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Iowa-City is located in Johnson County in eastern Iowa. With an estimated population of 67,000, Iowa City is the fifth-largest city in the state. It lies adjacent to Coralville, Iowa and surrounds University Heights, Iowa, with which it forms a contiguous urban area with a population of approximately 147,000. Iowa City was the second capital of the Iowa Territory, and the first capital of the state. The Old Capitol Building is a major landmark of the city and stands as a tourist attraction in the middle of the University of Iowa campus. In 2008, Forbes Magazine named Iowa City the second Best Small Metropolitan Area for doing business in the United States. Iowa City offers a wide variety of attractions, including the cultural offerings of the Iowa Writers Workshop and the Iowa Avenue Literary Walk, which includes a series of bronze relief panels that feature 49 authors words that all have ties to Iowa. The city also sponsors a variety of events in the Summer of the Arts program. These include a nationally renowned jazz festival, a festival of the arts, open-air summer movies and free concerts. Hickory Hill Park in Iowa City is a large natural area consisting of 190 acres of forest, abandoned fields, reconstructed prairie, wetlands, and parkland centered around Ralston Creek and its tributary drainages. The park is popular with day hikers, dog walkers, cross-country skiers, sledders, and picnickers. Pedestrian Mall, or "Ped Mall" as its called by locals, features events such as the Friday Night Concert Series in summertime and the annual Iowa City Jazz Festival and Iowa City Arts Festival. The Ped Mall also contains restaurants, bars, shops and hotels.

Surrounding areas: University Heights, Iowa (1.2 mi), Coralville, Iowa (4.0 mi), Tiffin, Iowa (8.0 mi), Cedar Rapids, Iowa (22.8 mi)

Iowa City Vacation Rentals




Iowa City Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
Alexis Park Inn & Suites1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA (319) 337-8665
Quality Inn & Suites Highlander Conference Center2525 N Dodge StIowa City, IA (319) 354-2000
Sheraton Iowa City210 S Dubuque StIowa City, IA (319) 337-4058
Travelodge2216 North Dodge StIowa City, IA (319) 351-1010
Sleep Inn & Suites485 Madison Avenue NNorth Liberty, IA (319) 665-2700
Heartland Inn87 2ND StCoralville, IA1.7 mi.(319) 351-8132
Days Inn205 2ND StCoralville, IA1.8 mi.(319) 354-4400
Super 8 Motel Iowa City611 First AveCoralville, IA1.9 mi.(319) 337-8388
Baymont Inn & Suites200 6th StCoralville, IA2.1 mi.(319) 337-9797
Best Western Cantebury Inn & Suites704 1st AveCoralville, IA2.1 mi.(319) 351-0400
Coralville Marriott Hotel And Conference Center300 E 9th StCoralville, IA2.1 mi.(319) 688-4000
Fairfield Inn By Marriott Coralville214 9TH StCoralville, IA2.1 mi.(319) 337-8882
Econo Lodge Coralville815 1st AveCoralville, IA2.2 mi.(319) 354-6000
Motel 6810 1ST AveCoralville, IA2.2 mi.(319) 354-0030
Comfort Inn Coralville209 W 9th StCoralville, IA2.3 mi.(319) 351-8144
Hampton Inn1200 1ST AveCoralville, IA2.6 mi.(319) 351-6600
Holiday Inn & Conference Center1220 1st AveCoralville, IA2.7 mi.(319) 351-5049
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Coralville970 25TH AveCoralville, IA4.1 mi.(319) 625-5000
Americinn Of Coralville2597 Holiday RdCoralville, IA4.8 mi.(319) 625-2400
Country Inn & Suites2571 Heartland PlCoralville, IA4.8 mi.(319) 545-8464
Comfort Suites2431 James StCoralville, IA9.3 mi.(319) 338-3400
Country Inn & Suites Cedar Rapids Airport9100 Atlantic Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA17.8 mi.(319) 363-3789
Sleep Inn & Suites310 Virgil AveMount Vernon, IA18.6 mi.(319) 895-0055
Guest House Motor Inn IncRR 1Amana, IA19.9 mi.(319) 622-3599
Holiday InnI-80 Exit 225Amana, IA19.9 mi.(319) 668-1175
Clarion Hotel & Convention Center525 33RD Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 366-8671
Comfort Inn South390 33rd Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 363-7934
Hampton Inn Cedar Rapids3265 6TH St SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 364-8144
Heartland Inn3315 Southgate Ct SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 362-9012
Holiday Inn Express3320 Southgate CT SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 399-5025
Red Roof Inn Cedar Rapids3325 Southgate CT SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 366-7523
Super 8 Motel720 33rd Avenue SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 362-6002
Super 8 Motel400 33rd Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA21.0 mi.(319) 363-1755
Fairfield Inn By Marriott3243 Southridge Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA21.1 mi.(319) 364-2000
Holiday Inn2501 Williams Blvd SWCedar Rapids, IA23.0 mi.(319) 365-9441
Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel350 First Ave NECedar Rapids, IA23.2 mi.(319) 363-8161
Ramada LTD4011 16TH Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA23.2 mi.(319) 396-5000
Best Western Quite House Suites1708 North HighlandWilliamsburg, IA24.4 mi.(319) 668-9777
Comfort Inn-amana ColoniesWilliamsburg, IA24.5 mi.(319) 668-2700
Days Inn Williamsburg Iowa220 Hawkeye DrWilliamsburg, IA24.7 mi.(319) 668-1000

