East Central Iowa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Vander Veer Botanical Park which includes a park, a fountain and wild flowers
Vander Veer Botanical Park featuring a park
Vander Veer Botanical Park showing a park
Davenport which includes a city
Putnam Museum featuring interior views

Where to stay in East Central Iowa

National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library featuring interior views and heritage elements

Southwest Area

While visiting Southwest Area, you might make a stop by sights like Czech Village and National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library.

Southwest Area
Davenport which includes a river or creek and a city

Downtown Davenport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Davenport, Davenport Skybridge and Rhythm City Casino are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Davenport
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Iowa River Landing

While visiting Iowa River Landing, you might make a stop by sights like Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse and Johnson County Historical Society.

Iowa River Landing
Iowa Museum of Natural History featuring an administrative building, a park and heritage architecture

Mann

While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.

Mann
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Twain

While there might not be top attractions in Twain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.

Twain
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University Heights

While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium.

University Heights
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
3 out of 5
255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA
The price is 2.322.455 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.322.455 ₫
2.638.076 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,070 reviews)
"Hotel has a big parking garage, rooms are clean and bright. Tap tap is a beer arcade just a 5 minute walk away, must try!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
4 out of 5
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA
The price is 2.693.004 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
2.693.004 ₫
3.016.164 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,066 reviews)
"Loved the vibe, friendly staff, great location!"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
2 out of 5
616 33rd Ave S.W., I-380 Exit 17, Cedar Rapids, IA
The price is 1.174.014 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
1.174.014 ₫
1.314.927 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,226 reviews)
"Very Hot in the office and"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
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Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4 out of 5
550 Watson Powell Junior Way, Des Moines, IA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a business centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wells Fargo Arena ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"All the convinces of home, while being central to all activities."

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2025

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Popular places to visit

Maquoketa Caves State Park

Maquoketa Caves State Park

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Maquoketa Caves State Park during your travels in Maquoketa. Wander the parks or discover the area's countryside.

Maquoketa Caves State Park
Cedar Rapids - Iowa City showing a house and heritage elements

Amana Colonies

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Amana Colonies in Amana. Discover the area's theatre scene and shops.

Amana Colonies
John Deere Pavilion

John Deere Pavilion

You can spend time studying the exhibits at John Deere Pavilion in Moline. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

John Deere Pavilion

University of Iowa

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Iowa, a top university in Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.

University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics

Kinnick Stadium

Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Kinnick Stadium

Cities near East Central Iowa

Cedar Rapids which includes skyline, modern architecture and a city

Cedar Rapids

Moline

Moline

Black Hawk State Historic Site showing tranquil scenes

Rock Island

Photo by Richard Remington

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