visitorsguide 2016
waterloo | cedar falls
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ACCOLADES
welcome
The Cedar Falls and Waterloo area, recently recognized as Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Community, is a great place to visit, live, work, and play. Both cities are certified Blue Zones demonstration sites, which means we’re working toward living healthier, happier, and longer lives. This award-winning guide will acquaint you with an abundance of exciting and unique attractions, events, and dining and shopping opportunities. We’ve also included information about our meeting and sporting facilities as well as a nearby section to inform you about other points of interest just outside the Cedar Valley. In addition to this guide, we invite you to visit our website, VisitTheCedarValley.com, or contact either office where our staff and volunteers are eager to make recommendations or answer any questions you may have. Here’s wishing you a pleasant and memorable stay!
d Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Community (Waterloo) 2015 (Cedar Falls) 2014, 2009, 2004 d Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Promotional Material (Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau) 2015 d Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Website (Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau) 2015 d Iowa’s Tourism People’s Choice Award (Ames, Dubuque, Quad Cities, & Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureaus) 2015 d 50 Safest College Towns in America (Cedar Falls) 2015 Ranked #13 by The SafeWise Report d Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Waterloo) 2015 Ranked #49 by Forbes d All-Star Community Award (Waterloo) 2015 By the Iowa League of Cities d Top 25 Water Parks in the U.S. (Lost Island Waterpark, Waterloo) 2015 Ranked #9 by Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards d Best Small Cities in America (Cedar Falls) 2015 Ranked #4 on NerdWallet d 20 Coolest Towns in the U.S. (Cedar Falls) 2015 Ranked #19 on Matador Network d Google eCity (Cedar Falls) 2014 d Hall of Fame Community Tourism Leadership Award (Cedar Falls) 2014 d Certified Blue Zones Community (Cedar Falls & Waterloo) 2014 d Iowa’s First Gigabyte City (Cedar Falls) 2013 d Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Attraction (Cedar Valley Trails) 2012 d Iowa’s Outstanding Tourism Publication (Cedar Falls/Waterloo Visitors Guide) 2012 d Iowa’s Outstanding Cooperative Partnership Award (Cedar Falls & Waterloo Visitors Bureaus) 2011 d National Historic Trust’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations (Cedar Falls) 2010
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cover Whitney Kibbie
is a University of Northern Iowa student from Emmetsburg, Iowa. As a senior studying art education, she thoroughly enjoys living in the Cedar Valley area and stated that the vibrancy of the community contributed to her decision to select UNI. Whitney says her painting depicts a collage of three of her favorite places in the Cedar Valley. Downtown Cedar Falls has a friendly, hometown feel offering restaurants and shopping. The flowers in the painting reflect the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens in Waterloo, where one can escape to appreciate the beauty of nature; and the Cedar Valley Trail System allows people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and be active. The Cedar Valley is home to a thriving arts community with a number of talented artists creating visual, audio, and other works that improve quality of life and visitor experiences. The Visitors Bureaus honor this tradition by showcasing selected artists as opportunities arise.
Thank you to Whitney Kibbie, for providing the image for this year's visitors guide cover.
Photos courtesy of The Courier Photography & Creative Departments, Cedar Falls and Waterloo Visitors Bureaus, Barn Happy, Cedar Falls Woman's Club, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Cedar Valley Art & Wine, Clarion Inn, Eastern Iowa Tourism Association, Hampton Inn, Hansen’s Dairy, Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Hilton Garden Inn, Inspired Focus Photo & Design, John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, Little Brown Church, Open Door Hospitality, Plaid Peacock, Randy Darst Designs, Three Pines Farm, Tim Dodd Photography, The VGM Group, Waterloo Regional Airport, and wcfsymphony.
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visitorsguide 2016
waterloo | cedar falls
travelwaterloo.com / cedarfallstourism.org
Important
information The Cedar Valley is a great place to live, work, and play. A partial listing of the services you’ll want to get acquainted with in our community follows. We also invite you to stop by either Visitors Bureau to learn more.
Hours
Monday–Friday 8am–5pm
Get connected
Important Phone Numbers Emergency Road Conditions Iowa State Patrol Black Hawk County Sheriff Police Department (both cities) Cedar Falls Fire Department Waterloo Fire Department
500 Jefferson St Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431 fax: (319) 233-2733 travelwaterloo.com
911 511 (319) 277-4761 (319) 291-2515 (319) 291-2515 (319) 273-8622 (319) 291-4460
Conveniently located in downtown Waterloo, the Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau is close to attractions, dining, shopping and entertainment. We offer a gift shop, restrooms, visitor information, and assistance with planning group tours, meetings, reunions and weddings in Waterloo.
Medical Assistance Allen Memorial Hospital Emergency Wheaton Franciscan Hospitals Covenant Medical Center Sartori Memorial Hospital
(319) 235-3941 (319) 235-3697 (319) 272-8000 (319) 268-3000
Area Information Services Black Hawk County Courthouse (319) 833-3000 Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber (319) 232-1156
Cedar Falls Population 39,780 cedarfalls.com City Hall Public Library Cedar Falls Community Main Street
(319) 273-8600 (319) 273-8643 (319) 277-0213
Waterloo Population 68,441 ci.waterloo.ia.us City Hall Public Library Main Street Waterloo
6510 Hudson Rd Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 or (800) 845-1955 fax: (319) 277-9707 cedarfallstourism.org
Hours
Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Saturday 9am–4pm Sunday Noon–4pm
Get connected (319) 291-4301 (319) 291-4480 (319) 291-2038
Open 7 days/week and conveniently located near Highways 58 and 20 (exit 224), the Cedar Falls Visitor Center offers free wi-fi, gift shop, coffee and soda, restrooms, trail access and plenty of free parking. Stop in or call for assistance with group tours, meetings, reunions, weddings and other events.
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Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
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things to do
Agricultural Attractions to more opportunities
ANTIQUE ACRES
7610 Waverly Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2380 antiqueacres.org
Best known for its yearly Old Time Power Show in August, Antique Acres preserves agricultural history and heritage with events and static displays. In addition, Antique Acres is home to Iowa’s Merci (40 & 8) Box Car.
CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS
1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum.org
Hours: April 15-Oct 31, Mon-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 11am-7pm; Nov-April 14, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Recreational, cultural and educational opportunities abound at this 35-acre site. The gardens showcase a variety of plants and trees native to this area.
Business Training Programs
JOHN DEERE ENGINE WORKS
3801 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo (319) 292-5347 (reservations) johndeereattractions.com
Tours: Mon-Fri 9:30am and 1pm Unfinished engine blocks, heads and crank shafts are precision-machined and assembled into John Deere diesel engines as well as power centers for other manufacturers. Tour lasts 1.5 hours. Participants must be 13 years of age. No video cameras or cell phones allowed. No open-toed shoes or sandals allowed. No exceptions.
Transfer & Career Programs
John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations
3500 E Donald St, Waterloo (319) 292-7668 | (888) 453-5804 (reservations) johndeereattractions.com
Continuing Education Classes
Tours: Mon-Fri at 8am, 10am, and 1pm The John Deere Tractor Cab and Assembly Operations builds 6R, 7R, 8R/8RT, and 9R/9RT Series Tractors. Watch as tractors are assembled, painted and made ready for the fields. Reservations recommended as tours fill up. Same restrictions as Engine Works.
NATIONAL CATTLe CONGRESS
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257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
YEARS OF INNOVATION
National Cattle Congress offers venues and activities for all ages and types of events. NCC offers agricultural events, monster trucks, concerts, ballroom dancing, and other types of entertainment.
1966 - 2016
Waterloo, Iowa 319-296-4000 www.hawkeyecollege.edu
SILOS & SMOKESTACKS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
Main Office: 604 Lafayette St, Ste. 202, Waterloo (319) 234-4567 silosandsmokestacks.org
From dairy farms and museums to vineyards and tractor assembly plants, the story of American agriculture is brought to life at more than 100 sites and attractions in this 37-county region of Northeast Iowa. Bordered by Interstate 80 to the south and Interstate 35 to the west, Silos & Smokestacks is one of 49 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service.
Tallgrass Prairie Center
2412 W 27th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2238 tallgrassprairiecenter.org
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Prairie plantings and landscaping offer an excellent visual display of Iowa’s prairie heritage with a panorama of changing color of native flowers from May – September. Native seed production plots provide a glimpse into the future of prairie restoration.
UNI Botanical Center
McCollum Science Hall, UNI Campus, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2247 uni.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Guided tours available for groups by calling office The Center consists of several greenhouses with their own specific botanical collection. The collections include water lilies, banana plants, lemon trees, and cacti. Outdoor gardens also beautifully showcase native plant life.
Amusements
adrenaline x laser tag
4051 University Ave, Waterloo (319) 939-7279 adrenalinexparty.com Indoor and mobile laser tag.
Hick’s Place
6658 Pashby Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 504-2883 hicksplace.biz
Hick’s Place offers a variety of unique outdoor adventure experiences designed to bring families and other groups together to enjoy the wonder of Mother Nature.
kt’s inflatable park
3175 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo (319) 266-8068 ktsinflatables.com Indoor inflatable park.
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things to do KW Paintball
Casino/Gambling
1734 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo (319) 230-2213 kwpaintball.com
ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
Five playing fields and paintball equipment available.
LOST ISLAND ADVENTURE PARK
2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-8414 thelostisland.com
Located at Lost Island Waterpark, Manaleo’s Speedway is one of the longest go-kart tracks in the Midwest. Two challenging 18-hole, tropical-themed miniature golf courses offer hours of fun. Plus, ride one of Iowa’s largest and longest zipline.
palmers family fun
The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo offers excit ing gaming action, comfortable hotel accom modations, delicious food, and a hotspot for cocktails. A complete gaming and entertain ment destination, the casino features 950 slots including more than 75 video poker machines, 27 table games including live poker tables, three restaurants, resort pool, and meeting and event space.
Movie Theatres
College Square Theatre
1666 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo (319) 232-9384 palmersfamilyfun.com
Hours: 9am-11pm Go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, and driving range.
Thorp Family Fun
2720 Lackland Dr, Waterloo (319) 883-8806 thorpfamilyfun.com
Indoor inflatable park and outdoor rentals available.
TILT FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 433-1166 marcustheatres.com
Crossroads Theatre
2450 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo (319) 433-1166 marcustheatres.com
Museums
BEHRENS-RAPP FILLING STATION AND VISITOR INFORMATION
34 acres of beauty to explore 1927 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, IA 50701
www.CedarValleyArboretum.org
1st and Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org
2060 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo (319) 287-5135
Arcade games and black light miniature golf.
Bowling
Hours: May-Oct 8am-8pm This authentic 1925 filling station serves as an information center for visitors to the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area.
BLUEDORN SCIENCE IMAGINARIUM
CADILLAC LANES
322 Washington St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmuseumdistrict.org
650 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-6888 cadillaclanes.net
Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm A playground for the imagination, this inter active science center provides fun, hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. Visitors may also enjoy a science demonstration.
MAPLE LANES BOWLING CENTER
2608 University Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-1414 maplelaneswaterloo.com
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777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo (319) 833-4753 theislewaterloo.com
GROUT MUSEUM OF HISTORY & SCIENCE
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503 South St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmusuemdistrict.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm The Grout Museum of History & Science’s history collection focuses on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present.
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things to do ICE HOUSE MUSEUM
1st and Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org
Hours: May-Mid-Oct Wed 1-4pm; Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm Built in 1921, this circular building once stored ice cut from the Cedar River. The museum now features interactive displays that tell the ice harvesting story and show how the Cedar River shaped business, culture, and daily life in Cedar Falls. Admission: $5; children 12 and under are free.
TRACTOR & ENGINE MUSEUM
Discover everything you ever wanted to know about John Deere in Waterloo, and so much more. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 500 Westfield Avenue, Waterloo, IA Call 319-292-6126 or visit us on the web www.JohnDeere.com/TractorandEngineMuseum
JOHN DEERE TRACTOR & ENGINE MUSEUM
500 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (319) 292-6126 johndeereattractions.com
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm The newest addition to John Deere attractions, the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum highlights the history and contribution of John Deere Waterloo Works in the rich history of both John Deere and the Cedar Valley through its nearly 100-year history in Waterloo.
LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
1st and Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org
Hours: May-Sept Sat & Sun 1-4pm; Also open Wed 1-4pm June-Aug From the slate blackboard to the potbellied stove, this 1909 schoolhouse recalls a time when siblings and neighboring children gath ered to learn.
SULLIVAN BROTHERS IOWA VETERANS MUSEUM
503 South St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmuseumdistrict.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 9am-5pm The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors all Iowans who served the nation from the Civil War to the present. The collection, preservation and interpretation of their stories and artifacts are the core mission of the museum.
VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM
308 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm This 1862 Italianate-style home is filled with furnishings, photographs, and everyday objects from the 1880s-1900s. The attached Carriage House features the William J. Lenoir Model Railroad, archives, and changing exhibits.
VIKING PUMP MUSEUM
National Wrestling hall of fame dan gable Museum
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Weekends by appointment The Museum features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and honors Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist.
Performing Arts
PHELPS YOUTH PAVILION
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 phelpsyouthpavilion.org
Throughout our history, we have strived to enrich the communities where we live and work, as well as other parts of the world. That's what being a great global citizen is all about.
Hours: Open by appointment only. Completed in 1861, this lovely brick structure is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Guided tours allow visitors to step into an authentic Victorian interior that includes original family belongings.
406 State St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-1741 vikingpump.com
303 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 233-0745 wrestlingmuseum.org
WATERLOO OPERATIONS
RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM
520 W 3rd St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmuseumdistrict.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm, The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits related to art and culture. Exhibits feature experiences that take kids around the world.
Hours: Open by appointment The Viking Pump Museum celebrates more than a century of business that began with the first rotary pump developed by Jens Nielsen in 1904. Exhibits also focus on new technology and solution-driven engineering.
BLACK HAWK CHILDREN’S THEATRE
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 235-0367 (business office) (319) 291-4494 (box office) wcpbhct.org
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm BHCT presents four productions each year based on classical literature, bringing popular children’s books to life on stage. The organization also offers classes, camps, and the Junior Players Theatre Troupe. Tickets available online or call the Box Office.
Enhancing the quality of life yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
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things to do GALLAGHER-BLUEDORN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
University of Northern Iowa 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-4TIX (4849) (877) 549-SHOW (7469) gbpac.com
On the campus of the University of Northern Iowa, this center features three performance halls, seating up to 1,680 in the Great Hall. Over 150 performances take place each year, including student productions, the wcfsymphony and national and international touring performers and shows.
HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hawse Auditorium, Tama Hall, 1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 296-4464 hawkeyecollege.edu
Hawkeye Community College presents its annual Artists Series, ‘Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts’, which features music and theatre performances.
LAMPOST THEATRE & COFFEE CO.
204 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls (319) 277-8034 lampost.com
THEATRE UNI
23rd & Hudson Rd University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (319) 273-6381 uni.edu
Plays, musicals, theater for youth, and staged readings are presented by UNI drama students and visiting artists.
UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2028 uni.edu
More than 200 annual musical performances, including band, orchestra, choral, chamber, and solo concerts are performed by students, faculty and visiting artists.
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS SYMPHONY
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls Located in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (319) 273-3373 For tickets: (319) 273-4TIX (4849) (877) 549-SHOW (7469) wcfsymphony.org
Hours: Open Mon-Sat Performing nationally since 1980, Lampost Theatre Co. creates a unique and delight ful theatrical experience. Comedy, music, variety, and major productions are performed throughout the year.
wcfsymphony features a series of orchestral performances every year that go beyond traditional symphony concert performances. The wcfsymphony offers both traditional orchestral favorites and innovative programming, with new music, unique collaborations, and virtuoso soloists.
OSTER REGENT THEATRE
WATERLOO COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
103 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) APPLAUD (277-5283) facebook.com/osterregent
This 500-seat theatre, originally built in 1910, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It houses a resident theatre company that produces five plays annually. Additional shows and performances throughout the year include concerts, magic shows, and a movie series.
RIVERLOOP AMPHITHEATRE, ARTS MALL AND MARK’S PARK
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 235-0367 (business office) (319) 291-4494 (box office) wcpbhct.org
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm WCP is one of the state’s oldest community theater organizations, with nearly 100 years in its history of offering live theatre. WCP presents seven professional-quality performances each year, including the summer musical and holiday shows. Tickets available online or call the Box Office.
Spas
Capri College
Located on the Cedar River, the RiverLoop Amphitheatre is utilized for performances, celebrations and festivals. The Amphitheatre features seating for up to 1,200. The facility includes an Arts Mall and Mark’s Park – a splash park and playground. Mark’s Park is open to the public seasonally 9am-9pm, every day of the week.
2323 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo (319) 234-2600 capricollege.edu/locations/waterloo
D’vine Medical Spa
2515 Cyclone Dr, Waterloo (319) 233-2000 dvinemedicalspa.com
Jiva
Kate & Co.
200 State St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-7517 katesonmain.com
LaJames
6322 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2150 ljic.edu
Trio Salonspa
3850 Hammond Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-2691 trio-salonspa.com
Trails
CEDAR VALLEY TRAILS
6510 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 | (800) 845-1955 cedartrailspartnership.org
The Cedar Valley’s recreational trail system has been recognized as Iowa’s Tourism Attraction of the Year for its over 106 miles of hardsurfaced trails. The system is configured in a series of loops, offering a variety of experi ences from peaceful wooded areas along lakes and streams to attractions located in our vibrant, historic downtown districts. A portion of the trails are groomed for cross country skiing during the winter months. The system also includes single track trails for mountain biking and water trails for paddling.
HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER
657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2187 hartmanreserve.org
Hours: Interpretive Center open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm; Sun 1-5pm This 300-acre wooded reserve features lakes, valleys, prairies, and meadows teeming with wildlife. Six miles of trails provide ideal areas for running, hiking, snowshoeing, and crosscountry skiing.
Visual Arts & Galleries GALLERIA DE PACO
622 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 833-7226 paco-rosic.com
Artist Paco Rosic spent four months painting his version of the Sistine Chapel ceiling using Krylon spray paint onto the ceiling of his restaurant. This upscale eatery offers lavish décor with an exceptional menu and worldclass wines. Before or after dinner, enjoy unique cocktails in the Catacomb, the “jazz bar” located downstairs. Rosic’s artwork is viewable throughout the restaurant and bar.
223 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0772 jivasalonspa.com Visitors guide 2016 » travelwaterloo.com / cedarfallstourism.org | 8
things to do HEARST CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SCULPTURE GARDEN
UNI GALLERY OF ART
Kamerick Art Building, Hudson Rd and W 27th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-3095 uni.edu
304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8641 thehearst.org
Hours: During academic year – Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri Noon-5pm, Sat by appointment Rotating exhibitions provide visitors with an opportunity to view a wide range of artwork by contemporary artists as well as selections from the UNI Permanent Art Collection.
Hours: Tues & Thurs 8am-9pm; Wed & Fri 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun 1-4pm From its permanent collection, started by farmer poet James Hearst, to its regional, national, and international exhibitions and classes, the Hearst Center and Sculpture Garden offer visitors a fresh, unique perspective on the arts.
