Waterloo, Black Hawk County, IA
Places to go in Waterloo
7 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Outdoors
Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
1228 Big Woods Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

Outdoors
Black Hawk Park
Rustic 1,490-acre green space with campgrounds & river access, plus a popular gun & archery range.
HG88+P3, 2410 W Lone Tree Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

Outdoors
Cedar River Exchange Park
539 Burton Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA

Outdoors
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
40-acre oasis with multiple themed gardens, including a kids’ area with a fish pond & Hobbit homes.
1927 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA

Outdoors
George Wyth State Park
Multiple lakes for boating, fishing & windsurfing plus multi-use woodland trails, campsites & more.
3659 Wyth Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA

Outdoors
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Sprawling outdoor preserve with paved & unpaved paths, scenic lakes & an interpretative center.
657 Reserve Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

Outdoors
Hickory Hills Park
3338 Hickory Hills Rd, La Porte City, IA 50651, USA