University Heights Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.
Kinnick Stadium
Catch an event at Kinnick Stadium during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do

Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in University Heights

Courtyard by Marriott Iowa City University Heights
Hotel staff were very friendly. Restaurant staff during the day were abrupt and also rude. The hotel was over run by a youth basketball group. They were loud, running up and down the hallways, and very inconsiderate of other guests. The noise volume from the lobby area carried to our room until well ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Nice hotel. Wish the shower had more pressure but everything else was perfect. All good.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Heartland Inn
Just stayed overnight. Slept well
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Great! Very clean and friendly
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Coralville Iowa City

Comfort Suites Coralville I-80
Pool was great, big and room enough to not get splashed by all the kids in there. That's where the good stuff ended. Room was out of Shampoo, didn't smell clean, it was cold and heat was on full blast, curtains didn't close all the way so it was bright all night long. Several girls basketball teams ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights

Miller Orchard
When in Miller Orchard, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Manville Heights
While Manville Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.

Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.

Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum.

Northside
Northside might not have many top sights, but Iowa Old Capitol Building and Old Capitol Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