PUBLIC ART IN THE CEDAR VALLEY
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Cedar Falls and Waterloo both have active Public Art Committees passionate about the commission and installation of creative, thought-provoking works in public spaces throughout the community. Additional infor mation regarding these collections can be obtained by contacting either Visitors Bureau, the Waterloo Center for the Arts at (319) 291-4490, or the Hearst Center for the Arts at (319) 273-8641.
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm; Closed Mon The Waterloo Center for the Arts (WCA) features art galleries that showcase traveling exhibits and an impressive collection of Midwest, American Decorative, Folk, and the largest public collection of Haitian art in the world. The WCA is also home to an awardwinning children’s gallery, the Phelps Youth Pavilion, theatres, gift store, and café.
Waterpark
LOST ISLAND waterpark
2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-8414 thelostisland.com
Hours: June-Aug (dates depend on school calendar) 10:30am-6:30pm Relax and enjoy the island magic of a tropi cal paradise. Lost Island is Iowa’s largest waterpark! The park features 14 major slides, lazy river, wave pool, 3 children’s play areas, gift shop, and great food. Most areas wheelchair accessible.
Zoo
Sunrise Children’s Zoo Sponsored by the sunrise Exchange Club
National Cattle Congress Grounds, 257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-4110
Hours: June-Sept Tues-Thurs 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-6pm; Sun Noon-4pm This zoo features a variety of farm animals.
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things to do
creative activities The following places offer a variety of creative classes and workshops. Please visit their website or Facebook page for a complete list of activities and registration information. For additional creative classes and workshops, check out the Hearst Center for the Arts (thehearst.org) and Waterloo Center for the Arts (waterloocenterforthearts.org).
Cedar Valley Art & Wine
307 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 939-4356 cedarvalleyartandwine.com
WE’VE GOT IT ALL AND MORE!
Hot gaming action, 195 comfortable hotel rooms and three ® great restaurants including Otis & Henry’s Steakhouse, ® The Lone Wolf and Farmer’s Pick Buffet .
Fig & Frolic
®
114 E 5th St, Cedar Falls (319) 231-5140 figandfrolic.com
Call 1-800-THE-ISLE for hotel reservations and more information.
Luna Art + Wine
107 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-7956 facebook.com/LunaArtandWine
Plaid Peacock
777 Isle of Capri Boulevard • Waterloo, IA 50701 1-800-THE-ISLE • www.theislewaterloo.com © 2014 Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Isle, Otis & Henry’s, The Lone Wolf and Farmer’s Pick Buffet are registered trademarks of Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Gambling a problem? There is help. And hope. Call 1-800-BETS-OFF. www.theislewaterloo.com
316 W 3rd St, Waterloo (319) 234-0609 plaidpeacock.com
The Sheep Baatique
602 State St, Ste E2, Cedar Falls (319) 243-0435 sheepbaatique.com
Three Pines Farm
9611 Wagner Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 404-2942 threepinesfarm.org
Waterloo, Ia
See It. www.GroutMuseumDistrict.org
365 & Counting: Iowans in the Vietnam War on display through July 16, 2016
Three Pines Farm Paid for, in part, by the Waterloo Hotel/Motel Tax & Black Hawk County Gaming Association
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OSTER REGENT THEATRE
cultural places wonderful spaces in
cedar falls
Cedar Falls Community Theatre celebrates over 100 years producing a wide variety of plays, concerts, and comedy in the historic landmark of the Oster Regent Theatre. Evening and matinee performances. 103 Main Street • 319-277-5283 (319-APP-LAUD) www.osterregent.org
UNI GALLERY ART
OF
319-273-3095 http://www.uni.edu/art/gallery.html
University of Northern Iowa
Exhibits Workshops Hands-on Learning cfhistory.org 319-266-5149 James & Meryl Hearst Center for the Arts 304 West Seerley Boulevard Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319.273.8641
Exhibits Classes and Workshops Films • Music • Writing • Theater
Visit us online at
thehearst.org
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Cedar Valley Trails
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sports & recreation Cedar Valley Sports Commission
cedar valley sportsplex 300 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 291-0165 cvsportsplex.org
500 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 493-5371 cedarvalleysports.org
The Cedar Valley Sports Commission works to create, attract, and grow youth and amateur sporting events in the Cedar Valley area. The Commission markets venues and the entire area as a premier destination for these events.
The Falls Aquatic Center 3025 S Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-8468 cedarfalls.com
Facilities
BIRDSALL MEMORIAL PARK
3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8636 cedarfalls.com
Birdsall Park features five diamonds, bleach ers, concession stand, and ample parking.
BLACK HAWK TENNIS CLUB
The Falls features leisure pool areas as well as competitive swimming and diving facilities. Zero-depth entry, slides, 8-lane lap pool, and water features enhance the 25,000 square feet of pools.
FULL COUNT SPORTS ACADEMY 3561 University Ave, Waterloo fullcountsportsacademy.com
1005 Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo (319) 232-7512 blackhawktennis.com
Pro-turf indoor baseball and softball training facility.
Black Hawk Tennis Club has six indoor tennis courts and six outdoor tennis courts. The Club features seating for 350 people and is close in proximity to the Byrnes Park Tennis Center, providing an ideal two-site tennis complex for larger events.
BYRNES PARK TENNIS CENTER 1101 Campbell Ave, Waterloo (319) 291-4491 waterlooleisureservices.org
Hoing-Rice Softball Complex 1061 Josephine St, Waterloo (319) 233-4557 waterloosoftball.com
Hoing-Rice Softball Complex is made up of six lighted, competitive softball/baseball diamonds and is home to the Waterloo Softball Association.
MCLEOD CENTER
Byrnes Park Tennis Center is one of the premier tennis complexes in all of the Midwest, with 16 newly-resurfaced courts. Lights, scoreboards, court signage, and tournament facilities all add to the Center’s ability to host youth, collegiate, and professional events.
CEDAR FALLS RECREATION CENTER 110 E 13th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8636 cedarfalls.com/recreation
2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (877) 216-DOME | (319) 273-4tix unipanthers.com
The McLeod Center seats approximately 6,500 and is connected to the UNI-Dome. The McLeod Center is home to UNI Panther Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Volleyball competitions, as well as special events like concerts and trade shows.
NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS
Fitness and recreation facility with gymnasiums, track, racquetball courts, steam rooms, sauna, locker rooms, child care, game room for kids, exercise room with free weights and machines. Day passes are available for visitors.
CEDAR VALLEY SOCCER COMPLEX 3238 Dewitt Rd, Waterloo cedarvalleysoccerclub.org
The Cedar Valley SportsPlex is a premier fitness and recreation facility, offering a pool, indoor field house, gymnasiums, running track, golf simulator, and weight/fitness room. Day passes are available for visitors.
This complex boasts 11 full-size fields, 2 of which are lighted, and 4 practice fields. The complex is host to hundreds of games and at least two youth tournaments every year.
257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
The NCC facilities are home to all types of agricultural and livestock shows, concerts, tractor pulls, roller derby, motocross, and tradeshows throughout the year.
RIVERFRONT SPORTS PARK AT CEDAR RIVER EXCHANGE PARK Park Rd & Burton Ave, Waterloo waterlooleisureservices.org
This complex features six youth baseball/ softball diamonds and two T-ball diamonds. The complex offers permanent restrooms, concessions, picnic shelters, and considerable parking.
RIVERFRONT STADIUM
850 Park Rd, Waterloo, (319) 232-0500 waterloobucks.com waterlooleisureservices.org
Riverfront Stadium has been home to baseball since 1946. Now home to the Waterloo Bucks, this 5,000 seat stadium has also been home to minor league, youth, high school, and college baseball throughout its history.
UNI-DOME
2401 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (877) 216-DOME | (319) 273-4tix unipanthers.com
This 16,400 seat, 78,000 sq. ft. multi-purpose venue hosts an estimated 125 events each year, including UNI Panther Football, Indoor Track and Field programs, Iowa High School Football Playoffs, and numerous athletic events, trade shows, and concerts.
UNI WELLNESS/RECREATION CENTER 2301 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-6275 UNI Outdoors (319) 273-7163 unipanthers.com
The Wellness Center is a 244,000 sq. ft. facil ity that includes 10 basketball or volleyball courts, 2 swimming pools, climbing wall, weight equipment, and classroom space. While primarily built to serve UNI students and staff, space and equipment may be rented by outside groups.
YOUNG ARENA
125 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4300 waterlooleisureservices.org
Home of the Waterloo Black Hawks hockey team, Young Arena seats 3,000 spectators for events on its Olympic-sized sheet of ice. Other events at Young Arena include wrestling tournaments, concerts, and figure skating shows.
Golf
Cedar Valley Golf Center
1850 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo (319) 232-3979 cedarvalleygolfcenter.com Par 3 Exec course 9 or 18 holes.
GATES PARK – 18 HOLE
820 E Donald St, Waterloo (319) 291-4485 golfgatespark.com
IRV WARREN MEMORIAL – 18 HOLE 1000 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-9271 golfirvwarren.com
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sports & recreation PHEASANT RIDGE MUNICIPAL – 18 HOLE 3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-8266 pheasantridgegolfcourse.com
GATEWAY PARK
Lincoln & Main Sts Bridge, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8624 Outdoor skating rink, weather permitting.
SOUTH HILLS – 18 HOLE
YOUNG ARENA
1830 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo (319) 291-4268 golfsouthhills.com
125 Commercial St, Waterloo, (319) 291-4335 waterlooleisureservices.org
WALTERS RIDGE – 9 HOLE
Public indoor skating and skate rentals.
3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-8266 pheasantridgegolfcourse.com
Motorsports
CEDAR FALLS motorsports park
Horseback Riding
6200 W Bennington Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2537 racecfmp.com
BOY SCOUTS CAMP INGAWANIS
2482 Grand Ave, Waverly (319) 234-2867 winnebagobsa.org
Spring and Fall, weekends only, reservations required. Pay at time of reservation.
Hunting, Shooting & Archery BLACK HAWK COUNTY PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS
This historic quarter-mile drag strip features NHRA drag racing every Friday and Saturday night. CFR is host to a large variety of events for all levels of racing or watching. Open April through October.
NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS
257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
The NCC offers outdoor motocross May through September and indoor go carts, as well.
(319) 433-7275 blackhawkcountyparks.com
The Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees many areas covering roughly 3,600 acres of public hunting featuring wildlife habitats, prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. The variety of terrain offers ideal grounds of hunting white tailed deer, turkey, waterfowl, and game birds. There are shotgun and bow hunting areas, archery and shooting ranges, and trap shooting within some areas of the parks. All the parks and wildlife areas are located within a 35-mile radius of central Cedar Falls/Waterloo.
CEDAR FALLS GUN CLUB
RIVERVIEW RECREATION AREA
2521 Kenyon Ave, Waterloo (319) 291-4370 waterlooleisureservices.org trailblazersoffroadclub.com
Riverview Recreation Area is one of few sanctioned OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) parks in Iowa, and one of even fewer located in an urban setting. This 18-acre park features 2 MX tracks, a flat track, and many miles of ATV trails for public use.
SNOWMOBILE TRAILS
6138 Cedar Wapsi Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2141 cedarfallsgunclub.com
(515) 281-5918 iowadnr.gov
Home of the Iowa State Trap Shoot, the Cedar Falls Gun Club is open to the public Thursdays and Saturdays and offers six trap fields, one practice trap, voice calls, pat traps, four lighted fields, and two skeet fields. Ammunition and components are available on site; however, there are no firearms rentals.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains many miles of snowmobile trails in and around the Cedar Valley area.
Spectator Sports
CEDAR VALLEY DERBY DIVAS
cvderbydivas.com
IZAAK WALTON
5519 E Washburn Rd, Washburn waterlooizaakwalton.org
Ice Skating
A number of different target presentations on one or two lighted regulation fields are available. Presentations include American Trap, Wobble Trap, American Skeet, and Sporting Clays. Shooting games include Protection, Annie Oakley, and Porch Shoot. Check the website for hours of operation.
The CVDD is an all-female flat track roller derby team. All home bouts are held at McElroy Auditorium at National Cattle Congress.
UNI PANTHERS
University of Northern Iowa UNI-Dome, and McLeod Center, Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2470 unipanthers.com
The University of Northern Iowa offers 15 sports (men’s and women’s combined) including basketball, wrestling, volleyball, football, and softball. Most home games are played on campus. Schedules and additional information about Panthers sports is available online.
WATERLOO BLACK HAWKS HOCKEY
Young Arena, 125 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 232-3444 (319) 291-7680 (ticket office) waterlooblackhawks.com
The Waterloo Black Hawks are a member of the United States Hockey League, a league that brings the top high school players to the community and develops them for NCAA or professional careers. The Black Hawks play a 30-game home schedule at Young Arena, aka Party Town, in Waterloo beginning in September.
WATERLOO Bucks baseball
Riverfront Stadium, 850 Park Rd, Waterloo (319) 232-5633 waterloobucks.com
The Bucks are members of the Northwoods League, a college wood bat, summer baseball league. The Bucks play their games at historic Riverfront Stadium in Waterloo. The season runs from late May through mid-August.
Sport Rental Equipment BIKE TECH
217 Washington St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979 biketechcf.com Bicycles and bicycle repair.
CRAWDADDY OUTDOORS
207 E Bremer Ave, Waverly (319) 352-9129 crawdaddyoutdoors.com
Canoes, kayaks, boating and camping equipment, backpacks, snowshoes, and crosscountry skis and poles.
EUROPA CYCLE AND SKI
4302 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-0734 europacycle.com Cross-country skis and snowshoes.
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sports & recreation UNI WELLNESS & RECREATION Services Rental
2301 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 273-7163 unipanthers.com
Canoes and trailers, kayaks, cross-country skis, roller blades, snowshoes, tents, and camping equipment.
Waterloo bicycle works
316 W 3rd St, Ste 2, Waterloo (319) 504-5771 Bicycle rental and rapair.
Water Sports
WATERHAWKS SKI SHOWS
Eagle Lake, Evansdale, Hwy 20-380, Exit 68 www.waterhawks.org Thrilling team water skiing shows take place every week throughout the summer on the beautiful waters of Eagle Lake. Seasonal schedules are available on their website. Shows take place most Sundays in the summer.
ASPIRE Therapeutic Riding Program provides benefits to individuals with disabilities through animal-assisted activities and outreach programs, primarily through partnership with horses. ASPIRE offers Therapeutic Riding Lessons, Horsemanship Programs, Miniature Horse Visits, Day Camp, Miniature Horse Camp, Programs with residential treatment facilities, Veterans Program, Field Trips and hosts several special events. Volunteers are the heart of our program and ASPIRE welcomes volunteers from age 14 and up. Please visit us at: www.aspiretrp.org Email: info@aspiretrp.org Phone: 319-296-964 Find us on
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sports & recreation ACRES
fishing
Cross-country skiing
camping
boat ramp
hockey / ice skating
picnic areas
tennis
restrooms
trails/hiking access
playground
shelter
swimming
ball diamond
handicap accessible
fishing L – Lake S – Stream R – River
Cedar Falls City Parks (319) 273-8624 37 municipal parks | cedarfalls.com Birdsall Park
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3205 W 12 St 5 ball diamonds and concession stand.
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Cedar Falls Skate Park
Seerely & Grove Sts Fenced concrete area with grind rail, half pyramid with ledge, quarter pipes gind box, and fly box with ledge.
Central Park
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The Falls Aquatic Center Park
3025 S Main St Water slides, three-meter platform, diving board, lazy river, zero-depth entry area, lap pool area, basketball, and volleyball.
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Gateway Park
Lincoln & Main Sts Trailhead, two shelters, ice skating, roller blading, and kayaking.
Island Park
Center St Beach, volleyball and riverfront.
Lookout Park
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Park & Mandalay Drs Three play areas and basketball.
Orchard Hill Park
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McClain & Primrose Drs Basketball and tennis.
Overman Park
W 2nd Between Clay & Franklin Sts Band shell and home to municipal band concerts, Movies Under the Moon, and many community gatherings.
Paw Park
S Main St & Hwy 58 Overpass Leashless dog exercise area.
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fishing B – Biking H – Hiking N – Nature P – Paddling
fishing P – Pool S – Supervised W – Waterslide
sports & recreation Pfeiffer Spring Park
Grand Blvd & Birch St Trailhead, basketball, Krieg’s Crossing trail bridge, ball diamonds, and concession stand.
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Prairie Lakes Park
Viking & Hudson Rds Visitor Center, floating fishing platform, trailhead, sledding, birdwatching, and prairie animal silhouettes.
Sturgis Park
W 1st St Between Main & Franklin Sts Ice House Museum, Rapp Station Visitor Information Center, Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, gazebo, river promenade, sculpture and band shell.
Tourist Park
Center & Franklin Sts Disc golf course and riverfront.
Ulrich Park
3300 Skyview Dr Riverfront.
Veteran’s Memorial Park
Waterloo Rd & 14th St Veterans Memorial, Freedom Rock, flower gardens, and memorial bricks.
Washington Park
E End 9th St Disc golf, trails, and playground
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Waterloo City Parks
(319) 291-4370 52 municipal parks | waterlooleisureservices.org
Byrnes Park
Campbell & Fletcher Aves Basketball, handball, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, golf course, 16 tennis courts, and swimming pool.
Cedar River/Exchange Park
Park Rd & Burton Ave Disc golf, sand volleyball, riverside skate park, football field, stunt bikes, ball diamonds, concession stand, Riverfront Stadium, and Waterloo Boathouse.
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Gates Park
820 E Donald St Golf course, basketball, rugby field, ball diamonds, and swimming pool.
Hope Martin Park
Fletcher Ave & Hwy 63
Lafayette Park
Lafayette & Vinton Sts Basketball and multi-purpose game field.
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Katoski Greenbelt
West of Hwy 63 Access at N Ansborough & Ridgeway Ave, Martin, Ranchero & Shaulis Rds Prairie reconstruction and Black Hawk Creek access.
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sports & recreation Lincoln Park
2
E 4th & Mulberry Sts Downtown event park.
Pat Bowlsby Dog Park
Ansborough Ave & Hwy 63 Leashless dog park and water fountain for dogs and owners.
Riverview Recreation Area
2521 Kenyon Ave State sanctioned OHV vehicles, two MX tracks, flat track, and snowmobiles.
Sullivan Park
E 4th & Adams Sts Basketball and Five Sullivan Brothers Memorial.
Valley View Park
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Washington Park
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Maynard Ave & Letsch Rd Trailhead, disc golf, and nature areas.
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W Park Ave & South St Japanese Tea House Shelter.
Black Hawk County Parks
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(319) 433-7275
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Big Woods Lake Campground and Recreation Area
1501 E Lake St, Cedar Falls 55 full RV hook-ups, wireless internet, access to Big Woods Lake, Rotary Restored Prairie Area, and educaÂtional exhibits.
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Black Hawk Park
2410 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls Rifle, archery range, 2 cabins, 34 campsites, and 21 with full hook-up and 13 with electrical. No reservations.
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls Lodge, Interpretive Center, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
300
Hickory Hills
3338 Hickory Hills Rd, La Porte City Field archery course, disc golf course, sand volleyball, sledding, lodge, 4 all season cabins, 3 rustic, and 82 RV sites of which 27 are full hook-up sites.
