Iowa City · Johnson County, IA
Things to do this weekend in Iowa City
Scout analyzed 47 Iowa City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.
Places analyzed
47
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Mann
Press Coffee
Food & Drink
Stella
Contemporary neighborhood American restaurant serving burgers, sandwiches, pizza & Cajun dishes.
Twain
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
House-brewed beers & pub plates in a cool, industrial-style space with a patio & backyard cornhole.
Longfellow
The Englert Theatre
100-year-old theater hosting musicians, writers & comedians while staging plays & art exhibits.
Outdoors
North Ridge Park
Iowa River Landing
Tribute Eatery & Bar
Mann
Bluebird Diner
Comfortable all-day eatery with a low-key, retro vibe & a menu of updated diner-style fare.
Hoover
Hickory Hill Park
Scenic forested park featuring many walking & running paths, picnic tables & grills on 185 acres.
Arts & Culture
Tavern Blue
Lincoln
City Park
Riverfront park featuring a playground & sports fields, plus a seasonal pool, amphitheater & rides.
Miller-Orchard
Hudson's Southside Tap
Longfellow
Orchard Green Restaurant and Lounge
Seasonal American dishes with Mediterranean influences in a sleek, dark-wood dining room.
Longfellow
The Stuffed Olive - Iowa City
Lucas
Mercer Park
Amenities here include an indoor pool, gym, picnic/BBQ area, playground, sports courts & ballfields.
Longfellow
Pullman Bar & Diner
Refurbished diner offering traditional comfort fare with a twist, plus craft cocktails & beers.
Lemme
BlackStone
Spacious, contemporary spot serving playful twists on American comfort food plus Sunday brunch.
Longfellow
Basta Pizzeria Ristorante
Neapolitan pies & housemade pasta served with cocktails in polished, contemporary surrounds.
Mann
Midnight Coffee
Hip, airy coffeehouse with a contemporary vibe offering salads, panini, wine & beer.
Food & Drink
Wildwood Iowa City
High-energy restaurant & watering hole offering BBQ grub, booze & dancing in casual, bi-level digs.
Twain
Terry Trueblood Recreation Area
Longfellow
Graze Gourmet To-Go
Bright, modern hangout featuring creative shared plates, drinks at night & a casual lunch buffet.
Longfellow
Mammitas Coffee
Twain
Java House Coffee Roasters - First Ave
Local coffee shop chain offering single-origin brews, espresso drinks & housemade muffins & scones.
Longfellow
Java House Coffee Roasters - Downtown
Local coffee shop chain offering single-origin brews, espresso drinks & housemade muffins & scones.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
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