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Pause when it feels right.

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

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Features more than 400 varieties of trees and many special gardens, including hostas, herbs, a trial garden, Buck Rose garden, and a children's garden.

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Things to Do in Waterloo

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course

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

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Metro Golf & Sports

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

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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…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

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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Start early. Stay late.

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

Lost Island Adventure Park

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

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

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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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Gates Park Municipal Golf Course

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

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Events

Upcoming Events

May
14–17
My Waterloo Days
May
21
Annual Spring Golf Classic
Jun
14
Rooftop Jazz
Jun
14
Gorgeous Garden Promenade: Summer Escapes
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!
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