celebration, Cedar Basin Jazz Music
Festival, Iowa Irish Fest and more. Enjoy parades, delicious food,
live music, and plenty of activities for the whole family. We can't even
show you all of them, there are too many! See the full events calendar FEATURED
SUMMER
on page 30 and CedarValley365.com for up-to-the-minute events.
THE COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL IS A JURIED IOWA IRISH FEST IN DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
EVENTS
ART SHOW HELD ON THE CAMPUS OF THE DRAWS NEARLY 50,000 PEOPLE THE FIRST
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA FEATURING WEEKEND IN AUGUST.
75 ARTISTS IN A VARIETY OF MEDIA.
IOWA IRISH FEST
JUN 1-7
MY WATERLOO DAYS
DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
(319) 291-2038
MYWATERLOODAYS.ORG SEE PAGE 59
JUN 19-20
COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL
27TH ST & COLLEGE ST, CEDAR FALLS
(319) 268-4266
THINGS TO DO
COLLEGEHILLARTSFESTIVAL.ORG
JUN 26-28
STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION TOP
PICK
& CEDAR BASIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
GATEWAY PARK, OVERMAN PARK, AND
STURGIS FALLS & CEDAR BASIN MY WATERLOO DAYS STEM & STEIN STURGIS PARK, CEDAR FALLS
(319) 268-4266
STURGISFALLS.ORG | CEDARBASINMUSIC.ORG
JUL 16-19
WATERLOO OPEN
IRV WARREN MEMORIAL GOLF
COURSE, WATERLOO
WATERLOOOPEN.COM
JUL 31–AUG 2 TOP
IOWA IRISH FEST
PICK
LINCOLN PARK, DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
(319) 234-9029
IOWAIRISHFEST.COM
AUG 15
STEM & STEIN
RIVERLOOP EXPO PLAZA, WATERLOO
(319) 291-4490
IOWA'S LONGEST RUNNING & LARGEST WATERLOOCENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG
PRO GOLF TOURNAMENT IS HERE. AUG 28-29
CEDAR VALLEY PRIDEFEST TOP
PICK
WATERLOO OPEN Iowa’s largest and oldest golf tournament showcases all
DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
CEDARVALLEYPRIDE.COM SEE PAGE 32
tournament, since 1933. Every three of Waterloo’s public
year, the Waterloo Open hosts golf courses. This year's
EVENTS CALENDAR | 30
more than 150 amateur and Waterloo Open will be held
professional golfers from all July 16–19, 2020.
across the world. The pro CEDAR VALLEY PRIDEFEST
event takes place at Irv Warren GOLF | 46
Memorial Golf Course at
Byrnes Park. The amateur
WLOO W ATE R LO O
17WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 26-27
SURROUNDED BY FIELDS OF CORN AND
SOYBEANS, THE CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM
HAS STRONG TIES TO IOWA AGRICULTURE. THE
ANNUAL FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL NOT ONLY
MARKS THE END OF A GROWING SEASON BUT
IS A JOYFUL CELEBRATION OF AUTUMN AND
THE SUMMER’S SUCCESS.
HARVEST
WLOO W A T E R LO O
SOME FUN
THINGS TO DO
MAGIC SHOW AT NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS FAIR
Fun is plentiful in the
Cedar Valley during the Fall.
Whether you’re excited for the Beyond events, Fall is a great
crisp fall air and the changing őĆġäőĩʼnĂĩūĩƅűĩŖŅÁőĂěäőĆÚ
leaves, fall sports or festivals and prowess with football season
produce, the Cedar Valley has getting into high gear, and
bushels of fun for you. Cedar Fall’s Pedal Fest every
Saturday in September.
With great, historic events like
the National Cattle Congress Don’t forget about great
Fair from September 16-20 in űäÁŅʹŅĩŖĢàÁőőŅÁÚőĆĩĢʼnőĂÁőƈő
GALLAGHER BLEUDORN ARTAPALOOZA Waterloo, you can enjoy livestock well before or after an event,
shows to magic shows, monster tailgating, or that run to a local
trucks to classic fair rides, cotton Farmers Market.
candy to fried fantasies, it’s one
of the oldest fairs in the country SOME POPULAR FALL CHOICES
with its ̞̞̝th fair in 2020.
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR
& ENGINE MUSEUM | 34
If you’re looking for something
ūĆőĂÁěĆőőěäġĩŅäěĩÚÁěƉÁŅä͖ GALLAGHER BLUEDORN
Cedar Falls hosts Artapalooza PERFORMING ARTS
September 12 that winds through CENTER | 24
the historic downtown district
PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION
featuring artists from all over
& HANDS-ON ARTS | 24
the Midwest.
18WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
UNI PANTHER TAILGATING IOWA
FEATURED
FALL
EVENTS
SEPT 5, 12, 19, 26
CEDAR VALLEY PEDAL FEST
GATEWAY PARK, CEDAR FALLS
We’re more than just fans. (319) 268-4266
CEDARFALLSTOURISM.ORG/PEDALFEST
We’re Panthers. SEPT 12
ARTAPALOOZA
UNI Panther tailgating is a religion for some Cedar Valley grads. CEDAR FALLS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
(319) 277-0213
THINGS TO DO
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dance parties, and even the occasional baby or two.
SPORTS | 43 SEPT 16-20
NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS FAIR
CEDAR VALLEY PEDAL FEST
NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS GROUNDS,
WATERLOO
(319) 234-7515
EVERY SATURDAY IN NATIONALCATTLECONGRESS.COM
SEPTEMBER, JOIN US FOR
CEDAR VALLEY PEDAL FEST. SEPT 26-27
A FREE RIDE WITH FRIENDS
NEW AND OLD STARTING
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
AT GATEWAY PARK IN
CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM
DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS. & BOTANIC GARDENS, WATERLOO
SEE PAGE 48 FOR GATEWAY (319) 226-4966
PARK DETAILS. CEDARVALLEYARBORETUM.ORG
CF D OW N TOWN
EVENTS CALENDAR | 30
WE'RE PRETTY SERIOUS
ABOUT OUR PRODUCE.
SIX FARMERS MARKETS CAN BE FOUND
IN THE AREA FROM MAY TO OCTOBER.
TUESDAYS SATURDAYS
3:30-6 PM 8:30AM-NOON
CEDAR VALLEY FARMERS MARKET CEDAR FALLS FARMERS MARKET
KIMBALL RIDGE AREA, WATERLOO OVERMAN PARK, CEDAR FALLS
WLOO W ATE R LO O CF DO W N T O W N
THURSDAYS 8AM-NOON
KIMBALL RIDGE FARMERS MARKET
3-6 PM KIMBALL & RIDGEWAY AVE, WATERLOO
CEDAR VALLEY FARMERS MARKET
WLOO W A T E R LO O
3525 SAGER AVE, WATERLOO
WLOO W ATE R LO O 8AM-NOON
WATERLOO URBAN FARMERS MARKET
3-7PM EXPO PLAZA, WATERLOO
COLLEGE HILL FARMERS MARKET WLOO DO W N T O W N
2205 COLLEGE STREET, CEDAR FALLS
CF CO LLE G E HI LL
WATERLOO URBAN FARMERS MARKET CEDAR FALLS FARMERS MARKET
19WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
SANTA ALWAYS MAKES A BIG ENTRANCE
WHEN HE KICKS OFF HOLIDAY HOOPLA.
HE’S BEEN KNOWN TO ARRIVE IN A
SNOWGLOBE, ON A ROCKET AND EVEN
DROP FROM A HELICOPTER. HOW WILL HE
ARRIVE THIS YEAR? WILL YOU BE HERE?
CF DO W N T O W N
FESTIVE
LET’S MAKE SOME
THINGS TO DO
MEMORIES
ÁĢőÁàäƈĢĆőäěűĂÁʼnÁʼnĩùő
spot for the Cedar Valley.
Don’t miss Santa’s grand entrance live nativity, trolley rides,
as he arrives to help launch the a holiday movie and so much
Holiday Hoopla celebration in more. Santa splits his time with
downtown Cedar Falls. This Waterloo for a Winter WonderLoo
month-long festival begins the őŅääěĆúĂőĆĢúÁĢàėĆÚėĩƅäŪäĢőĩĢ
Friday after Thanksgiving and November 28th.
features activities for all ages
including Santa’s Workshop, It’s truly a magical experience
when you mix childhood dreams
YOU’LL REGULARLY FIND SANTA and the historic, small-town
HANGING OUT TAKING PICTURES charm of the area. Shops are also
IN SANTA’S VILLAGE BEFORE HIS
BUSY NIGHT. open late during the season to help
CF D OW N TOW N ġÁėäʼnŖŅäűĩŖƈĢàőĂÁőłäŅùäÚő
gift for everyone on your list.
