Twain Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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.

Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.

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.

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.
Pleasant Valley Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Iowa City at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Our pick of the best Twain Hotel Deals

Lovely 3BR Close to Downtown
Great house. Just as advertised. Quiet neighborhood with plenty of parking. Kitchen was well equipped and everything worked great. Very close to shopping and many food options. Great location close to university, hospital and Iowa athletic events. We will definitely stay again when in town.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Breakfast was good, rooms were nice and new, staff was friendly. The bed was comfy, but the room we were in had pretty loud HVAC. It took a while to fall asleep as it had a low whine consistently. Otherwise no issues.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
We were greeted by a large private security guard who stared us down and blocked our entrance to the front desk to check in! Not the experience we were expecting. It felt very uncomfortable and unsafe. I felt like if I would have said anything the guard would have stopped me and made me leave. Apparently, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Heartland Inn
Everything was great
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Friendly, helpful staff. Check-in a breeze. The room was comfortable and very clean! Breakfast was good and dinner “snacks”pleasantly filling, more like a meal!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Quick check in and check oiy
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Twain

Creekside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Creekside and surrounding area, you can visit 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.

Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.

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.

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.

Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
