Attractions in Waterloo, Iowa

Amusements

Airline Amusement Park 319-232-9384
1666 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50701
This amusement park offers tons of family fun with bumper cars, goofy golf, batting cages and a driving range. more info map
Lost Island Waterpark 319-233-8414
2225 East Shaulis Road, Waterloo, IA 50701
The largest waterpark in Iowa, Lost Island Waterpark features nine slides, a lazy river, wave pool, dining options, an arcade, Monaleo's Speedway, one of the longest... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Grout Museum of History & Science, The 319-234-6357
503 South Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
Located in Downtown Waterloo
With the mission to collect, preserve and interpret cultural and natural history of the region, primarily focusing on Iowa history from 1833 to the present, the Grout... more info map
Ice House Museum 319-266-5149
Franklin Street at West 1st Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Located 6 Miles Northwest
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Ice House Museum shows the process of how the ice stored and eventually delivered. Different types of ice-boxes,... more info map
International Wrestling Institute and Museum 319-233-0745
303 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
With over 600 displays, the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum's mission is to "preserve, maintain and promote the long and illustrious heritage of... more info map
Little Red School House Museum 319-266-5149 or 319-277-8817
First & Clay Streets, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Located 6 Miles Northwest
Open May through October on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Little Red School House Museum features blackboards, books, a pot belly... more info map
Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum 319-266-5149
308 West 3rd Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Located 6 Miles Northwest
Housed in an Italianate-style home, the Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum is furnished with artifacts dating from 1880 to 1900. Built to resemble the exterior of... more info map
Waterloo Center for the Arts 319-291-4490
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
Located in Downtown Waterloo
Situated along the banks of the Cedar River, the Waterloo Center for the Arts is "a municipal non-profit institution dedicated to fostering community awareness and... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens 319-226-4966
1927 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50704
Located east of Hawkeye Community College, the Cedar Valley Arboretum is "dedicated to providing a variety of gardens and trees for the education and enjoyment of our... more info map
Hickory Hills Park 319-342-3350
3338 Hickory Hills Road, Waterloo, IA 50651
Located in LaPorte
Hickory Hills Park features a 55-acre lake, camp area, lodge, shelter, nine-hole disc golf course, and a cabin. Guests can enjoy such outdoor seasonal activities as... more info map
McFarlane Park 319-342-3844
13619 King Road, Waterloo, IA 50703
Located in La Porte
Visitors of McFarlane Park can enjoy such outdoor seasonal activities as hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, canoeing, and camping. more info map

Science & Technology

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium 319-233-8708
322 Washington Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
Located at the Grout Museum District
The Bluedorn Science Imaginarium is an interactive science center that provides fun hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. more info map

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