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Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa. Things to do and places to eat.

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Favorite restaurants in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Iowa area and things to do in Iowa.
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Restaurants in the cedar Valley

 
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The new owner has brought fresh energy, tasty new dishes, and a personal touch to every visit!
Newton's Paradise Cafe
 
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The absolute best pizza and breadsticks! Do not let the dead mall deter you, this is the cedar valleys #1 gem!
Villa Italian
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Wood fired pizzas priced perfectly to order a few and share with friends.
Basal Pizza
 
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Delicious ice cream treats for a great price! Right next to the cedar river in Cedar Falls.
Cedar City Creamery
 
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In the north cedar neighborhood, fantastic breakfast and great prices.
Cedar Falls Family Restaurant
 
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Amazing breakfast with absolutely huge pancakes. If you are going on a weekend you will want to get there early as it fills up fast.
Morg's
 
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Such delicious food and cool atmosphere. In the winter you can reserve an igloo to dine in outside.
George's Local

Things to do

 
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Amazing theme park in the middle of Iowa.
Explore The Lost Island Amusement Park | Waterloo, Iowa
 
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Right across the road from Lost Island Theme park in Waterloo is the water park of the same name. Voted as one of the top ten water parks in the U.S. by USAToday multiple years running.
Lost Island Waterpark
 
Blank Park Zoo
 
Science Center of Iowa
 
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Four museums within walking distance of one another each very different.
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum & Grout Museum of History & Science
 
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We stay here every year when we go on our Kayaking trip. Our spot is always right next to the river and it is amazing coming out of our tent to the most amazing views in the morning. They have spots for campers and tent camping along with electric ho...
Bluffton Resort & Bar: Home
 
Iowa Irish Fest
 
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Great day trip right outside of the Iowa City area. Step back in time and enjoy food and shopping in this unique community.
Amana Colonies Visitors Center
 
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Visit the site of the Field of Dreams movie set and play ball with the angels, catch a MLB game or your favorite band.
Field of Dreams Movie Site
 
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If you love the movie Twister like me, then you will want to visit the house from the final scene of the movie, located outside Eldora Iowa
Twister Movie House - Eldora, IA
 
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Catch an Iowa football game and participate in the best tradition in college Football, the wave.
Iowa Hawkeyes football schedule
 
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Explore the Des Moines farmers market on a Saturday morning and grab brunch, a drink and some homemade goodies.
Downtown Farmers' Market in Des Moines, Iowa
 
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Located in Lake Okaboji Iowa this is a two for one, amazing lake and a fun amusement park.
Arnolds Park Amusement Park
 
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An Iowa summer classic.
Explore Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes l Vacation Okoboji
 
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An Iowa must see, historic music venue where Buddy Holly played his last show.
Surf Ballroom
 
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The day the music died. Pay tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper and the crash site memorial.
Plane Crash Site - The Day the Music Died | Attractions - Clear Lake Iowa