Iowa City

[[file:Iacto sculpture iowa city - Iacto Sculpture, University of Iowa campus}} Hip and urbane, Iowa City is a prominent college town primarily known as the home of the University of Iowa. Along with its adjacent suburb of Coralville, located just to the West, Iowa City sits at the center of a metro area home to well over 100,000 people in the I-380 Corridor region of Eastern Iowa.

Iowa City Halal Travel Guide

Old Capitol Iowa City 2013 - Old Capitol Building

Iowa City was the first capital of the State of Iowa, established in 1839 by the then-Territory of Iowa, which at the time was rapidly expanding westward from the Mississippi River. Within twenty years the capital would again be moved westward, this time to the more centralized location of Des Moines, where it remains. But before the capital left and the University of Iowa was established and thus was the town's future course set.

Today Iowa City is widely recognized as one of the most educated cities in the United States, with day-to-day life revolving around the University of Iowa, which is frequently regarded as one of the best public universities in the nation. The university has a major effect on the culture and economy of Iowa City, with an enrollment of over 30,000 students. Many of the town's jobs are associated with the university and its teaching hospital, with other large employers including educational service companies ACT and Pearson.

Iowa City is also noted for the university'sWriter's Workshop, a celebrated creative writing program that has produced many a noted author. The Writer's Workshop established a strong literary community in the area, which is reflected in the town's literary festivals and the famed Prairie Lights bookstore. All of this led to Iowa City being named the third UNESCO Creative Cities|UNESCO City of Literature, so far the only such city in North America.

Travel to Iowa City

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By car

Iowa City can be visited by I-80 from Chicago to the east and Des Moines to the West. I-380 brings in traffic from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo (Iowa) | Waterloo to the north. Especially in the fall and winter, expect traffic delays from university games as there are very few primary streets or entrances/exits to I-80.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Iowa City

The nearest commercial airport and the Eastern Iowa Airport (IATA Flight Code: CID), is in Cedar Rapids, about 20 miles to the north on I-380. A taxi to Iowa City may cost $40; a shuttle $25. Sometimes lower-cost flights are available into Moline (IATA Flight Code: MLI) or Des Moines (IATA Flight Code: DSM).

Travel on a Bus in Iowa City

Greyhound and Burlington Trailways offer bus service to a variety of cities, mostly ones along Interstate 80. They operate from the Court Street Transportation Center GPS 41.656905,-91.533557, located at the northeast corner of East Court Street and South Dubuque Street in Downtown Iowa City.

Get Around

Walking is the easiest way to get around Downtown Iowa City; the main campus of the university is right in the middle of Downtown and is very integrated with the town. West Campus, on the other side of the river, is more sprawling and hilly and is home to the hospital campus and most of the athletic stadiums and facilities. Bicycling is also a common way of getting around town; the university's wa.edu/biking biking page has a good list of resources for bicyclers.

For greater distances and there is an extensive bus system called Iowa City Transit; fare is $1. The university'sCambus system covers most campus buildings and is free and open to the public; the most useful routes for visitors are the Red and Blue, which loop between Downtown and West Campus clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively. Coralville Transit handles bus transit between Iowa City and Coralville; fare is $1.

What to see in Iowa City

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Old Capitol Museum | 21 Old Capitol 41.66133, -91.53634 Iowa Ave & Clinton St. ☎ +1 319 335-0548 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM Free Iowa Old Capitol Building Tour Iowa's first capitol building in the center of the Pentacrest. Inside you'll find three floors of exhibits linked by a beautiful spiral staircase within the building's rotunda. The original Senate and Legislature Chambers are open as well as a couple of galleries which host changing exhibitions. Gift shop.

University of Iowa Museum of Art | 125 North Madison Street 41.66324, -91.53836 inside the Visual Classroom on the 3rd floor of the Iowa Memorial Union ☎ +1 319 335-1727 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Saturday to Sunday noon-5PM Free University of Iowa Museum of Art 895562 This museum's collection includes some European paintings, a large collection of African and Mesoamerican art, and some modern art among other objects. The old museum location was flooded in 2008, so a changing selection of works from the collection is currently held inside a temporary space in the Iowa Memorial Union.

