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Home to the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls brings it all together in one easy place. Explore 130+ miles of trails, a walkable historic downtown, year-round events, shops, restaurants, and unique experiences.

ITINERARIES

Spend a few easy days or a adventurous weekend in Cedar Falls.

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A Holiday Shopping Getaway

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Panther Sports Weekend

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The Book Lover's Getaway

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Iowa Lovers Cozy Getaway

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FEATURED EVENTS

Plan your visit around Cedar Falls’ signature annual events

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The British are Coming!

Feb 28, 2027

Experience the English countryside with the wcfsymphony as violinist Nash Ryder performs Ralph Vaughan Williams’ beloved The Lark Ascending, alongside The Wasps and Ethel Smythe’s lyrical Serenade in D Major.

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Holiday Pops

Dec 13, 2026

Celebrate the season with the wcfsymphony, local choirs, beloved holiday music, and a festive audience singalong for the whole family.

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Two Prokofievs, Peter, a Wolf, and a DJ

Nov 8, 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening with the wcfsymphony featuring music by Sergei and Gabriel Prokofiev, DJ RTST, and guest narrator Ron Steele.

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Forever Beverly's Iowa Made Craft Show

Nov 7, 2026

Iowa made craft show.

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The Language Archive

Nov 5 - 7, 2026

TheatreUNI presents a whimsical, melancholy comedy at the Bertha Martin Theatre, located in Strayer-Wood Theatre, about a linguist preserving dying languages while struggling to communicate with the people closest to him; contains adult language and themes.

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The Language Archive

Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026

TheatreUNI presents a whimsical, melancholy comedy at the Bertha Martin Theatre, located in Strayer-Wood Theatre, about a linguist preserving dying languages while struggling to communicate with the people closest to him; contains adult language and themes.

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Independently owned spots and one-of-a-kind places that give Cedar Falls its character. Real people, real stories, and places you won’t find anywhere else.