SHOPPING | 37
CEDAR FALLS
RANKED #1
GREAT TOWN FOR
HOLIDAY SHOPPING
BY TRAVEL IOWA
20WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
FEATURED
WINTER
EVENTS
JAN 17-19
IOWA BOAT, RV & VACATION SHOW
UNI-DOME, CEDAR FALLS
(319) 240-3571
MORE COLD IOWABOATANDRVSHOW.COM
SUPER WIDE TIRES. WEATHER FUN FEB 8
IOWA GAMES FAT BIKE RACE
SUPER COOL TRAILS. SNOW SHOEING &
CROSS-COUNTRY
GEORGE WYTH STATE PARK, WATERLOO
IOWA GAMES FAT BIKE RACE (319) 266-5979
SKIING AREAS IOWAGAMES.ORG
The Fat Bike Race takes place every February. Participants ride Snow shoes can be rented for
the snow-trampled course in this unique and challenging race.
FEB 14-16
trail hikes at Hartman Reserve
EASTERN IOWA HOME
THINGS TO DO
Route will be similar to cyclocross races, laps will be short 5-10 Nature Center. Cross-country
minutes each with a citizen (beginner) and open (experienced) skiing is welcome at several
& LANDSCAPING SHOW
FIVE SULLIVAN BROTHERS
àĆŪĆʼnĆĩĢʼnĩƅäŅäà͕ public golf courses or on the CONVENTION CENTER, WATERLOO
trails. Look for the cross-country (319) 232-0218
If you want to take your own course, George Wyth State Park skiing icon in the Parks Guide to EASTERNIOWAHOMESHOW.COM
ÁĢàÁàĔĩĆĢĆĢúőŅÁĆěʼnűʼnőäġÚÁĢőÁėäűĩŖĩƅőĂäÙäÁőäĢłÁőĂ ƈĢàĩŖőūĂäŅä͕
NOV 17-22
while staying right in town. CF C E DA R F A LLS
FESTIVAL OF TREES
WLOO W A T E R LO O GALLAGHER BLUEDORN PERFORMING ARTS
PARKS | 48 EQUIPMENT RENTAL | 47 DIDN’T BRING
YOUR BIKE? CENTER, CEDAR FALLS
PARKS | 48
RENTALS ARE AVAILABLE. (319) 268-3161
MERCYONE.ORG/NORTHEASTIOWA/GIVING/
ICE SKATING FESTIVAL-OF-TREES
Ice skating is also available at
Gateway Park in downtown NOV 28
Cedar Falls and indoors at Young WINTER WONDERLOO
DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
Arena in downtown Waterloo. (319) 291-2038
CF DO W N T O W N MAINSTREETWATERLOO.ORG
WLOO DO W N T O W N
NOV 27-DEC 19
ICE SKATING | 46 HOLIDAY HOOPLA
CEDAR FALLS DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
(319) 277-0213
COMMUNITYMAINSTREET.ORG
EVENTS CALENDAR | 30
THINKING OF WARMER WEATHER ALREADY? TRY THESE.
IOWA BOAT, RV & VACATION SHOW EASTERN IOWA HOME & LANDSCAPING SHOW
21WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
ARTS
The Cedar Valley is home
to a growing arts and
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
cultural scene anchored
by two distinct historic
downtown districts.
While Waterloo and Cedar Falls are each visit-worthy cities on
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THINGS TO DO
for a great weekend getaway an array of activities, from locally-
owned artisan shops featuring one-of-a-kind jewelry, art and
more; to big community festivals celebrating the region’s diverse
heritage. Whether you’re looking for the perfect hand-thrown
stoneware mug, want to dance the salsa and sample authentic
Latino food and drink, or hoping to gallery-hop for an afternoon,
the Cedar Valley is the place to be.
WATERLOO CENTER HEARST CENTER THE COLLEGE
FOR THE ARTS FOR THE ARTS CONNECTION
The Waterloo Center for Just south of the heart of Another free venue for excellent
the Arts boasts the largest downtown is the Hearst Center art is on the campus of the
collection of Haitian art in the for the Arts, the area’s free University of Northern Iowa. The
country, a true gem for the community arts center named university has a vast collection of
Cedar Valley. Stop in to see after poet-farmer James Hearst. public art, including sculptures
the vibrant, sequin-covered The center hosts free indoor and scattered across campus to
ƉÁúʼnÁĢàĆĢőŅĆÚÁőäěűÙäÁàäà outdoor concerts, exhibitions unique depression-era murals
Haitian textiles on display, in of a variety of themes, and a full in Seerley Hall. The University
addition to the museum’s large calendar of talks, workshops of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art
collection of local and regional and drop-in programs on art, features an annual exhibition
art. While you’re there, don’t literature and music. The Hearst schedule of work from a variety
miss the mural along the river also hides a hidden gem: a of disciplines and themes. The
painted by Cedar Valley students beautiful sculpture garden that Gallery often hosts free evening
commemorating Waterloo’s is worth a stop and a meander, and weekend events with
civil rights history. The mural especially in the springtime. featured artists.
is also visible from the beautiful CF C E DA R F A LLS CF UNI
RiverLoop Amphitheater, where
you can take in free outdoor
concerts, catch an evening movie
under the stars or simply enjoy
the riverfront view.
