Waterloo

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Grout Museum of History & Science – Grout Museum District

History collection focuses on the period from 1933, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall…

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Things to Do in Waterloo

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Metro Golf & Sports

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Features more than 400 varieties of trees and many special gardens, including hostas, herbs, a…

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Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Gates Park Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

John Deere Waterloo Operations

See the assembly of 95- to 425-horsepower tractors in state-of-the-art production facility. Tour the engine…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium – Grout Museum District

A "playground for the imagination," this science center provides fun hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Lost Island Adventure Park

Huge wave pool, eight major waterslides, "Lazy River," two 18-hole "adventure golf" courses, wheelchair accessible…

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