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History - 11 Macbride Hall 41.6619, -91.5357 inside MacBride Hall at the junction of Jefferson and Clinton Sts ☎ +1 319 335-0480 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Thursday 10AM Monday - 8PM, Sunday 1PM Monday - 5PM Free University of Iowa Museum of Natural History 895563 One of the oldest museums west of the Mississippi, this place has many well-crafted displays of taxidermy figures, prehistoric artifacts, and exhibits on Iowa's geology and ecology, as well as the state's Native American cultures. Among the highlights of the museum are a reconstruction of a giant Ice Age sloth, a complete whale skeleton, and an extensive Bird Hall with over a thousand birds on display, including a marvelous cyclorama (a 360-degree diorama) depicting bird life on a remote Pacific island. Gift shop.

University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame - 2425 Prairie Meadow Dr 41.65891, -91.57468 inside the Roy G. Karro Building, Mormon Trek Blvd and Prairie Meadow ☎ +1 319 384-1031 +1-866-469-2326 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9AM Monday - 5PM, Friday 9AM Monday - 6PM, Saturday 10AM Monday - 6PM, Sunday noon-5PM Free University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame 895552 Displays about the history of the Hawkeye teams, including Nile Kinnick's Heisman Trophy.

The Black Angel Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Brown Street 41.66993, -91.51856 off North Governor Street - Oakland Cemetery (Iowa City, Iowa) 73978 An oft-noted local attraction and the Black Angel is a statue in Oakland Cemetery. Designed by famed sculptor Mario Korbel and the statue is 8.5 feet tall and depicts a dark angel of death guarding over a grave. The beautiful yet eerie angel has been a source of local urban legend since its construction. Many legends say that if anyone kisses the statue, he or she will be struck dead unless they are a virgin. Despite this and the Angel and her folklore have been embraced.

Pedestrian Mall - Ped Mall | Dubuque Street & College Street 41.6589, -91.5331 - Ped Mall (Iowa City) 58945 A pedestrian-only plaza in the middle of Downtown that is home to many locally-owned restaurants, bars, and stores, as well as the Iowa City Public Library. The Ped Mall serves as a pleasant gathering spot for local residents, and plays host to public art displays and events.

Antique Car Museum of Iowa - 860 Quarry Road, Coralville 41.68122, -91.56082 I-80, exit 242 ☎ +1 319 354-3310 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM $5 Over 90 automobiles dating from since 1899, with a replica of an early Skelly gas station.

Johnson County Historical Society Museum | 860 Quarry Road, Coralville in the same building as the Antique Car Museum ☎ +1 319 351-5738 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM $5; includes admission to the Antique Car Museum Permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of Iowa City and the surrounding county, with displays on farm life and the Native American history of the region, and the development of Iowa City. The society also maintains a collection of historic buildings scattered around Iowa City and Coralville which are opened on a limited basis, including Plum Grove and the house of the first governor of Iowa.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Iowa City

Parks

City Park | 200 E. Park Road 41.674, -91.5367 A large riverside park with lots of amenities for families, including picnic shelters, ponds, playgrounds, athletic facilities, a boat ramp, a small amusement park for little kids that's open in the summer months, and an outdoor Shakespeare theater.

Hickory Hill Park - 41.6724, -91.51 - Hickory Hill Park - Hickory hill park bridge A large natural wooded area on the northeast corner of town, past Oakland Cemetery, with lots of trails meandering through woods, reconstructed prairie and wetlands. Popular with day hikers and picnickers in the summer and cross-country skiers and sledders in the winter.

Only minutes to the north, Lake MacBride and Coralville Lake offer beaches, camping, hiking, and boating.
Twenty minutes west of Iowa City on Highway 6 lies F.W. Kent State Park, another popular camping destination with a small lake and beach.

