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We welcome you to visit what we like to call a community of opportunity, where you’ll connect with authentic and friendly people who proudly call Waterloo home. Take a look around to see the progress of our trail system, to experience nationally-ranked attractions, to ignite your taste buds at our unique eateries and to shop unique storefronts.
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- Quentin Hart, Mayor of Waterloo 1. DOWNTOWN 4TH STREET BRIDGE
To know Waterloo is to love Waterloo. We are a community defined by our diversity, our resilience and our creativity. Waterloo is a great weekend away with your family, a fun location for your next conference, or an exciting host of your next tournament. However you choose, we invite you to experience Waterloo. - Tavis Hall, Executive Director, Experience Waterloo
716 Commercial Street Waterloo, Iowa 50701 (319) 233-8350 ExperienceWaterloo.com PHOTOGRAPHY CREDITS: Betsy Minkel Donna Olmstead Elliot Tensen
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Every night there is a light show on the 4th Street Bridge. The top of every hour begins with a tribute to our Veterans and country with red, white and blue, then transforms into color changing beauty.
2. TRAILS & PARKS Bike. Hike. Walk. Waterloo’s trails connect you to all parts of the city with an extensive 50 miles of paved trails. Many of the cities 49 public parks are connected too.
3. JOHN DEERE MUSEUM The John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum has fun and is homeere o o l r e t interactive ways to explore the history of John Deere. De Wa rst Johntory fi e h Climb up in a Combine. Test your strength against real t to fac tractor horsepower. Admission is FREE!
4. EXPLORE WATERLOO’S RIVERFRONT The RiverLoop Amphitheater is located adjacent to the Waterloo Center for the Arts. This unique venue right off the scenic Cedar River hosts numerous free concerts.
5. MARK’S PARK SPLASHPAD Mark’s park offers a family-friendly splash pad park and playground area conveniently located by the RiverLoop Amphitheater.
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“Our kids love spending time at all the museums and attractions... with prices you can’t beat!”
Visit this tropical oasis on a far away, exotic journey, filled with thrilling attractions, and world-class fun for families of all kinds.
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PLAN A DAY OF FUN FOR EVERYONE! MORG’S For over 60 years Morg’s Diner has been serving up classic breakfast and lunch. Get a pancake for the table (yes, one) or tackle it yourself!
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John Deere Museum Discover rare artifacts from our storied past. Trace the history of John Deere from a simple steel plow to today’s modern working machines.
MAPLE LANES Enjoy the vibrant and exciting atmosphere of Waterloo’s newest bowling center and King Pin Social restaurant. Plus the area’s only duckpin bowling! Experience Waterloo 2024 Guide
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ARI’Z LOUNGE Continue your evening with a drink and chill atmosphere at Ari’z Lounge. Order one of their delicious signature martinis.
“Rent scooters and add some excitement to your downtown date night!” – Chris
4th Street bridge After dinner take a walk on Downtown’s 4th Street Pedestrian Bridge. Light Show is every hour at the top of the hour.
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The brown bottle A Waterloo classic. Located in the heart of downtown serving Lasagna, Chicken Parm and other classic Italian in an intimate setting.
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BEST SELFIE SPOTS • 4th Street Bridge
• Anton’s Garden • RiverLoop Amphitheater
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Iowa Irish Fest • August 2-4
Natl. Cattle Congress Fair • September 18-22
Cedar Valley Pridefest • August 23-24
My Waterloo Days • June 6-9 OktoberFest • September 27-28 Let’s Get Together Waterloo hosts over 20 annual events, whether it’s music, culture or a car show you will be sure to find something you love too.
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WINGS Jameson’s Public House Damon’s Sports B-&-G Screaming Eagle King Pin Social Flip’s
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BREAKFAST Morg’s Diner Newton’s Paradise Cafe Carpenter’s Diner The Savvy Bean Jassies B-&-G
BURGERS Big Head Burger SingleSpeed Brewing Co. Steamboat Gardens Brew Brothers LJ’s Sports B-&-G
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PIZZA Basal Pizza The Other Place Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt Mama Nick’s Circle Pizzeria Your Pie Pizza
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MEXICAN Barbecue 1st Base BBQ Starbeck’s Smokehouse Rodney’s Kitchen Pick Up N Go D+K Hickory House
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The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors the service and sacrifice of all Iowa veterans from the Civil War to present. Step into their stories through traditional exhibits, interactive activities and an electronic Wall of Honor. The Museum consists of over 35 interactive exhibits. Interviews collected via the Voices of Iowa Oral History Project total over 1,500.
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VETERANS Sullivan Brothers Plaza The memorial portion of the plaza space is designed to follow the shape of a ship deck. A gangplank welcomes and leads visitors to the center of the ship, inviting them to experience the exhibit up close and personal in a variety of ways.
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“With so many trails it feels like a different ride every time.”
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WATER TRAILS The Cedar Valley Paddlers Trail is a 10-mile water and portage trail connecting the lakes of George Wyth State Park, the Hartman Reserve Nature Center, and the Cedar River.
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UNIQUE FUN Riverview Recreation Area includes Motocross tracks and ATV Trails. Experience Waterloo 2024 Guide
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Waterloo Black Hawks • September-April SCHEDULE & TICKETS: WATERLOOBLACKHAWKS.COM
Cedar Valley Derby Divas April to May MORE INFO: FACEBOOK.COM/CVROLLERDERBY
Iowa WOO • Coming June 2024 to Waterloo SCHEDULE & TICKETS: IOWAWOO.COM 35
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Waterloo Bucks • May to August SCHEDULE & TICKETS: NORTHWOODSLEAGUE.COM/WATERLOO-BUCKS Experience Waterloo 2024 Guide
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COUNTRY INN & SUITES BY RADISSON 4025 HAMMOND AVE, WATERLOO (319) 233-2336
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Community Love This mobile sculpture is the perfect way to “say it with a picture” and give visitors or residents the opportunity to show their love for Waterloo.
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716 Commercial St • Waterloo, IA 50701