McFarlane Park
13619 King Rd, La Porte City Cabin and canoeing.
Siggelkow Park
9905 Fairbank Rd, Fairbank Canoeing.
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sports & recreation State Parks
(319) 232-5505
iowadnr.gov
George Wyth State Park
3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo (319) 232-5505 iowastateparks.reserveamerica.com 69 camping spaces, 49 electrical sites, RV dump, and online reservations.
1100
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L S
Privately Owned Campgrounds Antique Acres
7610 Waverly Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2380 | (319) 230-3492 antiqueacres.org Modern 70 site campgrounds.
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Riverview Conference Center
439 N Division St, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0787 riverviewconferencecenter.com 12 RV sites with water, electricity, sewer, and wireless internet.
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Waterloo/Lost Island KOA
4550 Hess Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-3485 thelostisland.com 113 pull-through; 7 patio; 35 back-in; and 8 tent sites; plus 10 cabins with cable and wireless internet.
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calendar of events
January
15 An Evening with Garrison
Celebrate winter by watching or participating in this exciting race.
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
George Wyth State Park, Waterloo (319) 266-5979 iowagames.org/Winter/FatBikeRace
9-10 Iowa Soccer Indoor Championships
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (515) 252-6363 iowasoccer.org
Youth indoor soccer tournament for U11, U12, U13, U14, and U15/16 girls.
16-17 CEDAR VALLEY WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 233-7560 thecvweddingshow.com “Iowa’s Ultimate Bridal Show.”
17 Cedar Valley Winterfest Big Woods Lake, Cedar Falls (319) 610-1111 impactoutdoors.org
February
5 Minguet Quartet with Andrea S Klein
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
Widely recognized as one of Europe’s finest quartets, the Quartet’s mission is simply to “make the fine arts accessible to the masses.
6-7 Iowa Soccer Indoor Championships
Enjoy the great outdoors with family activities like ice fishing, skating, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more.
22-24, 28-29, 31 Dead
Man’s Cell Phone presented by Waterloo Community Playhouse
Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4494 wcpbhct.org
An incessantly ringing cell phone in a quiet cafe. A stranger at the next table who has had enough. And a dead man with a lot of loose ends. This darkly funny adventure explores the paradox of modern technology's ability to both unite and isolate people in the digital age.
22-24 Iowa Boat & RV Show UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 232-0218 iowashows.com
Iowa’s largest display of boat and RV dealers with new models and close-out specials. Plus resorts, vacations, tackle, outdoor products, seminars, and family entertainment.
23 Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
30 IOWA GAMES FAT BIKE RACE
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (515) 252-6363 iowasoccer.org
Youth indoor soccer tournament for U11, U12, U13, U14, and U15/16 boys.
6 Blues Blowout
Electric Park Ballroom, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 iowapublicradio.org
Join the Friends of KUNI/KHKE for an evening of blues and soul.
8 The Price is Right Live!
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
Come on down to Gallagher-Bluedorn! Everyone’s favorite long-running game show is on its way, along with the chance to win extravagant prizes!
11-14 Iowa State Dart Championships
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo iowaoma.com State Dart Tournament
14 Annie
Come down and don your best or worst apparel for this Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Downtown Waterloo. Admission is $20, which includes bus ride, drink specials, appetizers, free cover charge and promotional giveaways.
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
This production of Annie will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original.
Keillor
In a solo performance, the acclaimed host of A Prairie Home Companion shares hilarious anecdotes about growing up in the Midwest, the people of Lake Wobegon, and “late-life fatherhood.”
19-20; 26-27 The Boxcar
Children presented by Black Hawk Children’s Theatre
Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4494 wcpbhct.org
The spirited Depression-era adventures of orphaned siblings with their home in an abandoned railroad boxcar discover the rewards and perils of life on the run, as well as the joy of keeping their family together.
19-20 Coors Bull Riding Classic
McElroy Auditorium, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
This annual event is followed by a dance at the Pavilion with the band Lonesome Road. Admission to dance is free with a ticket stub.
19-21 Eastern Iowa Home Improvement
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 232-0218 iowashows.com Premier home and garden show with landscape gardens, home remodelers, new home contractors, plus an extensive seminar schedule.
21 Once
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
Featuring an ensemble of actors who play their own instruments on stage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs.
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calendar of events
25 Opening Reception for “A
Useful Tool: Invention in Cedar Falls” Exhibit
Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org
Celebrate the opening of the Historical Society's newest exhibit and learn about interesting and amusing inventions.
26 Imago Theatre ZooZoo
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
ZooZoo is mask and dance theatre at its best. This magical menagerie of furry, feathered, flying and fantastical critters will entertain those with even the shortest attention spans.
26-28 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Oster Regent Theatre, Cedar Falls (319) 277-5283 osterregent.org
This revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged siblings. Enjoy the interplay of the three as Masha proposes to sell the ancestral house the other two are living in.
28 Beers To You
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 273-3672 gbpac.com The Friends of Gallagher-Bluedorn will host this gourmet food and beer tasting event. Sample import, crafts, and specialty beers paired with gourmet small-plate offerings from the area’s finest food purveyors. Event proceeds help fund general programming and the Kaleidoscope Series.
March
1-3 Hawkeye Farm Show UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (507) 437-4577 farmshowsusa.com
3 Taste of ‘Loo
Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
A deliciously diverse dining experience. You'll be visiting local dining establishments for a sample of one of their dishes. Get your Passport and experience a world of flavors in Downtown Waterloo.
3-6 Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Oster Regent Theatre, Cedar Falls (319) 277-5283 osterregent.org
This revolves around the relationships of three middle-aged siblings. Enjoy the interplay of the three as Masha proposes to sell the ancestral house the other two are living in.
5-6 Maple Syrup Festival
Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2187 hartmanreserve.org
This annual event includes a pancake breakfast and a visit to the sugar shack to learn how to make real maple syrup; from collecting the sap to boiling it down into syrup.
9-13 Iowa State Pool Championships
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo iowaoma.com State pool tournament.
11 Cesar Millan Live!
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
Joined by his famous four-legged companion, Junior, Cesar will share his philosophies and methods, and present examples via live demonstrations with dogs from our own Humane Society.
11-13 Eastern Iowa Sports Show
Nearly 200 companies display over 500 lines of products and services at this annual show. The show is attended by ag producers from a three-state area. There are also daily seminars.
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 232-0218 iowashows.com
Iowa’s largest sports show features extensive displays of recreational vehicles, boats, fishing, tackle, resorts, fishing, camps, and other summer activities. Seminars and stage shows.
14-18 World’s Greatest Spring Break for Kids
Various locations, Downtown Waterloo (319) 287-9102 worldsgreatestspringbreak.com
Enjoy great, family fun in downtown Waterloo. Kids and their families can experience five full days of hands-on discovery and learning at a variety of attractions and museums for just $1 per person, per site.
18 HAIRBALL
McElroy Auditorium, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
Hairball is a Rock & Roll experience you won't forget. A band puts on a concert - Hairball puts on an event!
18-20 UNI-Dome Antiques and Collectibles Show
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (712) 362-9964 antiquespectacular.com
Over 200 exhibitors from throughout the country displaying and selling furniture, pottery, glassware, tackle, toys, china, porcelain, and collectibles
19-20 Funky Junk-a-loo
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org Waterloo will be transformed into repurposed paradise. Vendors from all over the state will have their pieces of work available for purchase. Come on out to an event we’re sure you won’t want to miss!
23-26 FIRST Regional Robotics Competition
UNI-Dome/McLeod Center, Cedar Falls usfirst.org
Watch the robotic wonders created by teams from throughout the region as they come to the Cedar Valley to compete in this unique event.
29-April 1 Waverly Horse Sale
Waverly Sale Barn, Waverly (319) 352-2804 waverlysales.com
Horse enthusiasts from all over the country, Canada, and the world descend upon the Cedar Valley to sell and buy some of the best quality horses and equipment to be found anywhere.
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April
3 The Lettermen
1-3 USA Kids & Cadets National
Folkstyle Wrestling Tournament
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 usawevents.sportngin.com
A USA Wrestling Tournament with youth from all over the country. This is the final USA Wrestling event of the folkstyle season and is the last opportunity for wrestlers to ascend up USA Wrestling’s Future Olympian Rankings as a part of the Ultimate Challenge series. The tournament is fun for wrestlers and spectators.
1-3, 7-10 Cabaret presented
by Waterloo Community Playhouse
McElroy Theatre, Walker Building, 224 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4494 wcpbhct.org
The scene is the Kit Kat Club, a nightclub in Berlin, as the 1920s are drawing to a close. The Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience to the show and assures them that, whatever their troubles, they will forget them at the Cabaret.
2 Fools 5K
George Wyth State Park, Waterloo trekmanracing.com
This race kicks off the race season in the Cedar Valley and is one of the largest 5Ks in the state. The event is a mixture of fast and fun as the serious racers are among the lively bunch of costume wearing enthusiasts who are out to enjoy the festive atmosphere the park is transformed into on race morning.
2 Cedar Valley Baconfest McElroy Auditorium, Waterloo (319) 277-1918 cedarvalleybaconfest.com
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
It all began with “The Way You Look Tonight” in 1961, The Lettermen’s first single and huge billboard success. By the time their second single came out, The Lettermen had become big stars.
Black Hawk County YMCA, Waterloo (319) 277-2187 hartmanreserve.org
Interested in Paddling? Join us for a day of paddling-related speakers who will showcase paddle trips, techniques and much more!
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Celebrate Mexico’s rich culture with music, food and fun—all with Mexican flair.
May
5 Girls’ Night Out
Sample finely crafted beer samples and food pairings at various downtown Cedar Falls bars and restaurants.
“Girls’ Night Out” (but it’s okay to bring a guy!) is the perfect evening to relax, dine and shop downtown. Open houses and special discounts abound. Bring your girlfriends!
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
26 The Illusionists
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
THE ILLUSIONISTS has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzled audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing magic acts ever to be seen on stage.
29 Emily West
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (877) 549-7469 gbpac.com
Singer Emily West, who charmed TV viewers as a finalist in 2014’s America’s Got Talent returns to her hometown to perform for her biggest fans.
Memories
2 Northeast Iowa PaddleFest
heritage
RiverLoop Expo Plaza, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
7 Hops on Main
29-May 1 Blue Suede
Celebrating all things bacon. Featuring the tastiest bacon dishes in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, with the best drinks to top it off.
30 Fiesta! A Celebration of latino
Electric Park Ballroom, Waterloo (319) 290-8097
A Tribute to the King Competition. A different show each night. New this year - a Sunday brunch by a New Orleans Chef as well as a concert of Gospel music
29-30 Disney's The Little
Mermaid Jr. presented by Black Hawk Children’s Theatre
Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4494 wcpbhct.org
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
6-7 Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. presented by Black Hawk Children’s Theatre
Hope Martin Theatre, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4494 wcpbhct.org In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home - and her fins - behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
7 plant sale
Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum.org
For the first time ever, in spring 2016, the Cedar Valley Arboretum will hold a plant sale on the Arboretum grounds featuring annuals, perennials, and trees, including some unique varieties
14 wcfsymphony symphonyCYCLE
RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo (319) 273-3373 wcfsymphony.org
Save the date for this new event in 2016! A cycling festival to support wcfsymphony, with perfect routes for all ages and abilities plus a family-friendly post-ride celebration.
In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home - and her fins - behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking.
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28 4th Street Cruise
11-12 Cedar Valley Soccer Moonlight Classic
4th St, Downtown Waterloo (319) 234-2200 1057kokz.com
The Annual “cruisin’ the strip” event showcases cars cruising through downtown Waterloo from noon to 4pm.
June
Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, Waterloo cedarvalleysoccerclub.org
Designed for travel/competitive teams, the Moonlight Classic provides an opportunity for teams to enjoy playing under the lights on some of the best soccer fields in the state. What a memory for athletes and spectators!
16-17 Iowa Trails Summit
3-5 Cedar Valley Cup
Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, Waterloo cedarvalleysoccerclub.org Over 1600 participants in this three-day tournament.
3-5, 9-12 Picasso at the Lapin Agile presented by Waterloo Community Playhouse
McElroy Theatre, Walker Building, 224 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4494 wcpbhct.org
Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso meet at a bar called the Lapine Agile (nimble rabbit) in Montmarte, Paris in 1904. They have a lengthy debate about the value of genius and talent while interacting with a host of other characters.
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 friendsofiowatrails.org
There’s a world of experience coming to Iowa this summer. The 7th Annual Iowa Trails Summit brings user groups together to learn, understand, and appreciate one another.
17-18 College Hill Arts Festival
23rd & College Sts, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 collegehillartsfestival.com
This juried arts festival showcases 75 artists, presenting original works and offering demonstrations in various media.
RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo (319) 273-3373 wcfsymphony.org
5-11 Midwest International Piano Competition
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2024 midwestpianocompetition.com
The UNI School of Music will host the biennial event showcasing talent from around the world.
8-12
My Waterloo Days
Byrnes Park and Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mywaterloodays.org
A spectacular festival with fun for all ages! MWD presents a parade,top notch musical entertainment, 5K fun run, dozens of children’s activities, and more.
Celebration & Cedar Basin Jazz Festival
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 sturgisfalls.org and cedarbasinjazz.org Come enjoy the sounds of over 20 bands playing jazz, Dixieland, country, rock-n-roll, and the blues - and it’s all free! Also enjoy a wide variety of events including a parade, street fair, car show, and delicious food vendors.
July
9 Jaycees Fireworks
National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo cedarvalleyjaycees.org
This annual festival commemorates the freedoms we all enjoy with wonderful food, kid’s activities, live music, and amazing fireworks. Admission is free.
10 Accel Triathlon
George Wyth State Park, Waterloo (319) 596-1101 acceltriathlon.com
Swim, ride, run in this Olympic and Sprint Triathlon, USA Triathlon sanctioned.
4 wcfsymphony Concert
Enjoy some of the best local food the Cedar Valley has to offer prior to our open-air concert at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre. Food and drinks from a variety of vendors and food trucks will be available for purchase
23-26 Sturgis Falls
special summer events MOVIES UNDER THE MOON
FRIDAY’LOO
June 3, 17, July 8, 22, August 5, 19 Overman Park, Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
May 20, June 3, 17, July 1, 29, Aug 12, 26, Sept 2 Lincoln Park, Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
RIVERLOOP RHYTHMS
Tuesday: Kimball Ridge Family Market, Kimball
This is a great family event held every summer. The Cedar Valley Acoustic Guitar Association performs at 6:30pm and the movie is shown at dusk (around 9pm). Bring along your blanket or lawn chairs and relax as you enjoy music and watch a movie on the big screen under the moon! Popcorn and beverages are available for purchase.
May 13, 27, June 24, July 8, 22, Aug 19, Sept 9 RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo waterloocenterforthearts.org
Summer concert series. Fun and free for the whole family!
municipal band concerts (June-July)
Tuesday: 7:30pm, Overman Park, Cedar Falls Thursday: 7:30pm, RiverLoop Amphitheatre,
Waterloo
Friday’Loo is downtown Waterloo’s “T.G.I.F. party”. Friday’Loo showcases talent from an eclectic line-up of local, regional and touring performing artists. Also includes the Cedar Valley’s best food from our local vendors, plus plenty of liquid refreshments! ALWAYS FREE!...ALWAYS FUN!... ALWAYS FRIDAY!
FARMERS MARKETS (May-Oct)
and Ridgeway, Waterloo
Thursday: College Hill Farmers Market, 2205 College St, Cedar Falls Saturday:
Cedar Falls Farmers Market, Overman Park (3rd & Clay Sts), Cedar Falls Downtown Waterloo Farmers Market, RiverLoop Expo Plaza, 460 Jefferson St, Waterloo Kimball Ridge Farmers Market, NE Corner of Kimball & RIdgeway Ave, Waterloo
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13-16 Cedar Valley Gospel
26-30 Black Hawk County 4H &
Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0787 riverviewconferencecenter.com
National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 extension.iastate.edu/blackhawk
Festival
Over 30 gospel music groups come together to perform at this annual soul-moving event.
14-17 Waterloo Open
Irv Warren Golf Course/Byrnes Park, Waterloo Waterlooopen.com
Iowa’s oldest and largest golf tournament draws over 150 professionals and 200 amateurs each year. Hundreds of spectators and golfers gather to watch, participate, and hope for the chance to meet some to the greats.
15-16 BBQ’Loo & Blues Too Lincoln Park, Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
This Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ Rib competition cook-off also features a chili cook-off, rib eating contest, Kids Q, cooking demos, kids’ activities, and live rockin’ blues. This event is open to the public and offers free activities and entertainment.
19-24 140th Annual Iowa State Trap Shoot
Gun Club, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2141 cedarfallsgunclub.com
Over 1,000 gun enthusiasts from 15 states and beyond converge at the Cedar Falls Gun Club to compete for cash and prizes.
23 Iowa Shrine Bowl
FFA Fair
Come enjoy exhibits and farm animals raised by Black Hawk County 4-H and FFA members.
30-August 7 95th Annual Cedar Falls Bible Conference
Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0787 riverviewconferencecenter.com
This is one of America’s largest Bible Conferences. The event presents a tremendous program with nationally renowned biblical scholars, speakers and musicians.
August
5-7 Iowa Irish Fest
Lincoln Park, Downtown Waterloo (319) 234-9029 iowairishfest.com
Iowa’s largest Celtic festival boasts of four stages of music and entertainment, Celtic gifts, food, and highland games. There is a large family area for little ones, 5K walk/run, and Mass on Sunday. You don’t have to be Irish to attend, but you’ll wish you were when you leave.
13 Iowa Sweet Corn Festival RiverLoop Expo Plaza, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
This event features fresh sweet corn, farmer’s market, arts, kids’ activities, food and beverages for purchase, and live music.
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 493-5371 iowashrinebowl.org
A week of special events surrounding this prestigious event culminates with a parade and high school all-star game in the UNIDome.
23 River’s Edge 10K
George Wyth State Park, Waterloo trekmanracing.com
This 10K caters to the racers who want a quality race that focuses on the entrant experience and nothing else. This is a certified course, with exceptional organization and chip timing.
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13 Cedar Valley Trails Festival
Cedar Valley Trails, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Evansdale (319) 268-4266 cedartrailspartnership.org Enjoy the area’s 100+ miles of trails with events like the Candlelit Night Ride, planned by the Cedar Valley Cyclists, Cedar Valley Bicycle Collective, Cedar Valley Association for Soft Trails and Cedar Trails Partnership.
19-21 Old Time Power Show Antique Acres, Cedar Falls (319) 987-2380, (319) 240-7371 antiqueacres.org
Displays of antique farm equipment and an Iowa Pioneer Settlement, complete with tractor pulls, parade, demonstrations, flea market, and food.
20 Stem & Stein
RiverLoop Expo Plaza, Waterloo (319) 29104490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
Join us for this year's food, beer and wine festival featuring samples of fine gourmet food, beer and wine, with a special emphasis on the extremely talented Cedar Valley chefs and superior food and beverage products made in Iowa.
20 Panthers on Main Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
Come and meet the Panthers as downtown Cedar Falls welcomes new freshman students and their parents.
