Popular places to visit
Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
Mercy Hospital
If Mercy Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
University of Iowa
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Iowa during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
Activities
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Our pick of the best Northside Hotel Deals
The Brown Street Inn
Enjoyed our stay at this lovely b&b. Owners are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good too.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!
This home was perfect for our football weekend! Every need was met for our party of six. The home was charming, well decorated, and well maintained. The appointments were over the top – bed and bath linens were wonderful. The kitchen was very nicely stocked, including a lovely welcome package. The ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Luxurious Condo in Heart of Downtown Iowa City
Great location and the condo was spacious and clean! Close in to downtown and campus!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Perfect location! Walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and parking.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Heartland Inn
Staff was courteous and the free meals were a super plus. Thanks
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.
College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Manville Heights
While Manville Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.
Miller Orchard
When in Miller Orchard, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.