2011 cedar valley visitors guide

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contentstable of1–4 welcomeStaff and volunteers welcome you to the Cedar Valley and provide a variety of services to make your stay more enjoyable.

5–8 attractionsHome to Iowa’s Attraction of the Year, the Cedar Valley offers an amazing variety of affordable and exciting attractions for visitors of all ages.

9–11 museumsCedar Falls and Waterloo value the history of our communities and honor its stories through vibrant exhibits on view at a surprising number of area museums.

12–14 arts & cultureCultural experiences abound in the Cedar Valley. See why both downtown areas have been named Iowa Arts and Entertainment Districts.

15–17 spectator sportsSpectacular sporting facilities make the Cedar Valley a natural location to enjoy spectator sports of all types.

18–24 parks & recreationWith over 100 miles of hard-surfaced recreational trails to enjoy, the Cedar Valley is the place to enjoy the great outdoors!

25–31 calendar of eventsExciting events take place throughout the year in the Cedar Valley.

39–42 area map

43–52 diningDelectable dining options abound throughout the Cedar Falls and Waterloo area.

53–60 lodgingWith over 2,200 guest rooms in the cities, styles range from modern to historic, and affordable to luxury accommodation, but all Cedar Valley lodging establishments strive to provide value and hospitality.

61–64 shoppingA balanced offering of trendy boutiques and recognizable retailers assure you’ll find everything you need and then some!

65–66 nearbyMake the Cedar Valley your headquarters as you explore the offerings found in nearby communities.

67–69 meetings, conventions & event spacesThe Cedar Falls and Waterloo area has a variety of excellent event spaces with professional staff and affordable pricing.

70–71 getting aroundThis section contains the maps and other tools you’ll need to easily navigate the Cedar Valley.

72–75 relocationWhile the Cedar Valley is a fun place to visit, it’s also a great place to live. This section explores services that will help make you feel at home right away.

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Dear Visitor,

Welcome to Waterloo and Cedar Falls—the Cedar Valley! We are happy you are interested in finding out more about our communities. Visitors to the Cedar Valley have found that our communities and residents take welcoming visitors seriously. We love to show off our abundant, affordable entertainment and attractions. We enjoy treating you like family during your stay.

The Cedar Valley has been recognized as a National Historic Trust Distinctive Destination, an Iowa Great Place, a Bicycle Friendly Community, Iowa Tourism Community of the Year and is home to Iowa’s Tourism and the Arts Winner, the Phelps Youth Pavilion (page 5).

The Cedar Valley is home to unique attractions (page 5), great lodging options (page 53), and fantastic outdoor recreation (page 18). We are home to over 100 miles of paved recreation trails (page 22), nationally recognized downtowns (page 35), and distinctive events like the Iowa Irish Fest—Cedar Valley’s Event of the Year (page 29).

Whether this is your first visit or you are a familiar face, we would encourage you to explore and find out all that makes the Cedar Valley a great place to live and visit. If our offices can do anything to assist you during your stay, please don’t hesitate to call on us.

Welcome again. We’re glad you’re here!

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Tourism & Visitors BureauCedar Falls

6510 Hudson Rd.Cedar Falls, IA 50613

(319) 268-4266 or (800) 845-1955fax: (319) 277-9707

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Cedar Falls Tourism & Visitors Bureau Staff

Stop in our Visitor Center located near the intersections of Highways 27/58 (Avenue of the Saints) and Highway 20 (exit 224). We’re open seven days a week and staffed with knowledgeable, friendly volunteers who can direct you to points of interest in the metro area and throughout the state. Our gift shop features a variety of Iowa items and Cedar Valley souvenirs, and our meeting room and patio provide a perfect stretch break or welcome reception for groups visiting or passing through.

Cedar Falls Visitors Center, 6510 Hudson Road

Hours Monday–Friday 9am–5pm Saturday 9am–4pmSunday Noon–4pm

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Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau is here to provide you with the knowledge, resources and services to make your stay fun and memorable. Visit our office for visitor information, brochures, gifts and free wi-fi access. With a dedicated staff person for conferences, reunions, group tours, and visitor services, we will work with you one-on-one to plan your next event. Our talented, dedicated staff will assist you and your group with booking facilities, hotels, entertainment, and event rentals. We are also here to provide complimentary event bids, welcome information, name badges, speakers and more. Non-profit groups are even eligible for grant assistance when hosting events in Waterloo. Contact us today at 800-728-8431 to find out more and visit us online at TravelWaterloo.com.

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The Cedar Valley is well populated with attractions for every age and interest. From family attractions, like Iowa’s largest water park, to agricultural icons such as John Deere or Antique Acres, the Cedar Valley will entertain you and your guests for days on end. Seasoned gamers won’t want to miss the 2010 Waterloo Friend of Tourism, the Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo for the latest in slots and cards as well as lush overnight accommodations. Our variety of attractions makes us the ideal destination for couples, families, group tours and reunions!

Photo: Phelps Youth Pavilion 2009 Iowa Tourism and the Arts award winner.


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Agricultural Attractions jOHN DEERE OPERATIONS(319) 292-7668, Waterloo is the home of John Deere Waterloo Operations, comprised of John Deere Engine Works and the four factories of the John Deere Waterloo Operations. John Deere Waterloo Operations has over 195 acres of manufacturing floor space located on 2,485 acres of land and employs approximately 5,000 people from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and the surrounding area. Tours are avail-able most weekdays, reservations required. Must be 13 years of age to tour. The Deere Crossing Gift Shops are located at the Donald Street plant and at the Engine Works. The Tractor Assembly Tour is located at 3500 E. Donald Street, Waterloo. The Engine Works also offers a tour and are located at 3801 Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo. No sandals or open toes or heel shoes, no cameras, cell phones or video devices allowed on the tours. Please call ahead for reservations and information. The newest addition to John Deere attractions, the John Deere Museum, is scheduled to open in late 2011. It will highlight the history and contribution of John Deere Waterloo Works in progressing equipment technology and the Cedar Valley through the 93-year history in Waterloo.

NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo (319) 234-7515,www.nationalcattlecongress.comMeeting your entertainment needs, NCC has something for everyone of every age: Rodeos, Monster Trucks, Horse Shows, Ballroom Dancing, Bingo, Concerts, Weddings, and much more. NCC grounds include McElroy Auditorium, Electric Park Ballroom, Pepsi Pavilion, Pullin-Simonsen Arena, and Waterloo Greyhound Park. Check out the web site for a current list of events.

SILOS & SMOKESTACKS NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAMain Office 604 Lafayette St., Ste. 202, Waterloo, (319) 234-4567, www.silosandsmokestacks.orgFrom dairy farms and museums to vine-yards and tractor assembly plants, the story of American agriculture is brought to life at more than 100 sites and attractions in this 37-county region of Northeast Iowa. Bordered by Interstate 80 to the south and Interstate 35 to the west, Silos & Smokestacks is one of 49 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service.

HANSEN’S FARM FRESH DAIRy 8617 Lincoln Rd., Hudson, (319) 939-2187, www.hansendairy.com Tour a working dairy farm one mile south-west of Hudson. J & J Dairy, home of Hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy, is a family-owned and operated dairy of 150 milking Holsteins on 240 acres. Visitors can view the entire process of getting the milk from the cows to the bottle and ready for delivery. Walk-through tours: Adults $6.00, under 3 free. Hands on tours: $10.00 per participant and allow guests to milk a real cow, feed a baby calf, make but-ter, and see the wallabies. Be sure to bring a camera. Reservations are necessary.

ANTIQUE ACRES 7610 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2380, (319) 240-7371, www.antiqueacres.orgAntique Acres is a working museum, featur-ing early agricultural machinery restored and operating the jobs they were built for in the early 1900s. Open by appointment, May - October. See history come to life at the “Old Time Power Show” held two weeks before labor day. Threshing, sawing lumber, plowing with horses, tractors and steam engines make an educational and visually pleasing day. Trolley rides, parades, tractor pulls, flea market, souvenir booth and much more lead to fun for the whole family. Antique Acres is also home to Iowa’s Merci Box Car.

HERITAGE FARM 7731 Zaneta Rd., Hudson, (319) 988-3734.This Percheron horse farm is home to several events throughout the year. Visitors will enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride during the spring, summer and fall months, and a scenic sleigh ride in winter. The Cabin in the Woods and Pa Daddy’s Barn are fun for groups. Reservations required.

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T O P 5 AT T R A C T I O N S

➔ isle Casino Hotel Waterloo— Waterloo’s Friend of tourism 2010.

➔ university of Northern iowa

➔ Lost island Water Park

➔ John deere operations

➔ Cedar valley trail systems


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Amusements AIRLINE AMUSEMENT PARK1666 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, (319) 232-9384. Open 9am–11pm. Go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, driving range.

LOST ISLAND ADVENTURE PARK 2225 E. Shaulis Rd., Waterloo, (319) 233-8414, www.thelostisland.com Located outside the gates of the Lost Island Waterpark, Manaleo’s Speedway is one of the longest go-kart tracks in the Midwest. Two challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses lined with tropical vegetation, volcanoes, rapids, dinosaur fossils and a skull pit offer hours of fun as well as arcade games or a challenging game of pool.

ALL GOLF CENTER 1850 W. Ridgeway, Waterloo, (319) 236-1010 Executive 9-hole, par 30 course. Miniature golf & driving range. Open March 1–December 1, 8am to dark.

TILT AMUSEMENTS2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 287-5135, Arcade games and black light miniature golf.

Casino/GamblingISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 833-4753, www.theislewaterloo.com The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, your everyday getaway, offers exciting gaming action, luxu-rious hotel accommodations, delicious food, and a hotspot for cocktails. A complete gam-ing and entertainment destination, the casino features 1,000 slots including more than 80 video poker machines, 35 table games, three restaurants, 1 feature bar-fling™, resort pool, and meeting and event space.

TrailsCEDAR VALLEy TRAILS 6510 Hudson Rd., (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955. www.CedarValleyTrails.orgThe Cedar Valley’s outstand-ing recreational trail system sets us apart from most other communities. Over 106 miles of hard-surfaced trails configured in a series of loops offers users a variety of experiences from peaceful wooded areas along our lakes and streams to attractions located in our vibrant downtown entertainment districts.

The Cedar Valley metro trails are also con-nected to the Cedar Rapids area via the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, the nation’s first rail trail. While sections of this trail are still closed due to 2008 floods, most of the 60 mile trail is usable and new bridges are cur-rently under construction.

The Cedar Valley is also home to the state’s first water trail. Trails are highlighted on the map located at the center of this guide or can be ordered by calling the Visitors Bureaus. Metro area streets are also quite accessible on bicycle since Cedar Falls is a Bicycle Friendly Community.

CEDAR VALLEy ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS1927 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org Recreational, cultural and educational opportu-nities abound at this developing 74-acre site. The gardens showcase a variety of plants and trees native to this area. Open daily to dusk

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from April 1st through October 31st. Free admission.

HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls,(319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.orgThis 300-acre wooded reserve located in the heart of metro Black Hawk County features lakes, valleys, prairies and meadows teem-ing with wildlife. An Interpretive Center is located on top of Hartman Bluff, bordering Hartman Bluff State Preserve. Six miles of trails provide ideal areas for running, hik-ing, nature appreciation, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The Interpretive Center is open Monday–Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Outside restrooms are available year around. The Hartman Interpretive Center and Buckles Program Center are also available for rent.

WaterparksLOST ISLAND ADVENTURE PARK2225 E. Shaulis Rd., Waterloo, (319) 233-8414, www.thelostisland.comRelax and enjoy the island magic of a tropical paradise. Visit Iowa’s largest water park! Featuring 11 major slides, lazy river, wave pool, toddler area, gift shop, and much more. Groups welcome. Most areas wheelchair accessible. June through August (dates depending on the school schedule) from 10:30am–6:30pm.

zoosSUNRISE EXCHANGE CLUB CHILDREN’S PETTING ZOO National Cattle Congress Grounds, 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-4110. Open June - September, this zoo features a variety of farm animals. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11am–8pm; Sunday noon–5pm, closed Monday. Free Admission.

319.233.8414www.thelostisland.com

2225 E. Shaulis Rd.Waterloo, IA

Open June-August

Lost Island Adventure Park

The Cedar Valley is rich in history and anxious to share these cherished stories with visitors through an impressive array of museum offerings. Experience inspiring stories of sacrifice and valor, including that of the Five Sullivan Brothers, at the Grout’s Iowa Veteran’s Museum. Learn the heritage of the area and how food was produced and preserved through educational exhibits of the Cedar Falls Historical Society’s Ice House Museum – also known as the “coolest museum in Iowa.”

Photo: Staff of the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans MuseumL–R: Melissa Wells, Lauren Vander Wiel, Judith Slaikeu, Christy Decker and Megan O’Connell,


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Grout Museum District 319-234-6357, www.groutmuseumdistrict.org

BLUEDORN SCIENCE IMAGINARIUM322 Washington St., Waterloo. A playground for the imagination, this interactive science center provides fun, hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. Visitors may also enjoy daily science demon-strations. Hours: Tues–Sat 9–5.

GROUT MUSEUM OF HISTORy & SCIENCE503 South St., Waterloo. The Grout Museum of History & Science’s history collection focuses on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras. Hours: Tues–Sat 9–5.

RENSSELAER RUSSELL HOUSE MUSEUM520 W. 3rd St., Waterloo. Nestled in the heart of Northeast Iowa is a small jewel of American mid-Victorian architecture. Completed in 1861, this lovely brick structure is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Guided tours allow visitors to step into an authentic Victorian interior, including original family belongings and wander through picturesque Victorian gardens. Hours vary. Please call for current hours.

SULLIVAN BROTHERS IOWA VETERANS MUSEUM503 South St., Waterloo. Iowa veterans have a million stories to tell—tales of heroism, adventure and sadly of trauma and death. For 150 years Iowa men and women have stepped forward to take an oath to preserve the union, safeguard democracy and defend against ter-rorism in times of war and peace. Iowans gave this service in numbers proportionately larger than most states and without the expectation of fame or fortune, a tradition that continues

today. The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors all Iowans who served the nation from the Civil War to the present. The collection, preservation and interpretation of their stories and artifacts are the core mission of the museum. Hours: Tues–Sat 9–5.

Cedar Falls Historical Society (319) 266-5149, www.cfhistory.org

VICTORIAN HOME & CARRIAGE HOUSE MUSEUM308 West 3rd St.. This 1863 Italianate- style home features furnishings and memorabilia documenting the area’s early history. The Carriage House contains the Historical Society’s research library as well as permanent and changing exhibits, including the William J. Lenoir O-Gauge Model Railroad exhibit. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am–4pm; Sunday, 1–4pm; and by appointment.

ICE HOUSE MUSEUM 1st and Franklin Streets, Cedar Falls. A circu-lar structure built in 1921, which once housed a flourishing ice business, now displays ice-harvesting equipment and photos depicting ice-farming operations. Early farming, home-making and business memorabilia are also displayed. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 2-4:30pm, or by appointment from May 1–October 31. Re-opening spring 2011.

GEORGE WyTH HOUSE & VIKING PUMP MUSEUM 303 Franklin St.. A treasure of the Cedar Falls Historical Society built in 1907; the former family home of George Wyth is restored and decorated with the influence of the Art Deco Period of the 1920s and ‘30s. The third floor is a small museum dedicated to the Viking Pump Company, of which George Wyth was the first president. Open only for special events or by appointment.

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 1st and Clay Streets. Built in 1909, this charm-ing schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a potbelly stove and turn-of-the-cen-tury furnishings. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 2–4:30pm, May–October. Tours by appointment.

BEHRENS-RAPP VISITOR INFORMATION STATION 1st and Clay Streets. This restored gas station is also an information center for visitors to the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Open 8am–8pm, May–October.

jOHN LIVINGSTON DISPLAy The inspiration for the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull, John Livingston was born in Cedar Falls in 1897, and became famous in

T O P 5 M U S E U M S

➔ sullivan Brothers iowa veterans Museum

➔ ice House Museum

➔ NWHoF dan gable Museum

➔ university Museum

➔ Phelps Youth Pavilion


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the late 1920s and ‘30s as a race pilot. He entered 64 races and came in first in 41 of them! More than 30 trophies, plaques and memorabilia are on display at the Cedar Falls Historical Society and Livingston Aviation (located adjacent to the airport).

Additional MuseumsNatioNal WrestliNg Hall of fame DaN gable museum 303 Jefferson St., Waterloo, (319) 233-0745, www.wrestlingmuseum.org. The Museum

features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and honors Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist. The Museum also presents displays on famous wrestlers throughout history—from Jacob wrestling the Angel through young Abe Lincoln to Frank Gotch, Dan Gable and Cael Sanderson. The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, a theatre featuring wrestling clips from movies, and the Dean Rockwell Library and Research Center are also featured. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9am–5pm; Group tours available by appointment.

PHelPs YoutH PavilioN 225 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.youthpavilion.org The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum like nothing you’ve ever seen... featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits relat-ed to art and culture. Milk a life-size cow, virtually drive a tractor into a Grant Wood painting, test your skill at digital finger paint-ing, explore the music, language and culture of other countries, and so much more. The Phelps Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts is a children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences...from simple drawing to high-tech adventures, kids of all ages—even infant and toddlers—will find fun, new ways to discover the arts! At the Pavilion...art launches a world of won-der, discovery & learning! Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm, closed Monday.

uNiversitY museum3219 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2188, www.uni.edu/museumDiscover. Learn. Be Inspired...at the University Museum. Explore exhibits of natural his-tory and immerse yourself in the cultural history of the world with our exhibits featur-ing people and traditions from Africa, Asia and the Americas. See our African Aardvark, a 16-foot Indian python skin and fossils millions of years old, including a mastodon tusk discovered in Hampton, Iowa. Hands-on activities offer learners of all ages a fun, educational experience. Changing exhibits highlight a variety of cultural and inter-national themes. In 2011, experience Our World in Focus: Artistry in Nature, Jan. 8–29; Plant Adaptation Up Close: A Biological and Artistic Interpretation, Feb. 14–May 14; Beneath Our Feet: Cedar Valley Archeology, June 6–Aug. 20. Open Monday–Friday 9am–4:30pm and Saturday 1–4pm. Free admission.

marsHal CeNter oNe-room sCHoolCorner of 23rd and Indiana Streets, one block east of the UNI Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2188, www.uni.edu/museumVisit an authentic one-room Iowa school-house museum on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Built in 1893 in Pocahontas County, the school has been restored to its 1922 appearance. Complete with original furnishings, textbooks and costumes, the Marshall Center School lets you experi-ence the wonder of days gone by. Open Friday and Saturday, 2–4pm or by appointment. Free admission.

Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum

Watch for John Deere Waterloo Tractor and Engine History Museum Grand Opening - Planned for Fall 2011

��The Cedar Valley is home to first-class arts and culture that rivals any other location in the state of Iowa. Throughout the community, you will find performances, collections and experiences that are unrivaled anywhere. Whether you’re looking for a Broadway show like “Cats” performed at the state’s top performing arts center or the largest public collection of Haitian art in the United States, the Cedar Valley has an experience for you.

Both Waterloo and Cedar Falls have been recognized as Cultural and Entertainment Districts and Cedar Falls is named among the National Historic Trust’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations. Indeed, cultural experiences are offered in galleries, museums, city streets, recreational trails and even in a restaurant where a unique version of the Sistine Chapel awaits you.

Photo: Cedar Falls Community Main Street Director MaraBeth Soneson welcomes visitors on a tour of public art located in the downtown district.


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Performing ArtsGALLAGHER-BLUEDORN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-4TIX (7469) or toll free (877) 549-SHOW (4849), www.gbpac.orgOn the campus of the University of Northern Iowa, the Gallagher-Bluedorn hosts over 150 performances each year. From major stars Itzhak Perlman, Bill Cosby and Kathy Mattea to hit Broadway shows like “Cats”, “Miss Saigon”, “Rent”, “STOMP” and “Mamma Mia”. Three concert halls, a soaring lobby and the best acoustics in Iowa provide audiences an unparalleled environment for enjoying live performances.

WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS SyMPHONy ORCHESTRAGallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-3373 or for tickets (319) 273-4TIX (7469), toll-free (877) 549-SHOW (4849), www.wcfsymphony.org The Symphony’s exciting 2011 season will stretch your expectations of the tradition-al symphony concert with surprising and rarely-heard repertoire, virtuoso soloists on unusual instruments from around the world,

and a series of orchestral favorites pre-sented with verve and insight. The season features Jeffrey Biegel, the Punch Brother’s Chris Thile and more! Experience some of the most innovative orchestral program-ming happening anywhere, right here in the Cedar Valley!

UNI SCHOOL OF MUSIC University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2024, www.uni.edu/musicA variety of music, including band, orchestra, choral, chamber and solo con-certs is performed in over 200 annual performances by students, faculty and vis-iting artists.

WATERLOO COMMUNITy PLAyHOUSE225 Commercial St., Waterloo, Business Office (319) 235-0367, Box Office (319) 291-4494, www.wcpbhct.org Celebrating 93 years of presenting the best in classics, modern comedies, dramas, musicals, and mysteries, WCP has received the state’s Top Performing Organization Award and has an international reputation for new play production. Audiences come from around the world, nation and Iowa, to

see the seven performances at the Waterloo Center for the Arts every year.

BLACK HAWK CHILDREN’S THEATRE225 Commercial St., Waterloo, Business Office (319) 235-0367, Box Office (319) 291-4494, www.wcpbhct.orgThis award-winning children’s theater pres-ents four productions each year. Productions consist of popular books brought to life on stage, including fairytales and stories of racial harmony and diversity. Performances take place at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

OSTER REGENT THEATRE 103 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) APPLAUD (277-5283), www.osterregent.orgEnjoy the talents of community members as they perform a wide variety of productions from classic humor and familiar musicals, to contemporary plays in the beautifully restored Oster Regent Theatre. The theater presents the Old Creamery and the Guthrie theaters, as well as dance, music, magic and comedy.

STRAyER-WOOD THEATRE University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls (319) 273-6381, www.uni.edu/theatrePlays, musicals, theater for youth, and staged readings are presented by UNI drama stu-dents and visiting artists.

HAWKEyE COMMUNITy COLLEGEHawse Auditorium, Tama Hall, 1501 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, or 296-4464, www.hawkeyecollege.eduHawkeye Community College Artist Series presents ‘Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts!’ featuring quality music and theatre perfor-mances in Tama Hall and regional artists’ art-work in the College’s Library for community and visitors’ enjoyment.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream CoatWaterloo Community Playhouse

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➔ gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

➔ Waterloo Center for the Arts

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➔ oster regent theatre

➔ Waterloo Community Playhouse


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LAMPOST THEATRE & COFFEE CO.204 W. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-8034, www.lampost.com Performing nationally since 1980, Lampost Theatre Co. creates a unique and delight-ful theatrical experience. Comedy, music, variety and major productions are performed throughout the year. This intimate theatrical space also offers a full-service coffee/espresso shop. Open Monday–Saturday.

Visual Arts & GalleriesWATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS225 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org Explore and experience…art galleries, class-es/workshops, special events, room rentals, interactive children’s museum, Gift Store, ArtHouse Café, and more. There is some-thing creative for everyone at the Waterloo Center for the Arts! In addition to trav-eling exhibits, the Center showcases its impressive collection of Midwest, American Decorative, Folk, and Haitian artwork (the largest public collection in the world!). There has never been a more exciting time to visit the Waterloo Center for the Arts! Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1–5pm. Closed Monday. Free admission.

PHELPS yOUTH PAVILION 225 Commercial St., Waterloo (319) 291-4490, www.phelpsyouthpavilion.org The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum like nothing you’ve ever seen...fea-turing over 40 hands-on exhibits related to art and culture. Milk a life-size cow, virtu-ally drive a tractor into a Grant Wood paint-ing, test your skill at digital finger painting, explore the music, language and culture of other countries, and so much more. The Phelps Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts is a children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences...from simple drawing to high-tech adventures, kids of all ages—even infant and toddlers—will find fun, new ways to discover the arts! At the Pavilion...art launches a world of wonder, discovery & learning!

HEARST CENTER FOR THE ARTS 304 West Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8641, www.hearstartscenter.com Want to get in touch with your inner artist? Look for the large metal sculpture, “Whisk” created by artist Marc Moulton to guide your way. This sculpture previews what’s in store for you at the Hearst Center for the Arts. Featuring local, regional, national, and even international artists, this multi-purpose center offers two galleries, a recital hall, and a sculpture garden. Exciting classes, live

performances, and special events are offered to the public on a regular basis. The Hearst Center is home to the Cultural Division of the Department of Human and Leisure Services of the City of Cedar Falls. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 8am–9pm; Wednesday and Friday, 8am–5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 1–4pm.

UNI GALLERy OF ART Kamerick Art Building, Northeast corner of Hudson Rd. and W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-3095, www.uni.edu/artdept/galleryRotating exhibitions provide visi-tors with an opportunity to view a wide range of artwork by contemporary artists. Gallery hours during the academic year: Monday–Thursday, 9am–9pm; Friday, 9am –5pm; Saturday and Sunday, noon–5pm. June: Monday–Friday, 9:30am–4:30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 12:30–4:30pm.

GALLERIA DE PACO622 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 833-7226, www.paco-rosic.comPaco spent four painful months painting his version of the Sistine Chapel in Krylon spray paint onto the ceiling of his Galleria.

While viewing this work of art indulge your discriminating culinary taste at this elite, inti-mate and elegant eatery. This special-occasion romantic European retreat offers lavish décor, an exceptional menu paired with world-class wines. Luxurious ingredients presented in a Euro-American fusion and sheer artistry makes any meal here a memory to cherish. Before or after dinner, enjoy unique cocktails in the “jazz bar”, Catacomb downstairs.

PUBLIC ART IN THE CEDAR VALLEyCedar Falls and Waterloo both have active Public Art Committees passionate about the commission and installation of creative, thought-provoking works in public spaces throughout the community. Additional infor-mation regarding these collections can be obtained by contacting either Visitor Bureaus or the Waterloo Center for the Arts at (319) 291-4490 or the Hearst Center for the Arts at (319) 273-8641.

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SporTS fanS will be aMazed at the variety of spectator sports available in the Cedar Valley year-round. The University of Northern Iowa Panthers hold countless games, matches and tournaments every year and took the nation by storm in the 2010 NCAA Basketball Playoffs when they beat #1 ranked Kansas in the Sweet Sixteen. The Waterloo Bucks Baseball and Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey teams offer exciting competitions and the Cedar Valley Sports and Entertainment Commission works to recruit tournaments and spectator events at the many top notch sporting facilities found throughout the area.

Photo: TC (The Cat) goes in for a lay-up at the McLeod Center.


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FacilitiesBlack Hawk Tennis cluB1005 Black Hawk Rd., Waterloo, 319-232-7512, www.blackhawktennis.comBlack Hawk Tennis Club has six indoor tennis courts and six outdoor tennis courts and hosts a variety of tournaments through-out the year. The Club features seating for 350 people and is close in proximity to the Byrnes Park Tennis Center, providing an ideal two-site tennis complex for larger events.

Birdsall MeMOrial ParkTwelfth and Lexington Streets, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8636. Birdsall Park is a great venue for softball/baseball tournaments with five diamonds, bleachers, concession stand and ample parking.

Byrnes Park Tennis cenTer1101 Campbell Ave., Waterloo319-291-4491 www.waterlooleisureservices.org/parks/facilities/tennis.shtmlByrnes Park Tennis Center is one of the premier tennis complexes in all of the Midwest, boasting 16 newly-resurfaced courts, six with lights. The Center has seen additional reno-vations to court signage, scoreboards, and facilities surrounding the courts. Byrnes Park Tennis Center regularly hosts Iowa High School state tournaments, adult state and regional tournaments, and Division I and II collegiate tournaments, as well.

cedar Valley yOuTH sOccer cOMPlex3238 Dewitt Rd, Waterloo, www.cvysaonline.orgIs host to hundreds of games and tens of tournaments every year! This complex boasts 11 full-size fields, 4 practice fields and 1 lighted field for night games. With seating for over 1,000, everyone can come to cheer on their favorite forward or goalie!

THe Falls aquaTic cenTer3025 South Main St., Cedar Falls, 319-266-8468, www.cedarfalls.comIn addition to the leisure pool areas, the Falls features competitive swimming and diving amenities. The Falls has a lap pool with eight 50 meter lanes, and 1,300 square feet of water. It also has a one meter diving board and a three meter diving platform. The Falls is the home of the Black Hawk Area Swim Team and the annual Summer Sizzler event.

HOing-rice sOFTBall cOMPlex1061 Josephine St., Waterloo, www.waterloosoftball.comHoing-Rice Softball Complex is made up

of six competitive softball/baseball dia-monds and is home to the Waterloo Softball Association. Hoing-Rice hosts a variety of tournaments throughout the year, from local to national events like the Knights of Columbus National Tournament.

Mc leOd cenTer2501 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, (877) 216-DOME or (319) 273-4tix, www.uni.edu/mcleod This facility seats approximately 6,500 and is connected to the UNI-Dome’s south side. The McLeod Center is home to UNI Panther Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Volleyball competitions. Various events can be held in the building such as concerts, trade shows and meetings.

naTiOnal caTTle cOngress 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, (319)234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com.The NCC facilities feature rodeos, horse shows, concerts and other special events throughout the year. McElroy Auditorium seats 3,500–5,000.

riVerFrOnT sTadiuM850 Park Rd., Waterloo,(319) 232-0500, www.waterloobucks.com www.waterlooleisureservices.org/parks/facilities/stadium.shtmlRiverfront Stadium has been home to base-ball since 1946 including minor league teams, youth, high school and college tournaments, and is now the home of the Waterloo Bucks baseball club. The Stadium features 5,000 seats, a natural grass playing surface, and newly renovated entrances, concession stands, restrooms and locker rooms.

uni-dOMe2401 Hudson Rd., (877) 216-DOME or (319) 273-4tix, www.uni.edu/unidome This 16,400 seat, 78,000 sq.ft. multi-pur-pose venue hosts an estimated 125 events each year, including UNI Panther Football, Indoor Track and Field programs, Iowa High School Football Playoffs and numer-ous other athletic events, trade shows, and concerts.

uni wellness/recreaTiOn cenTer23rd & Hudson Rd., (319) 273-6275, UNI Outdoors (319) 273-7163, www.uni.edu/wellrecThe Wellness Center is a 244,000 sq. ft. facility that includes gym space enough for 10 basketball or volleyball courts, two swimming pools, a climbing wall, weight equipment and classroom space. While this

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➔ uNi Panther Athletics, Jan.–May, Aug.–Dec. 2011

➔ National Wrestling Coaches Assoc. duals, January 8–9, 2011

➔ Waterloo Jaycees greater Waterloo open, July 14–17, 2011

➔ 135th Annual iowa state trap shoot, July 19–24, 2011

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facility’s primary purpose is to serve the UNI students, space is available for rent dur-ing certain times making this an excellent site for tournaments and events of all kinds. UNI Outdoors offers sports equipment rent-als and is located in the facility as well.

Young ArenA(319) 291-4335 www.waterlooleisureservices.org/yaHome of the Waterloo Black Hawks hockey team, Young Arena seats 3,000 spectators over its 20,000 square-foot floor. This is the perfect location for any ice event, volleyball, wrestling, or basketball tournaments.

MotorsportsCeDAr FALLS rACeWAY 6400 West Bennington Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2537, www.cedarfallsraceway.comA historic quarter mile drag strip. NHRA drag racing every Friday and Saturday night. CFR is host to a large variety of events for all levels of racing or watching. Open April–October.

nATIonAL CATTLe CongreSS 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-7515,

www.nationalcattlecongress.comThe NCC facilities feature rodeos, concerts, tractor pulls, monster trucks, roller derby and other special events throughout the year.

Spectator SportsCeDAr VALLeY DerBY DIVAS (CVDD) (319) 234-7515 www.CVDerbyDivas.com The CVDD is an all-female flat track roller derby league, founded in February 2010 in Northeast Iowa. The charter team of the CVDD is the Push-Up Brawlers. Beginning April 2011, all home bouts will be held at McElroy Auditorium at National Cattle Congress.

unI PAnTherSUniversity of Northern Iowa, UNI-Dome, and McLeod Center, Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-2470, www.unipanthers.comCheer on local NCAA Division 1 favorites, the UNI Panthers in basketball, wrestling, volleyball, football and more! WATerLoo BLACK hAWKS hoCKeY AnD Young ArenAYoung Arena, 125 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 232-3444, Ticket Office (319) 291-7680, www.waterlooblackhawks.com

Young Arena hosts a variety of sporting events throughout the year including USHL Waterloo Black Hawks and the Waterloo Warriors (high school) hockey, wrestling tournaments and concerts. Visit their web-site for the annual game schedule.

WATerLoo BuCKS BASeBALL Riverfront Stadium, 850 Park Rd., Waterloo, (319) 232-5633, www.waterloobucks.comThe Bucks make NE Iowa proud in the Northwoods League with home games held through the summer months in the newly renovated Riverfront Stadium. Annual schedules are available online.

Water SportsWATerhAWKS SKI ShoWS Eagle Lake, Evansdale, Hwy 20-380, Exit 68, www.waterhawks.orgThrilling team water skiing shows take place every week throughout the summer on the beautiful waters of Eagle Lake. Seasonal schedules are available on their web site.

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waTerloo and Cedar fallS are home to a wide variety of outdoor activities, and the communities have been recognized for the high quality offerings available in and around the area. Cedar Falls was recognized as the state’s first Bicycle Friendly Community. Both cities are home to the Cedar Valley Trails, a system of paved trails more than 100 miles long that loops through the two communities and connect to systems beyond the Cedar Valley.

The Cedar Valley is home to four county parks, a state park, and numerous city parks, all of which offer a variety of activities that include golf, frisbee golf, skateboarding, ATV riding, skiing, camping, and educational opportunities.

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Birdwatching, Wildlife & GardensBLACK HAWK COUNTy PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.comThe Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 8,200 acres of wildlife habitats, prairies, woodlands and wetlands. Many of the parks are connected to the Cedar Valley Trails system for conve-nient travel by foot or bike. All the parks and wildlife areas are located within a 35-mile radius of central Waterloo/Cedar Falls.

PRAIRIE LAKES PARK6510 Hudson Rd., (319) 268-4266Restored Iowa Native Prairie and two lakes make this 165 acre park an ideal spot for birdwatching. Feeders, identification charts, and binoculars, maintained by the Prairie Rapids Audubon Society and offered at the Cedar Falls Visitor Center make the park a great location for enthusiasts new to the endeavor. Visitor Center hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday; 9am to 4pm Saturdays; and noon to 4pm Sundays.

CEDAR VALLEy ARBORETUM AND BOTANIC GARDENS1927 East Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, www.cedarvalleyarboretum.orgRecreational, cultural and educational opportunities abound at this developing 74-acre site. The gardens showcase a vari-ety of plants and trees native to this area. Open daily to dusk from April 1st through October 31st. Free admission.

GEORGE WyTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.govThe George Wyth State Park offers nature lovers endless opportunities with a variety of habitats including prairie, wetlands and woods. Bird watchers have spotted over 200 different species along with white tailed deer.

HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.orgSince 1976, the Hartman Reserve Nature Center has been designated as an Iowa Watchable Wildlife Site and an Important Bird Area. Deer, otter turkeys, pileated woodpeckers, red shouldered hawks, foxes, vultures, and bald eagles are some of the wildlife you might see.

TALLGRASS PRAIRIE CENTER27th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-7957, www.uni/edu/ecotypeDemonstration plantings and educational exhibits tell the story of America’s lost land-scape and native seed production plots pro-vide a glimpse of future prairie restoration in Iowa.

Boating & FishingBLACK HAWK COUNTy PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.comThe Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 8,200 acres with access to Casey Lake (39 acres), the Cedar River, Wolf Creek and more for vari-ous types of boating or fishing. Visit their website or contact the bureaus for additional details.

CEDAR FALLS CITy PARKS(319) 273-8624, www.cedarfalls.comMany of the Cedar Falls City Parks offer boat ramps to the Cedar River (Tourist Park & Island Park) and lakes (Prairie Lakes Park & Big Woods Park). Others feature fishing streams (Gateway Park, Island Park, and Tourist Park) or small lakes (Prairie Lake Park and Birdsall Park). See the Parks list-ings for additional information and specific locations.

GEORGE WyTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.govWith four lakes and access to the Cedar River, George Wyth is an angler’s dream! Water areas include: Brinker Lake (120 acres, open for power boating), George Wyth Lake (75 acres, no wake lake with handicap accessible fishing pier and fishing jetties), Fisher Lake (40 acre natural lake), Alice Wyth Lake (60

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➔ Hartman reserve Nature Center

➔ Cedar valley Arboretum & Botanic gardens

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acres, electric motors only) and the Cedar River. Canoeing, kayaking, sailboating and windsurfing are also popular. The lakes and river provide a variety of fish in a very scenic natural setting. Boat ramps are available on the river and lakes.

WATERLOO CITy PARKS www.waterlooleisureservices.orgFishing and boating are easily accessible at Waterloo City Parks with boat ramps to the Cedar River (Riverview Recreation Area, Cedar River Exchange Park & Cedar Bend Park). Ponds (Riverview Recreation Area) and streams (Hope Martin Park) offer addi-tional places for fishing. See the parks list-ing for additional information and specific locations.

Bowling CADILLAC LANES 650 La Porte Rd., Waterloo, (319) 234-6888

MAPLE LANES BOWLING CENTER2608 University, Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-1414

VALLEy PARK LANES 1931 Valley Park Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-7818

CampingANTIQUE ACRES 7610 Waverly Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2380

BIG WOODS RV PARK1501 E. Lake St., Cedar Falls, (319) 433-PARK (7275). www.blackhawkparks.comBig Woods offers full RV hook-ups with access to the Big Woods Lake and additional recreational opportunities. See the Cedar Falls City Parks listings for additional details.

BLACK HAWK COUNTy PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.comThe Black Hawk County Parks with camp-grounds: Hickory Hills, McFarlane Park and Black Hawk Park. Campers self-regis-ter on a first-come basis at most facilities. Additional details in the parks section on page 24. Contact the Black Hawk County Conservation Board (above) or either tour-ism bureau for more information.

GEORGE WyTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA

(319) 232-5505, www.reserveiaparks.comThere are 69 camping spaces at George Wyth State Park which also offers access to lakes, the Cedar River and wonderful trails for outdoor recreation. There are electrical sites and an RV dump station. Reservations can be made online for half of the space with the other half available on a first-come basis. See the Parks listings on page 24 for additional information.

RIVERVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER439 N. Division St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787, www.riverviewconferencecenter.com

Canoeing & KayakingBLACK HAWK COUNTy PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.comThe Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 8,200 acres with access to Casey Lake (39 acres), the Cedar River, Wolf Creek and more for various types of boating or fishing. Visit their website or contact the bureaus for additional details. See the Parks listings on page 24 for additional information and specific locations.

CEDAR FALLS CITy PARKS(319) 273-8624 www.cedarfalls.comMany of the Cedar Falls City Parks offer

boat ramps to the Cedar River (Tourist Park & Island Park) and lakes (Prairie Lakes Park & Big Woods Park). See the Parks listings on page 24 for additional information and specific locations.

GEORGE WyTH STATE PARK /CEDAR VALLEy PADDLERS TRAIL 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.govThe Cedar Valley Paddlers Trail starts at Fisher Lake in George Wyth. All four lakes in George Wyth, the Cedar River, and two lakes at Hartman Reserve Nature Center make up the trail. The trail is 10 miles with 1.6 miles of portaging and 8.4 miles of water. This can change some depending on the water levels during the year. People of all ages can enjoy this trail because you can create your own smaller or bigger trails within this one.

