Iowa City · Johnson County, IA
Road trips from Iowa City
Scout analyzed 47 Iowa City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit road trips.
Places analyzed
47
Matches
7
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
North Ridge Park
Hoover
Hickory Hill Park
Scenic forested park featuring many walking & running paths, picnic tables & grills on 185 acres.
Lincoln
City Park
Riverfront park featuring a playground & sports fields, plus a seasonal pool, amphitheater & rides.
Lucas
Mercer Park
Amenities here include an indoor pool, gym, picnic/BBQ area, playground, sports courts & ballfields.
Twain
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
Twain
DEFY Iowa City
Lincoln
Devonian Fossil Gorge
Archeological wonder revealing the ancient remains of an ocean floor from 375 million years ago.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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