Theater

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Englert Theatre - 221 E. Washington Street 41.659722, -91.532222 ☎ +1 319 688-2653 - Englert Theatre A historic theatre, first opened in 1912, now operates as a stage for plays, comedy and music performances, and community events. Also home to a small gallery showcasing local artwork.

Riverside Theatre - 213 N. Gilbert Street 41.66394, -91.53035 ☎ +1 319 338-7672 - Riverside Theatre (Iowa) Riverside Theatre Logo A Iowa City's resident professional theatre presents both classic and contemporary theatre. Most popular are Shakespeare plays, which are performed each summer at City Park's Shakespeare Theater.

FilmScene - 118 E. College Street 41.65925, -91.53381 on the Ped Mall ☎ +1 319 358-2555 - An independent movie theater that shows many indie, arthouse, and foreign films, as well as special events such as film discussions and community screenings. The theater also shows film screenings by the student-operated wa.edu/ Bijou Cinema, which offers free movies for students and showcases student work.

Music

Gabe's - formerly The Picador - 330 E Washington Street 41.6603, -91.5305 ☎ +1 319 354-4788 - Iowa City's most popular music venue offers performances by local, regional, and national bands and musicians. Some all ages shows but mostly 19+.

The Mill Restaurant - 120 E Burlington Street 41.65823, -91.53379 ☎ +1 319 351-9529 - Both a restaurant and a venue for live music, The Mill is home to performances by local and regional musicians. Every Monday is open mic night. Almost all shows 19+.

Blue Moose Tap House - formerly The Q and The Industry - 211 Iowa Ave 41.66102, -91.53252 - Cafe and live music venue, with local and national music acts. Most shows 19+.

Sports

The university's athletic teams and the Iowa Hawkeyes, are a major draw, particularly the football and basketball teams, though the wrestling and gymnastic teams have also enjoyed much success. The Hawkeyes play in the Big Ten Conference, which gets them a lot of exposure on the national level.

Kinnick Stadium 825 Stadium Dr 41.658611, -91.551111 Hawkins Dr & Melrose Ave, on the West Campus ☎ +1 319 335-9327 Tickets $70-$85 Kinnick Stadium Kinnick Stadium Press Box Home to the Hawkeyes football team.

Carver–Hawkeye Arena 1 Elliot Dr 41.663611, -91.554444 Elliot Dr & Newton Road, on the West Campus ☎ +1 319 335-9431 Wrestling tickets $10-$15; volleyball/gymnastic tickets $6 Carver–Hawkeye Arena - CarverHawkeyeArena Home to the Hawkeyes basketball, gymnastics, volleyball, and wrestling teams.

Events and Festivals

One Book Two Book - Opening Hours: Last weekend of February A celebration of children's literature, with lots of family activities, workshops for kids, a book fair, and even readings of work by children and students.

Mission Creek Festival - Downtown Iowa City Opening Hours: Early April $115 for All Access pass, $60 for limited passes Nationally-known acts, indie bands, and local musicians perform at various venues downtown. Literary readings by authors at local bookstores and coffee shops.

Friday Night Concert Series - Pedestrian Mall, Dubuque & College Opening Hours: Mid May-late Aug on Friday 6:30PM Monday - 9:30PM Free

Saturday Night Free Movie Series - on the wall at the Pentacrest on the junction of Jefferson and Clinton Sts Opening Hours: June-Aug on Saturday sunset-end Free

Iowa Arts Festival - Downtown Iowa City First weekend in June. Popular three-day community celebration of local and regional artists, including open admission to downtown's art galleries, live music, local food vendors, and other activities.
Iowa City Pride - City Park and Downtown Iowa City June. pride parade, run, and festival.

Iowa City Jazz Festival - Downtown Iowa City Opening Hours: First weekend in July Free Live jazz groups, both local and from around the world play on stages set up around downtown Iowa City.

Iowa City Book Festival - Downtown Iowa City Opening Hours: Mid-October The city's premier literary event, a multi-day celebration of the written word with lots of readings, discussions, demonstrations, and a book fair.