WATERLOO CITy PARKS www.waterlooleisureservices.org Fishing and boating are easily accessible at Waterloo City Parks with boat ramps to the Cedar River (Riverview Recreation Area, Cedar River Exchange Park & Cedar Bend Park) Ponds (Riverview Recreation Area) and streams (Hope Martin Park) offer addi-tional places for paddlers. See the parks list-ing for additional information and specific locations.

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Disc GolfCEDAR RIVER/EXCHANGE PARK Park Rd. & Burton Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-4370

TOURIST PARKCenter St. at Franklin St. Bridge, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8624.

VALLEy VIEW PARKMaynard Ave. & Letsch Rd., Waterloo, (319) 291-4370.

GolfALL GOLF CENTER – 9 HOLE1850 W. Ridgeway, Waterloo (319) 236-1010

GATES PARK – 18 HOLE820 East Donald St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4485www.waterlooleisureservices.com/golf

IRV WARREN MEMORIAL – 18 HOLE1000 Fletcher Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-9271 www.waterlooleisureservices.com/golf

PHEASANT RIDGE MUNICIPAL – 18 HOLE3205 W. 12th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8266, www.golfcedarfalls.com

SOUTH HILLS – 18 HOLE1830 E. Shaulis Rd., Waterloo, (319) 291-4268, www.golfsouthhills.com,www.waterlooleisureservices.com/golf

WALTERS RIDGE– 9 HOLE3205 W. 12th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8266www.golfcedarfalls.com

Horseback RidingBOy SCOUTS CAMP INGAWANIS 2482 Grand Ave., Waverly, (319) 234-2867, www.winnebagobsa.org Spring and Fall, weekends only, reservations required.

Hunting, Shooting & ArcheryBLACK HAWK COUNTy PARKS & WILDLIFE AREAS (319) 433-7275, www.blackhawkcountyparks.comThe Black Hawk County Conservation Board oversees 37 areas covering 3,300 acres of public hunting featuring wildlife habitats, prairies, woodlands and wetlands. The variety of terrain offers ideal grounds for hunting white tailed deer, turkey, water fowl and game birds. There are rifle, shotgun and bow (Hickory Hills) hunting areas within the parks. Some of the parks feature archery ranges (Black Hawk Park) shooting ranges and trap shooting (Black Hawk Park & Cedar River Natural Resource Area). All the parks and wildlife areas are located within a 35-mile radius of cen-tral Waterloo/Cedar Falls. See details and specific locations under the Parks listings.

CEDAR FALLS GUN CLUB(319) 987-2141, www.cedarfallsgunclub.comHome of the Iowa State Trap Shoot, the Cedar Falls Gun Club is open to the pub-lic Thursdays and Sundays and offers six

trap fields, one practice trap, voice calls, pat traps, four lighted fields, and two skeet fields. Ammunition and components are available on site, however there are not fire-arm rentals.

Ice SkatingGATEWAy PARK Lincoln St. & Main St. Bridge, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8624. Outdoor skating rink, weather permitting.

yOUNG ARENA 125 Commercial St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4335, www.waterlooleisureservices.org/ya Public indoor skating & skate rentals.

Motorsports: ATV, MOTORCROSS, SNOWMOBILES

RIVERVIEW RECREATION AREA www.waterlooleisureservices.orgWaterloo is one of few cities in Iowa to boast a state sanctioned OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) park in an urban setting. This 18-acre park features two MX tracks, a flat track, a large parking lot and many miles of ATV tails for public use.

SNOWMOBILE TRAILS(515) 281-5918, www.iowadnr.govThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains many miles of snowmobile trails in and around the Cedar Valley area. Contact them or visit them online for com-plete details.

Sport Equipment Rental BIKE TECH 122 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979, Bicycles.

CRAWDADDy OUTDOORS207 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly, (319) 352-9129, Canoes, kayaks, boating & camping equipment, backpacks, snowshoes, cross-country skis, poles.

EUROPA CyCLE AND SKI 4302 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0734, Cross country skis & snow-shoes.

UNI WELLNESS & RECREATION SERVICES RENTALWellness/Recreation Center (WRC), Room 101, north of the UNI-Dome, (319) 273-7163, www.uni.edu/wellrecCanoes and trailers, kayaks, cross-country

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skis, roller blades, snowshoes, tents & camp-ing equipment.

Swimming PoolsByRNES PARK POOL 801 Campbell Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-4453, www.waterlooleisureservices.orgByrnes Park pool has zero-depth entry, water fountains, slides and diving boards.

THE FALLS AQUATIC CENTER 3025 South Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8468, www.cedarfalls.comPool features lazy river, floating creatures and dump bucket for kids and a variety of slides.

GATES PARK POOL 750 E. Donald St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4458, www.waterlooleisureservices.orgGates Park pool has water features, water slides, zero-depth entry and diving boards for swimmers of all ages.

Trails: HIKING, BIKING, CROSS-COUNTRy SKIING, SNOW SHOEING, RUNNING & WALKING CEDAR VALLEy TRAILS 6510 Hudson Rd., (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955www.CedarValleyTrails.org The Cedar Valley’s out-standing recreational trail system sets us apart from most other com-munities. Over 106 miles of hard-surfaced trails configured in a series of loops offers users a variety of experiences from peaceful wooded areas along our lakes and streams to attractions located in our vibrant downtown entertainment districts.

The Cedar Valley metro trails are also con-nected to the Cedar Rapids area via the Cedar Valley Nature Trail, the nation’s first rail trail. While sections of this trail are still closed due to 2008 floods, most of the 60 mile trail is usable and new bridges are cur-rently under construction.

The Cedar Valley is also home to the state’s first water trail. Trails are highlighted on the map located at the center of this guide or can be ordered by calling the Visitors Bureaus. Metro area streets are also quite accessible

on bicycle since Cedar Falls is a Bicycle Friendly Community.

GEORGE WyTH STATE PARK 3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.govGeorge Wyth has 5.5 miles of paved multi-purpose trails along the scenic Cedar River and through the backcountry connecting the many lakes and park facilities. In the winter months you will find 11 miles of cross-coun-try skiing trails and endless options for snow shoeing.

HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER657 Reserve Drive, Cedar Falls,(319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.orgHartman Reserve boasts six miles of soft-surface trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking, cross-sountry skiing, snow shoeing and trail running. These trails offer you a way to interact with the local environment and wildlife. The trails within Hartman are directly connected to the Cedar Valley Trails, making Hartman Reserve a perfect place to explore the trail system.

ParksCEDAR FALLS CITy PARKS Cedar Falls maintains 35 parks, two golf courses and miles of recreational trails. Shelters and fields may be reserved by call-ing (319) 273-8636.

BIG WOODS LAKE RECREATION AREA

Big Woods Rd, GPS: 42.549097,-92.436132This 320 acre park includes a trail-lined lake and features the Rotary Restored Prairie Area with educational exhibits.

BIRDSALL MEMORIAL PARK

3205 W. 12th St., GPS: 42.527689,-92.483314 With 5 ball diamonds and a concession stand, this 250 acre park is the site for numerous baseball and softball tournaments.

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➔ tent Camping

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➔ restrooms

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➔ Playgrounds

➔ shelter

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THE FALLS COMMUNITy AQUATIC CENTER PARK

3025 Jennings Dr., GPS: 42.510335,-92.445862The Falls features water slides, lazy river, zero depth entry area, lap pool, basketball and volleyball.

GATEWAy PARK

Lincoin St. & Main St., GPS: 42.539858,-92.444174, Located across the river from downtown, with a large beautiful shelter, Gateway Park is the site of many community and family gatherings. A large ice skating and roller hockey slab is available and kayakers can often times be observed paddling the rapids in the river.

ISLAND PARK

Center St., GPS: 42.542599,-92.451324Located on the Cedar River, with a beach, boat launch and sand volleyball courts, Island Park is a perfect setting for a family outing.

LOOKOUT PARK

Park Dr. & Mandalay Dr., GPS: 42.523653,-92.424258 Lookout Park gets its name from the breath-taking view of the Cedar River from the bluff on which the park is perched. Three play areas, shelters and basketball courts make this a neighborhood gathering place.

ORCHARD HILL PARK

McClain Dr. & Primrose Dr.GPS: 42.504405,-92.425987An open shelter, basketball and tennis courts and concession stand make this 8-acre park a great recreation area.

OVERMAN PARK

W. 2nd St. & Clay St., GPS: 42.536372,-92.448826Located near the city’s center, Overman Park features a band shell and hosts weekly municipal band concerts throughout the summer and community celebrations

PAW PARK

S. Main St., GPS: 42.508417,-92.444964Paw Park is always bustling with activity as playful pups enjoy a leashless romp. A doggie-friendly drinking fountain provides refreshment after exercising your favorite pet.

PFEIFFER SPRING PARK

Grand Blvd., GPS: 42.524163,-92.435231Pfeiffer Park is home to Krieg’s Crossing, on of the Midwest’s longest trail bridges, basketball courts, ball diamonds and a concession stand.

PRAIRIE LAKES PARK

Viking Rd. & Hudson Rd., GPS: 42.479686,-92.460455This 165 acre park features two lakes, a fish-ing platform and three shelters. Silhouettes of native prairie animals can be found along the trail surrounding the lakes which provide hours of fishing entertainment throughout the year.

STURGIS PARK

W. 1st St. & Franklin St. GPS: 42.538679,-92.448363Located on 1st St. between Main and Franklin Streets, this green space is home to the Ice House Museum, Rapp Station Museum and Information Center, Little Red Schoolhouse Museum, gazebo and river promenade.

TOURIST PARK

Center St. & Franklin St., GPS: 42.541103,-92.449598 This riverfront park is home to one of the first disc golf courses in the country.

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

Waterloo Rd. & 14th St. GPS: 42.526015,-92.442415Attractive flower gardens and bricks bearing the names of local veterans grace this tribute to American service men and women.

WATERLOO CITy PARKS (319) 291-4370, www.waterlooleisureservices.orgWaterloo Leisure Services maintains 48 parks with a variety of sport and leisure activities and facilities, the largest are listed below. Most shelters and sporting facilities can be reserved for special events or func-tions. Contact the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau or Leisure Services for additional details. Recreational activities are listed in the preceding pages.

ByRNES PARK

1100 Fletcher Ave., GPS: 42.483863,-92.372725A wonderful, family park of 170 acres, Byrnes park is home to many leisure and sporting activities including basketball, ten-nis and volleyball courts along with horse-shoes and picnic facilities. It is also home to Irv Warren Golf Course and Byrnes Pool.

CEDAR RIVER EXCHANGE PARK

Park Rd. & Burton Ave.,GPS: 42.507726,-92.351171The Cedar River Exchange Park gives access to almost every sport and activity with fields, diamonds and courts; Riverside Skatepark and disc golf; boat ramps and more. Riverfront Stadium, home of the Waterloo Bucks Baseball team is also located here as is the new Waterloo Boat House.

GATES PARK

E. 4th St. & Lester St., GPS: 42.52028,-92.326806Explore Gates Park’s 235 acres of fields, courts and diamonds. Gates is also home to Gates Pool and Golf Course.

HOPE MARTIN PARK

Fletcher Ave. & Highway 63, GPS: 42.49042,-92.370558Spend an afternoon in this beautiful 188-acre park nestled along Highway 63. It is the perfect place for bird watching in the wildlife refuge, picnicking with children or exploring the trails.

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KATOSKI GREENBELT

West of Highway 63, GPS: 42.470379,-92.411692. This riverfront park is a great place for riverbank fishing and exploring the 1,100 acres of natural habitat.

LAFAyETTE PARK

Lafayette St. & Vinton St., GPS: 42.491035,-92.318727This 7-acre urban greenscape has been recently undergone a renovation of over $500,000 to make it a fun, safe environment for family recreation with two new play-grounds; tennis and basketball courts; and a multi-purpose game field.

LINCOLN PARK E. 4th & Mulberry St.,GPS: 42.500544,-92.334155A wooded oasis in the heart of down-town, Lincoln Park is home to many events throughout the summer including BBQ’loo, Friday’loo concerts and the Iowa Irish Fest.

RIVERVIEW RECREATION AREA

E. Hawthorne Ave., GPS: 42.477761,-92.314081Waterloo is one of only a few cities to have an Off Highway Vehicle park, complete with two MX tracks, a flat track, and many miles of ATV trails through the 180 acres. See the Recreations section for additional details. PAT BOWLSBy DOG PARK

Ansborough & Hwy 63, GPS: 42.484251, -92.378626Let your best friend off the leash in this 5-acre, K-9 friendly park designed to give dogs the chance to exercise freely.

VALLEy VIEW PARK

Maynard & Letsch Rd.,GPS: 42.508156,-92.393088 Enjoy the outdoors for some playtime or a picnic on the 12 green acres of Valley View.

WASHINGTON PARK

W. Park Ave. and South St., GPS: 42.493393,-92.344455Set high on a hill overlooking downtown Waterloo, Washington Park is adjacent to the Grout Museum District and home to many events throughout the summer.

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BLACK HAWK PARK

2410 W. Lone Tree Rd., Cedar FallsGPS: 42.56581, -92.482673With almost 1,500 acres, Black Hawk park is one of Iowa’s largest outdoor recreational areas and stretches almost 4 miles from North to South. Camping amenities include electrical and full hook-ups as well as cabins for rent. There is fishing access to the Cedar River, Snag Creek and five ponds within the park with two boat ramps on the river. Extensive hunting areas and three ranges (trap, firearms and archery) allow for end-less opportunities for sportsmen.

HARTMAN RESERVE NATURE CENTER

657 Reserve Dr., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.orgGPS:42.527105, -92.407257This 300-acre wooded reserve located in the heart of metro Black Hawk County features lakes, valleys, prairies and meadows teem-ing with wildlife. An Interpretive Center is located on top of Hartman Bluff, bordering Hartman Bluff State Preserve. Six miles of trails provide ideal areas for running, hiking, nature appreciation, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. The Interpretive Center is open Monday – Friday from 8am to 4:30pm and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. Outside restrooms are available year around. The Hartman Interpretive Center and Buckles Program Center are also available for rent.

HICKORy HILLS

3338 Hickory Hills Rd., La Porte City, (319) 342-3350

GPS: 42.260462, -92.307796With 728 acres, Hickory Hills is the second largest county park in the area and offers tent camping, full RV hook-ups, cabins, shelters and an event lodge. The 39-acre Casey Lake, along with additional peripheral ponds, allow for canoeing, kayaking, fish-ing and electric-motor boats. There is also access to bow hunting areas and soft trails through the park. Hickory Hills is home to a fascinating educational wildlife exhibit.

MCFARLANE PARK

13619 King Rd., La Porte City, (319) 342-3844GPS: 42.319461, -92.139562A timbered park, McFarlane consists of 138 acres and features modern camping with electrical spaces and cabins as well as a shelter for events. With access to both the Cedar River and Wolf Creek, paddle boats and small motor boats can enjoy the scenery by water. Soft-surface trails also wind their way through the park for wildlife and forest exploration.

STATE PARKS GEORGE WyTH STATE PARK

3659 Wyth Rd., Waterloo, IA (319) 232-5505, www.iowadnr.govGPS: 42.534287, -92.409756The George Wyth State Park offers nature lovers endless opportunities including campgrounds, 295 acres of lakes, Cedar River access, hard trails and soft trails. The park connects with both the Cedar Valley Trails system and the Lake-to-Lake Park Bike Route, a 50-mile route connecting Pine Lake State Park and George Wyth.

Skiing the trails in Winter

iowa iS known for our VarieTy of festivals and the Cedar Valley is no exception! Iowa’s only Irish Fest is held every August downtown Waterloo and was named the 2010 Cedar Valley Tourism Event of the Year! With amazing venues like the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Waterloo Center for the Arts and the Riverloop Expo Plaza & Amphitheater, the schedule of local and national events and performances grows every year. Annual events are listed here, but stay tuned to additional events at www.visitthecedarvalley.com where you can see the latest postings, search by date or venue and even post your own Cedar Valley events!

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JanuaryNATIONAL WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION DUALSJanuary 8-9, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-DOME, www.uni.edu/unidomeThe Cliff Keen/NWCA National Duals is believed to be the only intercollegiate competition in the nation with all collegiate divisions competing in one venue for a national championship in their respective divisions.

WEDDING EXTRAVAGANZA January 16, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 233-7560. The 27th Annual Wedding Extravaganza is a merchant sponsored show and is known as “Iowa’s Ultimate Bridal Show.” Doors open at noon, style show at 2pm.

IOWA BOAT SHOW January 21-23, UNI-DOME, Cedar Falls, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com Iowa’s largest boat show, featuring cabin cruis-ers to fishing boats from over 25 Iowa dealers, plus motor homes, resorts and fishing tackle.

FebruaryEASTERN IOWA HOME IMPROVEMENT AND LANDSCAPING SHOW February 11-13, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.comPremiere home and garden show with design-er showrooms, landscaped gardens, home remodelers, new home contractors, plus an extensive seminar schedule.

EXPO IN THE UNI-DOME – INDOOR ELECTRIC RADIO-CONTROLLED FUN-FLyFebruary 19-20, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, www.expodome.orgThis is an AMA sanctioned event, limited to the first 150 registered pilots. Registration fee, spec-tator fee. Email: [email protected] for details.

WOW WEEKEND February 25-26, Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213 Enjoy a weekend getaway to shop, dine, drink, enjoy and STAY on Main St.. Twenty-eight participating merchants are sponsoring this year’s event. Throughout the weekend there will be special classes, and major discounts for registered guests. Registered guests will pick up their VIP card and goodie bag at a special merchant recep-tion on Friday evening from 5–7pm.

BEERS TO yOU February 27, 2011 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 233-7560 www.ramadawaterloo.com The Friends of the Gallagher-Bluedorn will host the fourth annual “Beers to You and Gourmet Too” gourmet food and beer tast-ing event. Sample more than 40 import, crafts, and specialty beers paired with gour-met small-plate offerings from the area’s fin-est food purveyors. Guests will have a chance to meet and hear from a special brew master and learn more about the fine art of brewing. Event proceeds help fund general program-ming and the Kaleidoscope Series.

MarchHAWKEyE FARM SHOW March 1-3, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (507) 437-4577, www.farmshowsusa.comNearly 200 companies display over 500 lines of products and services at this annual show.

The show is attended by ag producers from a three-state area. There are daily seminars by leading agricultural experts such as Dr. Robert Wisner, ISU Extension Economist–Grain Marketing, and Dr. Kamyar Enshayan, UNI Adjunct Assistant Professor.

MAPLE SyRUP FESTIVAL March 5-6, Hartman Reserve Nature Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2187, www.hartmanreserve.orgThis annual event includes a pancake break-fast and a visit to the sugar shack to learn how to make real maple syrup; from collecting the sap to boiling it down into syrup.

EASTERN IOWA SPORTS SHOW March 11–13, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 232-0218, www.iowashows.com Iowa’s largest sports show features extensive displays of recreational vehicles, boats, fish-ing tackle, resorts, fishing camps and other summer activities. Seminars and stage shows. Deer Antler Scoring also available.

UNI-DOME ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES SHOW March 18-20, UNI-DOME, Cedar Falls, (712) 326-9964, www.antiquespectacular.com Over 200 exhibitors from throughout the country displaying and selling furniture, pot-tery, glassware, tackle, toys, china, porcelain and collectibles.

WAVERLy HORSE SALE March 22-25, Waverly Sale Barn, (319) 352-2804, www.waverlysales.comHorse enthusiasts from all over the country, Canada, and the world descend upon the Cedar Valley to sell and buy some of the best quality horses and equipment to be found anywhere.

Maple Syrup FestivalHartman Reserve Nature Center

T O P 5 C A L E N d A R O f E v E N T S

➔ iowa irish Fest, August 5-7, 2011

➔ College Hill Arts Festival, July 15-16, 2011

➔ National Cattle Congress Fair, september 15-18, 2011

➔ Cedar trails Festival, August 10-14, 2011

➔ sturgis Falls Celebration/Cedar Basin Jazz Festival, June 24-26, 2011


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KIDS & CADETS NATIONAL FOLKSTYLE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT March 31–April 2, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266. A USA Wrestling Tournament with youth from all over the country. This is the final USA Wrestling event of the folk-style season and is the last opportunity for wrestlers to ascend up USA Wrestling’s Future Olympian Rankings as a part of the Ultimate Challenge series. The tournament is a fun event for wrestlers and audience members alike.