20 Cedar Valley Gran Fondo/ Fondo Fest
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
Enjoy Gran Fondo with three rides to choose at the Fondo Fest. Downtown Main Street will be closed off so you can mingle and enjoy live music, craft beer, family fun and more.
20 Cedar Valley Pridefest
300 Block of W 4th St, Downtown Waterloo cedarvalleypride.com
This event will feature live music, food and beverage vendors, information booths, female impersonators, comedians, a burlesque show and much more.
28 Release and Remember
RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo (319) 272-2002 cvhospice.org
Enjoy a picnic lunch, family and children’s activities. A highlight of the afternoon will be the short program and the release of 1,000 butterflies supported through the donations. The Release & Remember event allows each of us the opportunity to not only remember, but celebrate the lives of those we love in a very special way.
September
4 University Car Cruise Spicoli’s, Waterloo spicolis.net
Over 500 cars will invade the parking lot… all cars welcome. Food, Drinks, Cars, and Live Music.
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10 ARTapalooza on Main
4-7 Waverly Horse Sale
21-23 Steel Guitar Show
Don’t miss this juried art show with over 40 participating artists on Main Street. Entertainment and hands-on activities for children and adults.
Horse enthusiasts from all over the country, Canada, and the world descend upon the Cedar Valley to sell and buy some of the best quality horses and equipment to be found anywhere.
This annual show showcases the steel guitar in several musical genres including country, swing, blues, jazz, gospel, and pop. 30 artists from more than 6 Midwestern states will perform and many more will be making grooves on the dance floor!
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
10
Park to Park Half Marathon
George Wyth State Park, Waterloo trekmanracing.com
Both the 5K and half marathon courses are set up on paved recreation trails, primarily winding through scenic woods, along the Cedar River, and through four different parks. The courses are USATF certified, mainly flat and offer great opportunity for runners to achieve excellent times.
10 wcfsymphony Concert
RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Waterloo (319) 273-3373 wcfsymphony.org
An open-air evening concert overlooking the Cedar River in downtown Waterloo.
11
Fall Harvest Festival
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum.org
Activities for the entire family! Trolley rides, nature crafts, shoppers’ village, entertainment, and scarecrow contest celebrate the joys of autumn. Relive prairie days in the Prairie Village.
15-18 National Cattle Congress Fair
National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
This historic Waterloo fair has a deep tradition of bringing entertainment and agriculture together! Carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, family entertainment, live music, and PRCA Rodeo make this the event for all!
October
5-7 Halloween Hikes
Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2187 hartmanreserve.org
Guests enjoy a Halloween hike through the woods with non-scary characters in a fun performance. Hikes begin at 6pm and leave every 15 minutes. Designed for the whole family, hikes take place on a lighted walkway as participants learn and enjoy a naturerelated story. Enjoy warm cocoa, cider, and other treats afterward and vote for your favorite pumpkin. Costumes are welcome. Register early, sells out fast!
6 Tour de ‘Loo
Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
See our renovations, get a sneak peek at work in progress for a “behind the scenes” tour of downtown’s newest projects.
6 Girls’ Night Out
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
“Girls’ Night Out” (but it’s okay to bring a guy!) is the perfect evening to relax, dine and shop downtown. Open houses and special discounts abound. Bring your girlfriends!
8 The Runner’s Flat 50K/25K Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-1154 therunnersflat.com
Starting on Main Street, the course quickly hits the dirt for 15.5 mile loops on beautiful, fast singletrack along the Cedar River bottom and now includes a ferry ride via canoe across scenic Brinker Lake.
16 Cedar Falls Historical
1 Pink Ribbon Run
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
Waverly Sale Barn, Waverly (319) 352-2804 waverlysales.com
This event is open to runners and walkers and will start and finish in front of the Cedar Falls Library. There will be race awards and door prizes. All proceeds benefit the Beyond Pink TEAM.
Electric Park Ballroom, Waterloo (563) 422-3293 steelguitarjam.com
29 Trick-or-Treat Downtown is Neat
Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
Fun kids activities, including crafts, games, free toys and candy for the kids. Children can bring their own trick-or treat bags and pick up maps of participating downtown merchants who will be providing free candy.
31 Trick or Treat Downtown Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
Bring your kids trick-or-treating on Main!
November
First Three Weeks in November Iowa High School Football Playoffs
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 iahsaa.org
The Cedar Valley welcomes the best high school teams from across the state to compete for the statewide titles in each division. These great rivalries and exciting matchups make for football spectating at its best.
5-6 Holiday Arts Festival
Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
Start your holiday shopping at the Waterloo Center for the Arts’ annual Holiday Arts Festival, featuring works for sale by 60+ Midwest artists offering pieces in pottery, glass, paintings, sculptures, and more! Free admission.
Society Cemetery Walk
25 Holiday Hoopla Kick-Off
Meet successful inventors from Cedar Falls' past as actors bring them to life. This event is part of the Historical Society's 2016 exhibition series. $5 for adults, $1 for children 12 and under.
Seasonal activities begin with a huge celebration including the Lighting of the Tree and Arrival of Santa. This magical night is sure to delight!
Greenwood Cemetery, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5149 cfhistory.org
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
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Waterloo Schools The only District in Iowa offering International Baccalaureate in both public high schools
26 Small Business Saturday Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
There will be plenty of fun and frivolity as you celebrate the power of shopping locally with our area small businesses.
December
1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 Holiday Hoopla Continues
Downtown Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
The Hoopla continues with Jingle & Mingle’s merchant open houses, carolers, live nativity and trolley rides on December 1; Breakfast with Santa December 3rd; Hoopla Cheer drink contest, Santa’s Beard contest, live nativity, trolley rides and more on December 8th; Santa’s Snow Shuffle 5K Fun Run on December 10; Baby, It’s Cold Outside ice carving demonstrations, live nativity, luminaries, and trolley rides on December 15th; Movie Magic at the Oster Regent Theatre on December 17th; and Wrap It Up on December 22nd.
10 Winter Wonder’Loo Downtown Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
Downtown lights the night event with Santa’s workshop, crafts, entertainment, and refreshments.
16-17 Battle of Waterloo Young Arena, Waterloo (319) 433-2100 wrestlingbattleofwaterloo.org
This is a 32 Iowa team, 2-day wrestling tournament. Teams from across the state are invited to participate in this cross class, dual style tournament.
Check out our online calendar for a full and updated listing of events.
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3015 Kimball Ave., Waterloo (319) 234-3309
Old-fashioned ice cream made locally at Hansen’s Dairy, Hudson
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Antiques
BARN HAPPY
11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 266-0888
CALICO HEN HOUSE
1022 Alabar Ave, Alabar Plaza, Waterloo (319) 234-1266
THE GATHERING
1910 Forest Ave, Waterloo (319) 236-3352
Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-0213 cedarfallsdowntown.com
Downtown Cedar Falls is a vibrant arts and entertainment district, featuring a blend of restaurants, live music venues, specialty shops, recreational trails, and historic attractions, along a gorgeous winding parkade. Downtown Cedar Falls has been recognized as a Great American Main Street and one of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations.
DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
4th St Area, Waterloo (319) 291-2038 mainstreetwaterloo.org
GILGEN’S
115 W 16th St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5152
Experience a tip of the cap to history, as well as a look at the future in downtown Waterloo. Featuring retail, restaurants, historic attractions, and a vibrant nightlife, visitors to downtown experience renewal and renaissance in one of Iowa’s Cultural Districts.
MISS WONDERFUL
216 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 529-7293
SHOPPE ON THE CORNER
Kimball Ridge shopping area
209 W 5th St, Waterloo (319) 287-5144
Kimball & Ridgeway Aves, Waterloo
INDUSTRIAL PARK SHOPPING AREA
UNION STATION
E Viking Rd & Hwy 58
3605 N Union Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 266-3315
This growing retail area offers a number of restaurants, specialty shops and big box retail.
Specialty Shops BASKET OF DAISIES
208 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-3286 basketofdaisies.com
Located in historic downtown Cedar Falls, Basket of Daisies offers a stunning selection of home décor, accessories, fabrics, and florals.
fig & frolic
114 W 5th St, Cedar Falls (319) 231-5140
Quirky style bound to make you smile...full of quirky merriment!
JENNIFER’S ON MAIN
303 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-4880 jennifersonmain.com
Jennifer’s offers an assortment of unique brands—from the tried and true to the new future favorites.
KATE & CO
200 State St, Ste 104, Cedar Falls (319) 266-7517 katesonmain.com
Hairstyling and spa services for women and men.
Malls
COLLEGE SQUARE MALL
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-3636 collegesquare.com
College Square Mall is home to over 50 shops and services housed inside an inviting, attractive setting with waterfall and seating areas.
CROSSROADS CENTER
2060 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo (319) 234-1788 shopcrossroadscenter.com
Crossroads Center features great shopping and is surrounded by quality restaurants, hotels and entertainment.
Shopping Areas COLLEGE HILL
College Hill & 23rd St
College Hill is full of life. There are several new businesses as well as many that have called the College Hill home for quite some time. This is a unique retail neighborhood, located near the UNI campus. It offers a variety of retail, services, eateries, and nightlife.
CROSSROADS AREA
San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
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316 W 3rd St, Ste 1, Waterloo (319) 234-0609 plaidpeacock.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm Located in the historic Kistner building in downtown Waterloo, Plaid Peacock is a consignment art and gift shop that sells art and products made by Iowa artists.
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218 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-7154 sassychiconmain.com
217 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-7933 kitchenessentialsandgifts.com
This shop features unique items for your home including quality cookware, gourmet specialty foods, hard-to-find spices, and exotic sauces.
PINK PEONY STUDIO
200 State St, Ste 102, Cedar Falls (319) 415-5758
Sassy Chic offers unique decor, accents, art, jewelry, scarves, cards, custom invitations, and event planning. The store carries some exclusive product lines unique to the area, including a chic, versatile jewelry line called Lenny & Eva.
We are a family business with a farm full of treasures and an eye toward creativity. PPS brings you a swoon-worthy mix of eclectic antiques and home decor.
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The Cedar Valley offers many options when it comes to browsing for that perfect antique, vintage or repurposed item. Shopping Spend the day exploring shops like Plaid Peacock and Shoppe on the Corner in downtown Waterloo. Travel to nearby University Avenue, where you’ll find antiques and more at Calico Hen House and Barn Happy. Or, visit downtown Cedar Falls, home to a variety of specialty shops like Fig & Frolic, Miss Wonderful, Pink Peony Studio, Townie Vintage and more. Special Events Junkin’ enthusiasts won’t want to miss Funky Junk-a-loo! This marketplace of repurposed designs, antiques, and creations will take place on March 19-20 at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in downtown Waterloo. Downtown Cedar Falls also hosts numerous shopping events throughout the year to help you find those one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures.
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‘‘Revitalizing Downtown waterloo ...one great building at a time.’’
Downtown Cedar Falls
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Agricultural Adventures
Experience life on the farm. Big green tractors and engines. Beautiful barns and sprawling gardens. Enjoy an agricultural adventure in the Cedar Valley.
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Begin your day and fuel up with breakfast at Morg’s Diner. A Waterloo staple since 1960, this locally-owned diner offers handmade hash browns and some of the biggest pancakes in Iowa. But, make sure you arrive early because this place is a favorite among the locals and often fills up fast.
See even more big green machines at John Deere Engine Works and John Deere Tractor Cab Assembly Operations. Both facilities offer free, trolley tours with guides taking you through each stage of the manufacturing process. Watch as tractors are assembled, painted and made ready for the fields. And, be sure to visit the Deere Crossing gift shop for apparel, gifts and more. johndeereattractions.com
Discover the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, where you’ll learn about the history of tractor and engine design and manufacturing at John Deere, specifically in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area. In addition to the interactive exhibits and galleries, you’ll find an impressive array of John Deere tractors and memorabilia on display. johndeereattractions.com Next, explore the historic Ice House Museum. Built in 1921, this unique round building once stored ice cut from the Cedar River. Learn about the ice harvesting story and how the Cedar River shaped business, culture and daily life in Cedar Falls. cfhistory.org Grab a bite to eat and experience a slice of Iowa at Barn Happy, a family-owned restaurant located in a great old dairy barn built in 1925. Open March through December, Barn Happy offers made-from-scratch soups, sandwiches and pastries. Make sure you save room for one of their delicious homemade baked goodies...you won’t be disappointed. Stay awhile and explore an array of antiques, Iowa gifts and specialty foods. barnhappy.net
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum Enjoy a farm-to-table dining experience at the Farmer’s Pick Buffet. They partner with local farmers and regional growers to bring you the freshest and most flavorful foods. You’ll find over 80 delicious items to choose from, including their amazing Simply Yummy desserts. theislewaterloo.com Relax, unwind and escape to an oasis of natural beauty at the Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. From mosaicultures to stunning daylily displays, you’ll find thousands of flowers and plants to explore at this 34-acre site. Visit their Welcome Center or take a walk through one of their many gardens. cedarvalleyarboretum.org Cap off the day with dinner and drinks at Jameson’s Public House. The only authentic Irish pub in the area, Jameson’s features traditional Irish food, authentic Irish and local craft beers, as well as a large selection of Irish whiskeys. And, it’s also a hotspot for great live music, from local musicians to lively Irish bands. jamesonspublichouse.com
Barn Happy End the day with a visit to Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy, a seventh generation family farm in nearby Hudson. Tour the dairy farm, meet the kangaroos, and see exactly where Hansen’s milk and other products come from. Or, stop by one of their local stores for some of their yummy, oldfashioned ice cream treats. hansendairy.com
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Family Fun
Take a road trip with the family. Thrilling rides and waterslides. Outdoor adventures and sports. Discover fun for the whole family in the Cedar Valley.
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Start your day with a visit to downtown Waterloo’s two children’s museums. The Bluedorn Science Imaginarium is a three-floor interactive science center with over 80 hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. The Imaginarium is also home to numerous animals like a Burmese python named Athena, bearded dragon, turtle and more. Just a few blocks away is the Phelps Youth Pavilion, a museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences and over 40 interactive exhibits. Learning about art and culture has never been so much fun! groutmuseumdistrict.org | phelpsyouthpavilion.org
Bluedorn Science Imaginarium
Wrap up your day of fun with a trip to Rudy’s Tacos. A local favorite, this eclectic and retro Mexican restaurant offers a unique dining experience. From Mucho Nachos to homemade guacamole, Rudy’s serves up the freshest and finest ingredients. And, you can’t miss the more than 100 marionettes on display. rudystacos.com
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Explore the great outdoors at Hartman Reserve Nature Center in Cedar Falls. This 340-acre wooded isle features forest, wetland and prairie habitats, and a variety of opportunities to connect with nature. Visit their Interpretive Center which houses displays and exhibits or step outside onto one of the many connecting paths and trails. hartmanreserve.org Next, head downtown and hit the Cedar Valley Trails with the family. From biking to cross-country skiing, the trails offer a variety of experiences for the entire family all year long. In addition to over 106 miles of hard-surfaced trails, the Cedar Valley is also home to an extensive network of water trails. cedartrailspartnership.org Stop for lunch, just off the trail system at Doughy Joey’s Peetza-Joynt. Known for their signature soups and salads, baked subs, pasta dishes, and New York and Chicago-style pizzas, Doughy Joey’s is family-owned and operated, and the perfect place to grab dinner with the family. Plus, there is plenty of patio seating available as well. doughyjoeysiowa.com
Enjoy lunch with the kiddos at Newton’s Paradise Café. This café is located in the heart of downtown Waterloo and was once home to a jewelry store. Their menu features fresh, locally-sourced food and a variety of kid-friendly options, including breakfast all day long. Or, grab a seat on their outdoor patio. newtonscafe.com Experience exciting rides and thrills at Iowa’s largest waterpark – Lost Island. Open June through August, this tropical paradise is one of Trip Advisor’s “Top 25 Water Parks” in the country and features a lazy river, waterslides and wave pool. Rides like Wailua Kupua, one of only a handful of hydromagnetic water coasts in the world, are a must. Outside the park, families can play a round of mini-golf, experience a high-flying ride on the Flying Gecko zipline, or take a spin around one of the longest go-kart tracks in the Midwest. lostisland.com
Lost Island
Scratch Cupcakery Satisfy that sweet tooth with a sweet treat or two. Main Street Sweets sells candy, cookies, chocolates and more. And, their melt in your mouth sugar cookies are baked fresh daily. Or, visit locally-grown Scratch Cupcakery for one of their delectable and delicious cupcakes. Offering over 20 different flavors of cupcakes daily, Scratch is sure to make you smile. But, if ice cream is more your flavor, check out 4 Queens Dairy Cream for some of the best frozen treats in the Cedar Valley. mainstreetsweetscf.com | scratchcupcakery.com | 4queensdairycream.com Last, but certainly not least, complete your family getaway to the Cedar Valley with food, fun and a fantastic sports experience. From football to volleyball, to basketball and wrestling, join “TC” and his gang as they cheer on the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. Spend an evening at the ballpark watching the Waterloo Bucks baseball team, or head to Young Arena for some excitement on the ice with the Waterloo Black Hawks hockey team. unipanthers.com | waterloobucks.com | waterlooblackhawks.com
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Get Creative
Indulge in your creative side. Unique shops and boutiques. Artistic classes and performances. Get creative in the Cedar Valley.
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Start your day off with a cup of coffee from Cup of Joe. This one-of-a-kind espresso bar comes with a 1950s flair, fair-trade and organic coffee, local pastries and more. It’s a hot spot for locals and has been a cornerstone in downtown Cedar Falls for over 20 years. cupofjoe-cedarfalls.com Shop like a local in Downtown Cedar Falls. With more than 30 unique shops and boutiques, it’s a shopper’s delight! From vintage finds to home décor, to eclectic antiques and handcrafted jewelry, there’s truly something for everyone. Or, maybe you’d rather create something yourself. Stop into the Cedar Valley Art and Wine Shop or LUNA Art + Wine and take home your own masterpiece, or pop out to Three Pines Farm and learn a traditional craft. If you’re looking for lunch options, look no further. Downtown Cedar Falls is home to a wide range of delicious cafés and eateries. cedarfallsdowntown.com | threepinesfarm.org Travel just a few blocks to the Hearst Center for the Arts, which was once home to farmer-poet James Hearst. It’s now home to two art galleries, classes and workshops, a gift shop and sculpture garden. thehearst.org
Engage in an array of unique and artful experiences at the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Featuring 11 art galleries, the Waterloo Center for the Arts showcases an impressive collection of Midwest, American Decorative, Folk, and the largest public collection of Haitian art in the world. Plus, they also offer a variety of classes and workshops, gift store and café. Enjoy homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts indoors or outdoors on their patio overlooking the scenic Cedar River. waterloocenterforthearts.org
Plaid Peacock Next, head over to the Plaid Peacock, a unique art gallery gift shop where everything is made by Iowa artists and artisans. Located in the historic Kistner Building, Plaid Peacock offers an eclectic mix of art and handcrafted items in a fun and friendly atmosphere. plaidpeacock.com
Dine in style at Montage, a popular downtown destination featuring award-winning wines and an amazing rooftop patio. Montage serves traditional Iowa favorites like steak and pasta, while offering gourmet delights with a collection of exotic flavors. And, be sure to save room for one of their decadent desserts like the chocolate souffle paired with homemade vanilla ice cream. montage-cf.com
Galleria de Paco Experience a spectacular dinner served under a magnificent replica of the Sistine Chapel ceiling at Galleria de Paco. Renowned artist, Paco Rosic, recreated Michelangelo’s masterpiece using 5,200 cans of Krylon spray paint. Before dinner, visit their lower level “The Catacomb Lounge” for one of their signature drinks. pacorosic.com
wcfsymphony Catch a Broadway show or symphony concert at the beautiful Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, located on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Over 150 performances take place each year, including student productions, wcfsymphony, and national and international touring performers and shows. gbpac.com | wcfsymphony.org
Just blocks away is Hope Martin Theatre, home of the Waterloo Community Playhouse / Black Hawk Children’s Theatre. From musicals to holiday shows, this 100-yearold community theatre presents a variety of offerings for audiences of all ages. Sit back, relax and enjoy one of their outstanding performances. wcpbhct.org
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Explore
Indulge
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OUTDOOR DINING
DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS Explore the unique mix of specialty shopping, casual to elegant dining, active nightlife, public art and historic sites in Downtown Cedar Falls. Enjoy easy access to the extensive Cedar Valley trails system from the heart of downtown. The combined community efforts to deliberately incorporate our past with our future make Cedar Falls Downtown an excellent destination within the Cedar Valley.