WLOO W ATE R LO O
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ARTAPALOOZA
ART IN DOWNTOWN collection of sculptures along
CEDAR FALLS the parkade. The public art
If it’s architecture you’re in collection includes works by
to, head over to Cedar Falls both regionally and nationally-
to visit the country’s oldest recognized artists, as well as
continuously-run hotel, the pieces created by area students
Black Hawk Hotel. In addition from the University of Northern
to a beautiful lobby and rooms Iowa’s Public Art Incubator. If
with historic furnishings, the you visit in September, plan your
hotel lobby connects to the trip around Cedar Falls’ regional
charming Bar Winslow which arts festival, ARTapalooza, when
features live music and craft őĂäàĩūĢőĩūĢàĆʼnőŅĆÚőƈěěʼnūĆőĂ
THINGS TO DO
drinks, including artisan artists’ booths, live music, food
shrubs. Cedar Falls’ charming vendors and arts and crafts
downtown district, home to activities for families. PAID FOR, IN P
PART, BY EX
EXPERIENCE
PERIENCE
E WATERLOO
WATERLOO HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
a variety of locally-owned CF D O W NTO W N
NEW EXHIBIT OPENING IN 2020: “REMEMBER THE LADIES”
specialty shops, also features a
G o ahead
HAVE A LITTLE FUN
SEE THE FULL SEASON AT
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23WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
NATIONAL WRESTLING GALLAGHER-BLUEDORN HAWKEYE
HALL OF FAME DAN GABLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MUSEUM THIS ON-CAMPUS CENTER FEATURES THREE HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS ITS
THE MUSEUM FEATURES OLYMPIC, COLLEGIATE PERFORMANCE HALLS, SEATING UP TO 1,680 ANNUAL ARTISTS SERIES, ‘HAWKEYE CELEBRATES
AND PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING HISTORY AND IN THE GREAT HALL. OVER 150 PERFORMANCES THE ARTS’, WHICH FEATURES MUSIC AND
HONORS WATERLOO NATIVE DAN GABLE, 1972 TAKE PLACE EACH YEAR, INCLUDING STUDENT THEATRE PERFORMANCES.
OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST. PRODUCTIONS, THE WCFSYMPHONY, AND 1501 E ORANGE RD, WATERLOO
MUSEUMS HOURS: MON-FRI 9AM-5PM; WEEKENDS BY
APPOINTMENT.
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING
PERFORMERS AND SHOWS.
(319) 296-4464
HAWKEYECOLLEGE.EDU
BEHRENS-RAPP FILLING 303 JEFFERSON ST, WATERLOO UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, WLOO W A T E R LO O
STATION AND VISITOR (319) 233-0745 8201 DAKOTA ST, CEDAR FALLS
INFORMATION NWHOF.ORG (319) 273-4TIX (4849); (877) 549-SHOW (7469)
THIS AUTHENTIC 1925 FILLING STATION SERVES WLOO D O W NTO W N GBPAC.COM
AS AN INFORMATION CENTER FOR VISITORS. CF UNI
HOURS: MAY-OCT 8AM-8PM. PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION
1ST ST & CLAY ST, CEDAR FALLS THE YOUTH PAVILION IS AN INTERACTIVE
(319) 266-5149 CHILDREN’S MUSEUM FEATURING OVER 40
CFHISTORY.ORG HANDS-ON EXHIBITS RELATED TO ART AND
CF D O W NTOW N CULTURE. EXHIBITS FEATURE EXPERIENCES THAT
TAKE KIDS AROUND THE WORLD.
BLUEDORN SCIENCE HOURS: TUES-SAT 10AM-5PM, SUN 1-5PM.
IMAGINARIUM 225 COMMERCIAL ST, WATERLOO
A PLAYGROUND FOR THE IMAGINATION, THIS (319) 291-4490
INTERACTIVE SCIENCE CENTER PROVIDES FUN, WATERLOOCENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG
HANDS-ON EXHIBITS THAT DEMONSTRATE HOW WLOO D O W NTO W N
SCIENCE AFFECTS EVERYDAY LIFE. VISITORS MAY
ALSO ENJOY A SCIENCE DEMONSTRATION. SULLIVAN BROTHERS
HOURS: TUES-SAT 9AM-5PM. IOWA VETERANS MUSEUM
322 WASHINGTON ST, WATERLOO THE SULLIVAN BROTHERS IOWA VETERANS
(319) 234-6357 MUSEUM HONORS ALL IOWANS WHO SERVED
GROUTMUSEUMDISTRICT.ORG THE NATION FROM THE CIVIL WAR TO THE
WLOO D O W NTOW N PRESENT. THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION
AND INTERPRETATION OF THEIR STORIES AND
ARTIFACTS ARE THE CORE MISSION OF THE
THINGS TO DO
GROUT MUSEUM OF
HISTORY & SCIENCE MUSEUM. HOURS: TUES-SAT 9AM-5PM.