April2011 CHILD & BABY EXPO OF IOWAApril 9, Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Waterloo (319) 404-8619,www.childandbabyexpo.com This annual show began in 2010 to give families the chance to shop, learn and explore all that Iowa has to offer kids, parents and those expecting a child. With interactive exhibits, fun enter-tainment and a variety of products, there is something for every child and family.

BUNNY BRUNCHApril 16 & 23 Heritage Farm, 7731 Zaneta Rd., Hudson, (319) 988-3734. Join this local farming family for a horse-drawn wagon ride to a cabin in the woods for brunch with the Easter Bunny. Other activities include an egg hunt and pony rides. Reservations required.

MayKUNI BENEFIT: AN EVENING IN CELEBRATION OF WINE & TULIPS May 7, Park Place Events Centre, Cedar Falls, (319) 273-6400 or (800) 772-2440, www.iowapublicradio.orgThis wine and cheese tasting is sponsored by friends of KUNI, 7–9pm.

CINCO DE MAYOMay 7, RiverLoop EXPO Plaza, Waterloo, (319) 232-1909. Celebrate Mexico’s rich cul-ture with music, food and fun—all with Mexican flair.

MUD RUN May 14, George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, (319) 232-5505. The Mud Run is a cross country race through George Wyth State Park. The route takes runners through the woods and mud at the park, and covers approximately five kilometers.

KOKZ-COOL 105.7 4TH STREET CRUISE May 28, Downtown 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 234-2200. The Annual “cruisin’ the strip” event showcases cars cruising through down-town Waterloo from noon to 4pm. Also a Shine ‘em Up—Show ‘em Off event the eve-ning of Friday, May 27 on the National Cattle Congress grounds and Saturday evening sock hop at Electric Park Ballroom.

JuneMY WATERLOO DAYS FESTIVALJune 2-5, Downtown Waterloo, (319) 233-8431, www.mywaterloodays.org A spectacular festival with fun for all ages! MWD presents a parade, fireworks show, top notch musical entertainment, 5K Fun Run, Dragon Boats, carnival rides, dozens of children’s activities and more. All events free!

CEDAR VALLEY SOCCER MOONLIGHT CLASSICJune 10-12, Cedar Valley Soccer Complex, Waterloo, www.cvysaonline.org The Moonlight Classic Tournament is a unique tournament offered by the CVYSA. Designed for travel/competitive teams, the Moonlight Classic provides an opportunity for teams to enjoy playing under the lights! Playing under the lights, on some of the best soccer fields in the State, is a great memory for all the players and their fans.

TWO-CYLINDER TRACTOR EXPO XXI June 23-25, National Cattle Congress Grounds, Waterloo, (888) 782-2582, www.two-cylinder.com Over 600 antique and vintage tractors will be on display at the historic John Deere inspired event. Events include a swap meet, memorabilia displays and an auction. A treat for all John Deere

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enthusiasts as well as those inspired by the area’s rich agricultural history.

STURGIS FALLS CELEBRATION & CEDAR BASIN JAZZ FESTIVAL June 24-26, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955, www.sturgisfalls.org and www.cedarbasinjazz.org Come enjoy the sounds of over 20 bands playing jazz, Dixieland, country, rock-n-roll, and blues! Also enjoy a wide variety of events including a parade, street fair, car show, 50’s/60’s dance and delicious food vendors.

JulyROOFTOP JAZZ & BLUESJuly 2, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.orgCelebrate the 4th of July with live music, food, and beverages aside the river atop the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

WATERLOO FIREWORKS FESTIVAL July 2, Downtown, Waterloo (319) 226-4836. www.waterloojaycees.orgThis annual festival commemorates the free-doms we all enjoy with wonderful food, amazing fireworks and great live music in to the night. Admission is free.

CEDAR FALLS JUNIOR CHAMBER (JAYCEES) STAR SPANGLED FIREWORKS FESTIVALJuly 4 UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, www.cedarfallsjaycees.orgCelebrate our nation’s independence with a 5K run in the morning, kid’s games and activ-ities throughout the day including inflatable rides, concessions, live music and an exciting fireworks display.

CEDAR FALLS GARDEN TOURJuly 10, (319) 266-5149, www.cfhistory.org Enjoy an afternoon of spectacu-lar scenery as you stroll through beauti-ful and enriching gardens. Local historic figure, Peter Melendy referred to Cedar Falls as the Garden City of Iowa and that tradition still holds true today.

WATERLOO JAYCEES GREATER WATERLOO OPENJuly 14–17, Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course at Byrnes Park, Waterloo, (319) 291-4370 www.waterloojaycees.orgIowa’s oldest and largest golf tournament draws over 150 professionals and 200 amateurs each year. Hundreds of spectators and golfers gather to watch, participate and hope for the chance to meet some of the greats.

BBQ’LOO & BLUES TOO July 15-16, Lincoln Park, Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org 2011 brings the 9th Annual BBQ Rib com-petition cook-off. The Kansas City Barbeque Society has sanctioned this as a qualifying event. Additional features include a chili cook-off and live rockin’ blues. Event open to the public. Free activities and entertainment.

COLLEGE HILL ARTS FESTIVAL July 15-16, 23rd & College St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955, www.chaf.cfu.net This juried arts festi-val showcases 75 Midwest artists, presenting original works and offering demonstrations in various media.

SINGING IN THE CEDAR VALLEY July 18-23, Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787www.riverviewconferencecenter.comOver thirty Gospel Music Groups come togeth-er to perform at this annual soul-moving event. 135TH ANNUAL IOWA STATE TRAP SHOOT July 19–24, Cedar Falls, Gun Club, (319) 987-2141, www.cedarfallsgunclub.com Over 1,000 gun enthusiasts from 15 states and beyond converge at the Cedar Falls Gun Club to compete for cash and prizes.

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90TH ANNUAL CEDAR FALLS BIBLE CONFERENCEJuly 30–August 7, Riverview Conference Center, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787 www.riverviewconferencecenter.comThis is one of America’s largest Bible con-ferences. This event presents a tremendous program with nationally renowned biblical scholars, speakers and musicians.

AugustIOWA IRISH FESTAugust 5-7, Lincoln Park, Waterloo, (319) 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431, www.iowairishfest.com. The Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association is holding the 5th Annual Iowa Irish Fest in and around the Lincoln Park area and East 4th and Mulberry Streets in downtown Waterloo. Iowa’s only large-scale Celtic festival boasts three stages of music and entertainment, Celtic gifts, food and highland games. Everyone is Irish during this fabulous weekend!

CEDAR VALLEy TRAILS FESTIVAL August 11-14, Waterloo and Cedar Falls Trails, (319) 268-4266, (800) 845-1955, www.cedarvalleytrails.org Celebrate the over 100 miles of trails available through the Cedar Valley at this annual festival of family events such as bike safety courses, a candle-lit bike ride and entertainment along the metro trails.

OLD TIME POWER SHOW August 19-21, Antique Acres, Cedar Falls, (319) 987-2380, (319) 240-7371 www.antiqueacres.orgIowa Pioneer settlement is explained through displays of antique farm equipment at this unique show. Visitors also enjoy tractor pulls, parade, demonstrations, flea market and food.

SeptemberARTAPALOOZA ON MAINSeptember 10, Downtown Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213. www.communitymainstreet.org Don’t miss this juried art show with over 40 participating artists on Main St. in Cedar Falls. Entertainment and hands on art activi-ties for children and adults A great day on Main St.!

PARK TO PARK HALF MARATHONSeptember 10, George Wyth State Park, Waterloo, www.trekmanracing.comThe Park to Park half marathon and 5K are two of the area’s premier races. The courses are set up on paved recreation trails, primar-ily winding through scenic woods, along the Cedar River, and through four differ-ent parks. The courses are USATF certified, mainly flat and offer great opportunity for runners to achieve excellent times and set

course records. The atmosphere surrounding the races is second-to-none and offers run-ners and spectators an unrivaled experience.

101ST ANNUAL NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS FAIR September 15-18, NCC Grounds, Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com This historic Waterloo fair has a deep tradi-tion of bringing entertainment and agricul-ture together! Carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, family entertainment, live music and PRCA Rodeo make this the event for all! Gates open daily at 9:30am.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL AND SCARECROW CONTESTSeptember 18, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Waterloo, (319) 226-4966, www.cedarvalleyarboretum.orgActivities for the entire family! Corn maze, nature crafts, shoppers’ village, entertain-ment, and scarecrow contest celebrate the joys of autumn. Relive prairie days in the Prairie Village. Free admission and parking.

4TH ANNUAL PEREGRINE CHARITIES TRIATHLONSeptember 24–25, George Wyth State Park, (319) 553-2118, www.PeregrineCharities.org/tri This USAT-sanctioned Triathlon treats athletes to Eastern

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Iowa hospitality, scenic George Wyth Lake and shaded trails while raising funds for a worthy cause. The event features Olympic, Sprint, and Kids distance races.

BREWFESTSeptember 24, Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, Waterloo (319) 234-6357, www.gmdistrict.org Enjoy fine fermented beverages and great tunes at this refreshing fundraising event! Live entertainment and food will be available for purchase.

OctoberWAVERLY HORSE SALEOctober 4-7, Waverly Sale Barn, Waverly, (319) 352-2804, www.waverlysales.comHorse enthusiasts from all over the country, Canada, and the world descend upon the Cedar Valley to sell and buy some of the best quality horses and equipment to be found anywhere.

NORTHEAST IOWA STEEL GUITAR SHOW October 21-23, Electric Park Ballroom, Waterloo, (563) 422-3293. The 20th Annual Show will showcase the steel guitar in sev-eral musical genres including country, swing, blues, jazz, gospel and pop. 30 artists from more than six Midwestern states will perform and many more will be making grooves on the dance floor!

STROLLING WITH THE SPIRITS October 22, Waterloo Cemeteries, (319) 234-6357, www.groutmuseumdistrict.org Historic cedar Valley characters come to life among the eerie gravestones of the Waterloo cemeteries. Come out and meet them…if you dare!

NovemberIOWA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS First 3 weeks in November, UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, (319) 268-4266, Every year the Cedar Valley welcomes the best high school teams from across the state to compete for the state-wide titles in each division. Join them for great rivalries and exciting match-ups on the field of the Dome.

6TH ANNUAL FIVE SULLIVAN BROTHERS 10K & 5K RUNNovember 5, River Plaza 10 W. 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 233-8350 or (800) 728-8431. USATF Certified 5K and 10K races take place downtown Waterloo and serve as a memorial to the Five Sullivan Brothers and to all veterans serving or who have served in the armed forces. The races also feature a “Military Challenge” pitting branches of the armed forces against one another in friendly competition.

HOLIDAY FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SALE November 12–13, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.org Start your holiday shopping at the Waterloo Center for the Arts’ annual Holiday Arts Festival. The Festival is open 10am–4pm both days, and admission is FREE.

HOLIDAY HOOPLANovember 25, Downtown Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213. www.communitymainstreet.org Join the merchants in downtown Cedar Falls as the Grand Holiday Hoopla gets underway, kicking off a month of hoopla downtown! Santa’s Workshop on the corner of 4th and Main officially opens. Santa will arrive on Main in some dramatic fashion, kicking off the Hoopla! Enjoy live music, lighting of the tree, seasonal characters, plenty of family-friendly fun and food.

DecemberBREAKFAST WITH SANTA December 3, 10, 17 , Heritage Farm, Hudson, (319) 988-3734. Experience the magic of winter as you take a horse-drawn sleigh ride to a cabin in the woods for breakfast with Santa and his helpers. Ride ponies and meet baby animals in the historic heated barn. Reservations required.

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DOWNTOWN LIGHTS THE NIGHT December 3, downtown Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org 4–6pm. Brighten your holidays with Santa’s Workshop. Elve’s shopping spree gives little ones the chance to pick out affordable gifts for friends and family. Additional events include crafts, entertainment, and photo with Santa. Call for location details.

CEDAR FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETy CHRISTMAS WALKDecember 4. Victorian Home Museum, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-5149 www.cfhistory.org The museums of the Cedar Falls Historical Society will sparkle and shine with holiday decorations and the music of the season dur-ing the annual Christmas Walk. The Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum, the George Wyth House, along with the Cedar Falls Woman’s Club will offer refreshments, entertainment, and horse drawn trolley rides (trolley rides offered 2–4pm). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Cedar Falls Historical Society Museums all dressed up for the holidays!

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CoMMuNITIES oF WorShIPThe churches listed on these pages are paid advertisers. Visitors can contact either Visitors Bureau for more information about the more than 100 area churches and places of worship.

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Prairie Lakes ChurchCedar Falls Campus1907 Viking RoadSaturday 5:30pmSundays 9:00 & 11:00am

Waterloo CampusHoover Middle School630 Hillcrest RoadSundays 11:00am

www.prairielakeschurch.org

St. Patrick CatholicChurch705 Main StreetCedar Falls, Iowa 50613319-266-3523www.saintpatrickcf.org

Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturday 5:00pm, Sunday 8:00 & 10:00am. Daily Mass: Tues 8:45am, Wed noon, Thurs 7:00am, Fri 5:15pm.

Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church2015 Rainbow DriveCedar Falls, Iowa 50613319-268-0153www.cedarheightspres.org

Join us for worship and education on Sunday mornings. Our traditional service begins at 9:00am followed by an educational hour for all ages. Our contemporary service begins at 11:00am. We value worship, mission, education and pastoral care to all ages. Nursery available, handicap accessible. Welcome!

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church207 W. Louise StreetWaterloo, IA 50703319-232-4790www.stpaulsumcwaterloo.com

Services: Sunday worship 9am; 1st Wednesdays 5:30 meal/6:30 casual worship; Sunday school, midweek prayer, service, study and fun groups for all ages. The BEST All You Can Eat fundraiser suppers, several times a year. Community Center space for small and large non-profit groups--VERY affordable, accessible.

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New Hope Missionary Baptist Church710 Broadway StreetWaterloo, Iowa [email protected]

Sunday Morning Services: 11:00amBible Study: Wednesday 6:00pmSunday School: 9:30amA house built on love and unity. A house where everyone has a new hope.

Trinity Lutheran Church605 W. 4th St.Waterloo, Iowa [email protected]

Services: Thursday, 7:00pm Sunday, 9am; Sunday School, 10:15am

Walnut Ridge Baptist Church1307 West Ridgeway Ave.Waterloo, IA 50701319-233-3545www.wrbc.net

Services: Sunday 9am Worship Service; 10:30am Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowship; Sunday Evening: 6pm; Wednesday Evening: Family Growth Night 6:40pm; Including AWANA, Small Group Bible Studies & Prayer Meeting..

Cedar Valley Community Church3520 AnsboroughWaterloo, Iowa 50701319-235-6781www.cvcc.net

Services: Sunday 10:15am;Development Hour Classes (all ages) 9:00am; Monday 8:00pm Young Adults; Tuesday 6:45am Men’s Group and 9:30am Women’s Group; Wednesday Classes 6:30pm. Come…experience the Life!

College Hill Lutheran Church & Brammer Student Center2322 Olive St.Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613319-266-1274www.college-hill.org

Services: Sunday worship fall-spring 10am; educational hour 9am; Summer worship 9am. Missouri Synod.

Faith Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod1555 W RidgewayWaterloo, Iowa 50701319-236-1771

Services: Sunday 8:00 & 10:30amBible Study & Sunday School: 9:15Youth Group Sundays at 6:00pmAdult Study 2nd thru 4th Sundays at 6:00pm Wednesday: Adult study at 10:30am Bible School: P-K to 8th grade at 5:45pm during the school year.Handicap accessible.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church420 Harwood Ave.Waterloo, I owa 50701319-233-3156www.oslcwloo.org

Services: Sunday 8:00am traditional; 9:15am Sunday school & adult bible study; 10:30am contemporary. Handicap accessible. Welcoming congregation for all ages. Small town church in big city. Family atmosphere.

St. Timothys UnitedMethodist Church3220 Terrace DriveCedar Falls, Iowa 50613319-266-0464www.sttims-umc.org

Services: Sunday worship 10:15am, Sunday School 9 am Handicap accessible, nursery provided. Affiliated with the Reconciling Ministries Network.

Bridge of Hope Church319-GO4-HOPE (464-4673)[email protected]

A Refreshingly New Way to Do Church. Practical, Biblical Teaching.Multi-generational, Multi-cultural Worship.

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First Evangelical Free Church1015 Main StreetCedar Falls, IA 50613319-266-9108www.firstevanfreechurch.org

Sunday School for all ages: 9:00amFellowship Time: 10:00amMorning Worship: 10:30amWednesday: Pioneer Clubs for Kids pre-school through Middle School, 6:30–8:00pm Adult Bible Study: 6:30–8:00pm (We also have Adult Growth Groups available throughout the week in homes)

Bethlehem Lutheran Church [ELCA]4000 Hudson RoadCedar Falls, IA 50613319-266-3541

Sunday Morning Schedule8:30 Traditional Service9:45 Education Hour11:00 Contemporary ServiceWednesday Night Activities5:45 Dinner, 6:15-7:00 Youth Choirs,6:30-7:30 Confirmation, 7:00-8:00 Kids Club, 7:15 Adult Choir, Staffed nursery care available. One mile south of the UNI-Dome. Wheelchair accessible.

St. John Lutheran Church715 College StreetCedar Falls, IA 50613319-268-0165www.stjohncf.org

Services: Sundays 8am (Traditional), 9:30am (Contemporary), 11am (New Tradition)Handicap accessible. Visit our website for our Adult, Youth, Children and Family opportunities.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church810 Kimball Ave.Waterloo, Iowa 50702319-235-7045www.zionluthwaterloo.com

Services: Sunday 8am & 10:30am worship. Education hour 9:15am all ages. Wheelchair accessible. Check website or call for summer worship

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Phone: 319-287-5144209 W. 5th St. • Waterloo, IA 50701

Monday 10:00 - 5:00Tuesday 10:00 - 5:00Wednesday 10:00 - 7:00

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Antique Store

• 40,000 Sq. Ft. of Banquet Space• Professional Catering Staff

• Connected to Ramada by Skywalk

www.ramadawaterloo.com

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Diversified Portfolio

118 East Bremer Avenue Waverly, IA 319.352.4526

705 8th Street SW - Waverly(319) 352-3855

Located on the Waverly Public Golf CourseOnly 15 minutes from Cedar Falls on Hwy. 218

Waverly Golf Club


Basket Of Dasies208 Main Street • 319-277-3286

Waffle Stop Grill904 Rainbow Drive • 319-277-1729

Maid Rite116 E. 4th Street • 319-277-9748

Jennifer’s303 Main Street • 319-277-4880

Cedar Falls Municipal BandConcerts, June-July, Tuesdayswww.cedarnet.org/cfband

BlackHawk Motor Lodge122 Washington St. • 319-277-1161

www.blackhawk-hotel.com

BlackHawk Hotel115 Main Street • 319-277-1161

www.blackhawk-hotel.com

Antiques & Stuff216 Main Street • 319-277-7364

Sealed With A Kiss218 Main Street • 319-266-1816

Kitchen Essentials128 Main Street • 319-277-7933

www.kitchenessentialsandgifts.com

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Pump Haus Pub & Grill311 Main Street • 319-277-8111

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World’s Window214 Main Street • 319-268-1584

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E-1 Antique Acres

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B-5 UNI Gallery of Art

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* See Downtown Maps on Page 41.

