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
Reviewed on May 8, 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025
Heartland Inn
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coralville Iowa City
Reviewed on Jul 28, 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.