GRAN FONDO CEDAR VALLEY
HOLIDAY HOOPLA
SPRING Hops on Main Girls’ Night Out SUMMER Farmer’s Market Movies Under the Moon Live to 9 Sturgis Falls Celebration Shrine Bowl Parade Panthers On Main Cedar Valley Gran Fondo/FondoFest FALL ARTapalooza Pink Ribbon Run Girls’ Night Out Halloween on Main WINTER Holiday Hoopla Events
ARTAPALOOZA
WWW.COMMUNITYMAINSTREET.ORG
1. SASSY CHIC
5. PINK PEONY STUDIO
9. BLACKHAWK HOTEL
218 MAIN STREET • 319-277-7154
200 STATE STREET, #102 • 319-415-5758
115 MAIN STREET • 319-277-1161
WWW.SASSYCHICONMAIN.COM
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
WWW.BLACKHAWK-HOTEL.COM
2. BASKET OF DAISIES
6. KATE & CO
10. FIG & FROLIC
208 MAIN STREET • 319-277-3286
200 STATE STREET, #104 • 319-266-7517
114 W. 5TH STREET • 319-231-5140
WWW.BASKETOFDAISIES.COM
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
WWW.FIGANDFROLIC.COM
3. MAID RITE
7. CEDAR FALLS MUNICIPAL BAND
11. JENNIFER’S ON MAIN
116 E. 4TH STREET • 319-277-9748
CONCERTS, JUNE-JULY, TUESDAYS
303 MAIN STREET • 319-277-4880
FIND US ON FACEBOOK
WWW.CEDARNET.ORG/CFBAND
WWW.JENNIFERSONMAIN.COM
4. KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
8. PUMP HAUS
12. SCRATCH CUPCAKERY
217 MAIN STREET • 319-277-7933
311 MAIN STREET • 319-277-8111
315 MAIN STREET • 855-833-5719
WWW.KITCHENSESSENTIALSANDGIFTS.COM
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Curris Business Building (CBB) Dancer Hall (DAN) East Bartlett (SSC) Environmental Health and Safety Building/8628 University Ave. (H-26) Facilities /2601 Campus St. (A-2) Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) Gilchrist Hall (GIL) Greenhouse (GNH) Hagemann Hall (HAG) Hillside Courts (HSC) Honors Cottage /2401 College St. (EMC) Industrial Technology Center (ITC) Innovative Teaching Technology Center (ITT) Jennings Courts (JCT) Kamerick Art Building (KAM)
Building numbers begin at the north end of campus and continue to the south. Campus information: 319-273-2311
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Lang Hall (LNG) Latham Hall (LAT) Lawther Hall (LAW) Marshall Center School (MCS) McCollum Science Hall (MSH) McLeod Center (MCL) Maucker Union (MAU) Noehren Hall (NRN) Panther Village Panther Village Physical Plant (PHP) Power Plant (PPL) President’s Home Psychology #1 Redeker Center (RDC) Residence On The Hill Complex (ROTH) Richard O. Jacobson Human Performance Center (HPC) 45 Rider Hall (RID)
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Rod Library (LIB) Russell Hall (RSL) Sabin Hall (SAB) Schindler Education Center (SEC) Seerley Hall (SRL) Shull Hall (SHU) Strayer-Wood Theatre (SWT) Student Health Center (SHC) Tallgrass Prairie Center (NRV) Towers Center (TOW) UNI-Dome (DOM) University Apartments Office (UAP) Visitor Information Center (VIC) Warehouse 1 (WH1) Wellness/Recreation Center (WRC) West Gymnasium (WST) Wright Hall (WRT)
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ALLEN COLLEGE
7009 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 277-0220 cedarfalls.kaplanuniversity.com
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
1990 Heath St, Waterloo (319) 226-2000 allencollege.edu
1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-2311 uni.edu
HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 296-2320 | (319) 296-4464 hawkeyecollege.edu
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY
Hawkeye Community College has seven area locations that house over 52 credit and continuing education programs, with the main campus being on the southern edge of Waterloo. The diverse curriculum offers specialized training geared toward business and industry. With over 6,200 students enrolled, HCC is one of the state’s leaders in higher education. Campus map located above.
The University of Northern Iowa provides a high-quality and diverse educational experience, purposefully guiding students to find and develop their strengths and prepare them for success after college. The university offers a full calendar of fine-and performing arts events, many of which take place in the acoustically outstanding Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts as part of its artist series. Panther athletics sponsors 15 varsity intercollegiate sports, 6 men’s programs, and 9 women’s programs. Campus map located on page 39.
UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY 3563 University Ave, Waterloo (319) 232-6980 waterloo.uiu.edu
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AmericInn Lodge & Suites
5818 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 277-6166
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1945 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-7411 1614 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2400
BlackHawk Hotel (see inset map) 115 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161
BlackHawk Motor Lodge (see inset map) 122 Washington St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161
Candlewood Suites
2056 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 235-7000
Clarion Inn University Plaza
5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230
Comfort Inn & Suites
2011 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-5452
Comfort Suites
7402 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 273-9999
Country Inn & Suites – Cedar Falls 2910 S Main St, (319) 268-1800
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W 4th & Commercial Sts, Waterloo (see inset map)
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls
2141 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-9191 2343 Logan Ave, Waterloo (319) 236-3238
Quality Inn & Suites (see inset map) 226 W 5th St, Waterloo (319) 235-0301
Hartman Reserve Nature Center 657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls
Hearst Center for the Arts
304 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls
Ice House Museum
1st & Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
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Tractor & Engine Museum
500 Westfield Ave, Waterloo (see inset map)
Lost Island Water Park 2225 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo
National Cattle Congress
257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo
National Wrestling Hall of Fame 24 Dan Gable Museum
303 Jefferson St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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1825 La Porte Rd, (319) 233-1800
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800 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 433-1205
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103 Main St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
Phelps Youth Pavilion
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Arts Mall & Mark's Park
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Carriage House Bed & Breakfast
Antique Acres
7610 Waverly Rd, Cedar Falls
Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information 1st & Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
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Black Hawk Park
2410 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls
Black Hawk Tennis Club 40 1005 Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo 41
Byrnes Park & Aquatic Center
Campbell & Fletcher Aves, Waterloo
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73
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Byrnes Park Tennis Club 41 1101 Campbell Ave, Waterloo 42
Cadillac Lanes
650 La Porte Rd, Waterloo 6138 Cedar Wapsi Rd, Cedar Falls
46
Cedar Falls Motorsports Park 6200 W Bennington Rd, Cedar Falls
3238 Dewitt Rd, Waterloo
Central Park
Seerely & Grove Sts, Cedar Falls
49 Danes Baseball Complex 2258 Movilla St, Waterloo
50
The Falls Aquatic Center 3025 S Main St, Cedar Falls
Gates Park Aquatic Center & Golf Course
51 820 E Donald St, Waterloo 52
George Wyth State Park 3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo
53 Hoing-Rice Softball Complex 1061 Josephine St, Waterloo
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course
54 1000 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo 55
Lookout Park
Park & Mandalay Drs, Cedar Falls
Maple Lanes Bowling Center 56 2608 University Ave, Waterloo 57
Q
300 Jefferson St, Waterloo (see inset map)
47 Cedar Valley Soccer Complex 48
P
Cedar Valley SportsPlex
G1 2
46 7 9
10
14
16
21
24
McLeod Center
2501 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
58 Orchard Hill Park
McClain & Primrose Drs, Cedar Falls
Riverview Conference Center 30 439 N Division St, Cedar Falls
59
Rotary Reserve 31 5932 N Union Rd, Cedar Falls
60 Paw Park
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum 10 503 South St, Waterloo (see inset map)
61 Pheasant Ridge Municipal Golf Course
Theatre UNI 32 23rd St & Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
62
UNI Gallery of Art 32 W 27th St & Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
64
37 Big Woods Lake & Recreation Area
Cedar Falls Recreation Center 45 110 E 13th St, Cedar Falls
Park Place Event Centre 26 1521 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls
K
406 State St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
14 Waterloo Center for the Arts
Product Engineering Center
Suburban Extended Stay
7515 Nordic Dr, (319) 266-6988
Viking Pump Museum
44
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G
36
Foundry Operations
3800 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
1st & Clay Sts, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
6
655 Cedar St, Waterloo (see inset map)
43 Cedar Falls Gun Club
22 Little Red Schoolhouse Museum 23
Veterans Memorial Hall
Engine Works
25
300 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 268-2222
33
622 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Ramada Hotel (see inset map)
205 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 233-7560
1227 W 27th St, Cedar Falls
Galleria de Paco
3500 E Donald St, Waterloo
3052 Marnie Ave, Waterloo (319) 232-7467
Motel 6
310 W Conger, Waterloo
20 Tractor Cab Assembly Operations
2127 LaPorte Rd, Waterloo (319) 274-7000
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo (319) 833-4753
32 University of Northern Iowa
Vietnam Veterans Memorial 35 Water & E 4th Sts, Waterloo (see inset map)
19
7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6611
Rod Library, UNI Campus, Cedar Falls
Electric Park Ballroom
18 2000 Westfield Ave, Waterloo
2034 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-2044
University Museum
Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum 34 308 W 3rd St, Cedar Falls (see inset map)
2060 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
17
2134 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-2500
M Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
32
Crossroads Center
300 W Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Fairfield Inn & Suites
B
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls
16 Drivetrain Operations
1809 La Porte Rd, (319) 235-4461
L
College Square Mall
JOHN DEERE
Days Inn & Suites – Waterloo
Howard Johnson
1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo
450 Evansdale Dr, (319) 235-1111
Holiday Inn Express
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
12 Hawkeye Community College
M
Days Inn – Evansdale
B
322 Washington St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Grout Museum of History & Science 10 503 South St, Waterloo (see inset map)
15
Days Inn – Cedar Falls
Hilton Garden Inn
BluedornWelcome Science Imaginarium
Hope Martin Theatre 14 225 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
Country Inn & Suites – Waterloo
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P
2
Pat Bowlsby Dog Park
Ansborough Ave & Hwy 63, Waterloo
14
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28
S Main St & Hwy 58 Overpass, Cedar Falls 3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls
Pfieffer Spring Park
Grand Blvd & Birch St, Cedar Falls
Prairie Lakes Park
63 Viking & Hudson Rds, Cedar Falls
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Riverfront Sports Park at Cedar River Exchange Park Park Rd & Burton Ave, Waterloo
Riverfront Stadium 65 850 Park Rd, Waterloo 66
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
14
Waterloo Center for the Arts
G2
Riverview Recreation Area 2521 Kenyon Ave, Waterloo
68
1830 E Shaulis Rd, Waterloo
UNI Wellness & Recreation Center 57 2301 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls Veteran's Memorial Park & Freedom Rock Waterloo Rd & 14th St, Cedar Falls
P3
Washington Park
East End 9th St, Cedar Falls
P4
Waterloo Memorial Stadium 72 1350 Katoski Ave, Waterloo
P5
Waterhawks Ski Shows
E
Quality Inn & Suites 226 W 5th St 205 W 4th St
E 4th & Mulberry Sts
Newton's Park
E 4th & Sycamore Sts
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park 655 Cedar St
Sullivan Park
E 4th & Adams Sts W Park Ave & South St
500 Jefferson St Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431 fax: (319) 233-2733 travelwaterloo.com
BlackHawk Hotel 115 Main St
BlackHawk Motor Lodge 122 Washington St
1st & Clay Sts
Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau
220 Clay St
Cedar Falls Community Center G2 528 Main St
Bluedorn Science Imaginarium 322 Washington St
G3
Cedar Falls Post Office 221 W 6th St
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
Cedar Falls Public Library G2 524 Main St
Galleria de Paco
15
Grout Museum of History & Science
22
W 4th & Commercial Sts 622 Commercial St 503 South St
Hope Martin Theatre 14 225 Commercial St John Deere Drivetrain Operations 16 300 W Commercial St 21 John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum 24 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum
36
Viking Pump Museum
P3
28 RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Arts Mall & Mark's Park
P4 P5
29 RiverLoop Expo Plaza 460 Jefferson St
10 Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
103 Main St
308 W 3rd St 406 State St
Parks
27 Rensselaer Russell House Museum
225 Commercial St
1st & Clay Sts
Victorian Home & Carriage House Museum
P2
520 W 3rd St
Little Red Schoolhouse Museum
34
14 Phelps Youth Pavilion 225 Commercial St
1st & Clay Sts
Oster Regent Theatre
P1
303 Jefferson St
6510 Hudson Rd Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 268-4266 or (800) 845-1955 fax: (319) 277-9707 cedarfallstourism.org
Ice House Museum
25
500 Westfield Ave
503 South St
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Washington Park
G1 Cedar Falls City Hall
Cedar Valley SportsPlex 46 300 Jefferson St
10
Lincoln Park
Behrens-Rapp Visitor Information
Black Hawk County Courthouse G1 316 E 5th St
9
For additional information, please contact:
Points of Interest
Ramada Hotel
Points of Interest
7
125 Commercial St
Accommodations D
Accommodations
2
Young Arena
DOWNTOWN CEDAR FALLS
DOWNTOWN WATERLOO
Q
300 Sycamore St
Eagle Lake, Hwy 20 & I-380, Exit 68, Evansdale
Young Arena 74 125 Commercial St, Waterloo (see inset map)
P
Waterloo Post Office
Parks P1 P2
Walter’s Ridge Golf Course 61 3205 W 12th St, Cedar Falls
73
715 Mulberry St
415 Commercial St
74
UNI-Dome 57 2401 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls
71
Waterloo City Hall
G4 Waterloo Public Library
Tibbitts Baseball Complex 69 Cedar Bend & W Donald St, Waterloo
70
225 Commercial St
500 Jefferson St
G3
South Hills Golf Course
Water & E 4th Sts
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau
67 Robinson Dresser Sports Complex 3626 W 12th St, Cedar Falls
Welcome
35
P6
Gateway Park
Lincoln & Main Sts Bridge
Island Park
Center St (West Side)
Overman Park
W 2nd St between Clay & Franklin Sts
Peter Melendy Park 1st & Main Sts
Sturgis Park
W 1st St between Main & Franklin Sts
Tourist Park
Center & Franklin Sts (East Side)
33 Veterans Memorial Hall 655 Cedar St
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CEDAR FALLS | 6301 University Avenue | (319) 266-6678 WATERLOO | 1422 Flammang Drive | (319) 274-0407
Newton's Paradise CafĂŠ
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dining meals served B – Breakfast L – Lunch D – Dinner
The value of each dollar sign is $10 and is based on average price of a dinner entree $ – 10 $$ – 20 $$$ – 30
Denotes locations with Live Music/Nightlife
Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
Asian Fusion
(319) 266-6377
$
L D
Sun 11am – 9pm; Closed Mon Tues-Thurs 11am – 9pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
Cafe Dué
(319) 242-8106
$$
B L D
Mon 11am – 9pm, Tues-Fri 11am – 10pm, Sat 8am – 10pm, Sun 8am – 3pm
(319) 277-8641
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 2pm; 4:30 – 9pm Sun 11am – 2pm; 4:30 – 8pm
(319) 226-3333 (319) 226-3338
$
L D
Mon-Sat 10:15am – 10pm; Sun 11am – 10pm (Kimball) Open daily 10am – 10pm (Logan)
(319) 266-2150
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 2:30pm; 5 – 8:30pm Sun Noon – 5pm
(319) 232-3928
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm, Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 277-8899
$
L D
Sun-Wed 10:30am – 10:30pm Thurs 10:30am – 2am; Fri-Sat 10:30am – 3am
(319) 234-8100
$
B L D
Tues-Sat 8am – 9pm Sun 8am – 8pm
(319) 266-4368
$
L D
Open daily 11am – 10pm
(319) 553-1100
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 266-5811
$
L D
Open daily 11am – 10pm
(319) 266-5529
$
L D
Open daily 11am – 9:30pm
(319) 266-6839 (319) 232-8888
$
L D
Sun 11am – 9pm; Mon-Thurs 10:30am – 9:30pm; Fri-Sat 10:30am – 10pm (Cedar Falls) Open daily 11am – 9pm (Waterloo)
(319) 232-6669
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 833-7299
$
L D
Closed Mon Tues-Sun 10:30am – 10:30pm
(319) 266-4000
$$
L D
Mon 4 – 10pm; Tues-Fri 11am – 2:30pm, 4 – 10pm Sat-Sun 11am – 10pm
(319) 277-4900
$$
L D
Lunch Tues-Thurs 11:30am – 2pm Fri-Sun 11:30am – 2pm Dinner Tues-Sun 5 – 9:30pm
(319) 232-5203
$
L D
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 10:30am – 2:30pm and 4:30 – 8pm
ASIAN/EUROPEAN 5725 University Ave, Cedar Falls
421 Main St, Cedar Falls
China Wok Chinese Restaurant 123 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
East China
2108 Kimball Ave, Waterloo 2315 Logan Ave, Waterloo
Ginger Thai Cuisine
111 W 2nd St, Cedar Falls
Golden China
106 Brookeridge Dr, Waterloo
Great Wall
2125 College St, Cedar Falls
Honey Garden Family Dining 826 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
Hong Kong
6306 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Hu Hot Mongolian Grill
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls
IPPA Asian Grill
925 22nd St, Cedar Falls
New Century Buffet
2915 McClain Dr, Cedar Falls
Panda Express
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 1503 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
Panda House
1415 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
Red Apple Chinese Restaurant 305 W 4th St, Waterloo
Sakura Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 5719 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Taste of India
1704 W 1st St, Cedar Falls
The Thai Bowl
6245 Sycamore St, Waterloo
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 433-0999
$$
L D
Sun 11am – 9:30pm; Mon 4 – 9:30pm Tues-Thurs 11am – 2pm & 4 – 9:30pm Fri 11am – 2pm & 4 – 10pm; Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 266-1814 (319) 287-4700
$
L D
Same hours at both locations Mon-Sat 11am – Midnight; Sun 11am – 11pm
(319) 277-2646
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 4pm – 2am; Fri-Sun 11am – 2am
(319) 234-4333
$
L D
Open daily at 11am
(319) 233-4131
$
L D
Open daily 11am – 2am; Kitchen 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat appetizers & pizza until Midnight
(319) 553-0029
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 1am Sun 11am – Midnight
(319) 234-0862
$
D
Open daily 3pm – 2am
(319) 833-8025
$