C-8 1 - AmericInn Lodge Suites(319) 277-6166, (800) 634-3444

*D-4 3 - Black Hawk Hotel & Motor Lodge(319) 277-1161, (800) 488-4295

N-10 4 - Candlewood Suites(319) 235-7000, (866) 226-3539

N-9 6 - Comfort Inn(319) 234-7411, (800) 228-5150

C-9 7 - Comfort Suites (319) 273-9999, (800) 424-6423

E-6 8 - Country Inn & Suites - Cedar Falls(319) 268-1800, (800) 456-4000

L-10 9 - Country Inn Suites - Waterloo(319) 233-2336, (800) 456-4000

D-6 10 - Days Inn Cedar Falls(319) 266-1222, (800) 329-7466

N-9 13 - Fair�eld Inn(319) 234-5452, (800) 228-2800

N-9 14 - Hampton Inn & Suites(319) 233-2044, (800) HAMPTON

N-9 11 - Days Inn & Suites Waterloo(319) 235-4461, (800) 334-3277

G-9 16 - Howard Johnson(319) 232-7467, (800) 334-3277

E-6 5 - Clarion University Plaza(319) 277-2230, (800) 465-4329

N-9 15 - Holiday Inn Express(319) 233-9191, (800) 465-4329

O-11 17 - Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo(319) 833-4753, (877) 475-3946

F-6 18 - JLL Extended Stay Inn(319) 277-1550, (800) 728-9819

K-4 19 - Motel 6(319) 236-3238

K-7 20 - Quality Inn & Suites(319) 235-0301, (800) 480-6422

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N-9 24 - Super 8 Waterloo(319) 233-1800, (800) 800-8000

H-6 12 - Econo Lodge(319) 235-2165, (800) 714-4392

F-6 25 - University Inn(319) 277-1412, (800) 962-7784

A-9 26 - Wingate Inn(319) 277-2400, (800) 228-1000

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G-5 27 - Carriage House (Bed & Breakfast)(319) 277-6724

K-7 28 - Wellington Place (Bed & Breakfast)(319) 433-1205

N-10 2 - Baymont Suites(319) 233-9191

C-8 22 - Suburban Extended Stay Hotel(319) 268-2222, (877) 424-6423

C-9 23 - Super 8 Cedar Falls(319) 266-6988, (800) 800-8000

Golf Courses

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A-4 Roger Birdsall Memorial ParkM-8 Riverview Recreation Area

F-3 Big Woods RV Park

** Restaurants listed above are advertisers in this guide. Their map coordinates are noted, but are not plotted on the map. See Page 43 for restuarant listings.

M-9 AJ’s Eatery & SpiritsD-5 Beck’s Sports Bar & Grill Cedar FallsH-7 Beck’s Sports Brewery Waterloo D-3 Brown Bottle - Cedar FallsL-7 Brown Bottle - WaterlooD-4 Bourbon Street & Voodoo LoungeL-7 Cu & The CellarL-7 Doughy Joey’s Peetza JoyntD-5 Famous Dave’sK-10 Fazoli’sA-9 Ferrari’s RestoranteL-7 Galleria Dé Paco K-6 Hickory HouseL-7 Jameson’s Public HouseH-7 Las Margaritas Family Mexican RestaurantJ-9 LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & GrillM-8 Mama Nick’s PizzeriaD-4 MontageD-5 Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & PubD-4 My VeronaL-7 Newton’s Paradise CaféG-6 The Other Place University Ave.C-5 The Other Place College HillK-9 The Other Place Ridgeway Ave.L-10 Red LobsterL-7 Roux Orleans & Bourré LoungeH-6 Rudy’s TacosD-4 Soho Sushi Bar & DeliD-4 Toad’s Bar & GrillC-8 Zsavooz Sports Lounge & Grill

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The Waterloo/Cedar Falls metroplotan area, also known as the Cedar Valley, is located in northeast Iowa at the intersections of Highways 218 & 20 and the north end of Interstate 380.

The Cedar Valley is served by the Waterloo Regional Airport with daily flights to the Twin Cities. Waterloo and Cedar Falls are about an hour drive from the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids and 90 minutes from the Dubuqe Regional Aiport.

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2 Behrens-Rapp Tourism Information Station

3 Little Red Schoolhouse Museum

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5 Iowa Band Museum

4 Oster Regent Theatre

6 George Wyth House & Viking Pump Museum

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2 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

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E-1 Antique Acres

D-1 Cedar Falls Gun Club

D-2 Cedar Falls Raceway

A-8 Cedar Falls Visitors Center

N-12 Cedar Valley Arboretum

E-9 Cedar Valley Soccer Complex

L-7 National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Dan Gable Museum

D-6 The Falls Aquatic Center

C-6 Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing

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Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony

UNI School of Music

D-4 George Wyth House and

Viking Pump Museum

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Rensselaer Russell House Museum

G-5 Hartman Reserve Nature Center

M-12 Hawkeye Community College

C-6 Hearst Center for the Arts

J-5 Hoing-Rice Softball Complex

D-4 Ice House Museum

O-11 Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo

J-6 John Deere Drive Train

D-9 John Deere Engine Works

J-6 John Deere Foundry

E-8 John Deere Product Engineering

P-5 John Deere Tractor Assembly

D-4 Little Red Schoolhouse

N-11 Lost Island Water Park

C-5 Marshall One Room School

B-5 McLeod Center

I-6 National Cattle Congress

Electric Park Ballroom

McElroy Auditorium

D-4 Oster Regent Theatre

A-9 Park Place Event Centre

L-7 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center

B-5 UNI Gallery of Art

B-5 UNI-Dome

B-6 University Museum

B-6 University Of Northern Iowa

C-4 Victorian Home & Carriage

S-10 Waterhawks Ski Club

K-7 Waterloo Center for the Arts

Phelps Youth Pavilion

Hope Martin Theatre

B-5 WRC- Wellness and Recreation Center

K-6 Young Arena

Waterloo/Cedar Falls Attractions

Sullivan Brothers Ia. Veterans Museum

K-7 Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau

* See Downtown Maps on Page 41.

C-8 1 - AmericInn Lodge Suites(319) 277-6166, (800) 634-3444

*D-4 3 - Black Hawk Hotel & Motor Lodge(319) 277-1161, (800) 488-4295

N-10 4 - Candlewood Suites(319) 235-7000, (866) 226-3539

N-9 6 - Comfort Inn(319) 234-7411, (800) 228-5150

C-9 7 - Comfort Suites (319) 273-9999, (800) 424-6423

E-6 8 - Country Inn & Suites - Cedar Falls(319) 268-1800, (800) 456-4000

L-10 9 - Country Inn Suites - Waterloo(319) 233-2336, (800) 456-4000

D-6 10 - Days Inn Cedar Falls(319) 266-1222, (800) 329-7466

N-9 13 - Fair�eld Inn(319) 234-5452, (800) 228-2800

N-9 14 - Hampton Inn & Suites(319) 233-2044, (800) HAMPTON

N-9 11 - Days Inn & Suites Waterloo(319) 235-4461, (800) 334-3277

G-9 16 - Howard Johnson(319) 232-7467, (800) 334-3277

E-6 5 - Clarion University Plaza(319) 277-2230, (800) 465-4329

N-9 15 - Holiday Inn Express(319) 233-9191, (800) 465-4329

O-11 17 - Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo(319) 833-4753, (877) 475-3946

F-6 18 - JLL Extended Stay Inn(319) 277-1550, (800) 728-9819

K-4 19 - Motel 6(319) 236-3238

K-7 20 - Quality Inn & Suites(319) 235-0301, (800) 480-6422

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*K-7 21 - Ramada Inn(319) 233-7560, (800) 2 RAMADA

N-9 24 - Super 8 Waterloo(319) 233-1800, (800) 800-8000

H-6 12 - Econo Lodge(319) 235-2165, (800) 714-4392

F-6 25 - University Inn(319) 277-1412, (800) 962-7784

A-9 26 - Wingate Inn(319) 277-2400, (800) 228-1000

Hotels/Motels

G-5 27 - Carriage House (Bed & Breakfast)(319) 277-6724

K-7 28 - Wellington Place (Bed & Breakfast)(319) 433-1205

N-10 2 - Baymont Suites(319) 233-9191

C-8 22 - Suburban Extended Stay Hotel(319) 268-2222, (877) 424-6423

C-9 23 - Super 8 Cedar Falls(319) 266-6988, (800) 800-8000

Golf Courses

M-5 Gates ParkI-8 Irv WarrenA-4 Pheasant RidgeM-5 Red CarpetM-11 South HillsB-4 Walter’s Ridge

Shopping Centers

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Parks and Recreation

C-3 Black Hawk Park

G-4 George Wyth State ParkK-6 Exchange Park & River Front Stadium

A-4 Roger Birdsall Memorial ParkM-8 Riverview Recreation Area

F-3 Big Woods RV Park

** Restaurants listed above are advertisers in this guide. Their map coordinates are noted, but are not plotted on the map. See for restuarant listings.

M-9 AJ’s Eatery & SpiritsD-5 Beck’s Sports Bar & Grill Cedar FallsH-7 Beck’s Sports Brewery Waterloo D-3 Brown Bottle - Cedar FallsL-7 Brown Bottle - WaterlooD-4 Bourbon Street & Voodoo LoungeL-7 Cu & The CellarL-7 Doughy Joey’s Peetza JoyntD-5 Famous Dave’sK-10 Fazoli’sA-9 Ferrari’s RestoranteL-7 Galleria Dé Paco K-6 Hickory HouseL-7 Jameson’s Public HouseH-7 Las Margaritas Family Mexican RestaurantJ-9 LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & GrillM-8 Mama Nick’s PizzeriaD-4 MontageD-5 Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & PubD-4 My VeronaL-7 Newton’s Paradise CaféG-6 The Other Place University Ave.C-5 The Other Place College HillK-9 The Other Place Ridgeway Ave.L-10 Red LobsterL-7 Roux Orleans & Bourré LoungeH-6 Rudy’s TacosD-4 Soho Sushi Bar & DeliD-4 Toad’s Bar & GrillC-8 Zsavooz Sports Lounge & Grill

Restaurants **

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C O u R I e R 2 0 1 0bEST Of ThE bEST

➔ CelebrAte An AnniversAry Brown Bottle

➔ Dinner Bourbon Street

➔ hAMburger Beck’s Sports Grill/Brewery

➔ lOCAlly OwneD Beck’s Sports Grill/Brewery

➔ plACe fOr lunCh Soho

➔ sunDAy brunCh My Verona

Designates a “top 3” restaurant according to The Courier’s 2010 Best of the Best contest.

Courier’s 2010 Best of the Best contest.

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wiTh a wide VarieTy of national chains and locally owned restaurant and eateries, the Cedar Valley will surely tempt your taste buds. This dining guide will allow you to pick your flavor and your budget before venturing out to ensure you get just the experience you are looking for.

Photo: Paco and Jacky Rosic of the Galleria De Paco restaurant and Catacomb Lounge, one of the Cedar Valley’s legendary hot spots, famous for the spray paint rendition of the Sistine Chapel that Paco created on the ceiling and walls.


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PizzaDavinci’s Pizza4302 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-7766

Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt330 W. 4th St., Waterloo 274-0996126 Brandilynn Blvd., Cedar Falls 277-2800www.doughyjoeys.comThe ‘big-city’ taste of Chicago and New York style Peetza is what brings customers back!

MaMa nick’s circle Pizzeria1934 Washington St., Waterloo 233-3323www.mamanickspizza.com Continuing the family tradition serving original “Old World Recipes” with the freshest ingredients.

MoJo’s Pizza house925 W 22nd St., Cedar Falls 268-9100

olD chicago6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-7770

Pizza ranch4302 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-2555

the other Place2214 College St., Cedar Falls 277-97204214 University Ave., Cedar Falls 268-1655360 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 287-9400www.theotherplace.com

tony’s la Pizzeria 407 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-8669

tony’s trattoria3251 W. 4th St., Waterloo 232-8669

EuropeanBalkan grill926 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 232-5125

honey garDen FaMily restaurant826 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 234-8100

Asianchina Wok chinese restaurant123 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 277-8641

east china2108 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 226-33332044 Logan Ave., Waterloo 226-3338

golDen china2046 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 232-3928 Classic Italian dishes plus creative new favors. A Cedar Falls’ family

favorite for more than 38 years. Open 7 days a week, 4-10 p.m.

(319) 266-2616 www.thebrownbottle.com

• Great family friendly atmosphere with warm service,great food, and cold beer

• Hand breaded tenderloins, fresh, never frozen burgers,mouth watering sandwiches, wraps and salads

• Fun, friendly servers• Pool tables, darts, video games, & digital tunes to enjoy• Free WiFi• NFL Sunday ticket, fantasy football, fill out your free weekly picks to win prizes• Pool Leagues and Dart Leagues• Locally owned and operated since 2003.

Corner of Highway 58 & Viking Road, Across from Target

Cedar Falls, IA • 319-266-3050 • www.zsavooz.com

Daily Hours: 11am - 2amKitchen Hours: Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri & Sat 11am-11pm

1415 E. San Marnan Waterloo

319-232-7660Hours: Open daily

7 a.m.-2 a.m.

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner, AJ’s Eatery and Spirits has what you’re looking for. From eggs and pancakes to chicken, burgers, hickory smoked ribs, and much, much more! AJ’s kitchen is open at 7am daily. AJ’s also has a full service bar, including 25 beers on tap and many TV’s to choose from. So come join us for a bite to eat and a friendly game of pool or darts.Conveniently located in the Crossroads Shopping area.


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Grand China Buffet106 Brookeridge Dr., Waterloo 833-8889

Great Wall2125 College St., Cedar Falls 277-8899

hiBaChi SuShi Buffet1535 Flammang Dr., Waterloo 232-6868

honG KonG6306 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-4368

hu hot MonGolian Grill6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 553-1100

ippa aSian Grill2205 College St., Cedar Falls 266-5811

neW Century Buffet2915 McClain Dr., Cedar Falls 266-5529

QuiCK WoK2936 University Ave., Waterloo 236-2888

red apple ChineSe reStaurant305 W. 4th St., Waterloo 833-7299

SaKura JapaneSe SteaK houSe & SuShi Bar5719 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-4000

toKyo JapaneSe SteaK houSe & SuShi Bar126 E. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 433-0999

MexicanaMiGoS MexiCan reStaurant & Bar5809 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-7771

CarloS o’Kelly’S6507 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-11211331 Flammang Dr., Waterloo 236-8730

Chapala900 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo 287-8005

diaMond dave’S taCo CoMpany2060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 236-6624

el MerCadito520 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 232-5535

fieSta JaliSCo352 Fletcher Ave., Waterloo 287-5636

la MiChoaCana authentiC MexiCan1221 Franklin St., Waterloo 236-9990

320 E. 4th St. • Waterloo319-274-8888

LUNCH - Mon-Fri: 11am-2pmDINNER - Mon-Sat: 5pm-10pm

www.CuRestaurant.com

Cu Restaurant is the Cedar Valley's distinctive dining experience. Have your expectations exceeded by the culinary creativity of our chef and the expertise of our service staff. Enjoy market-fresh seafood, aged hand-cut steaks, fresh daily specials, and our extensive wine list as you relax in the area's most intimate atmosphere: world-renowned artwork, vivid copper and rich mahogany. Our historic Rath Room and Cellar Room for all your private dining needs. After dinner, visit The Cellar, Waterloo’s premiere wine and martini bar located below Cu.

“Best Locally Owned Restaurant”2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010

Locally owned and operated, Doughy Joeys Peetza Joynt brings the Big City Taste of Chicago and New York Style Peetza to the Cedar Valley. Each location has a unique atmosphere from Waterloo’s open exhibition style kitchen, or Cedar Falls Sports Bar served Peetza style. We invite you to come enjoy the areas finest Chicago or New York Style Peetza, where the Peetza is made from scratch start to finish baked in a stone deck oven. Also offering; Calzones, Sandwiches, Salads, Micro Brews, and Martini’s, it’s a must stop in the Cedar Valley.

126 Brandilynn Blvd.Cedar Falls • 319-277-2800

300 West 4th StreetWaterloo • 319-274-0996

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La PLacita322 W. 4th St., Waterloo 232-4228

Las Margaritas2822 University Ave., Waterloo 233-6100Las Margaritas represents the Mexican tradition of hospitality with recipes of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Los cabos112 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-9676

PabLo’s Mexican griLL310 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-8226

Panchero’s Mexican griLL6421 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-1054

rudy’s taco2401 Falls Ave., Waterloo 234-5686www.rudystacos.comAfter 20 years we still provide the best in family oriented Mexican dining.

DeliboardwaLk deLi206 E. 4th St., Waterloo 233-9160

Panera bread bakery & café6403 University Ave., Cedar Falls 553-02501818 LaPorte Rd., Waterloo 433-3003

scratch bakery & café111 W. 2nd St., Cedar Falls 277-7855

soho sushi bar & deLi119 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-9995

sub city2218 College St., Cedar Falls 277-7071

sub city west3045 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 235-7670We custom make every sub.

sub city 2118 E. 4th St., Waterloo 236-2300

BuffetbishoP’s2060 Crossroads Blvd. , Waterloo 232-3500

bonanza2027 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 233-7794

grand china buffet106 Brookeridge Dr., Waterloo 833-8889

Catering now available online.

Famous Dave spent 25 years perfecting America's favorite style of bar-beque, like our hickory-smoked ribs and Georgia chopped pork slathered with our own Rich & Sassy® BBQ sauce. And if over 200 national and regional awards don't convince you, the great taste will. Our menu also fea-tures smokin’ sandwiches, mouth-watering burgers, garden fresh salads, and homemade desserts all served up in a casual, down-home atmosphere with toe tappin’ blues. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Pull up a chair or grab a load and hit the road with Famous Dave’s TO GO. And don’t forget Dave’s catering, perfect for your next friends or family get-together.

6222 University Ave. • Cedar Falls319-266-0200

Sun-Thur 11am-10pm, • Fri & Sat 11am-11pm

www.famousdaves.com

all listings are area code 319.


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Hy-Vee Deli & CafeteriaCollege Square, Cedar Falls 266-75351422 Flammang Dr., Waterloo 234-75234000 University Ave., Waterloo 236-05802181 Logan Ave., Waterloo 234-8627

isle Casino Hotel Waterloo Buffet777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo 833-47531-800-THE ISLE, www.waterloo.isleofcapri-casinos.com/dining-isle

neW Century Buffet2915 McClain Dr., Cedar Falls 266-5529

Steak & BBQtHe CHuCk Wagon Diner2627 Center St., Cedar Falls 277-4050

D&k HiCkory House, inC.315 Park Rd., Waterloo 233-9111The specialty is the Bar-B-Q ribs at this truly one-of-a-kind restaurant.

famous DaVe’s6222 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-0200www.famousdaves.com. Enjoy the most succulent meats, savory seasonings and lipsmackin’ sauces around.

lone star steakHouse & saloon4045 Hammond Ave., Waterloo 232-3233

longHorn steakHouse1425 E. San Marnan, Waterloo 235-4336

reD riVer steak House-ramaDa205 W. 4th St., Waterloo 233-7560

riVer City Beefstro—Clarion uniVersity Plaza5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-2230

soutHern smoke sHaCk508 Washington St., Cedar Falls 266-1441

texas roaDHouse5715 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-3200

ziPPy’s BBQ2010 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-5655

Coffee HouseBarn HaPPy11310 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-0888

CaBin Coffee ComPany2040 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 232-2034

CottonWooD Canyon218 E. 4th St., Waterloo 233-5018

"Best Darn Ribs In Town"

315 Park Rd. • Waterloo319-233-9111

Closed Sunday & Monday; Tues. - Thurs. 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.;

Fri. & Sat. 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

D+K Hickory House, Inc. has been family-owned for 57 years. It is truly a one-of-a-kind res-taurant with a family-friendly environment. The specialty is the Bar-B-Q ribs, and they are the best ribs in town! The menu also includes steaks, sea-food and sandwiches. You may also enjoy an alcoholic beverage from our bar. We are one of the few supper clubs left in the area. You won't want to miss this dining experience. Come and visit us. (Children's menu available)

3550 Kimball Ave. • Waterloo, IA 50702

LJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill offers a wide variety of food and appetizers to choose from including: Pre-game Warmups, Sandwiches and Baskets, Burgers, Salads, Wraps, Steaks, Pastas, Pizza and mouthwatering Desserts. Don't miss happy hour from 4pm-6pm daily and 10pm-Close where you can enjoy your favorite alcoholic beverages from our full bar. Catch your favorite sporting event on one of our 16 HDTV's and our large projection TV. In the warmer months, LJ's outdoor beer garden is always a popular spot to sit and converse with friends. Stop by the Neighborhood today!