Iowa City Weather & Climate

Northeastern Iowa has a four season climate that is warm during the summer and extremely cold during the winter. Summer temperatures tend to be in the 70s and winter temperatures are in the 10s. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 6 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average precipitation in central Iowa is 33.15 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.82 inches.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 30°F 13°F 1.10 in. -
February 36°F 19°F 1.15 in. -
March 49°F 29°F 2.36 in. -
April 63°F 40°F 3.75 in. -
May 74°F 52°F 4.52 in. -
June 83°F 61°F 4.82 in. -
July 87°F 66°F 4.54 in. -
August 85°F 64°F 4.89 in. -
September 77°F 55°F 3.43 in. -
October 65°F 43°F 2.78 in. -
November 48°F 31°F 2.41 in. -
December 34°F 19°F 1.52 in. -

Iowa City Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the The Eastern Iowa airport (CID) located about 18 miles northwest of Iowa City in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Quad City International airport (MLI) located approximately 55 miles southeast of Iowa City in Moline, Illinois, the Southeast Iowa Regional airport (BRL) located roughly 64 miles south of Iowa City in Burlington, Iowa, and finally the Dubuque Regional airport (DBQ) located around 66 miles northeast of Iowa City in Dubuque, Iowa.

Iowa City Attractions

 
Water Parks
Wacky WatersDavenportIA50.4 mi.
The Beach OttumwaOttumwaIA62.7 mi.
White Water University Fun ParkDes MoinesIA107.2 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Fairview Golf CourseIowa CityIA 
Finkbine Golf CourseIowa CityIA 
Hi Point Golf CourseIowa CityIA 
Pleasant Valley Golf CourseIowa CityIA 
Brown Deer Golf ClubCoralvilleIA2.5 mi.
Quail Creek Golf CourseNorth LibertyIA6.3 mi.
Fox Run Country ClubWest BranchIA10.1 mi.
Lake MacBride Golf CourseSolonIA10.1 mi.
Kalona Golf ClubKalonaIA15.0 mi.
West Liberty Golf & Country ClubWest LibertyIA15.5 mi.
Hillcrest Country ClubMount VernonIA18.9 mi.
Amana Colonies Golf CourseAmanaIA19.9 mi.
Sport Hill Country ClubWilliamsburgIA24.0 mi.
Airport National Public Golf ComplexCedar RapidsIA24.2 mi.
Ellis Park Golf CourseCedar RapidsIA24.2 mi.
Jones Park Golf CourseCedar RapidsIA24.2 mi.
St Andrews Golf ClubCedar RapidsIA24.2 mi.
Hunters Ridge Golf CourseMarionIA25.8 mi.
Squaw Creek Golf CourseMarionIA25.8 mi.
Twin Pines Golf CourseCedar RapidsIA26.5 mi.
Cedar Crest Country ClubColumbus JunctionIA27.7 mi.
Marengo Golf ClubMarengoIA29.1 mi.
Knoll Ridge Country ClubNorth EnglishIA29.5 mi.
Lagos Acres Golf & Country ClubKeotaIA29.8 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Ski SnowstarTaylor RidgeIL48.6 mi.
Chestnut Mountain ResortGalenaIL77.3 mi.
 
State Parks
Lake Macbride State ParkIA9.2 mi. 
Palisades-Kepler State ParkIA16.8 mi. 
Wapsipinicon State ParkIA32.6 mi. 
Wildcat Den State ParkIA36.5 mi. 
Lake Darling State ParkIA37.2 mi. 
 
Museums
Univ. of IA Hospitals & Clinics Medical MuseumIowa CityIA(History)
University of Iowa Museum of ArtIowa CityIA(Multidisciplinary)
National Czech & Slovak Museum & LibraryCedar RapidsIA24.8 mi.(History)
Family Museum of Arts and ScienceBettendorfIA53.5 mi.(Children's)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Blank Park ZooDes MoinesIA107.2 mi.


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