L D
Sun-Fri 11am – 2am; Sat 9am – 2am
ASIAN/EUROPEAN continued Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
1931 Sears St, Waterloo
BAR & GRILL Applebee’s
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 2780 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
Beck’s Sports Grill
2210 College St, Cedar Falls
Beck’s Taproom Grill 3295 University Ave, Waterloo
Briqhouse Bar & Grill 307 W 5th St, Waterloo
Buffalo Wild Wings
6406 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Casey’s 218 Pub
4008 Acorn Ln, Waterloo
Damons Sports Bar & Grill 2122 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 233-7560
$
B D
Open daily Breakfast 6:30 – 10:30am Dinner 5 – 10pm
(319) 266-6611
$$
B D
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6 – 10am; Sat-Sun 7 – 11am Dinner: Sun-Sat 5 – 10pm
(319) 232-5125
$$
B L D
Breakfast: Fri-Sat 8 – 11am, Sun 8am – 4pm Lunch/Dinner Mon-Sat 11am – 10pm, Sun 11am – 4pm
(319) 833-9464
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 277-5423
$
L D
Tues 3 – 11pm; Wed-Thurs 3pm – 2am; Fri-Sat 11am – 2am; Closed Sun-Mon
(319) 266-7535 (319) 234-7523
$
B L D
Same hours at both locations: Sun-Thurs 6am – 9pm Fri-Sat 6am – 10pm
(319) 233-0701
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 2am Closed Sun
(319) 234-1414
$
L D
Open daily 11am – 10pm
(319) 233-3352
$
L D
Mon-Fri 11am – Midnight Sat-Sun 11am – 1am
(319) 277-3962
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 3pm - 2am Fri-Sun Noon – 2am
(319) 234-3680
$
L D
Mon-Sat open at 11am Sun open at 9am
(319) 833-4753
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 7 – 10:30am; 11:30am – 1am Fri 7 – 10:30am; 11am – 2am Sat 11:30am – 2am; Sun 11:30am – 1am
(319) 277-1508
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 2am Sun 2 – 10pm
(319) 277-3671
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 2am Sun 11am – Midnight Sun during football season 9am – Midnight
(319) 833-4753
$$
D
Closed Sun & Mon Tues-Sat open at 5pm
(319) 266-6180
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 266-9394
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Mon-Thurs limited late night menu 10 – 11pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm Fri-Sat limited late night menu 11pm – Midnight
(319) 277-8111
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm (kitchen hours) Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm (kitchen hours) Mon-Sun 11am – 2am (bar hours)
(319) 235-8865
$
L D
Kitchen open daily 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat late night menu 10pm – Midnight Bar open daily 10am – 2am
(319) 236-9112
$
L D
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 7am – 11pm
BAR & GRILL continued Factory City Gastropub - Ramada Hotel 205 W 4th St, Waterloo
Garden Grille & Bar - Hilton Garden Inn 7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls
Greg's Place
926 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
Hurricane Grill & Wings
2027 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
The Hydrant Firehouse Grill 2002 College St, Cedar Falls
Hy-Vee Market Cafe/Grille 6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 1422 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
Jameson’s Public House 310 E 4th St, Waterloo
KingPin Bar & Grill
2608 University Ave, Waterloo
Legends
118 Commercial St, Waterloo
The Library
2222 College St, Cedar Falls
LJ’S Neighborhood Bar & Grill 3550 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
The Lone Wolf - Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
Mr. G’s Restaurant & Pub 2719 Center St, Cedar Falls
Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub 205 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
Otis & Henry’s Bar & Grill Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
PepperJax Grill
6719 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Pepper’s Grill & Sports Pub 620 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
Pump Haus
311 Main St, Cedar Falls
Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill 228 E 4th St, Waterloo
Southtown Bar & Grill 2026 Bopp St, Waterloo
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 287-5747
$
L D
Mon-Sat 3pm – 2am
(319) 232-0344
$
L D
Closed Sun Mon-Fri 10am – 11pm; Sat 7am – 11pm
(319) 266-3507
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm (kitchen hours) Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm (kitchen hours) Mon-Sun 10am – 2am (bar hours)
(319) 277-4273
$
L D
Open daily 10am – 2am Kitchen: Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – Midnight with limited menu 10pm – Midnight
(319) 234-4641
$
L D
Mon-Wed 9am – 10pm; Thurs-Sun 7am – 10pm
(319) 234-8717
$
L D
Mon-Wed 11am – 9pm Thurs-Sat 11am – 10pm
(319) 266-3050
$
L D
Bar open daily 11am – 2pm Kitchen: Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 833-4753
$$
B L D
Breakfast Sat-Sun 7 – 10:30am Brunch Sat-Sun 11am – 2pm Lunch Mon-Fri 11am – 2pm Dinner Sun-Thurs 4 – 9pm Steak Night Buffet Fri-Sat 4 – 10pm
(319) 232-6868
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 9pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm
$
B L D
Hours vary by location
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm Sun 10:30am – 9pm
BAR & GRILL continued Spicoli's Grill and the Reverb Rock Garden 3555 University Ave, Waterloo
Steamboat Gardens 1740 Falls Ave, Waterloo
Toad’s Bar & Grill
204 Main St, Cedar Falls
The Wild Hare American Bar & Grill 2512 White Tail Dr, Cedar Falls
Wishbone Inc
201 W 18th St, Waterloo
Z’s Restaurant & Lounge 3937 Airline Hwy, Waterloo
Zsavooz Sports Lounge & Grill 206 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls
BUFFET Farmers Pick Buffet - Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo
Hibachi Sushi Buffet
1535 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
Hy-Vee Deli & Cafeteria
(319) 266-7535 (319) 234-7523 (319) 236-0580 (319) 234-8627 (319) 233-3266
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 1422 Flammang Dr, Waterloo 4000 University Ave, Waterloo 2181 Logan Ave, Waterloo 2834 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo
Pizza Ranch
(319) 266-2555
4302 University Ave, Cedar Falls
RiverLoop Public Market Co-op & Loop Café 327 W 3rd St, Waterloo
(319) 287-9227
$
L D
Store: Tues-Wed 9am – 4pm; Thurs-Fri 9am – 8pm; Sat 8am – 8pm; Sun 10am – 2pm Dining: Lunch Tues-Sat 11am – 2pm; Dinner Thurs-Sat 5 – 7:30pm; Sat breakfast 8:30 – 10:30am; Sun brunch 10am – 1:30pm
(319) 266-0888
$
B L
Wed-Sat 9am – 3pm March – Dec
(319) 232-0475
$
B L
Mon-Sat 9am – 10pm; Sun 10am – 7pm
(319) 232-2034
$
B L
Mon-Fri 6am – 4pm; Sat 7am – 4pm Closed Sun
(319) 232-2156 (319) 266-6029
$
B L
Open daily 5:30am – 9pm (Waterloo) Mon-Fri 5:30am – 9pm; Sat 5:30am – 10pm Sun 6am – 8pm (Cedar Falls)
COFFEE HOUSE Barn Happy
11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Barnes and Noble Café
1518 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
Cabin Coffee Company 2040 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
Caribou Coffee
3700 University Ave, Waterloo 6719 University Ave, Cedar Falls
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 233-5018
$
B L
Mon-Fri 7am – 5pm; Sat 7am – 3pm Closed Sun
(319) 277-1596
$
B L
Mon-Thurs 6am – 10pm; Fri 6am – 11pm Sat 7am – 11pm; Sun 8am – 9pm
(319) 266-6402
$
B L D
Open daily 5am – 10pm
(319) 610-7525
$
B L
Tues-Fri 10am – 3pm Sat 8am – 1pm
(319) 277-3227
$
L D
Open daily 11am – 11pm
(319) 415-2547 (319) 242-7279
$
B L D
Cedar Falls: Sun-Wed 7am – 10pm Thurs-Sat 7am – 11pm Waterloo: Open daily 6am-7pm
$
B L D
Hours vary by location
(319) 233-9160
$
L
Mon-Fri 8am – 3pm
(319) 553-0250 (319) 433-3003
$
B L D
Same hours at both locations Mon-Sat 6am – 9pm; Sun 7am – 8pm
(319) 266-9995
$
B L D
Mon-Thurs 6:30am - Midnight; Fri 6:30am - 2am; Sat 7:30am - 2am; Sun 7:30am – 3pm
(319) 277-7071
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 10am – 8pm Fri 10am – 2am; Sat 10am – 8pm Sun 11am – 8pm
(319) 235-7670
$
L D
Mon-Sat 10am – 10pm Closed Sun
(319) 236-2300
$
L D
Mon-Fri 10am – 7pm Sat 10am – 3pm
(319) 266-2117
$
B L
Open daily 6am – 2pm
(319) 232-0635
$$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm Sun 10:30am – 7pm
(319) 287-4467
$
B L D
Open 24 hours 7 days a week
(319) 266-3199
$
B L D
Open daily 5:30am – 8:30pm
COFFEE HOUSE continued Cottonwood Canyon 218 E 4th St, Waterloo
Cup of Joe
102 Main St, Cedar Falls
Dunkin Donuts
6004 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Laughing Tree Café Waterloo Center for the Arts 225 Commercial St, Waterloo
Marsala Grill
911 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls
Sidecar Coffee Shop
2215 College St, Cedar Falls 1850 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
Starbucks Coffee Company
6421 University Ave, Cedar Falls 214 Viking Plaza Rd, (Target) Cedar Falls 1501 E San Marnan Dr, (Target) Waterloo 1501 Flammang Dr, Waterloo 1422 Flammang Dr, (Hy-Vee) Waterloo 6301 University Ave, (Hy-Vee) Cedar Falls
(319) 277-7140 (319) 553-1120 (319) 226-6500 (319) 232-1456 (319) 234-7523 (319) 266-7523
DELI Boardwalk Deli
206 E 4th St, Waterloo
Panera Bread Bakery & Café 6403 University Ave, Cedar Falls 1818 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
Soho Sushi Bar & Deli 119 Main St, Cedar Falls
Sub City
2218 College St, Cedar Falls
Sub City West
3045 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
Sub City 2
118 E 4th St, Waterloo
DINER Gravy’s Diner
4129 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Highway 63 Diner
3030 Marnie Rd, Waterloo
IHOP 2009 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
J’s Homestyle Cooking 1724 W 31st St, Cedar Falls
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
$
B L D
Mon-Sat 6am – 4pm; Closed Sun (Cedar Falls) Mon-Sat 10am – 7pm; Closed Sun (Logan Ave) Mon-Sat 11am – 8pm Sun 11am – 7pm (University Ave)
(319) 234-2416
$
B L
Mon-Fri 6am – 2pm, Sat-Sun 6am – 1pm
(319) 234-0280
$
B L D
Mon-Sat 6am – 9pm Sun 9am – 4pm
(319) 235-6595
$
B L D
Open 24 hours 7 days a week
(319) 277-1948 (319) 277-7688
$
L D
Mon 11am – 3pm; Tues-Thurs 11am – 7pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 9pm
(319) 277-5551 (319) 291-2010
$
B L D
Mon-Thurs 6am – Midnight; Fri-Sat 6am – 1am Sun 6am – Midnight (Cedar Falls) Open daily 6am - 10:30pm (Waterloo)
(319) 277-1729
$
B L
Open daily 5:30am – 1:30pm
DINER continued Maid-Rite
(319) 277-9748 (319) 235-7026 (319) 833-2010
116 E 4th St, Cedar Falls 2076 Logan Ave, Waterloo 2808 University Ave, Waterloo
Morg’s Diner
520 Mulberry St, Waterloo
Newton’s Paradise Café 128 E 4th St, Waterloo
Perkins
3280 University Ave, Waterloo
Townhouse Tenderloins
4116 University Ave, Cedar Falls 618 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls
Village Inn
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 212 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
Waffle Stop
904 Rainbow Dr, Cedar Falls
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 266-2616
$$
D
Mon-Sat 4 – 10pm; Sun 4 – 9pm
(319) 274-8888
$$$
L D
Mon-Fri 11am – 2pm; 5 – 10pm Sat 5 – 10pm
(319) 277-1385
$$$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 10:30pm Fri 11am – 11pm, Sat 4 – 11pm; Closed Sun
(319) 833-7226
$$$
D
Tues-Sat 5pm – close Catacomb Lounge opens at 4:30pm
(319) 268-7222
$$$
D
Mon-Sat 4:30 – 10pm
(319) 232-3014
$$
D
Sun-Thurs 4 – 9pm; Fri-Sat 4 – 10pm
(319) 243-5715
$
Desserts
Mon-Thurs Noon – 9pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm Sun Noon – 9pm
(319) 266-9000
$
Desserts
Mon-Sat Noon – 10pm; Sun 1 – 9pm
(319) 266-1605
$
Desserts
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
$
L D
Hours vary by location. Cedar Falls closed Dec-Feb
FINE DINING The Cedar Falls Brown Bottle 1111 Center St, Cedar Falls
CU Restaurant and Cellar Wine & Martini Bar 320 E 4th St, Waterloo
Ferrari’s
1521 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls
Galleria de Paco and Catacomb Lounge 622 Commercial St, Waterloo
Montage
222 Main St, Cedar Falls
The Waterloo Brown Bottle 209 W 5th St, Waterloo
ICE CREAM Brick House Frozen Yogurt 5315 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Cherry Berry
6207 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Cold Stone Creamery
6421 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Dairy Queen
620 E 18th St, Cedar Falls 1304 W 5th St, Waterloo 2719 University Ave, Waterloo 1506 La Porte Rd, Waterloo 103 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo 1229 Lafayette St, Waterloo
(319) 277-8202 (319) 232-5607 (319) 233-8603 (319) 232-5440 (319) 233-1867 (319) 233-6313
1310 W 1st St, Cedar Falls 207 E Tower Park Dr, Waterloo
(319) 266-3647 (319) 232-1600
$
Desserts
Both locations closed Nov-Feb Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 10:30pm Sun Noon – 10pm (Cedar Falls) Mon-Sat 11am – 9:30pm; Sun Noon – 9:30pm (Waterloo)
Hansen’s Dairy Outlet 127 E 18th St, Cedar Falls
(319) 266-3044
$
Locally made ice cream
Mon-Sat 8am – 9pm Sun 10am – 9pm
(319) 234-3309
$
Locally made ice cream
Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon-Sat 8am – 10pm, Sun 10am – 10pm Labor Day to Memorial Day: Mon-Sat 8am – 9pm, Sun 10am – 9pm
(319) 266-6359
$
Desserts
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 233-0651
$
Desserts
Sun-Thurs Noon – 8pm, Fri-Sat Noon – 10pm
(319) 277-7110
$
Desserts
Mon 2 – 10pm; Tues-Sun 11am – 10pm
(319) 266-7771
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10:30pm; Sun 11am – 9pm
$
L D
Sun-Wed 11am – 10pm; Thurs-Sat 11am – 11pm (Cedar Falls) Sun-Thurs 11am - 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm (Waterloo)
4 Queens Dairy Cream
Hansen's Dairy Moo Roo 3015 Kimball Ave, Waterloo
Menchie's
421 Viking Plaza Dr, Cedar Falls
Sassy Strawberry
1527 E San Marnan, Waterloo
Yogurt Pro
5725 University Ave, Cedar Falls
MEXICAN Amigos Mexican Restaurant & Bar 5809 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Carlos O’Kelly’s
6507 University Ave, Cedar Falls 2060 Soule Dr, Waterloo
(319) 277-1121 (319) 236-8730
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 287-8005
$$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10:30pm; Sun 11am – 9pm
(319) 287-8110
$$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 9pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm; Sun 11am – 8pm
(319) 287-5636
$$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10:30pm; Sun 11am – 9pm
(319) 242-7845
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 2pm; 5 – 8pm
(319) 236-9990
$
L D
Open daily 9am – 9pm
(319) 232-4228
$
L D
Open daily 9am – 9pm
(319) 233-6100
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm, Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 277-9676
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 2pm; 4:30 – 9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm Sun 11am – 9pm
(319) 277-8226
$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 2am; Sun 11am – 8pm
MEXICAN continued
El Patron
301 E 4th St, Waterloo
Fiesta Jalisco
350 Fletcher Ave, Waterloo
La Calle
2223 College St, Cedar Falls
La Michocana Authentic Mexican 1221 Franklin St, Waterloo
La Placita
322 W 4th St, Waterloo
Las Margaritas
2822 University Ave, Waterloo
Los Cabos
112 Main St, Cedar Falls
Pablo’s Mexican Grill 310 Main St, Cedar Falls
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Chapala 900 La Porte Rd, Waterloo
319.268.7222 montage-cf.com Downtown ceDar falls Montage
2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 277-1054 (319) 232-5081
$
L D
Same hours at both locations Sun-Wed 10:30am – Midnight Thurs-Sat 10:30am – 2am
(319) 234-5686
$
L D
Mon-Sat 11am – 9pm Closed Sun and holidays
(319) 229-4765
$$
L D
Closed Sun-Mon Tues-Thurs 11am – 3pm; 5 – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 3pm; 5 – 11pm
(319) 242-2263
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 2am
$$
L D
Mon–Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri–Sat 11am – 11pm; Sun 11am – 9pm
(319) 233-3323
$$
L (not Sat) D
Tues-Thurs 10am – 9pm; Fri 10am – 10pm; Sat 4 – 10pm; Sun 10am – 9pm; Closed Mon
(319) 232-6369
$
L D
Open daily 10:30am – 10pm
(319) 277-7770
$$
L D
Mon-Thurs 11am – Midnight Fri-Sat 11am – 2am; Sun 11am – 11pm
(319) 235-6494
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm (Cedar Falls locations) Open daily 11am – 10pm (Waterloo)
(319) 277-8669
$
L D
Mon-Tues 11am – 9pm; Wed-Thurs 11am – 10pm; Fri-Sat 11am – Midnight; Pizza by slice: 10pm – 2am; Sun 4 – 9pm
(319) 236-2965
$
L D
Tues-Thurs 11am – 7pm Fri 11am – 9pm Sat 11am – 8pm
(319) 234-0288
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 234-5686
$
Beers
Tapped on Thurs 5pm
(319) 415-3008
$
Popcorn
Mon-Sat 9am – 5:30pm; Sun Noon – 3pm
(877) 632-6654
$
Cookies
Open Daily 11am – 3am
(319) 277-7956
$
Wines
Closed Sun; Mon-Wed 1 – 10pm Thurs 1 – 11pm; Fri-Sat 1pm – Midnight
(319) 234-1170
$
Popcorn
Closed Sun Mon-Sat 10am – 7pm
(319) 277-7855
$
Desserts
Same hours at both locations Closed Sun; Mon-Sat 9am – 7pm
MEXICAN continued Panchero’s Mexican Grill
6421 University Ave, Cedar Falls 2845 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
Rudy’s Tacos
2401 Falls Ave, Waterloo
PIZZA/ITALIAN* Basal Pizza
225 W 4th St, Waterloo
Chad's Pizza
909 W 23rd Street, Cedar Falls
Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt 126 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls
Mama Nick’s Circle Pizzeria 1934 Washington St, Waterloo
Noodles & Company
2833 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo
Old Chicago
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1315 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
The Other Place
2214 College St, Cedar Falls 4214 University Ave, Cedar Falls 360 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo
Tony’s La Pizzeria
407 Main St, Cedar Falls
(319) 277-2800
(319) 277-9720 (319) 268-1655 (319) 287-9400
SEAFOOD Cedar Valley Fish Market 218 Division St, Waterloo
Red Lobster
941 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
SPECIALITIES Guerrilla Brewing Company 2401 Falls Ave, Waterloo
Here's What's Poppin 220 Main St, Cedar Falls
Insomnia Cookie
2202 College St, Cedar Falls
Luna Art & Wine
107 Main St, Cedar Falls
Popcorn Heaven
403 Franklin St, Waterloo
Scratch Cupcakery
315 Main St, Cedar Falls 1517 Flammang Dr, Waterloo
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dining Contact Information
Price
Meals Served
Days/Hours
(319) 266-3581
$
Appetizer
Mon-Thurs 4pm – Midnight; Fri 4pm – 2am; Sat Noon – 2am; Sun Noon – 10pm
(319) 277-2230
$$
D
Breakfast: Mon-Fri 6 – 9am; Sat-Sun 6 – 9:30am Dinner: Mon-Sat 4 – 11pm; Sun 4 – 9pm
(319) 266-5285
$$
D
Mon-Sat 11am – 10pm; Sun 11am – 2pm
(319) 233-9111
$$
D
Closed Sun-Mon, Tues-Thurs 4:30 – 9pm, Fri-Sat 4:30 – 10pm
(319) 266-0200
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 232-3233
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 235-4336
$$
L D
Sun-Thurs 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
(319) 266-3200
$$
L D
Mon-Thurs 4 – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm; Sun 11am – 10pm
(319) 277-1244
$$
L D
Open daily 11am – 2am
SPECIALITIES continued Single Speed Brewing Company 128 Main St, Cedar Falls
STEAK & BBQ Against the Grain - Clarion Inn 5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Bourbon Street Bar-B-Que 314 Main St, Cedar Falls
D & K Hickory House, INC. 315 Park Rd, Waterloo
Famous Dave’s
6222 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon 4045 Hammond Ave, Waterloo
Longhorn Steakhouse
1425 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo
Texas Roadhouse
5715 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Whiskey Road
406 Main St, Cedar Falls
*Quick serve and national chain pizza options are also available. Please contact either visitors bureau or refer to a phone book for phone numbers and locations.