Wi-Fi Available Open Daily at 11:00am

319-234-3680

Sun - Thu 11-9; Fri & Sat 11-10:30

2822 University Ave. • Waterloo, IA 50701 (319) 233-6100

& Los Cabos112 Main St. Cedar Falls, IA 50613

(319) 277-9676


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CUP OF jOE 102 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-1596

LAMPOST THEATRE & COFFEE HOUSE204 W. Seerley, Ave., Cedar Falls 277-8034

STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANy6421 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-7140214 Viking Plaza Rd., (Target), Cedar Falls 266-55081501 E. San Marnan Dr. (Target), Waterloo 226-65001501 Flammang Dr., Waterloo 232-1456777 Isle of Capri Blvd. (Isle), Waterloo 833-21601515 Flamming Dr. (Barnes & Noble), Waterloo 232-0475

DinerBLUE MOON CAFé2223 College St., Cedar Falls 266-6512

CARPENTER’S LUNCH EAST415 E. 5th St., Waterloo 233-9144

GRAVy’S DINER4129 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-2117

IHOP2009 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 287-4467

j’S HOMESTyLE COOKING 1724 W 31st St., Cedar Falls 266-3199

NEWTON’S PARADISE CAFE128 E. 4th St., Waterloo 234-0302Our meals are made fresh, from scratch, on a daily basis, using food purchased from local farmers.

MORG’S DINER520 Mulberry St., Waterloo 234-2416

PERKINS3280 University Ave., Waterloo 232-3880

TOWNHOUSE TENDERLOINS4116 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-1948

VILLAGE INN6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 277-5551212 W. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo 291-2010

WAFFLE STOP904 Rainbow Dr., Cedar Falls 277-1729Always hot, always good.

Ice CreamCOLD STONE CREAMERy6421 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-16052060 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 235-8015

Hours: Closed MondayOpen Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.; Sat. 4 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.

Buffet Hours: Lunch Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Dinner Tues. and Thurs. 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Sun. Buffet 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

319-233-3323 Hwy. 218 & W. 18th St Waterloo

Since 1962, Mama Nick’s has continued a Family Tradition in

Home-style Quality Pizza. We offer a variety of pizza, pasta, sandwiches, steaks and a buffet, and will deliver right to your

hotel/motel room.

WineSpectator’sAward of

Excellence2002-2010

WineEnthusiast’s

Award of Distinction2005-2010

Whether you’re looking for a sophisticated night out with boutique wines and decadent desserts, or a casual dinner with steak and seafood, Montage is your destination.

(319) 268-7222 www.montage-cf.com Downtown Cedar Falls


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Dairy Queen620 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 277-82021304 W. 5th St., Waterloo 232-50672719 University Ave., Waterloo 233-86031506 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 232-5440

Four Queens Dairy Cream1310 W. 1st St., Cedar Falls 266-3647

Freshens iCe Cream College Square Mall, Cedar Falls 277-9927

hansen’s Farm Fresh Dairy outlet 127 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 266-3044

mooroo3015 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 234-3309. www.hansendairy.com Farm-fresh dairy products from our family to yours

sCoops109 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-5499

Casual DiningCeDar Valley Fish market218 Division St., Waterloo 236-2965

Fazoli’s441 Tower Park Dr., Waterloo 236-2731www.fazolis.com Fast. Fresh. Italian.

highway 63 Diner3030 Marnie Ave., Waterloo 232-0635

Jeorgi’s restaurant1905 Commercial St., Waterloo 234-9885

maiD-rite116 E. 4th St., Cedar Falls 277-97482076 Logan Ave., Waterloo 235-7026The one and only loose meat sandwich.

oliVe garDen italian restaurant1315 E. San Marnan Dr., Waterloo 235-6494

reD lobster941 E. San Marnan Dr., Waterloo 234-0288 www.redlobster.comThe finest seafood the sea has to offer.

sookie’s restaurant506 E. Argyle St., Waterloo 235-7642

wishbone inC.201 W. 18th St., Waterloo 234-4641

Fine Diningbourbon street314 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-5285

205 East 18th Street • Cedar Falls • 319-277-3671Hours: 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. • 7 days a week!

www.mull igansbrickoven.com

Located in the Grand Lobby of the Historical Russell Lamson Building: the Brown Bottle in Waterloo has been Family owned & operated for three generations. The unique Italian menu provides family recipes prepared fresh daily, in an elegant casual atmosphere. We offer a full service bar, and extensive wine lists. From a quiet booth for two, or group seating of fifty or more, the Brown Bottle will provide you with an exceptional dining experience.

Dining Nightly7 days a week at 4 p.m.

Call for Reservation

319-232-3014

West 5th & Commercial St. Waterloo, Iowa


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The Cedar falls Brown BoTTle1111 Center St., Cedar Falls 266-2616www.thebrownbottle.com Enjoy the won-derful blend of calssic Italian dishes.

The waTerloo Brown BoTTle209 W. 5th St., Waterloo 232-3014www.brownbottlewaterloo.comThe unique Italian menu provides family recipes prepared fresh daily.

CU fine dining320 E. 4th St., Waterloo 274-8888 www.curestaurant.comClassic, Midwest favorites with a modern twist.

ferrari’s1521 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls 277-1385

galleria de PaCo622 Commercial St., Waterloo 833-PACOwww.paco-rosic.com Euro-American cuisine under the art of the Sistine Chapel.

MonTage222 Main St., Cedar Falls 268-7222Iowa classics set with gourmet delights and exotic flavors.

My Verona419 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-9920Old-world, Northern Italian favorites in a formal dining room.

BlaCk’s 501 sTeakhoUse & Piano Bar501 Sycamore St., Waterloo 232-6180.

Bar & Grill aJ’s eaTery & sPiriTs1415 E. San Marnan Dr., Waterloo 232-7660We are a family-friendly restaurant with a large menu selection sure to satisfy any taste.

aPPleBee’s6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls 266-18142780 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo 287-4700

BeCk’s sPorTs Brewery3295 University Ave., Waterloo 234-4333

BeCk’s sPorTs grill2210 College St., Cedar Falls 277-26462512 Whitetail Dr., Cedar Falls 266-1122

BUffalo wild wings 6406 University Ave., Cedar Falls 553-0029

Casey’s 218 PUB4014 University Ave., Waterloo 234-0862

941 East San Marnan Dr. • Waterloo • 319-234-0288 • www.redlobster.comHours: Open Sun.-Thurs. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.; • Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Red Lobster offers freshly prepared seafood in friendly, clean and relaxing restau-rants. Red Lobster sources the world for the freshest, highest quality seafood - from live

Maine lobsters to fresh fish, from tender snow crab legs to jumbo shrimp. At Red Lobster you will find comfortable booths, tables for parties both large and small, and even a spacious bar where you can catch up on the latest game while enjoying your favorite drink. So come in, sit back and leave all the work to us. We're delighted to serve you the best of the sea. Come see what's fresh today!


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MR. G’S RESTAURANT & PUB2719 Center St., Cedar Falls 277-1508

THE HOIST BAR & GRILL814 La Porte Rd., Waterloo 236-6135

THE HyDRANT FIREHOUSE & GRILL2002 College St., Cedar Falls 277-5423

jAMESON’S PUBLIC HOUSE310 E. 4th St., Waterloo 233-0701www.jamesonspublichouse.comJameson’s is the place for Irish fellowship, fine food and traditional Irish entertainment.

Lj’S NEIGHBORHOOD BAR & GRILL3550 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 234-3680LJ’s offers a wide variety of food, has 14 HDTV’s and a large variety of alcoholic beverages.

LEGEND’S BAR & GRILL2122 Kimball Ave., Waterloo 235-0616

THE LIBRARy2222 College St., Cedar Falls 277-3962

MAPLE LANES RESTAURANT2608 University Ave., Waterloo 234-1414

2401 Falls Ave. • Waterloo • 319-234-5686Corner of Falls Ave. & Ansborough Ave.

Mon - Sat 11-9

Rudy's Tacos uses only the freshest local ingredients. The chicken we serve is certified organic. Our delicious black bean dishes are vegan friendly. Ask to try our signature salsa and guacamole.

FRESH LOCAL ORGANIC

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Mulligan’s Brick Oven grill & PuB205 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 277-3671www.mulligansbrickoven.com Mulligan’s, where the food is great, the beer is cold, and the game is always on.

Otis & Henry’s Bar & grillIsle Casino Hotel, 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo 833-4753

tHe Penalty BOx118 Commercial St., Waterloo 233-3352

PePPer’s grill & sPOrts PuB620 E. 18th St., Cedar Falls 266-9394

PuMP Haus311 Main St., Cedar Falls 277-8111

screaMing eagle aMerican Bar & grill228 E. 4th St., Waterloo 235-8865

sOutHtOwn lOunge & restaurant2026 Bopp St., Waterloo 236-9112

steaMBOat gardens1740 Falls Ave., Waterloo 234-9390

tOad’s Bar & grill204 Main St., Cedar Falls 266-3507Founded in 1991, Toad’s Bar and Grill has established itself as the hometown spot for fun food and great service.

Z’s restaurant & lOunge3937 W. Airline Hwy., Waterloo 234-8717

ZsavOOZ sPOrts lOunge & grill206 Brandilynn Blvd., Cedar Falls 266-3050www.zsavooz.comZsavooz atmosphere and great food gives you a big league experience.

BarMuda cOMPanies900 Technology Pkwy., Cedar Falls 266-9994www.barmuda.comWith eight restaurants, six lounges and two event centers in the Cedar Valley, Barmuda covers everything from fine dining, to sushi, to live music and comedy. In addition, Barmuda also offers catering service for special events.

Quick-serve and national chain pizza options are also available. Please contact either visitors bureau or refer to a phone book for phone numbers and locations.

the value of each dollar sign is $10 and is based on average price of a dinner entrée.

0102017-MS/SK 11 CVB-1/3Vall listings are area code 319.

aCCoMModaTionS in Cedar fallS and waTerloo come in all styles, sizes and price ranges, from the elegantly appointed boutique of guest rooms offered at the BlackHawk Hotel, Iowa’s oldest continuously operating hotel, located in historic downtown Cedar Falls—to the spacious, trendy décor of the Isle Casino Hotel at Waterloo where guests can move freely between the luxury and quiet of tastefully designed guest rooms to the glamour and excitement of the attached casino’s gaming floor.

Photo: General Manager Angela Fitkin and Sales Director Tonya Ledvina greet guests as they check into Comfort Suites, the Cedar Valley’s 2010 Hotel of the Year.


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Hotels/Motels

AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES

5818 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls (319) 277-6166, (800) 634-3444www.americinn.com/hotels/IA/CedarFallsQuiet rooms, new exercise equipment, new beds, pool/hot tub, meeting room for 30 people, full hot breakfast, free wireless inter-net, 24 hr business center. 57 rooms.

BAyMONT INN & SUITES

2141 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 233-9191Newly renovated, Pet friendly hotel, continen-tal breakfast, free WiFi, extended stay rates offered, close to shopping and movie theater. 50 rooms.

Enjoy the f inest ful lservice accommodations

in the Cedar Val ley. . .

We have it all!. Heated indoor swimming pool,

hot tub and game room

. Featuring the Red River Restaurant and Lounge

. Whirlpool rooms and two-room suites available

. Complimentary parking and health club access

. Group Rates are available

. Hotel and Convention Center connected

. Over 40,000 square feet of banquet space

. High-Speed Wireless Internet throughout Hotel and Convention Center

205 W. 4th Street . Waterloo, IA 50701Ph: 319-233-7560

www.ramadawaterloo.com

C o n v e n t i o n C e n t e r

Five Sullivan Brothers

A m e N I T I e sL E g E N d

➔ Business Center

➔ Continental Breakfast

➔ Handicap Accessible

➔ Fitness Center

➔ smoke Free

➔ shuttle

➔ Meeting rooms

➔ in-house dining

➔ Free Wi-Fi

➔ Pool

➔ Pet Friendly

Please refer to the legend above for the amenity icons.

The Americinn® ofcedAr fAlls

Welcomes You!

For Reservations Call 319-277-6166 or 800-634-3444

www.americinn.com

5818 Nordic Dr • Cedar Falls, IA Conveniently located off Hwy 58 and Viking Road

Free Enhanced Continental BreakfastIndoor Recreation Area with Pool and WhirlpoolSpacious King Singles, QueenDoubles and Whirlpool SuitesRelaxing Lobby with Fireside Conversation AreaFree Local Calls and USA Today NewspaperCoffee Makers in All RoomsChildren 18 and Under Stay Free with AdultExercise RoomFREE High-Speed Internet and WirelessGuest Laundry AvailableBusiness Center (with high speed internet)

Welcome To The end of Your dAY

For reservations contact your travel professional or1.800.228.1000

wingatehotels.com

located at st. hwy 58/hudson Rd. & Route 201614 technology Parkway • cedar Falls, ia 50613

tel 319.277.2400 • Fax 319.277.2411

• Deluxe continental breakfast

• whirlpool suites• meeting & Boardroom

space available• 24 hour Business

center with Free internet/Fax/copies

• on-Demand movies and web tV

• wireless high-speedinternet access

• in-room safes to accomodate laptop computers

• Refrigerator, micro-wave, coffeemaker, iron, ironing board, safe, and hair dryer in all rooms


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BLACKHAWK HOTEL

115 Main St., Cedar Falls (319)277-1161, (800) 488-4295www.blackhawk-hotel.comBoutique hotel, listed on the National Register and conveniently located in downtown Cedar Falls offering renovated rooms from standard to luxury multi-room suites with antique fur-nishings. 29 rooms.

BLACKHAWK MOTOR LODGE

122 Washington St., Cedar Falls (319) 277-1161, (800) 488-4295Adjacent to the historic BlackHawk hotel this property offers a “Mod” setting with mid-century style furnishings including sleek platform beds with retro-look carpet and bedding. 15 rooms.

Located near UNI, Waterloo Municipal Airport, College Square Shopping Center,John Deere, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center & Downtown Cedar Falls!

• Guest Rooms feature Premium Bedding & Pillow Selection

• Whirlpool Suites Available

• Indoor & Outdoor Pools,Fitness Center & Game Room

• Complimentary High-Speed Internet

• Full Service Banquet & Meeting Space for up to 275 guests

• Onsite River City BeefstroBar & Grille

Travel on your Own Termsat Clarion University Plaza!

A Pleasant Surprise . . . Clarion by Choice

Enjoy the service, amenities and look of an upscale hotelat an affordable price when you stay with Clarion®.

5826 University Plaza Cedar Falls, Iowa | www.clarionhotel.com |

Call (319) 277-2230 today!

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Feel confident in your family's comfort.Whatever your travel plans, count on Fairfield Inn Waterloo to provide the convenience and

comfort your family deserves.

To reserve your room, call 1-800-MARRIOTT or visit Marriott.com/alofi.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott®

2011 Laporte RoadWaterloo, IA 50702

(319)234-5452

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CANDLEWOOD SUITES

2056 La Porte Rd.,Waterloo (319) 235-7000, (800)226-3539The full kitchen amenities here will allow you to feel right at home if you are staying in. Heading out? The hotel is near shopping, eateries and attractions. 74 rooms.

CLARION INN UNIVERSITy PLAZA

5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-2230, (800) 4-CHOICEwww.choicehotels.comLocated across from College Square Mall and close to the UNI Campus and historic down-town, this full-service hotel with banquet space is great for conferences. 112 rooms.

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COMFORT INN

1945 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 234-7411, (800) 228-5150The Comfort Inn’s whirlpool will help you de-stress after a long day of work or fun. The warm, bright sleeping rooms will keep you comfortable. 56 rooms.

COMFORT suITes

7402 Nordic Dr. Cedar Falls (319) 273-9999, (800) 424-6423www.comfortsuites.comAt Comfort Suites you can relax and enjoy our oversized, all suite rooms as well as our family friendly zero-depth entrance pool and free HOT breakfast buffet. 81 rooms.

COuNTRY INN & suITes CeDAR FALLs

2910 S. Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 268-1800, (800) 456-4000www.countryinns.com/cedarfallsiaAs the closest hotel to UNI facilities, Country Inn & Suites is the perfect home away from home with charming décor, convenient amenities, and great service. 64 rooms.

COuNTRY INN & suITes WATeRLOO

4025 Hammond Ave.,Waterloo (319) 233-2336, (800) 456-4000www.countryinns.com/waterlooiaWith its charming décor, convenient amenities, delicious breakfast and great service the Country Inn & Suites is a perfect stop for vacation or business trips. 64 rooms.

DAYs INN

5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 266-1222, (800) 329-7466Located across from College Square Mall and next to the Clarion Inn, guests can enjoy shopping, dining, and the full privileges of Clarion Inn amenities. 67 rooms.

Make your reservations now. (319) 236-3238Toll FREE Reservations 1-800-4 MOTEL 6

Visit Our Web Site At www.motel6.com

The Waterloo Motel 6 is located just 5 min from these area attractions & restaurants:

Allen Hospital 1/4 Miles5 Sullivan Brothers Center 1 1/2 Miles

John Deere Works 4 1/2 milesUniversity of Northern Iowa Waterloo Airport 4 1/2 miles

At Motel 6 you enjoy MAny of the AMenities of More expensive hotels • FREE Local Calls and Long Distance Access • FREE Wireless Internet

• Indoor Swimming Pool • FREE Morning Coffee in the Lobby • FREE HBO & ESPN • Kids 17 & Under Stay FREE • Pets Stay FREE • Honeymoon Suites Available

2343 Logan Ave., Waterloo

3052 Marnie AvenueWaterloo, IA 50701p 319.232.7467 • f [email protected]


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DAYS INN & SUITES

1809 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 235-4461, (800) 329-7466www.daysinn.comLocated at the intersection of Highways 218 and 20, they offer all of the amenities of home along with an indoor pool, exercise facility and continental breakfast. 112 rooms.

ECONO LODGE

3350 University Ave., Waterloo (319) 235-2165, (800) 714-4932Their convenient location, complimentary movies, microwaves and refrigerators are standard, making this an ideal hideaway for a weekend or business traveler. 99 rooms.

FAIRFIELD INN

2011 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 234-5452, (800) 228-2800www.fairfieldinn.com/waterlooWhether staying for one night or extended stay, they have all of the amenities and com-forts of home as well as attractions and res-taurants nearby. 57 rooms.

HAMPTON INN & SUITES

2034 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 233-2044, (800) HAMPTONwww.hamptoninn.comEnjoy the Cedar Valley’s award winning Hilton property, consistently voted in the top 100 Hamptons in the country. Proud to be 100% non-smoking. Next to shopping mall (& restaurants). 101 rooms.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

2127 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 274-7000, (800) HOLIDAY (465-4329)www.holidayinnexpress.comBrand New hotel, 100% Smoke Free, Hot Breakfast served everyday, indoor pool, free WiFi and hardwired internet, close to shop-ping and movie theater. 79 rooms.

HOWARD JOHNSON

3052 Marnie Ave., Waterloo (319) 232-7467, (800) 446-4656www.hojo.comThe central location makes the Howard Johnson an easy commute to Waterloo or Cedar Falls. Relax in the heated pool year-round and enjoy free continental breakfast.54 rooms.

ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO

777 Isle of Capris Blvd., Waterloo (319) 833–ISLE (833-4753), 877- ISLE WIN (475-3946)www.theislewaterloo.comHome to hot gaming action with video poker, slots, table games and a poker room. Offering giveaways, live music, and three restaurants: Otis & Henry’s® Bar and Grill, The Buffet® and Tradewinds Marketplace. 195 rooms.

JLL EXTENDED STAY

4410 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-1550, (800) 728-9819www.jllextendedstay.comLocated in the middle of the metro area amenities include complimentary newspaper, cable TV with HBO, on-site washer/dryer, and furnished efficiency apartments. 96 rooms.

