East Central Iowa, Iowa


Step back in time and across oceans for a taste of Old World tradition. Visit seven authentic German villages to sample wines, beers and delicious fare. Or, shop for master-crafted furniture and clocks. Then fast-forward to the 21st century for a thrilling evening of stock car racing.
Explore East Central Iowa
Sutliff Bridge
The massive iron bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed in 1898 at the crossing of Sutliff'
Sutliff, IA Historic BridgesThe Historic Englert Theatre
The Englert Theatre opened in downtown Iowa City on September 26, 1912
Iowa City, IA HistoricTheatresNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
The nation's foremost institution interpreting Czech and Slovak history and culture, officially dedicated in 1995 by presidents of the U.S., Czech Republic and Slovakia Republic. Homelands exhibit tells the 500-year story of Czech and Slovak people. Restored 19
Cedar Rapids, IA MuseumsCedar Rapids Community Concert Association
Five live performances of music, dance and variety.
Cedar Rapids, IA ConcertsMuseum of Art
One of the country's most important collections of African art serves as the museum's centerpiece. Visitors can also view traveling exhibitions and selections from the museum's permanent collection of more than 12,000 works of art.
Iowa City, IA MuseumsCommunal Agriculture Museum
Exhibits of tools, artifacts and photographs depict the role of agriculture in communal Amana. Located in a restored 1860 barn.
Amana, IA MuseumsAmana Arts Guild Gallery
Former church building houses attic gallery with changing exhibits. Sales shop features authentic, handcrafted folk art produced by Amana artisans. Quilts, baskets, lackwork, tinware, pottery, needlework, woodwork and fine art.
Amana, IA GalleriesPlum Grove Historic Home
Home of Iowa's first territorial governor, Robert Lucas, and his wife, Friendly. The seven-room Greek Revival house has been restored with pieces representative of the 1844-1853
Coralville, IA Historic HomesAfrican American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa
This 17,000 square-foot museum features the permanent exhibit "Doorways: A History of Iowa's African Americans." The exhibit explores Africa'
Cedar Rapids, IA Museums