We invite you
to come enjoy the areas finest Chicago or New York Style Peetza, where the Peetza is made from scratch start to finish baked in a stone deck oven. Also offering; Calzones, Sandwiches, Salads, Micro Brews, and Martini’s, it’s a must stop in the Cedar Valley. 126 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2800
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DOUGHYJOEYS.COM
West 5th & Commercial St. Waterloo, Iowa Located in the Grand Lobby of the Historical Russell Lamson Building: the Brown Bottle in Waterloo has been Family owned & operated for three generations. The unique Italian menu provides family recipes prepared fresh daily, in an elegant casual atmosphere. We offer a full service bar, and extensive wine lists. From a quiet booth for two, or group seating of fifty or more, the Brown Bottle will provide you with an exceptional dining experience. Call for Reservation
319-232-3014
Dining Nightly 7 days a week at 4 p.m.
OPEN
2401 Falls Avenue Waterloo, IA 40701
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Sidecar Coffee
OPEN
rill G p o t S e fl f a W
Open daily 5:30 aM find us on
904 Rainbow DRive, CeDaR Falls
319-277-1729
MEET UP WITH
friends & family In THE
neighborhood today! Pre-game Warmups, Sandwiches and Baskets, Burgers, Salads, Wraps, Steaks, Pastas, Pizza and mouthwatering Desserts. Catch your favorite sporting event on one of our 17 TV’s and an 80 inchTV. Wi-Fi available. Enjoy LJ’s outdoor beer garden in the warmer months.
M-Sat. open 11am | Sunday-Serving Breakfast 9am-12, Lunch 11-close 319-234-3680 | 3550 Kimball Ave. Waterloo
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Comfort Inn and Suites
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ACCOMMODATIONS ROOMS
FITNESS CENTER
IN-HOUSE DINING
BUSINESS CENTER
SMOKE FREE
FREE WI-FI
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
SHUTTLE
POOL
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
MEETING ROOMS
PET FRIENDLY
Hotel AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES
5818 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 277-6166 | (800) 634-3444 americinn.com Of all amenities you’ll enjoy at AmericInn, quiet rooms may well rank at the top of your list. Newly remodeled in January 2012 – which added a lounge for your entertainment and our freshly cooked omelet for breakfast.
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BAYMONT INN & SUITES
1945 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-7411 | (800) 228-5150 baymontinns.com The Baymont’s whirlpool will help you de-stress after a long day of work or fun. The warm, bright sleeping rooms will keep you comfortable.
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best western plus
1614 Technology Pkwy, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2400 | (800) 228-1000 wingatehotels.com Hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, business center, 100% non-smoking, refrigerator and microwave in guest rooms. Great customer service. Near UNI campus and Cedar Falls Industrial Park.
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BLACKHAWK HOTEL
115 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161 | (800) 488-4295 blackhawk-hotel.com Boutique hotel listed on the National Register and conveniently located in downtown Cedar Falls offering renovated rooms from standard to luxury multiroom suites with antique furnishings.
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BLACKHAWK MOTOR LODGE
122 Washington St, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161 | (800) 488-4295 blackhawk-hotel.com Adjacent to the historic BlackHawk Hotel this property offers a “Mod” setting with mid-century style furnishings including sleek platform beds with retrolook carpet and bedding.
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CANDLEWOOD SUITES
2056 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 235-7000 | (888) 226-3539 waterlooiahotel.com The full kitchen amenities here will allow you to feel right at home if you are staying in. Heading out? The hotel is near shopping, eateries and attractions.
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CLARION INN UNIVERSITY PLAZA
5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230 | (800) 424-6423 clarioncedarfalls.com Located across from College Square Mall and close to the UNI Campus and historic downtown, this full-service hotel with new banquet space is great for conferences.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel
COMFORT INN & SUITES
2011 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-5452 | (800) 228-2800 comfortinn.com Whether staying for one night or an extended stay, they have all the amenities and comforts of home as well as attractions and restaurants nearby. Shuttle to Isle and Lost Island only.
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COMFORT SUITES
7402 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 273-9999 | (800) 424-6423 comfortsuites.com At Comfort Suites you can relax and enjoy our oversized, all suite rooms as well as our family friendly zero-depth entrance pool and free HOT breakfast buffet.
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COUNTRY INN & SUITES CEDAR FALLS
2910 S Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 268-1800 | (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com As the closest hotel to UNI facilities, Country Inn & Suites is the perfect home away from home with charming décor, convenient amenities, and great service.
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COUNTRY INN & SUITES WATERLOO
4025 Hammond Ave, Waterloo (319) 233-2336 | (800) 456-4000 countryinns.com With its charming décor, convenient amenities, delicious breakfast and great service, the Country Inn & Suites is a perfect stop for vacation or business trips.
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DAYS INN
5924 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 266-1222 | (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Located across from College Square Mall shopping and dining.
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DAYS INN & SUITES
450 Evansdale Dr, Evansdale (319) 235-1111 | (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com
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DAYS INN & SUITES
1809 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 235-4461 | (800) 329-7466 daysinn.com Come see our fantastic rooms. Free hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, pool, fitness center, refrigerator and microwave in every room. Located on La Porte Rd and San Marnan Dr.
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FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES
2134 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-2500 marriott.com You'll find all you need for easy, comfortable travel - smartly designed guest rooms and lobby, free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, and start your day with our free, hot breakfast.
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HAMPTON INN
2034 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-2044 | (800) 426-7866 hamptoninn.com Enjoy the Cedar Valley’s award-winning Hilton property, consistently voted in the top 100 Hamptons in the country. Proud to be 100% non-smoking. Next to shopping mall and restaurants.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel
HILTON GARDEN INN CEDAR FALLS
7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6611 hiltongardenInncedarfalls.com Full-service hotel with a great location for business or pleasure. Close to UNI and downtown. Features over 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting/banquet space. Enjoy our Garden Grille & Bar, salt water pool or outside fire pits.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
2127 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 274-7000 | (800) 465-4329 holidayinnexpress.com 100% smoke-free. Hot breakfast served every day. Indoor pool and hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and hardwired internet. Close to Crossroads Mall, Isle Casino, and Lost Island Waterpark.
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HOWARD JOHNSON
3052 Marnie Ave, Waterloo (319) 232-7467 | (800) 446-4656 hojo.com The central location makes the Howard Johnson an easy commute to Waterloo or Cedar Falls. Relax in the heated pool year-round and enjoy free, continental breakfast..
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ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo (319) 833-4753 | (800) 475-3946 theislewaterloo.com Home to hot gaming action with video poker, slots, table games, and a poker room. Offering giveaways, live music, and three restaurants: Otis & Henry’s Bar and Grill, Farmer’s Pick Buffet, and the Lone Wolf.
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JLL EXTENDED STAY
4410 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1550 | (800) 728-9819 jllextendedstay.com Located in the middle of the metro area, amenities include complimentary newspaper, cable TV with HBO, on-site washer/dryer, and furnished efficiency apartments. Weekly and monthly rates available.
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MOTEL 6
2141 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-9191 motel6.com Newly renovated, pet-friendly hotel, free Wi-Fi, extended stay rates offered, close to shopping and movie theater. Weekly rates and extended stay rates offered.
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MOTEL 6
2343 Logan Ave, Waterloo (319) 236-3238 motel6.com Motel 6 provides easy access to the Waterloo Municipal Airport and local businesses. There is plenty of space for large vehicles and the indoor pool is an oasis.
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QUALITY INN & SUITES
226 W 5th St, Waterloo (319) 235-0301 qualityinn.com The downtown location is close to convention center, restaurants, shopping and attractions. Rooms feature refrigerators and microwaves; whirlpool suites and business rooms. All rooms with free Wi-Fi. Free “Hot” continental breakfast.
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Cedar Valley Hotel of the Year
Chairman Award Winning
• • • • • • • •
Hot Complimentary Breakfast Indoor Pool Spacious King singles and Queen doubles High Speed Internet Business Center Pet Friendly Fitness Center Choice Privilege Rewards
• Hot Complimentary Breakfast • Indoor Pool • Spacious King singles, Queen Doubles and Whirlpool Suites • High Speed Wireless Internet • Guest Laundry available • Business Center • Pet Friendly
2011 La Porte Rd. Waterloo, IA 319-234-5452 877-424-6423 comfortinn.com/hotelwaterloo-iowa-IA203
1809 La Porte Road Waterloo, IA 319-235-4461 | 800-329-7466 daysinn.com 450 Evansdale Drive Evansdale, IA 319-235-1111 | 800-329-7466
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed and Breakfast
RAMADA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
205 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 233-7560 | (800) 272-6232 ramadawaterloo.com Located downtown, the Ramada offers full-service amenities. Nearby attractions include museums, sporting events, outstanding restaurant options and nightlife.
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SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY
300 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 268-2222 | (877) 424-6423 choicehotels.com In Cedar Falls Industrial Park and near the UNI campus, this new extended stay hotel features full kitchenettes and is perfect for business travelers.
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SUPER 8
7515 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6988 | (800) 800-8000 super8.com This hotel is conveniently located in the Cedar Falls Industrial Park, just off Highway 20 and 58 and near the UNI Campus.
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SUPER 8
1825 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-1800 | (800) 800-8000 super8.com Get free, high-speed internet access at this Super 8. This hotel is conveniently located near Crossroads Shopping Center and features free Superstart Breakfast. Elevator available.
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CARRIAGE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
3030 Grand Blvd, Cedar Falls (319) 277-6724 cedarfallsbnb.com Not your typical B+B. Located near Cedar Valley Trails and Hartman Reserve. Our two Victorian Suites offer you fireplaces, whirlpools, and full breakfast served to your suite.
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WELLINGTON BED & BREAKFAST
800 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 433-1205 Historic home in the Heart of the Cedar Valley. Spacious suites with period sitting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a full breakfast served in suite.
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Across PIPAC Center, formally Wingate
CEDAR FALLS
319-277-6166 5818 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
• Indoor pool • Hot Complimentary Breakfast • Lounge Available to Guests • Whirpool Suites • Guest Laundry • Fitness Center • Business Center • Meeting Room & Board Room
319-277-2400 1614 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
WATERLOO | CEDAR FALLS 319-233-2500 • Brand New Contemporary Gen4 Design • Meeting Room • Signature Smart Room Design • Nature Inspired Rooms & Suites • Award winning Marriot Rewards frequent travel program
2134 La Porte Road, Waterloo, Iowa (By Crossroads Mall) Reservation numbers: 800-Marriott • 319-233-2500 (T) • 319-233-2501 (F) www.fairfieldinn.com
3052 Marnie Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701 p 319.232.7467 • f 319.232.0403 hojowaterloo@gmail.com hojo.com/waterloo
Continental Breakfast • Wifi Indoor Heated Pool Pets Allowed • All Rooms Include Freeze/Microwave and More
For reservations 1-800-406-1411
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Newly Remodeled in 2015
“luxury accommodations for the discriminating traveler” **Listed in National Register of Historic Places** ** Best Of the Best” 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 The Courier Readers Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 2013, 2014, #1 Hotel on TripAdvisor (Cedar Falls) 2013, 2014 *** Top 100 Unique and Wonderful Places to Visit” – 2006 Des Moines Register***
The Waterloo Motel 6 is located just 5 min from these area attractions & restaurants
AT MOTEL 6 YOU ENJOY MANY OF THE AMENITIES AT A LOWER RATE • FREE Local Calls and Long Distance Access • FREE Wireless Internet • Indoor Swimming Pool • FREE Morning Coffee in the Lobby • FREE HBO & ESPN • Kids 17 & Under Stay FREE • Pets Stay FREE • Honeymoon Suites Available
2343 Logan Ave., Waterloo
(319) 236-3238
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Best Western Plus
Holiday Inn Express Waterloo, lA
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cedar Falls, IA 2910 S Main St • Cedar Falls, IA 50613 +1 (319) 268-1800 • countryinns.com/cedarfallsia Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Waterloo, IA 4025 Hammond Ave • Waterloo, IA 50702 +1 (319) 233-2336 • countryinns.com/waterlooia
Pool and Hot Tub Complementary Internet Complementary Hot Breakfast 2127 La Porte Road, Waterloo • 319.274.7000
holidayinnexpresswaterloo.com
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EVENT SPACES Both the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Visitors Bureaus have knowledgeable, professional staff on hand to help plan your reunion, suggest special places and services for your wedding, or customize itineraries for group tours. Contact us at: (319) 233-8350 or info@travelwaterloo.com or (319) 268-4266 or visit@cedarfallstourism.org.
Large Exhibition Spaces CEDAR VALLEY SPORTSPLEX
300 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 291-0165 cvsportsplex.org
This 140,000 square foot fitness and recreation facility includes a pool, field house, gymnasium, and multi-purpose rooms.
NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS
Clarion Inn University Plaza
5826 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230 | (877) 424-6423 clarioncedarfalls.com
The Clarion Inn offers 8,200 square feet of banquet and meeting space for up to 300 guests.
fIVE SULLIVAN BROTHERS CONVENTION CENTER & RAMADA HOTEL
205 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 233-7560 | (800) 272-6232 ramadawaterloo.com
This 40,000 square foot center hosts events for up to 2,000 people and is connected via skywalk to the Ramada Hotel. The center features meeting and exhibition space with state-of-the-art technology, including highspeed internet and media capabilities.
Hilton Garden Inn of Cedar Falls
257 Ansborough Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7515 nationalcattlecongress.com
This complex includes spaces that seat up to 8,000 people; offer 60,000 square feet of exhibit space, and more than 5,000 square feet of dance floor.
RIVERLOOP AMPHITHEATRE & ARTS MALL
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
The amphitheatre features a covered performance area with seating for approximately 600 people, all overlooking the scenic Cedar River and downtown Waterloo skyline.
RIVERLOOP EXPO Plaza
460 Jefferson St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 266-6611 facebook.com/hgicedarfalls
The Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center has meeting facilities with over 6,000 square feet of flexible pre-function and conference space, state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, and top of the line services.
ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo (319) 833-4753 | (800) 475-3946 theislewaterloo.com
The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo offers flex ible meeting and event space for any type of occasion. The Isle offers 5,000 square feet of space, which can be divided into 4 meeting rooms for an event with up to 400 guests.
PARK PLACE EVENT CENTRE
This outdoor space is adjacent to the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and is fully lighted and wired for events of all types.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-5141 uni.edu
1521 Technology Pkwy, Ste B, Cedar Falls (319) 277-1255 barmuda.com
Park Place features meeting space including a grand ballroom capable of seating up to 600.
RIVERVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER
UNI’s campus offers a wide range of options for meetings and conferences for up to 20,000 people. Spaces include the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, Wellness and Human Performance Center, Maucker Union Expansion, and Latham Hall.
439 N Division St, Cedar Falls (319) 268-0787 riverviewconferencecenter.com
Riverview is a 26-acre, year-round Christian Conference Center minutes from downtown Cedar Falls. Meeting facilities allow for seating of up to 1,300 people.
Airline Community Room
1346 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo (319) 433-7275 blackhawkcountyparks.com
The Airline Community Room offers more than 3,000 square feet of multi-purpose space that can accommodate up to 200 people.
BARN HAPPY
11310 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 266-0888 barnhappy.net The Crib is available March-December and has room for 75.
brown derby club
618 Sycamore St, Waterloo (319) 240-0308 brownderbyballroom.com
The Brown Derby Ballroom is an historic ball room in downtown Waterloo. This unique, 7,000 square foot venue features a street-level lobby entrance and grand ballroom complete with original design elements like crown molding, wooden dance floor, and lighted dome ceiling.
CEDAR FALLS WOMAN'S CLUB
304 Clay St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-1431 cedarfallswomansclub.org
The Cedar Falls Woman's Club can offer space for up to 125.
CEDAR VALLEY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDENS
1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 226-4966 cedarvalleyarboretum.org
The Arboretum’s many gardens provide a beautiful backdrop for events with up to 250 people.
GROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT
503 South St, Waterloo (319) 234-6357 groutmuseumdistrict.org
The Grout Museum has a variety of meeting spaces available, from classrooms to reception space and a theatre. The spaces in the District can accommodate groups of up to 275.
HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo (319) 296-4248 hawkeyecollege.edu
Hawkeye’s Tama Hall is a multi-purpose facility, offering 7 meeting rooms, an auditorium for 400 people, and a reception area.
