University Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Iowa during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
Top hotels in University Heights
Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Extremely clean room. Burger was good. Nice bar selection and offers room service. Parking was notably well lit. All interactions with staff were 5 stars.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Iowa City 4br Backyard Walk To Stadium 4 Bedroom Home
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Good trip
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Clean property and room, friendly accommodating staff, quiet, plenty of parking, good breakfast selection, excellent television channel choices, plenty of shopping and dining options nearby.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Very nice property! Huge room!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
I love the decor of the Graduate and its proximity to restaurants and campus. The property itself is a little run down and could use more than an esthetic makeover. For instance, the bathroom in our room had a crack on the toilet and a lot of rust on the vanity.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.
Weber
While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Redbird Farms Wildlife Area and Frytown Conservation Area.
Twain
While there might not be top attractions in Twain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.
Lincoln
While Lincoln may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.