THE GROUT MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE’S 503 SOUTH ST, WATERLOO
HISTORY COLLECTION FOCUSES ON THE PERIOD (319) 234-6357
FROM 1833, WHEN IOWA WAS OPENED FOR GROUTMUSEUMDISTRICT.ORG
SETTLEMENT, TO THE PRESENT. WLOO D O W NTO W N
HOURS: TUES-SAT 9AM-5PM. GLADYS KNIGHT AT GALLAGHER BLEUDORN
503 SOUTH ST, WATERLOO UNI MUSEUM
(319) 234-6357 THIS MUSEUM COLLECTION INCLUDES PUBLIC
GROUTMUSEUMDISTRICT.ORG RECORDS THAT DOCUMENT ONE-ROOM SCHOOLS
WLOO D O W NTOW N IN IOWA AND ITEMS RELATING TO BIOLOGY,
GEOLOGY, HISTORY AND WORLD CULTURES AND
ICE HOUSE MUSEUM ANTHROPOLOGY. HOURS: MON-THURS 7AM-
MIDNIGHT; FRI 7AM-7PM; SAT 10AM-5PM; SUN
sŝƐŝƚŽƵƌ
BUILT IN 1921, THIS CIRCULAR BUILDING ONCE
STORED ICE CUT FROM THE CEDAR RIVER. THE
MUSEUM NOW FEATURES INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS
NOON-MIDNIGHT.
ROD LIBRARY, UNI, CEDAR FALLS
DƵƐĞƵŵƐ͊
THAT TELL THE ICE HARVESTING STORY AND (319) 273-2838 ͼ džŚŝďŝƚƐ
SHOW HOW THE CEDAR RIVER SHAPED BUSINESS, MUSEUM/LIBRARY.UNI.EDU
CULTURE, AND DAILY LIFE IN CEDAR FALLS. CF UNI ͼtŽƌŬƐŚŽƉƐ
HOURS: MAY-MID-OCT WED 1-4PM; SAT 10AM-
4PM; SUN 1-4PM. VICTORIAN HOME & ͼ,ĂŶĚƐͲŽŶ
121 CENTER ST, CEDAR FALLS CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM >ĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ
(319) 266-5149 THIS 1862 ITALIANATE-STYLE HOME IS FILLED
CFHISTORY.ORG WITH FURNISHINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND
CF D O W NTOW N EVERYDAY OBJECTS FROM THE 1880-1900’S. THE
CARRIAGE HOUSE ADDITION FEATURES A KIDS’
ĐĬŝƐƚŽƌLJ͘ŽƌŐ
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR CORNER, AND THE LENOIR MODEL RAILROAD. ϯϭϵͲϮϲϲͲϱϭϰϵ
& ENGINE MUSEUM HOURS: HOURS: FEB-DEC TUES-SAT 10AM-4PM;
THE JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & ENGINE MUSEUM SUN 1-4PM
HIGHLIGHTS THE HISTORY AND CONTRIBUTION 308 W 3RD ST, CEDAR FALLS
OF JOHN DEERE WATERLOO WORKS IN THE (319) 266-5149 Hansen’s Farm
RICH HISTORY OF BOTH JOHN DEERE AND THE CFHISTORY.ORG Fresh Dairy
CEDAR VALLEY THROUGH ITS 100-YEAR HISTORY CF D O W NTO W N
IN WATERLOO. HOURS: MON 1-5PM; TUES-SAT
9AM-5PM.