YOUNG ARENA
125 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4335 waterlooleisureservices.org
Conference Centers & Hotels Meeting & Banquet Spaces
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Rotary Reserve
EVENT SPACES Island park beach house
The supervisor's club
218 Center St, Cedar Falls (319) 273-8636 cedarfalls.com
Available from May 1-October 15, this facility offers space for up to 180 along the banks of the Cedar River in Island Park.
ROTARY RESERVE
5932 N Union Dr, Cedar Falls (319) 433-7275
Rotary Reserve is a 3,600 square foot, 300 person capacity lodge in a beautiful wooded setting.
SKY EVENT CENTre
501 Sycamore St, Waterloo (319) 235-1521 nelson501.com
WATERLOO ELKS LODGE
3265 Dewitt Rd, Waterloo (319) 233-4202 supervisorsclub.webs.com
407 E Park Ave, Waterloo (319) 234-7568 waterlooelks.com
WATERLOO BOAT HOUSE
A variety of additional smaller meeting spaces and unique event facilities exist in the Cedar Valley area. Please see the Sports and Recreation section on page 12 for sporting event facilities for outdoor shelters and areas. We invite you to contact either bureau office for recommendations and planning assistance.
The Supervisor’s Club is available for banquet and event rentals and seats up to 400 people.
707 Park Rd, Waterloo (319) 291-4370 waterlooleisureservices.org
The Waterloo Boat House features a multipurpose room and outdoor patio overlooking the Cedar River. The 15,000 square foot Boat House can accommodate up to 126 guests.
The Elks Lodge offers 8 rooms accommodating up to 390 people.
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Sky Event Centre features two rooms with a spectacular view of downtown Waterloo. The large room will hold 268 guests, while the second room holds 91.
225 Commercial St, Waterloo (319) 291-4490 waterloocenterforthearts.org
The Waterloo Center for the Arts offers a scenic riverside setting for meetings and events with up to 250 people.
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Clarion Inn
child care Established in Faith Distinguished in Education
Kindergarten – Grade 8 615 Washington, Cedar Falls
7:00 Providing quality childcare for ages 18 months to 10 years for 44 years
Ages 3– 5 802 Main, Cedar Falls All faiths welcome Childcare 6:45 a.m.–5:30 p.m. www.cfcatholicschool.org • 277-6781
Learning Center & Day Care Cedar Falls, Waterloo 4828 University, CF 266-6755
307 E. Donald, W’loo 232-4325
3823 W 4th, Waterloo 234-1919
3423 University W’loo 232-2624
• Year -round preschool and childcare • Ages 6 Weeks to 13 Years. www.atozlearningcenteranddaycare.com
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Waterloo Regional Airport
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getting around HERTZ RENT-A-CAR
Air Service
RED’S LIMO
2814 Betsworth Dr, Waterloo (319) 234-1783 | (888) 657-4438 livingstonaviation.com
4807 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-3552 Waterloo Regional Airport (319) 287-5189 hertz.com
(319) 235-7023 waterloolimos.com
WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT
Taxi Service
(319) 242-2011 dollystaxi.com
LIVINGSTON AVIATION
Charter service.
2790 Livingston Ln, Waterloo (319) 291-4483 flyalo.com
A CITY CAB
(319) 234-2587 | (319) 540-5561
The Cedar Valley’s regional airport pro vides daily jet service to Chicago O’Hare on American Airlines
DOLLY’S TAXI
(319) 242-2011 dollystaxi.com
Bike Rental
(319) 233-8294
217 Washington St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979 biketechcf.com
(319) 883-6210 grandtaxicab.com
FIRST CALL TAXI & COURIER SERVICE
BIKE TECH
GRAND TAXI AND SHUTTLE SERVICE
waterloo bicycle works
Limousine Service Dolly’s Taxi
RED’S LIMO SERVICE
Waterloo (319) 235-7023 waterloo-limos.com
Horse Drawn Carriage/Sleigh Rides
COUNTRY GENTLEMAN’S HORSE & CARRIAGE SERVICE INC. 3221 Osage Rd, Waterloo (319) 234-2946 Trolley and sleigh rides.
316 W 3rd St, Ste 2, Waterloo (319) 504-5771
You can easily get around the Cedar Valley by bicycle. Not only does the metro area have over 106 miles of recreational trails connecting the two downtown entertainment districts, hotels, attractions and a variety of restaurants and bars, Cedar Falls has been recognized by the American League of Bicyclists as a Bicycle-Friendly Community.
Bus
BURLINGTON TRAILWAYS
416 Sycamore St, Waterloo (319) 234-2833 burlingtontrailways.com
EXCEPTIONAL PERSONS TROLLEY
2424 Falls Ave, Waterloo (319) 291-6967
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY (MET) Depot: 416 Sycamore St, Waterloo Office: 1515 Black Hawk St, Waterloo (319) 234-5714 mettransit.org
Car Rental
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
Waterloo Regional Airport (319) 233-0569 avis.com
DAN DEERY MOTOR COMPANY
7404 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 277-4500 dandeerymotors.com
ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
1326 La Porte Rd, Waterloo (319) 235-1400 | (800) 736-8222 4728 University Ave, Cedar Falls (319) 266-8600 enterprise.com
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worship
cedar valley communities of
Masjid al Noor islaMic coMMuNity ceNter
Friday prayer: 12:40 pm Daily prayer: check website Sunday school: Sunday 10 am – 2 pm Other lectures and activities: check website
2110 Sager Ave | Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-6640 | www.wcfmasjid.org
Walnut Ridge Baptist ChurCh
1307 West Ridgeway Ave Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-3545 | www.wrbc.net
1907 VIKING ROAD SATURDAYS @ 5:30PM SUNDAYS @ 9 & 11AM 118 HIGH STREET SUNDAYS @ 11:00AM
Services: Sunday 9am Worship Service; 10:30am Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowship; Sunday Evening: 6pm; Wednesday Evening: Family Growth Night 6:40pm; Including AWANA, Small Group Bible Studies & Prayer Meeting,
Blessed Sacrament
The Catholic Parishes in Waterloo
St. Ed's
Welcome You • Information
Sacred Heart
Queen of Peace
• Worship Schedules • Parish Links at
3520 Ansborough Ave Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 235-6781 www.cvcc.net Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Classes: 9:15 a.m. (All Ages) Wednesday Classes: 6:30 p.m. (All Ages) Also, weekly Men’s & Women’s Group meetings, Small Groups & Fitness Classes Check our website for details!
www.waterloocatholics.org
“Loving God, Loving one another, Loving our neighbor.
First Presbyterian Church 505 Franklin Ave. Waterloo, IA 50703 319-233-6145 www.1stpresby.org
Sunday worship 10:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Children, Youth, and Adult Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Community Breakfast every third Sunday of the month.
College Hill Lutheran Church & Brammer Student Center 2322 Olive St Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 266-1274 www.college-hill.org
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Sunday worship fall-spring 10am; education hour 9am; Summer worship 9am. Missouri Synod.
RiverLoop Amphitheatre
Learn more about the Cedar Valley at LIVETHEVALLEY.COM. Find Careers in the Cedar Valley at WORKTHEVALLEY.ORG or contact the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber at CEDARVALLEYALLIANCE.COM or at 319-232-1156.
Photo © Tim Dodd Photography
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waverly Discover
A Difference You Can Feel
www.design360online.com Full Service Interior Design Window Treatments Lighting Cabinetry Countertops Furniture Accessories & more!
(319) 352-4120
www.WaverlyHealthCenter.org
Creating Interior Spaces You Love Coming Home To
Carpet • Hardwood Laminate • Vinyl • Tile Custom Window Treatments Professional Installation | Family Owned and Operated
502 Industrial St. • Waverly • 352-5652 HOURS: Weekdays 10 to 5 | Saturday 9 to1
waverlychamber.com
Waverly Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center • 319.352.4526 118 East Bremer Avenue • Waverly, IA 50677
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Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
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nearby NATIONAL FARM TOY MUSEUM
Agricultural Attractions
1110 16th Ave Ct SE, Dyersville (563) 875-2727 nationalfarmtoymuseum.com
FFA HISTORICAL AND AG MUSEUM
408 Main St, La Porte City (319) 342-3619 lpcmuseum.com
Hours: May-Nov Tues and Thurs 10am-4pm; Sat 10am-2pm Museum celebrates history, art and culture. Changing exhibits and a visual history of the area’s agricultural heritage.
HANSEN’S FARM FRESH DAIRY
Hours: Open daily 8am-6pm; closed major holidays Retrace and retread tractor history at this Dyersville museum. Fun-loving farm enthusiasts may peruse the museum’s frenzy of mini farm implements. Gift shop.
Amish Communities HAZLETON
8617 Lincoln Rd, Hudson (319) 939-2187 hansendairy.com
Hours: Tours are available Mon-Sat from AprNov by appointment only Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy is a family owned and operated farm of 150 milking Holsteins on 400 acres. Visitors can view the entire process of getting the milk from the cow to the table. Walk through and hands on tours available.
HAWKEYE BUFFALO RANCH
Hours: Open daily, year-round Hand-feed a buffalo on a wagon ride while viewing wildlife and native plants and flowers. Working ranch; locally grown steaks, burgers and jerky for purchase.
HEARTLAND ACRES AGRIBITION CENTER
Hours: Apr 1-Oct 31 Mon-Sat 9am-4:30pm; Sun Noon-4:30pm; Nov 1-Mar 31 Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm; closed weekends and major holidays Interactive salute to agriculture features seasonal livestock, renewable energy, farm machinery, classic cars, and other items displayed in enclosed buildings.
Visit stores, farms and shops for bulk foods, baked goods, quilts, clocks, handmade furniture, and harness supplies. Hay and straw auctions and weekly summer produce auctions.
Barn Quilts
BLACK HAWK COUNTY
3034 Pembroke Ave, Fredericksburg (563) 237-5318 hawkeyebuffalo.com
2600 Swan Lake Blvd, Independence (319) 332-0123 heartlandacresusa.com
403 N Main St, Hazelton (319) 636-2854
6510 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls (319) 268-4266 cedarfallstourism.org
Take a step-on or self-guided tour to learn about the barn quilts of local families in Black Hawk County with more than 25 sites.
BUTLER COUNTY
PO Box 403, Allison (319) 267-2858 butlercountyiowa.com/barnquilts.html
Self-guided driving tour showcases more than 50 traditional quilt patterns painted on barns and farm buildings throughout the county.
GRUNDY COUNTY
705 F Ave, Grundy Center (319) 825-3606 grundycountyia.com
Highlights the agricultural heritage of Grundy County and the folk art of quilting. Self-guided driving tour features large patchwork quilt blocks painted on more than 60 buildings.
Agricultural Innovation Classic Cars too!
• Explore our agricultural heritage • See farm implements & tractors • Hands-on exhibits
Year Round Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9am-4:30pm Open additional hours Memorial Day thru Labor Day weekends: Sat. 9am-4:30pm & Sun. noon-4:30pm
Call for School, Bus or Small Group Tours
Frank Lloyd Wright CEDAR ROCK STATE PARK
2611 Quasqueton Diagonal Blvd, Independence (319) 934-3572 friendsofcedarrock.org
Hours: Memorial Day-Oct Thurs-Sun 11am-4pm Frank Lloyd Wright-designed and signed home built in 1950. Site includes Usonian-style home, river pavilion, council fire and entrance gate, all designed by Wright.
HISTORIC PARK INN HOTEL
7 W State St, Mason City (641) 423-0689 wrightonthepark.org
Hours: Docent-led tours available; reservations must be made in advance The last Frank Lloyd Wright-designed hotel in the world. Completely renovated and restored with brick and terra-cotta façade and art-glass windows.
STOCKMAN HOUSE & ARCHITECTURAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER
530 1st St NE, Mason City (641) 423-1923 stockmanhouse.org
Hours: May-Oct call for available tour times; Nov-Apr tours by appointment only Frank Lloyd Wright’s only Prairie School home in Iowa completed in 1908 for George and Eleanor Stockman. Fully restored and furnished with Arts and Crafts furniture and reproductions of period Wright furniture.
Other Nearby Points of Interest BASILICA OF ST. XAVIER
104 3rd St SW, Dyersville (563) 875-7325 xavierbasilica.com
Known as the Pope’s Church, this example of medieval Gothic architecture was designated a basilica in 1956. Home to 5,000 parishioners, it has 212-foot twin spires and 64 stained-glass windows.
CHARLES CITY WHITEWATER AT RIVERFRONT PARK
700 Riverside Dr, Charles City (641) 257-6300 ccwhitewater.com
Whitewater course for kayaks, tubes, rafts and boaters. Park features natural amphitheater for concerts, natural play areas for children, and nine-hole disc golf course.
Bring in this ad & receive $2 OFF admission for each adult in your party!
Hwy 20, Exit 252 Independence, IA
319-332-0123
heartlandacresusa.com
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nearby FIELD OF DREAMS MOVIE SITE
MATCHSTICK MARVELS
28995 Lansing Rd, Dyersville (563) 875-8404 fodmoviesite.com
OLD BRADFORD PIONEER VILLAGE
319 2nd St, Gladbrook (641) 473-2410 matchstickmarvels.com
Hours: Apr-Nov Go the distance and visit this family century farm with a baseball diamond carved into its heart. Original site of movie filming.
Two miles E of Nashua on Hwy 346, Nashua (641) 435-2567 chickasawtrails.com
Hours: Apr-Nov open daily 1-5pm and by appointment; Dec-Mar open by appointment only; closed major holidays Local craftsman Patrick Acton used three million wooden matchsticks to create 16 detailed models of sculptures, complex machines, and world-renowned architecture.
LITTLE BROWN CHURCH IN THE VALE
2730 Cheyenne Ave, Nashua (641) 435-2027 littlebrownchurch.org
Hours: May-Oct Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun Noon5pm; large groups by appointment Twelve buildings from the area. View Dr. Pitts’ office (composer of “Little Brown Church in the Vale”), restored log cabins, depot, caboose, rural school and more.
WAPSIPINICON MILL
100 1st St W, Independence (319) 334-4616 buchanancountyhistory.com
Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk The Weatherwax Quartet made the Little Brown Church famous world-wide singing the song, "The Church in the Wildwood." It is still a favorite wedding destination. Sunday services are held weekly at 10:30 am. Celebrating their 160th year in 2016. Tours available.
Hours: May-Sept Tues-Sun Noon-4pm 1867 grist mill located on the Wapsipinicon River in downtown Independence. Museum and milling displays. Guided tours available by advance reservation.
manchester whitewater
218 W Main St, Manchester (563) 927-4141 manchesterwhitewater.com
Kayakers, stand up paddlers, and canoeists are able to surf, playboat, and run 6 rapids right in downtown Manchester at Iowa's largest whitewater course.
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nearby BROAD STREET BREWING CO.
Wineries & Breweries
For a complete listing of Iowa wineries and breweries, visit iowawineandbeer.com.
BLUESTEM WINERY
305 Third St, Parkersburg (319) 346-1046 bluestemwine.com
Hours: Sat 10am-3pm and by appointment. Call for current hours. Taste and purchase BlueStem label wines and browse the complete inventory of wine making and beer-brewing supplies and equipment.
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113 Broad St, Reinbeck (319) 350-0749 broadstreetbrewing.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 4-9pm; Sat 2-9pm; Sun 2-6pm Unique, traditional beers handmade in a vintage English brew house. Experience an English country pub in Iowa.
ENGELBRECHT FAMILY WINERY
2866 270th St, Fredericksburg (563) 237-5969 thefarmhousebb.com
Hours: Apr-Dec Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm. Call for current hours. Free wine tasting daily of the six red, six white, and four fruit wines. All grape wines are produced from their own 11-acre vineyard. Tours in advance, adjacent to the Farmhouse B & B.
FOX RIDGE WINERY
FRANKLIN STREET BREWING COMPANY
116 S Franklin St, Manchester (319) 213-4488 franklinstreetbrewing.com
Hours: Fri 3:30pm-Midnight; Sat NoonMidnight; Sun 1-6pm Enjoy a pint in Iowa’s oldest building to house a craft brewery. Experience a variety of handcrafted ales at this neighborhood brewery and taphouse.
JOHN ERNEST VINEYARD & WINERY
3291 N Ave, Tama (641) 484-8048 johnernestvineyard.com
Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-6pm Nestled in the hills of central Iowa above the beautiful Iowa River Valley, along the historic Lincoln Highway. Features grape and fruit wines, with tours of the winery and vineyard available.
1465 L Ave, Traer (319) 478-8080 foxridgewine.com
Hours: Apr-Dec Wed-Sun 11am-5pm; Jan-Mar open by appointment only Family-owned vineyard and winery. Sip wine on the deck and enjoy the view of the surrounding vineyard and countryside.
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Prairie Lakes Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
AmericInn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Crossroads Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hy-Vee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Pro Resource Realty Rachel Cheeney. . . . 31
Aspire T.R.P.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CUNA Mutual Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Pump Haus Pub & Grill, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
A-Z Learning Center & Day Care. . . . . . . . . . 72
Cu Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Jameson’s Public House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Ramada Hotel & Convention Center. . . . . 67
Basket of Daisies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Days Inn & Suites, Waterloo. . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Jennifer’s on Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
RDA Financial Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Days Inn Evansdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum. . . . 7
Rudy’s Tacos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Black Hawk Hotel, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 + 67
Decorating Den Interiors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
John Deere Waterloo Operations. . . . . . . . . . 7
Sassy Chic Boutique, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Brown Bottle, Cedar Falls, The. . . . . . . . . . . 52
Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
JSA Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Scratch Cupcakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Fairfield Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Kate & Co. Salon & Spa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area. . . . 28
Casa Montessori School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Fig & Frolic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Kitchen Essentials & Gifts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
St. Patrick Catholic School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Catholic Parishes of Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Financial Decisions Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lampost Theatre & Coffee Shop.. . . . . . . . . 11
Sub City West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cedar Falls Community Main Street. . . 37 + 38
First Presbyterian Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
LJ’S Neighborhood Bar & Grill. . . . . . . . . . . 58
UNI Gallery of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cedar Falls Community Schools. . . . . . . . . 19
Galleria de Paco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Lost Island Waterpark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
University of Northern Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Cedar Falls Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GBPAC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maid-Rite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
U of I Community Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cedar Falls Municipal Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber. . . . 76
Masjid Al Noor Islamic Community Center. . . . 75
Waffle Stop Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens. . . 6
Grout Museum District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Montage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Walnut Ridge Baptist Church. . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Cedar Valley Community Church . . . . . . . . 75
Hampton Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Moo Roo Ice Cream Parlor & Dairy Store. . . . 28
Waterloo Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cedar Valley Preschool & Child Care Center. . . 72
Hawkeye Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Motel 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Waterloo Community Schools. . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cellar, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hearst Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Newton’s Paradise Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Waverly Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . 77
City of Waterloo Leisure Services. . . . . . . . 15
Heartland Acres Agribition Center. . . . . . 79
Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center. . . 28
Waverly Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
College Hill Lutheran Church. . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Heartland Vineyard Church. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Oster Regent Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wiggly Field. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Comfort Inn & Suites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Hilton Garden Inn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Pink Peony Studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Comfort Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Holiday Inn Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Plaid Peacock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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