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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Grout Museum of History & Science – Grout Museum District

History collection focuses on the period from 1933, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall…

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Things to Do in Waterloo

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Features more than 400 varieties of trees and many special gardens, including hostas, herbs, a…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 4 days

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Metro Golf & Sports

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 2 days

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

John Deere Waterloo Operations

See the assembly of 95- to 425-horsepower tractors in state-of-the-art production facility. Tour the engine…

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Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Gates Park Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Lost Island Adventure Park

Huge wave pool, eight major waterslides, "Lazy River," two 18-hole "adventure golf" courses, wheelchair accessible…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium – Grout Museum District

A "playground for the imagination," this science center provides fun hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Jun–Jul
18–16
Waterloo Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts
Jun–Jul
18–16
Waterloo Municipal Band Free Summer Concerts
Jul
2
Waterloo Fireworks Festival
Jul
3
Impact Pro Wrestling & National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum Fan Fest and Show: Waterloo, Iowa!
Aug
15
Park to Park Half Marathon and 5K
Sep
19
Touch-a-Truck
Oct
9
Freaky Friday ‘Loo featuring ‘Urband Legend”
Oct
13
Winter Welcome
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