500 WESTFIELD AVE, WATERLOO
(319) 292-6126
PERFORMING Wagaman Mill
and Museum
VISITJOHNDEERE.COM
WLOO D O W NTOW N
ARTS
BLACK HAWK
LITTLE RED SCHOOHOUSE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
MUSEUM BHCT PRESENTS FOUR PRODUCTIONS EACH YEAR
FROM THE SLATE BLACKBOARD TO THE BASED ON CLASSICAL LITERATURE, BRINGING Winneshiek County
POTBELLIED STOVE, THIS 1909 SCHOOLHOUSE POPULAR CHILDREN’S BOOKS TO LIFE ON STAGE. Historical Society
RECALLS A TIME WHEN SIBLINGS AND THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS CLASSES,
NEIGHBORING CHILDREN GATHERED TO LEARN. CAMPS, AND THE JUNIOR PLAYERS THEATRE
HOURS: MAY-MID-OCT WED, SAT, & SUN 1-4PM TROUPE. HOURS: MON-FRI 10AM-6PM
205 W 1ST ST, CEDAR FALLS 225 COMMERCIAL ST, WATERLOO
(319) 266-5149 (319) 235-0367 (BUSINESS OFFICE)
CFHISTORY.ORG (319) 291-4494 (BOX OFFICE) www.silosandsmokestacks.org Tabor Home
CF D O W NTOW N WCPBHCT.ORG Vineyards and Winery
WLOO D O W NTO W N
24WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
IOWA
THEATRE UNI WATERLOO CENTER
PLAYS, MUSICALS, THEATER FOR YOUTH, AND FOR THE ARTS
OSTER REGENT STAGED READINGS ARE PRESENTED BY UNI WCA FEATURES ART GALLERIES THAT SHOWCASE
DRAMA STUDENTS AND VISITING ARTISTS. TRAVELING EXHIBITS, AN IMPRESSIVE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, COLLECTION OF MIDWEST, AMERICAN
OSTER REGENT THEATRE RIVERLOOP 23RD & HUDSON RD, CEDAR FALLS DECORATIVE, FOLK, AND THE LARGEST PUBLIC
THIS 460-SEAT THEATRE IS LISTED IN THE AMPHITHEATRE (319) 273-6381 COLLECTION OF HAITIAN ART IN THE WORLD. WCA
NATIONAL REGISTRY OF HISTORIC PLACES AND AND ARTS MALL THEATRE.UNI.EDU IS ALSO HOME TO THE PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION
HOUSES A RESIDENT THEATRE COMPANY THAT LOCATED ON THE CEDAR RIVER, THE CF UNI AND LAUGHING TREE CAFÉ. HOURS: TUES-SAT
PRODUCES SEVEN SHOWS YEAR ROUND. THEY RIVERLOOP AMPHITHEATRE IS UTILIZED FOR 10AM-5PM; SUN 1-5PM.
ALSO HOST A VARIETY OF OTHER PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES, CELEBRATIONS AND FESTIVALS. UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC 225 COMMERCIAL ST, WATERLOO
THAT INCLUDE DANCE, MOVIES AND CONCERTS. THE AMPHITHEATRE FEATURES SEATING MORE THAN 200 ANNUAL MUSICAL (319) 291-4490
103 MAIN ST, CEDAR FALLS FOR UP TO 1,200. PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING BAND, ORCHESTRA, WATERLOOCENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG
(319) APPLAUD (277-5283) 225 COMMERCIAL ST, WATERLOO CHORAL, CHAMBER, AND SOLO CONCERTS WLOO DO W N T O W N
MYCFCT.ORG (319) 291-4490 ARE PERFORMED BY STUDENTS, FACULTY AND
CF D O W NTOW N WATERLOOCENTERFORTHEARTS.ORG VISITING ARTISTS.
WLOO D O W NTO W N UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA,
MINNESOTA ST, CEDAR FALLS
(319) 273-2028
MUSIC.UNI.EDU
CF UNI
PUBLIC
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS
SYMPHONY
LOCATED IN THE GALLAGHER-BLUEDORN
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ART
WCFSYMPHONY FEATURES A SERIES OF
ORCHESTRAL PERFORMANCES EVERY YEAR THAT
GO BEYOND TRADITIONAL SYMPHONY CONCERT
PERFORMANCES, OFFERING BOTH TRADITIONAL
ORCHESTRAL FAVORITES AS WELL AS INNOVATIVE Cedar Falls and
PROGRAMMING AND A FESTIVE NEW YEAR’S EVE Waterloo both have
CELEBRATION.
THINGS TO DO
Incredible ART
experiences
experi
ien
ences
s &
8201 DAKOTA ST, CEDAR FALLS
(319) 273-3373, FOR TICKETS: (319) 273-4TIX
(4849), (877) 549-SHOW (7469)
WCFSYMPHONY.ORG
active Public Art
Committees passionate
225 Commercial Street, Downtown Waterloo | 319.291.4490
Visit us | waterloocenterforthearts.org CF UNI
about the commission
SUPPO R T ED IN PA R T BY E X PER IEN CE WAT ER LO O A ND
T HE CIT Y O F WAT ER LO O H OT EL- M OT EL TA X G R A N T
and installation of
WATERLOO COMMUNITY
PLAYHOUSE creative, thought
LIVE!
