Department of Mirobiology-The University of Iowa-Life in Iowa City

Life in Iowa City

Thanks to the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the use of these photos. Photos by Mark Tade.

Iowa City is the home of many of the Midwest's historical and cultural rarities, but also has a great entertainment district downtown, right on the edge of campus.

For more information about activities in the Iowa City/Coralville area, please visit the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors' Bureau.

For more information about activities in The University of Iowa community, please visit the Iowa Admissions Office.

Above: The Old Capitol stands proud in the center of campus. Now the jewel of the university, it once functioned as the capital of Iowa.

Above: Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Iowa City sponsors many events for the community such as the Iowa City Jazz Festival and the Friday Night Concert series. There are a number of cultural events as well, most notably the Cinco de Mayo Celebration and the Native American Powwow held annually at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The Iowa City/Coralville area also offers beautiful nature trails for walking, hiking or biking. In the winter, they are used for cross-country skiing. Boating and fishing is also available at nearly Lake MacBride and the Coralville Reservoir.