Iowa City Iowa

INTRODUCTION

Iowa City is the home of the states beloved Iowa Hawkeyes and the university they represent, The University of Iowa ?. Ranked as one of the nicer cities in America to live, Iowa City has a lot to offer for a small college town.

The University of Iowa is most famously known as the home of the Iowa Writers' Workshop ?, molders of such great minds as John Irving, Flannery O’Connor, and John Cheever. A favorite past-time of the locals is tailgating around Kinnick Stadium ? during the Hawkeye football home games. Another great option is heading to Hancher Auditorium ? to catch a nationally running musical, play, or dance production.

HISTORY

Iowa City was the first capital of Iowa until the capital was moved to Des Moines in 1857. The Old Capital Building ?, located in the center of The University of Iowa campus, is still a notable tourist attraction in Iowa.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Clinton Street is the main street running down between the university and the city center, which is comprised of the car-free Pedestrian Mall ?. Known as the "Ped Mall" to the locals this area of Iowa City is where the majority of bars, restaurants, shops, and summer festivals are located. Its location next to the university makes it a ready made party during the school months, especially after sporting events.

ATTRACTIONS

The University of Iowa ?

The Old Capital Building ?

The Pedestrian Mall ?

Kinnick Stadium ?

Carver-Hawkeye Arena ?

RESTAURANTS