WCP IS ONE OF THE STATE’S OLDEST COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS, WITH 100 YEARS IN ITS HISTORY provoking works
OF OFFERING LIVE THEATRE. WCP PRESENTS SIX in public spaces
PROFESSIONAL-QUALITY PERFORMANCES EACH
YEAR, INCLUDING THE SUMMER MUSICAL AND throughout the
HOLIDAY SHOWS. HOURS: MON-FRI 10AM-6PM
225 COMMERCIAL ST, WATERLOO community. Contact the
(319) 235-0367 (BUSINESS OFFICE)
(319) 291-4494 (BOX OFFICE) Hearst Center for the
WCPBHCT.ORG Arts or Waterloo Center
WLOO DO W N T O W N
for the Arts.
Plus 6 other great VISUAL ARTS
HEARST CENTER FOR
shows in 2020!
THE ARTS AND SCULPTURE
GARDEN
FROM ITS PERMANENT COLLECTION, STARTED BY
FARMER POET JAMES HEARST, TO ITS REGIONAL,
NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
AND CLASSES, THE HEARST CENTER OFFERS A
FRESH, UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON THE ARTS.
HOURS: TUES & THURS 10AM-9PM; WED & FRI
10AM-5PM; SAT-SUN 1-4PM
304 W SEERLEY BLVD, CEDAR FALLS
(319) 273-8641
THEHEARST.ORG
CF C E DA R F A LLS
UNI GALLERY OF ART
ROTATING EXHIBITIONS PROVIDE VISITORS WITH
AN OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW A WIDE RANGE OF
ARTWORK BY CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS AS WELL
277-5283
AS SELECTIONS FROM THE UNI PERMANENT ART
COLLECTION. HOURS: DURING ACADEMIC YEAR –
MON-THURS 10AM-7PM; FRI NOON-5PM, SAT BY
APPOINTMENT.
KAMERICK ART BUILDING
MyCFCT.org HUDSON RD & W 27TH ST, CEDAR FALLS
(319) 273-3095
UNI.EDU
LOU HENRY HOOVER STATUE
CF UNI
25WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS
TRAILS
IOWA
AND
THE UTDOORS
THINGS TO DO
The Cedar Valley is an exciting destination for trails.
OVER 110 MILES OF Over 110 miles of multi-purpose
trails smooth enough to roller
to Washington DC. Hartman
Reserve Nature Center is
TRAILS AWAIT YOU. blade, exciting mountain bike nestled in the middle of the
trails, and a dedicated cyclo- metro providing a peaceful
cross course and pump track respite and educational
await your discovery. exhibits demonstrating the
area’s respect and appreciation
The Cedar Valley also has for Mother Nature.
miles upon miles of water
trails including a ten mile loop Prairie Pathways signage guides
that traverses through a chain your journey through the trails
of lakes and returns via the interpreting historical points
Cedar River. of interest and directions to
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connecting Washington State ready to nourish and replenish.
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APR 3-5
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MAR 7-8
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MAR 13-15 MYWATERLOODAYS.ORG
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IOWA
TOP
FESTIVALS
TOP
PICK
FAVORITE
FESTIVALS
1 STRUGIS FALLS
2 CEDAR VALLEY PRIDEFEST
3 IOWA IRISH FEST
We asked people in the Cedar Valley
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JUN 26-28 JUL 25-AUG 2
STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION TOP
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GATEWAY PARK, OVERMAN PARK, AND CEDAR FALLS
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(319) 268-4266 RIVERVIEWMINISTRIES.COM IOWA HIGH SCHOOL
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JUL 31–AUG 2
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
TOP
UNI-DOME, CEDAR FALLS
IOWA IRISH FEST
PICK
JULY & AUGUST LINCOLN PARK, DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
(319) 268-4266
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JUL 4 (319) 234-9029
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MAYOR’S DOWNTOWN
FIREWORKS FESTIVAL AUG 15
HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL
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JUL 8-11 NOV 17-22
RIVERVIEW GOSPEL SING AUG 21-23 FESTIVAL OF TREES
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JUL 11 AUG 28-29
FEELIN SOUR CEDAR VALLEY PRIDEFEST
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PICK
NOV 28
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JUL 19 SEPTEMBER MAINSTREETWATERLOO.ORG
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JUL 16-19 (319) 268-4266
WATERLOO OPEN CEDARFALLSTOURISM.ORG/PEDALFEST NOV 7, 14, 21, 28
IRV WARREN MEMORIAL GOLF DEC 5, 12, 19
COURSE, WATERLOO SEPT 12 SHOP DOWNTOWN SATURDAYS
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JUL 18 (319) 277-0213 MAINSTREETWATERLOO.ORG
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FOOTBALL CLASSIC
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JUL 21-26 (319) 234-7515
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CHER IMPERSONATOR ON MAIN STAGE
IOWA
TOGETHER
WE STAND
THINGS TO DO
CEDAR VALLEY PRIDEFEST
Join us for a weekend of inclusion and
diversity in the heart of Downtown.
