Waterloo · Black Hawk County, IA

Things to do this weekend in Waterloo

Scout analyzed 48 Waterloo places and surfaced the ones that actually fit this weekend.

Places analyzed

48

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.4 hr

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The King Mexican Bar & Grill

Food & Drink

The King Mexican Bar & Grill

Food
1.3 hr visit
1850 Patio Grill

Nightlife

1850 Patio Grill

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Cottonwood Canyon

Food & Drink

Cottonwood Canyon

FoodShopping
45 min visit
LJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill

Nightlife

LJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill

Down-to-earth hangout with typical pub grub, creative cocktails & draft beer, plus outdoor seats.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Izumi Sushi & Hibachi Waterloo

Food & Drink

Izumi Sushi & Hibachi Waterloo

Food
1.3 hr visit
Rodneys Kitchen

Food & Drink

Rodneys Kitchen

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cup of Joe

Food & Drink

Cup of Joe

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Brown Bottle

Food & Drink

The Brown Bottle

Family-owned Italian eatery showcasing Italian eats & myriad wines in a rustic, casual atmosphere.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill

Nightlife

Screaming Eagle American Bar and Grill

Down-to-earth watering hole with biker-themed decor, TVs & live bands plus a casual menu.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
LongHorn Steakhouse

Food & Drink

LongHorn Steakhouse

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Montage

Food & Drink

Montage

Upscale bar & restaurant with globally inspired American fare, sleek decor & a rooftop patio.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Hartman Reserve Nature Center

Outdoors

Hartman Reserve Nature Center

Sprawling outdoor preserve with paved & unpaved paths, scenic lakes & an interpretative center.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Morg's

Food & Drink

Morg's

Down-home venue with a retro vibe fixing up breakfast classics, sandwiches & meat plates.

Food
1.3 hr visit
AllyCatz GrubHouse

Food & Drink

AllyCatz GrubHouse

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

Outdoors

Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

40-acre oasis with multiple themed gardens, including a kids’ area with a fish pond & Hobbit homes.

Outdoors
2 hr visit
Cedar River Exchange Park

Outdoors

Cedar River Exchange Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Hickory Hills Park

Outdoors

Hickory Hills Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
George Wyth State Park

Outdoors

George Wyth State Park

Multiple lakes for boating, fishing & windsurfing plus multi-use woodland trails, campsites & more.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza

Arts & Culture

RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit
Steamboat Gardens

Food & Drink

Steamboat Gardens

Typical pub grub served in a simple, old-timey space with booth seating & a full bar.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Lost Island Themepark

Family

Lost Island Themepark

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Black Hawk Park

Outdoors

Black Hawk Park

Rustic 1,490-acre green space with campgrounds & river access, plus a popular gun & archery range.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Carpenter's Diner

Food & Drink

Carpenter's Diner

Food
1.3 hr visit
Lost Island Waterpark

Family

Lost Island Waterpark

Multiple slides & pools plus an arcade, pool hall, go-kart track, mini-golf course & concessions.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit

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