Popular places to visit
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a trip to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Mercy Hospital
Though Mercy Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City while you are here.
University of Iowa
Explore the campus of University of Iowa, during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Northside
The Brown Street Inn
The Brown Street Inn was charming, and our hostess Sue was wonderful. Breakfasts were amazing both days we were there, and Sue is a wonderful hostess who made our stay extra special. My wife and I were there with my oldest friend and his partner, and we all had the best time. Thanks!
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Everything was good, parking is expensive though 15/per car per day. And 25/pet per day
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Pleasant hotel staff. Room was clean. Room was comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Gorgeous!
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
It was hard to get a hold of anyone at the front desk from our room. We called at least 4 different times and no one ever answered. Then, a few minutes later, the front desk called us, so we thought they knew we had called and were calling back. Nope. They told us we had used an invalid credit card, ...
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2025
Super 8 by Wyndham Iowa City/Coralville
Nice affordable room comfortable beds will stay again for sure.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Goosetown
When in Goosetown, you can plan a visit to The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Mann
If you're spending some time in Mann, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are top sights worth seeing.
University Heights
When in University Heights, you can plan a visit to Finkbine Golf Course and Kinnick Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lincoln
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lincoln and surrounding area, you can visit Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.
Twain
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Twain and surrounding area, you can visit Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.
Weber
While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.