Cedar Valley Pridefest is a 12 HOURS OF LIVE hear who is performing in 2020.
two-day event where members ENTERTAINMENT Cedar Valley Pridefest will take
of the LGBTQ+ community Featuring a dynamic schedule of place on Friday, August 28th &
and allies come together in the local, regional, and national acts, Saturday, August 29th in 2020
heart of Waterloo to celebrate Cedar Valley Pridefest is sure on West 4th Street in Downtown
inclusion and diversity. Join to keep you entertained. Past Waterloo. Sign up for our mailing
us for a weekend full of live headliners have included The list online and follow us on
entertainment, art, educational Indigo Girls, C&C Music Factory, Facebook and Instagram to get
programing and much, SNAP!’s Thea Austin, CeCe the latest information about
much more! Peniston, Dev (Like a G6) and Cedar Valley Pridefest 2020!
The Voice’s OneUp Duo, among We’d love to have you join us
many other amazing acts. Stay celebrate the vibrant and diverse
tuned to our social media as well community that makes up the
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PRIDE LOCATION
DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
300 BLOCK OF W 4TH ST 2-DAYS 2020
WATERLOO, IOWA OF FUN! FRIDAY, AUG 28
& SATURDAY, AUG 29
32WATERLOO CEDAR FALLS SPEAKERS ALLEY SERIES AT PRIDE
IOWA
CVP JURIED ART SHOW
ADDING MORE EACH YEAR
Beyond our dazzling entertainment schedule, Cedar Valley Pridefest also
features educational programming including a popular speaker’s series
that covers a wide range of topics relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.
Take time to visit the Cedar Valley Pridefest Art Show and make sure not
to miss the new 5K Color Run on Saturday morning. Additionally, enjoy
food and drink from local food vendors in our food court as well as a
merchandise and informational vendor fair. There is truly something for
everyone to enjoy at Cedar Valley Pride!
THINGS TO DO
FUN FOR THE BUSINESSES FIND MAKING A YOU CAN GET
WHOLE FAMILY VALUE IN PRIDE DIFFERENCE HERE INVOLVED TOO
őÁŅőÁőŖŅàÁűĩƅūĆőĂÁ̘ė Cedar Valley Pridefest is Cedar Valley Pridefest is a Cedar Valley Pridefest cannot
fun Color Run and then stay made possible by many local group of volunteers who put run without our wonderful
for lunch from one of our food businesses and organizations on this event to help showcase volunteers, consider volunteering
vendors. Bring the whole family that not only sponsor our event inclusion and diversity to make with us in 2020! You can sign-up
down and enjoy our kid’s zone and volunteer, but also engage ÁàĆƅäŅäĢÚäĆĢőĂäěĆŪäʼnĩùĩŖŅ to volunteer to help during the
on Saturday, August 29th. New with our audience as a way to LGBTQ+ and ally community. To event on our website starting in
to CVP 2019 was a kid’s stage, build their connection to the do so, we work with a lot of local July — and you’ll get in free for
we are so excited to be planning community, recruit employees and regional organizations and your help. If you are interested
more kid friendly programming and share their brand values. businesses who are striving to in helping plan the event by
in 2020! Major sponsors of the event make their workplaces, products joining a sub-committee, go to
include Experience Waterloo, and services and employees CedarValleyPride.com and send
SingleSpeed Brewing Co., Salon ŅäƉäÚőőĂäŪÁěŖäʼnőĂäűÁʼnłĆŅä us a message through Contact Us.
Iris and Kings & Queens Club. to. This work includes a new
We appreciate their ongoing LGBTQ+ Clinic at UnityPoint
support along with the more Prairie Parkway, Diversity &
than 100 other sponsors, vendors Inclusion programs at Veridian FOLLOW US ON
and exhibitors at Pride. Credit Union, CUNA Mutual,
John Deere and UAW, among CEDARVALLEYPRIDE
others. We salute you.
CVPRIDEFEST
SAVE THE DATES FOR
CEDAR VALLEY PRIDE 2021
FRIDAY, AUG 27 & SATURDAY, AUG 28
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