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MOTEL 6

2343 Logan Ave., Waterloo (319) 236-3238, (800) 466-8356www.motel6.comMotel 6 provides easy access to the Waterloo Municipal Airport and local businesses. There is plenty of space for large vehicles and the indoor pool is an oasis. 48 rooms.

QUALITy INN & SUITES

226 West 5th St., Waterloo (319) 235-0301 (800) 480-6422, The downtown location is close to local restaurants, shopping & attractions. Rooms feature refrigerators & microwaves; busi-ness suites have many more conveniences. 67 rooms.

RAMADA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

205 W. 4th St., Waterloo (319) 233-7560 (800), 2RA-MADA (272-6232) www.ramada.com/waterlooLocated downtown, the Ramada offers full-service amenities. Nearby attractions include museums, sporting events, outstanding res-taurant options and night life. 228 rooms.

SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAy

300 Viking Rd., Cedar Falls (319)268-2222, (877) 424-6423www.choicehotels.comIn Cedar Falls Industrial Park and near the UNI Campus, this new extended stay hotel features full kitchenettes and is perfect for business travelers. 77 rooms.

SUPER 8

7515 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls (319) 266-6988, (800) 800-8000www.super8.comOpened in 2010, this new hotel is conve-niently located in Cedar Falls Industrial Park just off Highway 20 and 58 and near the UNI Campus. 57 rooms.

SUPER 8

1825 La Porte Rd., Waterloo (319) 233-1800, (800) 800-8000Get free high-speed internet access at this Super 8. This hotel is conveniently located near Crossroads Shopping Center and fea-tures free Superstart Breakfast. 62 rooms.

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UNIVERSITy INN

4711 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-1412, (800) 962-7784www.universityinncf.comNear UNI, continental breakfast, whirlpool suites, micro, fridge, coffeemaker, & guest laundry, affordable. Close to shopping with monthly & weekly rates! 51 rooms.

WINGATE By WyNDHAM

1614 Technology Pkwy., Cedar Falls (319) 277-2400, (800)228-1000www.wingatehotels.comRELAX. Everything is included. Hot Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Business Center, Fitness Center, refrig-erator and microwave in all guest rooms and don’t forget our great customer service. 66 rooms.

Beds & BreakfastsCARRIAGE HOUSE

3030 Grand Blvd., Cedar Falls (319) 277-6724Not your typical B+B. Located near Cedar Valley Trails and Hartman Reserve. Our two Victorian Suites offer you fireplaces, whirl-pools, and full breakfast served to your suite.

WELLINGTON BED & BREAKFAST

800 W. 4th St., Waterloo (319) 433-1205Historic Home in the Heart of the Cedar Valley. Spacious suites with antique furnish-ings, private sitting rooms, and breakfast served in suite.

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The Cedar Valley offers a variety of shopping options. From locally-owned shops to national chains and from Main Streets to large regional shopping centers, Cedar Falls and Waterloo offer shoppers numerous opportunities to find a unique gift to give or to simply take home. Souvenirs from the Cedar Valley, representing Iowa and showcasing the unique experiences of this area can also be found throughout the communities.

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AntiquesANTIQUES & STUFF 216 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-7364 Glassware, furniture, pictures, lamps, linens, one-of-a-kind items, a nice selection of 50’s stuff.

BARGAIN HEAVEN 617 Birmingham Ave., Waterloo, (319) 291-3012.

CALICO HEN HOUSE 1022 Alabar Ave., Alabar Plaza, across from Hardees on University, Waterloo, (319) 234-1266.

COUNTRy COTTAGE ANTIQUES 433 E. Airline Highway, Waterloo, (319) 235-6680.

THE GATHERING 1910 Forest Ave., Waterloo, (319) 236-3352.

GILGEN’S 115 W. 16th St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-5152.

GOOD THINGS 1419 W. 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 232-3405.

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jACKSON AUCTION COMPANy 2229 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2256, fax 277-1252

SHOPPE ON THE CORNER 209 W. 5th St., Waterloo (319) 287-5144 [email protected]

MallsCOLLEGE SQUARE MALL 6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls (319) 277-3636, www.collegesquare.comCollege Square Mall is home to over 50 shops and services housed inside an inviting, attrac-tive setting with waterfall and seating areas.

CROSSROADS CENTER I-380 & San Marnan Dr., Waterloo (319) 234-1788 www.shopcrossroadscenter.comCrossroads Center is surrounded by quality restaurants, hotels and entertainment that make staying and shopping easy and enjoyable.

Shopping AreasCOLLEGE HILL Recently revitalized with brick pavers, deco-rative lampposts and inviting gathering areas, this unique retail neighborhood, located near the UNI campus and in the vicinity of College & 23rd Streets in Cedar Falls offers a variety of retail, services, eateries and night life.

CROSSROADS AREA San Marnan Dr., Waterloo. Complementing the quaint shops of down-town is Waterloo’s Crossroads shopping area, which includes major retail stores as well as local businesses, restaurant and entertain-ment venues all surrounding the Crossroads Mall. Between the downtown Waterloo mer-chants and the Crossroads area, visitors will need more than one day to satisfy their shop-ping as well as their taste buds.

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Downtown CEDAR FALLS Main St. Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0213, www.cedarfallsdowntown.com Downtown Cedar Falls, currently considered one of a Dozen Distinctive Destinations across the United States, is a vibrant arts and entertain-ment district, featuring an enjoyable blend of restaurants, live music venues, specialty shops, recreational trails, historic attractions, and spa services along a gorgeous winding parkade. Visitors to the area can’t miss downtown Cedar Falls, it’s “Where Good Friends Meet!”

Downtown wAtERLoo4th St. area, Waterloo, (319) 291-2038, www.mainstreetwaterloo.org Experience the history as well as the future as downtown blooms with the addition of new shops, res-taurants, night life and the Galleria de Paco’s rendition of the Sistine Chapel. Renewal and renaissance are the key words being used in downtown Waterloo as one of Iowa’s Cultural Districts offers shopping, museums and begins to add new attractions.

tHUnDER RIDGELocated on Highway 57 near the western edge of Cedar Falls, this shopping area provides patrons with retail, pharmacy, dining, grocer-ies and more.

InDUStRIAL PARK SHoPPInG AREALocated at East Viking Rd. & Highway 58 in Cedar Falls, this vibrant retail area offers a number of services, groceries and big box retail.

KIMBALL RIDGE Located at the corner of Kimball Ave. & Ridgeway Ave. in west central Waterloo, Kimball Ridge provides area residents a vari-ety of stores, pharmacies, restaurants and other service providers. This shopping area gives surrounding residents a closer place to shop, to take care of weekly errands, and pro-vides a hub for those residents to meet with their neighbors.

Specialty ShopsBASKEt oF DAISIES 208 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-3286Located in historic downtown Cedar Falls, Basket of Daisies offers a stunning selec-tion of home décor, accessories, fabrics and florals.

JEnnIFER’S on MAIn 303 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-4880www.jennifersonmain.com Jennifer’s offers an assortment of unique brands—from the tried and true to the new future favorites.

KItCHEn ESSEntIALS 128 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-7933www.kitchenessentialsandgifts.comThis charming shop features unique treasures for your home including quality cookware, gourmet specialty foods, hard-to-find spices and exotic sauces.

MoHAIR PEAR2209 College St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-6077 www.mohairpear.com Unique shopping with modern and vintage/retro clothing and tons of stuff.

RotH JEwELERS 229 E. 5th St., Waterloo, (319) 234-6979www.rothjewelers.com The Roth Jewelers experience is unlike anything you will receive at other stores.

SEALED wItH A KISS218 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-1816www.swakpaper.comA fine gift and stationary store, with invita-tions and cards for all occasions.

woRLD’S wInDow214 Main St., (319) 268-1584Products come from around the world from poverty stricken areas to organizations trying to help troubled people get back on their feet.

MuralsDowntown Waterloo

while The Cedar Valley offers an abundance of events and attractions, we also have neighbors who offer additional activities that can enhance your stay here. All are within a short drive, so you can stay in Waterloo and Cedar Falls and get out and explore Northeast Iowa without spending too much time in the car.

Area activities include outdoor recreation, great shopping, agricultural heritage, unique architecture, and a world-famous movie site and baseball field. The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau and Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau are always pleased to assist you by sharing additional ideas and itineraries for nearby excursions.

Photo: Gwen and Michael Seda are the proprietors of Fox Ridge Winery located southwest of Cedar Falls near the town of Traer.


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AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE Northeast Iowa offers a wide and wonder-ful variety of attractions showcasing the agricultural heritage of our area. Travel south of the metropolitan area on high-way 218 to La Porte City, where you will find the FFA Historical and Agricultural Museum. Heartland Acres Agribition Center is located to the east on Highway 20 in Independence. The small community of Hazelton is north of Independence and offers shopping opportunities and a glimpse of life in an Amish community. A short drive to the south, in Hudson, you’ll find Heritage Farm, where large Percheron hors-es pull wagons to a cabin in the woods for a special time with Santa during the holidays. Tours of Hansen’s Dairy Farm await you in Hudson as well, where you can milk a cow, make butter and see wallabies while learning about this family operated commercial farm operation.

FRANK LLOyD WRIGHTFans of Frank Lloyd Write have two great opportunities to experience his work by traveling just a short distance from the Cedar Valley. Cedar Rock State Park is located just off highway 20 to the east. The Walter House is an example of one

of Wright’s most complete designs. Nearly everything in the house bears his imprint. The Stockman House is located in Mason City, less than 90 minutes to the north on highway 218, and is the first Iowa building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

THE BARN QUILTS OF GRUNDy COUNTy This public art project, designed to highlight the agricultural heritage of Grundy County and the folk art of quilting, can be viewed across the county. Many of the towns fea-tured on the tour have gift shops and art studios for visitors to explore.

ADDITIONAL SITES TO VISITNashua is home to the Little Brown Church in the Vale where thousands have been married and return every summer for a reunion picnic and vow renewal ceremony. The Field of Dreams was filmed just an hour to the east of the Cedar Valley in the small community of Dyersville. The movie site still exists surrounded by family farms and rolling hills of Northeast Iowa. Visitors can bring their bats and gloves and have a game of catch, just as Kevin Coster did on the same field. Dyersville is also home to the National Farm Toy Museum and the

Basilica of St. Xavier, which is one of only 52 in the United States.

FOX RIDGE WINERy1465 L Ave., Traer, (319) 478-8080, www.FoxRidgeWinery.comWineries are popping up all over the state of Iowa and located just 25 minutes south of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Fox Ridge Winery features gifts, a tasting room and tranquil scenery.

Call our offices for additional ideas or itineraries.

Heartland Acres Barn Steven C. Smith/Courtesy The News & Shopping Guide, Winthrop IA.

T O P 5 N E A R b Y

➔ Field of dreams Movie site

➔ Heartland Acres Agribition Center

➔ Little Brown Church in the vale

➔ Fox ridge Winery

➔ Amish Community of Hazelton

in The Cedar Valley, meetings, conferences and conventions are much more than professional development, team building or networking, they are a working vacation! With full-service conference hotels, an array of museums and unique attractions, the Cedar Valley will help you plan your work meeting into a professional retreat. Unique convention and meeting facilities provide the specific ambiance and necessary amenities to accommodate every planner’s style and to meet every event’s needs. Contact the tourism offices today to learn how we can help your conference or meeting find the perfect home in the Cedar Valley!

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Large Exhibition SpacesFIVE SULLIVAN BROTHERS CONVENTION CENTER & RAMADA HOTEL4th & Commercial Streets, (319) 233-7560, www.ramadawaterloo.comThis 40,000 square foot center hosts numer-ous conventions, events, and banquets throughout the year, with space to provide seating for up to 2,000 people. The center features meeting and exhibition space with state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed internet and media capabilities. The center also features public art and military exhibits honoring its namesakes, the Five Sullivan Brothers. The Convention Center is connected via skywalk to the Ramada Hotel, a 228-room full service hotel that also offers four additional meeting rooms.

NATIONAL CATTLE CONGRESS 257 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-7515, www.nationalcattlecongress.com This unique complex includes McElroy Auditorium, seating up to 7,000; Estel Hall with 60,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space; Electric Park Ballroom, with 5,103 sq. ft. of ball-room/dance floor space or banquet seating for up to 1,000; Pullin-Simonsen Livestock Arena, an 80’ x 60’ covered, outdoor arena and a variety of additional barns and facili-ties.

UNIVERSITy OF NORTHERN IOWA CAMPUS, CEDAR FALLS27th St. & Hudson Rd. (319) 273-7050.UNI’s campus offers a wide range of options for meetings and conferences for up to 20,000 people. From auditoriums to lecture halls, classrooms to performing arts centers, you will find a space perfect for your needs. Residence halls and sports facilities offer additional options for conference planners. Spaces include the UNI-Dome, McLeod Center, Wellness and Human Performance Center, Maucker Union Expansion and Latham Hall.

WATERLOO RIVERLOOP EXPO GROUNDSPark & Jefferson Streets, (319) 231-7701. This new outdoor exhibition space is adja-cent to the Convention Center and is fully lighted and wired for events of all types. The RiverLoop Expo is tastefully decorated with brick paving stones, special event banners, and great sightlines, making it an excellent space for exhibits, festivals, concerts, and other events.

yOUNG ARENA125 Commercial St., (319) 291-4335, www.waterlooleisureservices.org/yaYoung Arena is a multi-purpose facility with 3,000 fixed seats surrounding an Olympic-sized ice surface with an additional 2,000 seats available for dry floor events. The United States Hockey League’s Waterloo Black Hawks, Warriors High School Hockey Team, Junior Hawks and Cedar Valley Figure Skating Club make use of the facility as well as many other sporting competitions, wres-tling tournament, concerts, graduations and other events.

Conference Centers & HotelsALLEN COLLEGE1825 Logan Ave., Waterloo, (319) 226-2000Allen College frequently hosts meetings, conferences, presentations and events. They boast 8 classrooms holding 16-50 people; a reception area and auditorium accommo-dating up to 150 people each. Allen College also offers state-of-the-art audio visual avail-able with satellite capabilities.

HAWKEyE COMMUNITy COLLEGE1501 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, www.hawkeyecollege.edu. Tama Hall is a multi-purpose facility, with 8 meeting rooms, an auditorium for 400 people, and a reception area. The facility is fully accessible and offers a full range of audio visual equipment. There is plenty of parking available for attendees with well lighted parking lots.

CLARION INN UNIVERSITy PLAZA5826 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-2230, 1-800-HOLIDAY.The Clarion offers over 6,400 square feet of banquet and meeting space for 10 to 300 guests as well as 112 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites. Access to audio-visual equipment and complimentary high speed internet will help make your event a success. Whether you are hosting a board meeting, annual conference, elegant ban-quet, or training conference, this meeting space provides the professional atmosphere that will meet your needs.

ISLE CASINO HOTEL WATERLOO777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, (319) 833-2266, 800-THE-ISLE, www.theislewaterloo.com The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo offers flex-ible meeting and event space for any type of occasion. The Isle offers 5,000 square feet of space, which can be divided into up to 4 meeting rooms for an event of up to 400 people. Coupled with superb on-site

catering, these state-of-the-art meeting spaces will provide top-notch accommoda-tions for attendees. The isle also has 195 rooms in their full-service hotel, three on-site restaurants, valet parking, and 35,000 square feet of gaming space for meeting and event groups.

PARK PLACE EVENT CENTRE AT PIPAC CENTRE ON THE LAKE 1521 Technology Pkwy. Ste. B, Cedar Falls, (319) 277-1255,www.barmuda.com/park_placePark Place is an elegantly appointed facil-ity that hosts corporate meetings and social events of many sizes. Versatile meeting space includes a grand ballroom capable of seating 500, an open-air terrace and covered veran-da overlooking Prairie Lake, and a high-tech executive boardroom. Pairing world class event planning, food, beverages, and service with state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities, Park Place is the perfect loca-tion for your reception or business gather-ing. Ferrari’s Ristorante is an on-site Italian restaurant and the Wingate Hotel is located directly across the street.

RIVERVIEW CONFERENCE CENTER439 N. Division St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0787, www.riverviewconferencecenter.comTwenty-six beautiful wooded acres minutes from downtown Cedar Falls. Our meeting facilities include the Tabernacle, which can seat 1,300; Missionary Hall, with space for 300 people and Pioneer Hall complete with fireplace and kitchen, is a retreat center which can accommodate 45 - 50 people. We also have full service RV sites available. Riverview Conference Center is a family friendly, non-alcoholic Christian facility.

T O P 5 MEETINgS,CONvENTIONS & EvENT CENTERS

➔ Barmuda: Park Place event Centre and sky event Centre

➔ uNi Campus

➔ Five sullivan Brothers Convention Center

➔ isle Casino Hotel Waterloo

➔ Clarion inn university Plaza


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WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS225 Commercial St., (319) 291-4490, www.waterloocenterforthearts.orgThe Waterloo Center for the Arts offers a scenic river setting with easy access for meetings and events of up to 250 people. The Art Center features spaces designed for cozy meetings or large gatherings, in a unique and relaxing environment. Catering is available on-site.

WATERLOO ELKS LODGE407 E. Park Ave., Waterloo, (319) 234-7568The Elks Lodge was recently updated with a sophisticated elegance to match any event. With 8 rooms accommodating up to 390 people, events of all sizes can be found here. The venue also features a full bar and lounge area as well as in-house catering.

Meeting & Banquet SpacesGROUT MUSEUM DISTRICT503 South St., Waterloo, (319) 234-6357, www.groutmuseumdistrict.orgThe Grout Museum’s classrooms offer space for up to 230 people. The new Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum offers an incredible and unique space for education and for receptions and banquets. The muse-um features banquet space under a rep-lica airplane and a replica of the bow of the U.S.S. Juneau for up to 275 people as well as a theater for 50 people.

ROTARY RESERVE5932 N. Union Drive, Cedar Falls, (319) 433-7275. Rotary Reserve is a 3,600 sq. ft. lodge in a beautiful wooded setting featur-ing a kitchen, deck, gazebo and fireplace and changing rooms with a 300 person capacity.

JOHN DEERE SUPERVISOR’S CLUB3265 Dewitt Rd. Waterloo, (319) 233-4202This private club is open to the public for banquet and event rentals and seats up to 400 people. The Supervisor’s Club also features a beautiful outdoor patio area, on-site catering and a full bar for added convenience. The John Deere Supervisors Club is conveniently located between Waterloo & Cedar Falls. SKY EVENT CENTRE501 Jefferson St., Waterloo, (319) 234-2012, www.barmuda.com/skyThe original Black’s Gypsy Tea Room, locat-ed on the 8th floor of the historic Black’s Building, has been transformed into Sky Event Centre. A captivating venue and a majestic view of the Cedar Valley are just a few things to expect from Sky Event Centre. Include a world-class team of chefs, variety of menu options for any time of the day and an unparalleled commitment to service; and Sky provides you with the opportunity to dream high.

A variety of additional smaller meeting spaces and unique event facilities exist in the Cedar Valley area. Please see the Sports section on page 15 for sporting event facili-ties as well as Parks & Recreation on page 18 for outdoor shelters and areas. We invite you to contact either bureau office for rec-ommendations and planning assistance.

Park Place Event Centre Pipac Centre on the Lake

John Deere Waterloo Operations

John Deere Waterloo Operations, a proud part of an American icon founded in 1837. Since 1918, Waterloo, Iowa has been home to the John Deere Waterloo Operations which includes six manufacturing locations, encompasses 2,734 acres of land and 5.9 million square feet of manufacturing floor space.

John Deere is the World’s leading provider of advanced products and services for agriculture and a leading worldwide manufacturer of off-highway diesel engines.

The Cedar Valley offers the activities, events, and attractions of a much larger city all just a short distance apart. Getting here is quite simple, whether you’re in your car, on a plane, or taking a bus, and once you’re here, getting around is quite simple, as well.

If you want to do the driving, whether in a car or on a bicycle, we can accommodate your needs. If you’d like to leave the driving to us, we have taxi service, limousines, buses, or horse drawn carriages/sleighs to get you where you need to go.

