Best Family-Friendly Attractions

Explore the best best family-friendly attractions options for kids and families in Iowa City

Indian Creek Nature Center

Indian Creek Nature Center

Scenic destination with trails & events. Nature preserve with scenic trails & educational events, plus a sustainable building with exhibits.

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Central European culture & history. Galleries showcasing the Czech & Slovak experience plus genealogy library, Christmas market & more.

African American Museum Of Iowa

African American Museum Of Iowa

Exhibits of African American heritage. Museum celebrating the heritage of African Americans in Iowa through exhibits, events & workshops.

Hughes Park

Hughes Park

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Bever Park

Bever Park

Huge green space with an ice rink & pool. Expansive park with facilities for tennis & softball, plus an ice rink & swimming pool.

Cleveland Park

Cleveland Park

Park with sports fields & a splash pad. Neighborhood park featuring soccer & baseball fields, a picnic pavilion & a seasonal splash pad.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

Galleries with a focus on American works. Over 7,000 works on display with emphasis on 20th-century American art plus classes for all ages.

Old MacDonald's Farm

Old MacDonald's Farm

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Brucemore

Brucemore

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Jacolyn Park

Jacolyn Park

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Ellis Park

Ellis Park

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Morgan Creek Park

Morgan Creek Park

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Seminole Valley Park

Seminole Valley Park

Park with a historic village & farm. This 409-acre park features a historic village & farm, a playground, a soccer field, trails & more.

Thomas Park

Thomas Park

Ice rink, disc-golf course & splash pad. Disc golf, an ice rink, splash pad, sledding hill & other activities are the draw at this busy park.

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

Early-20th-century re-creation & tours. Recreated circa-1890–1910 town with 20+ buildings open seasonally for tours & educational programs.

The Fun Station Cedar Rapids

The Fun Station Cedar Rapids

Games of all kinds for kids 12 & under. 3-story indoor playground designed for kids 12 & under plus concessions & birthday packages.

Noelridge Park

Noelridge Park

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The Granger House Victorian Museum

The Granger House Victorian Museum

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Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Indoor trampolines & fitness classes. Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

Rock Island Botanical State Preserve

Rock Island Botanical State Preserve

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Guthridge Park

Guthridge Park

Sports courts, playgrounds & more. Recreational park offering numerous sports courts & playgrounds, a splash pad & a walking trail.

Lake Darling State Park

Lake Darling State Park

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Maharishi Vedic Observatory

Maharishi Vedic Observatory

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