Iowa Artisans Gallery Walks - Downtown Iowa City Opening Hours: Three times yearly (March, May, and October), Friday 5-8 free 20 downtown galleries showcase the works of local and regional artists.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Iowa City

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Coral Ridge Mall | 1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville 41.6912, -91.6019 ☎ +1 319 625-3112 +1-800-283-6592 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 11AM Monday - 6PM A large upscale mall in adjacent Coralville. Anchor stores include Dillard's, Younkers, JCPenny, Target, and Best Buy, and the mall also has a movie theater, a carousel, and an indoor ice skating rink.

Prairie Lights - 15 South Dubuque Street 41.66073, -91.53331 ☎ +1 319 337-2681 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 9PM, Sunday 10AM Monday - 6PM Prairie Lights This large bookstore downtown is frequently hailed as one of the finest bookstores in the nation and regularly features readings by nationally and internationally known authors. The store is spread over three floors, with a children's section in the bottom floor. The top floor holds a nice cafe with views over the street.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Bread Garden Market - 225 South Linn Street 41.65883, -91.53208 on the Ped Mall ☎ +1 319 354-4246 Opening Hours: Daily 6:30AM Monday - 10PM An organic grocery store with some good lunch options, including some excellent soups and breads as well as a salad and buffet café. Tends to be on the pricey side, but is a good spot for a quick lunch or Snacks.

Chez Grace - formerly Cafe Z - 89 2nd St. #3, Coralville 41.6696, -91.5649 ☎ +1 319 338-1738 Opening Hours: T-Sa 5-9:30, Sunday 5-9 French cuisine.

Devotay - 117 N. Linn St. 41.6631, -91.5318 Opening Hours: lunch Monday to Saturday 11-2, dinner Sunday - Thursday 5-9, F-Sa 5-10 Tapas restaurant, also offers tastings.

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The Hamburg Inn No. 2 - 214 North Linn Street 41.66407, -91.53143 ☎ +1 319 337-5512 Opening Hours: Daily 6:30AM Monday - 11PM Hamburgers, soups, a large selection of omelets and more. An Iowa City institution, noted for often being a stop for politicians during campaign season.
Masala - 9 South Dubuque Street 41.66086, -91.53337 ☎ +1 319 338-6199 Opening Hours: Open daily 10AM Monday - 2:30PM, 5PM Monday - 9:30PM - East Indian food. This place is leagues above the other Indian restaurant in town.

The Motley Cow Cafe - 160 N. Linn Street 41.66325, -91.53143 ☎ +1 319 688-9177 Opening from Monday to Saturday 5-10PM Constantly changing menu featuring many dishes made with local Meat and produce.
Oasis - 206 N. Linn Street 41.66392, -91.53142 ☎ +1 319 358-7342 Opening Hours: Daily 11am-9pm Popular local mediterranean food. Serving falafel, hummus, babba ganoush, tabbouleh.
Pagliai's Pizzas - 302 E Bloomington Street (various locations in the state) 41.66492, -91.53142 ☎ +1 319 351-5073 Opening from Monday to Saturday 4PM Monday - midnight, Sunday 4PM Monday - 11PM - Pizzas from family recipes. Thin-crust style.

Short's Burgers - 18 South Clinton Street 41.66063, -91.53434 ☎ +1 319 337-4678 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 10PM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 11PM Serving marvelously thick Burgers and sandwiches, with only Iowa-made soft drinks and ciders on tap.
Whitey's Ice Cream - Coral Ridge Mall ☎ +1 319 338-4776 - This regional chain has been making ice cream since 1933. Thick milk shakes.

Z'Mariks Noodles Cafe - 19 South Dubuque Street 41.66057, -91.53332 ☎ +1 319 338-5500 Asian, Greek and Italian Noodles dishes.

Because of the university, downtown is very busy on weekend nights. With thousands of college-aged people (and older folks staying around for home games) drinking within a few blocks of each other, use caution when walking to or visiting establishments. There is a bar for all types. State law requires alcohol purchases to be made before 2AM. After 10PM non-exempt drinking establishments only allow persons 21 years of age and older, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, spouse or domestic partner.

