East Central Iowa, Iowa
Step back in time and across oceans for a taste of Old World tradition. Visit seven authentic German villages to sample wines, beers and delicious fare. Or, shop for master-crafted furniture and clocks. Then fast-forward to the 21st century for a thrilling evening of stock car racing.
Explore East Central Iowa
The Historic Englert Theatre
The Englert Theatre opened in downtown Iowa City on September 26, 1912
Iowa City, IA HistoricTheatresSutliff Bridge
The massive iron bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in 1898 at the crossing of Sutliff'
Sutliff, IA Historic BridgesIowa Masonic Library and Museum
Housed in a gleaming white structure, the library and museum are recognized as the most complete Masonic Library. Collection includes Masonic artifacts from around the world. American Indian antiques, pioneer and military displays, exhibits of decorative arts.
Cedar Rapids, IA MuseumsCedar Rapids Symphony
Professional orchestra performs classical, pops, chamber and family concerts in the Paramount Theatre. Nationally honored Symphony School. Tours of Paramount Theatre by arrangement.
Cedar Rapids, IA SymphoniesThe Iowa Children's Museum
Explore 28,000 square feet of exhibit space, featuring five interactive galleries filled with hands-on, minds-on activities for families. Drive the ambulance, make a video, or create your own piece of art.
Coralville, IA MuseumsWallace Winery
Elegant tasting room and deck overlooks two acres of vineyards and farms. Tour the vineyard and production facilities on your own or with a guide. Free samples, wine sales, classes available on wine tasting and food pairing.
West Branch, IA WineriesSouth Amana Barn Museum
Two-story horse barn contains 200 miniature replicas built by woodworker Henry Moore, depicting the history of rural America and built to a scale of 1" = 1'.
South Amana, IA MuseumsCoralville Lake Camping
Coralville Lake has three campgrounds with just over 500 campsites for your outdoor enjoyment that are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Getting a single campsite or a loop for your group camping outing at Coralville Lake (or any Corps of Engineers campground nation-wide)
, IA CampingBrucemore
One of 25 properties of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Brucemore is a 26-acre estate in the heart of Cedar Rapids with rolling lawns, formal garden, 1915 Lord and Burnham greenhouse, 1927 swimming pool, and duck pond. The home is a 21-room Queen Anne-style mansion built in 1886. (
Cedar Rapids, IA EstatesCedar Rapids Community Concert Association
Five live performances of music, dance and variety.
Cedar Rapids, IA ConcertsChicago, Rock Island & Pacific Depot
Visit this renovated 1898 brick depot listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Wilton, IA Railroad History