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Air ServiceWATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT2790 Livingston Ln., Waterloo, (319) 291-4483 or (800) 221-1212, www.flyalo.com The Cedar Valley’s regional airport provides daily jet service to Minneapolis–St. Paul on Delta Airlines.

LIVINGSTON AVIATION2814 Betsworth Dr., Waterloo, (319) 234-1783 or 888-657-4438, www.livingstonaviation.com Charter service.

Bike Rental BIKE TECH 122 Main St, Cedar Falls (319) 266-5979,

BusGREyHOuNd & JEffERSON BuS LINESUniversity Book & Supply1009 W. 23rd St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-7581

TRAILWAyS BuS SySTEM416 Sycamore St., Waterloo, (319) 234-2833 www.burlingtontrailsways.com

METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AuTHORITy (MET)Depot 416 Sycamore St., Waterloo, Office 1515 Black Hawk St., (319) 234-5714www.mettransit.org

Car RentalAVIS RENT A CARWaterloo Regional Airport, (319) 233-0569 www.avis.com

dAN dEERy MOTOR COMPANy7404 University Ave., Cedar Falls,(319) 277-4500, www.dandeerymotors.com

ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR1326 LaPorte Rd, Waterloo, (319) 235-1400 (800) 736-8222, www.enterprise.com4728 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-8600

HERTZ RENT A CARWaterloo Regional Airport, (319) 287-5189 www.hertz.com4807 University Ave., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-3552

Taxi ServiceCITy CABWaterloo, (319) 234-2587, (319) 540-5561

dOLLy’S TAxI CEdAR fALLS401 Main St., Suite 100, Cedar Falls(319) 242-2011, www.dollystaxi.com

fIRST CALL TAxI & COuRIER SERVICEWaterloo, (319) 233-8294

REd’S LIMO Waterloo (319) 235-7023

Limousine ServiceNORTHLANd TRANSPORT SERVICE 905 Cedar Bend Suite 200, Waterloo (319) 610-7067

REd’S LIMO SERVICE 326 W. 17th St., Waterloo, (319) 235-7023

ROyAL LIMOuSINE SERVICE827 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-9999

STREET SCENE LIMO326 W 17th St., Waterloo, (319) 415-4097www.streetscenellc.com

Horse Drawn Carriage/Sleigh RidesCOuNTRy GENTLEMAN’S HORSE & CARRIAGE SERVICE INC.Morris & Linda Dolph, Waterloo, (319) 234-2946, Trolley and Sleigh Rides.

HERITAGE fARM & COACH COMPANy Marie Brown, 7731 Zanetta Rd., Hudson, (319) 988-3734, Trolley, Sleigh and Wagon Rides.

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The Cedar Valley is not just a great place to visit, but an amazing place to live! The Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce is your key to a successful move.Whether you are moving yourself, your family or your business, they are your connection for finding the right location and the services you will need once you get here. Waterloo and Cedar Falls boast top-notch schools, endless recreational opportunities, along with restaurants and shopping that will rival any larger city. The Cedar Valley community has been recognized for its volunteerism, cultural events and diversity, all of which make the Cedar Valley a unique and rewarding home.

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Greater Cedar Valley allianCe & Chamber10 W 4th St, (319) 232-1156 Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce Waterloo10 W 4th St, Waterloo (319) 232-1156Greater Cedar Valley Chamber of Commerce Cedar Falls10 Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-3593

Waterloo(www.ci.waterloo.ia.us) Population: 68,747City hall715 Mulberry St, (319) 291-4311black hawk County Courthouse316 E 5th St, (319) 833-3000Public librarywww.waterloo.lib.ia.us415 Commercial St., (319) 291-4521main Street Waterloowww.mainstreetwaterloo.org329 E. 4th St., (319) 291-2038

Cedar Falls(www.cedarfalls.com)Population: 36,145 City hall220 Clay St., (319) 273-8600 Public librarywww.cedar-falls.lib.ia.us524 Main St., (319) 273-8643 Cedar Falls Community main Streetwww.communitymainstreet.org206 Main St. Ste. B, (319) 277-0213

Evansdale(http://evansdale.govoffice.com)Population: 4,526City hall(319) 232-6683evansdale Chamber of Commerce(319) 232-6683Post Office(319) 232-1510Public library(319) 232-5367

Where to go…animal liCenSe All cats and dogs over the age of six months must be licensed. A license may be attained at the City Clerks office, 220 Clay St., Cedar Falls, (319) 273-8600. Clerk of Courts, 316 E. 5th St., Waterloo, (319) 291-4311.

driVer’S liCenSe Immediately upon establishing residency all driving residents are required to obtain an Iowa drivers license. New residents must pres-ent a valid out-of-state license, not expired by more than one year, and their social secu-rity card. The Iowa Drivers License Station is located at the Crossroads Shopping Center, (319) 235-0902.

huntinG and FiShinG Information regarding hunting and fishing licenses may be obtained by contacting the Black Hawk County Recorder’s Office, 316 E. 5th St., Waterloo, (319) 833-3012.

internet SerViCe PrOViderS Cedar Falls utilities (319) 266-1761, www.cfu.net mediacom (319) 232-8800, www.mediacomcc.com Qwest (319) 291-9517, www.qwest.com

PrOPerty and real eState tax For information pertaining to all taxes, contact the Black Hawk County Treasurer’s Office, 316 E. 5th St., Waterloo, (319) 833-3013, www.co.black-hawk.ia.us

utilitieS Cedar FallsYou can connect to utilities including gas, water, electric, trash and internet service at Cedar Falls Utilities (319) 266-1761, www.cfu.net Waterloo Gas & electricMidAmerican Energy (319) 291-4666www.midamericanenergy.com

Waterloo Water Works, Water, sewer and garbage. (319) 232-6280www.wplwloo.lib.ia.us/waterloo/waterworks Waterloo landline Phone Qwest. (319) 291-1517, www.qwest.com

VOter reGiStratiOn Any person eligible to vote may register at the City of Cedar Falls or Black Hawk County Courthouse. Call (319) 833-3007 for more information.

Daycare Centers / In-Home Child Care COmmunity united Child Care CenterS, inC. (www.cuccc.org)Seerley blvd., Cedar Falls (319) 277-7303ansborough ave., Waterloo (319) 234-5920nordic dr., Cedar Falls (319) 266-4477

in-hOme Child CareBecause the In-Home Child Care Centers list is always changing, please use the resource below for a current list of In-Home Centers. Child Care reSOurCe and reFerralUniversity Ave., Waterloo (319) 233-0804 or 1-800-475-0804. www.neiowachildcare.org

Education (K-12) Cedar FallS SChOOlS Cedar Falls Community Schools (319) 553-3000, www.cedar-falls.k12.ia.usPrice laboratory School/northern university high (319) 273-2138, www.pls.uni.edu St. Patrick School (319) 277-6781, www.saintpatrickcf.org Valley lutheran middle & high School(319) 266-4565, www.valleylutheranhigh.com

WaterlOO SChOOlS Cedar Valley Catholic Schools (319) 232-1422, www.cvce.org immanuel lutheran School (319) 233-3967immanuelwaterloo.ctsmemberconnect.net Walnut ridge baptist academy (319) 235-9309, www.wrba.netWaterloo Community Schools (319) 433-1800, www.waterloo.k12.ia.us

Financial Institutions Valley bankLoan Production Office 1820 Main St. Suite A, Cedar Falls, (319) 266-1774, www.valleyb.com

i m p o r ta n t phone nUMBeRS

➔ emergency only — 911

➔ Black Hawk County sheriff (319) 291-2515

➔ Cedar Falls Fire department (319) 273-8622

➔ iowa state Patrol (319) 277-4761

➔ Police department (both cities) (319) 291-2515

➔ road Conditions — 511

➔ Waterloo Fire department (319) 291-4460


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Higher Education The Cedar Valley is home to several excel-lent higher education institutions including the University of Northern Iowa, Hawkeye Community College, Kaplan University and satellite Upper Iowa University location.

UNIVERSITy OF NORTHERN IOWA1227 W. 27th St., Cedar Falls, (319)273-2311, www.uni.eduThe University of Northern Iowa prides itself on putting students first, and has a reputa-tion for providing exceptional undergraduate education, as well as programs at the master’s, specialist and doctoral levels. Building on its historic excellence in teacher education, the university also has outstanding programs in business, natural sciences, humanities and fine arts, and social and behavioral sciences.

The university’s size, 13,200 students, allows it to offer faculty, facilities and academic choices of a large university, while retaining a friendly, small-college atmosphere on a park-like campus. With more than 40 buildings on 940 acres, the campus can still be crossed in an easy walk.

Experiential learning opportunities such as undergraduate research, internships, student teaching, international study programs, com-munity volunteering and cooperative educa-tion encourage a classroom connection to real-world experience. A rigorous liberal-arts core curriculum equips students with a broad understanding and knowledge of how to apply and acquire new information through-out life.

Activities are plentiful for both students and the community. The university offers a full calendar of performances, lectures and exhibits, many of which take place in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. The GBPAC also hosts numerous national touring acts. UNI sponsors 18 varsity inter-collegiate sports, many in the UNI-Dome and McLeod Center.

For more information, see www.uni.edu.

HAWKEyE COMMUNITy COLLEGE Hawse Auditorium, Tama Hall, 1501 E. Orange Rd., Waterloo, (319) 296-2320, or (319) 296-4464, www.hawkeyecollege.edu Hawkeye Community College has seven area locations that house over 52 credit and continu-ing education programs, with the main campus being on the southern edge of Waterloo. The diverse curriculum offers specialized training geared toward business and industry. With over 6,200 students enrolled, HCC is one of the state’s leaders in higher education.

Additional community and continuing edu-cation classes encourage individuals to main-tain life-long academic growth. This begins while students are still in high school as HCC offers classes for high school juniors and seniors to attain college credits early.

Hawkeye also hosts special events through-out the year for residents and visitors alike, including the HCC Artist Series which presents Hawkeye Celebrates the Arts! This Artist Series features outstanding music and theatrical performances in Tama Hall as well as artwork by regional artists in the College’s Library. Additional events include the Scarecrow Scamper cross-country race, youth summer camps and the annual Relay for Life.

ALLEN COLLEGE 1990 Heath St., Waterloo, (319) 226-2000www.allencollege.edu As the Cedar Valley’s most well-known health sciences school, Allen College offers bachelor degree pro-grams in radiology, nursing, and health sci-ences, as well as a masters in nursing. The fundamental commitment of Allen College to professional excellence, personal growth and awareness of the joy of caring has remained steadfast. Always, there is a commitment to the student as an individual with unique

ability and potential and a continual commit-ment to caring and educational excellence. The basic philosophy of fulfillment of respon-sibility to society remains unchanged

KAPLAN UNIVERSITy 7009 Nordic Dr., Cedar Falls, (319) 277-0220, www.ku-cedarfalls.com Kaplan University offers 16 programs ranging from diplomas to masters degrees, all with the focus of skill development and professional advancement in areas that reflect the business community of the Cedar Valley. The academic schedules are built to accommodate all types of students, from full-time to the working professional.

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITy 3563 University Ave., Waterloo, (319) 232-6980, www.waterloo.uiu.eduUIU opened the Waterloo campus in 1985 and currently serves over 500 students. They offer certificate, associate, undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of academic areas with a focus on real-world preparation.

Medical AssistanceALLEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Waterloo. www.allenhospital.org (319) 235-3941, Emergency (319) 235-3697


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Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare is here to serve you with compassionate, convenient health care. With three area hospitals, and clinic offices located within the Waterloo/Cedar Falls metropolitan area and 13 rural communities, we are recognized throughout the region as the employer and provider of choice.

Numbers to Know:l Covenant Medical Center.............. 319.272.8000l Mercy Hospital (Oelwein) ............319.283.6000l Sartori Memorial Hospital...........319.268.3000l Covenant Clinic ................................. 319.272.5000l Convenient Care.............................319.272.SICK

For health questions and help finding a physician:l Nurse On Call .................................319.272.2600

Health Care Excellence for Your Family

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CEDARVALLEYMEDICALSPECIALISTS4150 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, (319) 235-5390 www.cedarvalleymedical.com

CoVEnAnTMEDICALCEnTERWaterloo, www.covhealth.com(319) 272-8000, Emergency (319) 272-7050

FAMILYPRATICECEnTER2055 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, (319) 272-2112 www.familypracticecenter.org New patients welcome. SARToRIMEMoRIALHoSPITALCedar Falls, (319) 268-3000 www.covhealth.com

WHEATonFRAnCISCAnCovenant Medical Center Waterloo, (319) 272-8000. Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls, (319) 268-3000 www.wheatoniowa.org

Places of WorshipBETHLEHEMLUTHERAnCHURCH4000 Hudson Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-3541 www.bethlehemcf.org/drupal

BRIDGESoFHoPECHURCH2450 Crossroads Blvd., Waterloo (319) 464-4673,www.bridgeofhopechurch.com

CEDAR HEIGHTS CoMMUnITYPREDBYTERIAnCHURCH2015 Rainbow Dr., Cedar Falls (319) 268-0153, www.cedarheightspres.org

CEDARVALLEYCoMMUnITYCHURCH3520 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo (319) 235-6781, www.cvcc.net

CoLLEGEHILLLUTHERAnCHURCH2322 Olive St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-1274 www.college-hill.org

FIRSTEVAnGELICALFREECHURCH1015 North Main St., Cedar Falls (319) 266-9108, www.firstevanfreechurch.org

FAITHLUTHERnCHURCH1555 W. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo, (319) 236-1771 www.luthransonline.com

nEWHoPEMISSIonARYBAPTISTCHURCH710 Broadway St., Waterloo, (319) 233-7664

oURSAVIoRSLUTHERAnCHURCH420 Harwood St., Waterloo, (319) 233-3156 www.oslcwloo.org

PRAIRIELAKESCHURCH1907 Viking Rd., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-2655 www.prairielakeschurch.org

SAInTJoHn’SLUTHERAnCHURCH715 College St., Cedar Falls, (319) 268-0165 www.stjohncf.org

SAInTPATRICK’SCATHoLICCHURCH705 Main St., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-3523 www.saintpatrickcf.org

SAInTPAUL’SMETHoDISTCHURCH207 W. Louise St., Waterloo, (319) 232-4790 www.stpaulsumcwaterloo.com

SAInTTIMoTHY’SUMC3220 Terrace Dr., Cedar Falls, (319) 266-0464 www.sttims-umc.org

TRInITYLUTHERAnCHURCH605 W. 4th St., Waterloo, (319) 235-6269 www.trinitywaterloo.org

WALnUTRIDGEBAPTISTCHURCH1307 W. Ridgeway Ave., Waterloo, (319) 233-3545 www.wrbc.net

ZIon EVAnGELICAL LUTHERAnCHURCH810 Kimble Ave., Waterloo, (319) 235-7045 www.zionluthwaterloo.com

HousingBLACKHAWKLAnDLoRDSwww.blackhawklandlords.org

PRoRESoURCEREALTYRachel Cheeney Broker/Owner 1030 Ansborough Ave., Waterloo www.house-hunting.com REnTALSProperty Management Companies & Apartment/Rental ComplexesThe Courier Classifieds, www.wcfcourier.com

WATERLoo/CEDAR FALLS BoARD oFREALToRS319-234-1731, www.wcfbor.com

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Advertising IndexAJ’s Eatery & Spirits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 AmericInn Lodge & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Antiques & Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Barmuda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Basket of Daisies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Bethlehem Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Bishops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Blackhawk Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 56Blackhawk Motor Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 56Bridge of Hope Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Brown Bottle Cedar Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Brown Bottle Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Cedar Falls Historical Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Cedar Falls Municipal Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Cedar Heights Community Presbyterian Church . . . . 33Cedar Valley Community Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Cedar Valley Medical Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74City of Waterloo Leisure Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Clarion University Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55College Hill Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34College Square Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Comfort Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Community Main Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-38Community United Child Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Crossroads Center Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62CU & The Cellar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Days Inn Evansdale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Days Inn Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Doughy Joey’s Peetza Joynt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Fairfield Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Faith Lutheran Church Missouri Synod . . . . . . . . . . . 34Famous Dave’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Fazoli’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46First Evangelical Free Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center . . . . . . . . . 35Foxridge Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Galleria de Paco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46GBPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Grout Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Hampton Inn of Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Hartman Reserve Nature Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Hawkeye Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Hearst Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Hickory House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Holiday Inn Express/Baymont Inn & Suites . . . . . . . 57isle Casino Hotel Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Jameson’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Jennifer’s on Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38John Deere Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11John Deere–The Deere Crossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6John Deere Waterloo Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Kimball Ridge Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Kitchen Essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Lampost Theatre Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Las Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant . . . . . . . 47LJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Lost Island Water Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Maid Rite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Main Street Waterloo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Mama Nick’s Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Mohair Pear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Montage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Moo Roo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Motel 6/Howard Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Mulligan’s Brick Oven Grill & Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49My Verona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center . . . . . . . . . . 32New Hope Missionary Baptist Church . . . . . . . . . . . 33Newton’s Paradise Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Oster Regent Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Our Saviors Lutheran Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Prairie Lakes Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Pro Resource Realty–Rachel Cheeney . . . . . . . . . . . 71Pump Haus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Ramada Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Red Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Roth Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Roux Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Rudy’s Taco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Sealed With a Kiss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Shoppe on the Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Oster Regent Theatre103 Main Street319-277-5283 (319-APP-LAUD)

Cedar Falls Community Theatre celebrates the 30 year Anniversary producing a wide variety of plays, concerts, and comedy in the historic landmark of the Oster Regent Theatre . Evening and matinee performances . www .osterregent .org

Lampost Theatre & Coffee Co.204 W. Seerley Blvd., Cedar Falls319-277-8034

Complimenting original theater, comedy, and music with an artistic blend of lattes and coffee, Lampost is an atmosphere to savor and enjoy . Coffee shop open Mon .–Sat . from 9am–5pm and for special events in the evenings . Schedules and show tickets available online . www .lampost .com

Wooded oasis, six miles of trails and interpretive center located in the heart of metropolitan Black Hawk County . Open year-round, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm; Sunday, 1 to 5pm, Labor Day to Memorial Day . www .hartmanreserve .org

Hartman Reserve Nature Center657 Reserve Drive319-277-2187

University of Northern Iowa Museums3219 Hudson Road319-273-2188

Visit the University Museum and explore our extraordinary exhib-its of nature and culture! Open Monday–Friday, 9am–4:30pm, and Saturday, 1–4pm Discover Marshall Center One-Room School, a schoolhouse museum on the UNI campus . Open Saturdays 2–4 pm, or by appointment . Admission is FREE at both museums . Phone: 319-273-2188 . Website: www .uni .edu/museum .

Cedar FallsHistorical Society 308 W. 3rd Street319-266-5149

Visit our five historic museums, the Victorian Home Museum, the Ice House Museum, the George Wyth House and Viking Pump Museum, the Behrens-Rapp Service Station Museum, and the Little Red Schoolhouse, and step back into the early days of Cedar Falls . www .cfhistory .org

Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center From Itzhak Perlman to Bill Cosby; from Broadway hits such as Cats,Rent, Sweeney Todd, Chicago and Movin’ Out to Pennand Teller and Lily Tomlin; from music greats Bobby McFerrin, KathyMattea and Mary Chapin Carpenter to jazz musicians, modern dancecompanies and operas - UNI’s Gallagher-Bluedorn is your center forthe arts . The Gallagher-Bluedorn is also home to the UNI School ofMusic and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony .319-273-4tiX or toll-free 877-549-shOwOrder tickets online at www.unitix.uni.edu or www.gbpac.org

The Symphony’s Exciting 81st season will stretch your expectations of the traditional symphony concert with surprising and rarely-heard repertoire, virtuoso soloists on unusual instruments from around the world, and a series of orchestral favorites presented with verve and insight . The season features singer/songwriters Brandi Carlile and Iowa’s own Pieta Brown, along with the Texas Tenors, pianist Jeffrey Biegel, the Punch Brother’s Chris Thile and more! Experience some of the most innovative orchestral programming happening anywhere, right here in the Cedar Valley! Visit wcfsymphony .org for more details .

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