Student crowd (21+)

Brothers Grill - 125 South Dubuque Street 41.65915, -91.5335 on the Ped Mall ☎ +1 319 338-6373 - Due to the large cover for those yet to turn 21 years of age, it caters to an older crowd. There's a dance floor and it's pretty upbeat.

Atlas Restaurant - 127 Iowa Ave 41.66107, -91.53337 ☎ +1 319 341-7700 Opening Hours: lunch 11-5, dinner 5-10 Classy place. Great and cuisine.

Student crowd (19+)

Studio 13 - 13 South Linn Street 41.66075, -91.53197 - Iowa City's only and dance club. DJs most nights of the week, plus fun drag shows, karaoke and theme parties and contests. Mainly college-aged (19+).

Relaxed crowd

The Airliner | 22 South Clinton Street 41.66053, -91.53431 ☎ +1 319 351-9259 - A staple bar for decades. It's known for incredible Pizzas ($1.50/slice on Sundays) and affordable drinks. Visited by Tom Brokaw in May 2008 when his favorite booth as a student was dedicated to him with a plaque.

Joe's Place - 115 Iowa Ave 41.66100, -91.53386 ☎ +1 319 338-6717 - Located downtown and generally caters to an older crowd. Fairly laid-back atmosphere.

Blue Moose Tap House - formerly The Q and The Industry - 211 Iowa Ave ☎ +1 319 358-9206 Opening Hours: 4PM Monday - 2AM daily Good place to play swimmingpool and get affordable soft drinks. Draws a fairly diverse crowd and has great music with frequent shows upstairs.

Writers' haunts

George's Buffet - everyone just calls it George's | 312 E Market Street 41.66373, -91.53112 ☎ +1 319 351-9614 - A dark dive bar, not a buffet. However and they do make the best Burgers in Iowa City. Filled with local residents and students from the Writers' Workshop. If you go in the afternoon, you'll probably spot more than one aspiring writer filling up a notebook.

Dave's Fox Head Tavern - everyone just calls it The Fox Head | 402 E Market Street 41.66370, -91.52991 ☎ +1 319 351-9824 - One block away from George's. Often considered the "fiction bar," to George's supposed allegiance within the poetry division. In reality, students from each of the disciplines frequent both locations. Divey, with a popular swimmingpool table, a jukebox, and a taxidermied fox behind the café.

Sports bars

Sports Column - 12 S. Dubuque St. 41.66079, -91.53281 ☎ +1 319 356-6902 - Variety of affordable drinks. Great Muslim Friendly place to watch football and basketball games. It gets pretty chaotic on the weekends.

The Vine - 330 E Prentiss Street 41.65452, -91.5304 ☎ +1 319 354-8767 - Wings and busier on game day.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Hotel Vetro - 201 South Linn Street 41.65869, -91.53219 +1-800-592-0355 New, modern, hotel downtown on the Pedestrian Mall, in Iowa City's tallest building.

Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center - 300 E 9th St, Coralville 41.6811, -91.55856 I-80, exit 242 ☎ +1 319 688-4000 - Large new hotel and conference center in Coralville, with river views.

Sheraton Iowa City - 210 South Dubuque Street 41.65861, -91.53298 ☎ +1 319 337-4058 - Adjacent to the Ped Mall and the Sheraton features wireless Internet, an indoor heated pool, a fitness center and is 100% smoke-free. All 234 guest rooms include the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bedding, Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) coffee and 37-inch flat panel televisions.

Iowa House Hotel - at the Iowa Memorial Union | 125 North Madison Street 41.66289, -91.53835 ☎ +1 319 335-3513 $85+ On the campus of the university, inside the Memorial Union building. Few frills, but the location is hard to beat for the price.

Cope in Iowa City

Newspapers

Iowa City Press-Citizen is Iowa City's biggest daily newspaper.
Daily Iowan U of I's daily newspaper.

News & References Iowa City

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