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 BridgesGrant Wood Gallery
Original artwork by Iowa native Grant Wood, including 23 charcoal sketches and two oil paintings, on display at the 1903 Carnegie Library. Marvin Cone and other artists also represented.
Tipton, IA GalleriesCoralville 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 CampingMuscatine Art Center
Visit 1908 Edwardian mansion, which houses French Impressionist works and American decorative arts. Large contemporary gallery features changing exhibitions, Japanese garden and sculpture court.
Muscatine, IA Art CentersOld Capitol Museum
National historic landmark, located on the University of Iowa Pentacrest, restored to reflect the years it served as the last capitol of the Iowa Territory (1842-1846) and as the first state capitol (1846-1857). Guided tours and video presentation available.
Iowa City, IA MuseumsUniversity of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame
Experience more than 100 years of athletic excellence, from Nile Kinnick's 1939 Heisman Trophy to the winning softball pitched by Iowa's undefeated Big Ten championship team in 1997, and all the trophies brought home by the Hawks'
Iowa City, IA Halls of FameAmana Woolen Mill and Salesroom
Iowa's only operating woolen mill, with looms in operation Monday through Friday. Self-guided tours available daily.
Amana, IA Mills