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The Cedar Valley Trails system features more than 130 miles of connected paved trails linking Cedar Falls with parks, riverfront areas, downtown districts, and surrounding communities.

The Black Hawk County Freedom Rock is part of an Iowa Freedom Rock Tour.

Gateway River Park offers river surfing, whitewater recreation, trails, fishing, and outdoor gathering spaces along the Cedar River.

The Oster Regent Theatre is a historic downtown Cedar Falls venue hosting movies, concerts, live performances, and community events in a restored classic theater setting.

Public art sculpture located at the Cedar Falls Visitor Center.

Public art sculpture at the Hearst Sculpture Garden

A 250-acre Cedar Falls recreation destination featuring golf, ball fields, a cricket pitch, trail connection, a small lake, and space for picnics and gatherings.

Seerley Park is a refreshed neighborhood park with an ADA-accessible playground, open green space, and a gazebo shelter with electricity available to rent for gatherings and picnics.

Popular park featuring a trail head, shelter, ball diamonds and more.

The UNI Museum is comprised of the University Museum (a museum of nature and culture) and the Marshall Center School (a restored historic one-room...

Stone and metal sculpture at Olsen's Riverside Park.

This authentic 1925 filling station serves as an information center for visitors to the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Open May through October

The UNI Museum serves as a research facility focused on ethnographic, historical, and rural school collections.

Three acres greenspace serving as an off-leash dog park.

Bronze statue in front of the Oster Regent Theatre.

Hearst Center for the Arts is a Cedar Falls cultural destination featuring art galleries, performances, events, classes, and sculpture gardens.

The Cedar Falls Visitor Center helps visitors explore local attractions, trails, dining, events, and activities throughout Cedar Falls and the Cedar Valley.

Public art sculpture in the Hearst Sculpture Garden.

Seasonal: Local vendors set up weekly on Saturday mornings, May - October.

Metal public art sculpture at the Hearst Sculpture Garden.

College Hill is a lively Cedar Falls area near the University of Northern Iowa known for local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and campus energy.

Escapology Escape Rooms offer immersive escape room adventures and interactive group entertainment.

Ninja\U offers ninja warrior obstacle training, fitness classes, and active indoor fun for kids and adults.

Public art sculpture at the Hearst Sculpture Garden

Hartman Reserve Nature Center offers wooded trails, wildlife habitats, educational programs, and year-round outdoor recreation in Cedar Falls.

Public art sculpture on Main Street.

Tondro Pray Bike Park offers trails, jumps, skills features, and outdoor biking experiences.

18 Hole Disc Golf

The UNI Tennis Complex is a shared-use, nine-court, lighted outdoor facility in Cedar Falls that serves UNI athletics, recreation programs, schools, and the public.

Steel sculpture at the entrance of the North Cedar Natural Resource Project.

The Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center hosts concerts, Broadway productions, comedy shows, and cultural performances on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls.

Shatter Space CF offers interactive rage room experiences and stress-relief entertainment.

The UNI Botanical Center features gardens, greenhouses, and educational spaces focused on plants, sustainability, and environmental learning in Cedar Falls.

Public Art in Cedar Falls includes murals, sculptures, installations, and creative displays found throughout downtown, parks, and community spaces.

Stainless steel sculpture inspired by the intricacy of crochet lacework.

Park featuring 16 pickleball courts, playground, and a shelter.

Three Pines Farm is a fifth-generation family farm offering workshops, special events, private gatherings, and seasonal glamping in a scenic rural setting.

The Falls Aquatic Center is Cedar Falls’ outdoor summer water park featuring pools, slides, splash areas, and family-friendly fun for all ages.

The University of Northern Iowa is a public university in Cedar Falls known for academics, athletics, performing arts, and a vibrant campus community.

The Hearst Sculpture Garden is an outdoor art space featuring large-scale sculptures, landscaped walkways, and a peaceful setting near the Hearst Center for the Arts.

Black Hawk Park is a large outdoor recreation area near Cedar Falls offering camping, hiking, boating, fishing, and scenic riverfront views along the Cedar River.

Grid Lounge is a SIM racing lounge

This circular structure built in 1921 once housed a flourishing ice business and now displays ice harvest equipment and photos on ice farming operations.

Located at East Viking Road and Highway 58 in Cedar Falls, this growing retail area offers a number of restaurants and big box retail.

Public art located in the Hearst Sculpture Garden

TheatreUNI presents live theater productions, student performances, and cultural events at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

An eleven foot high white house and cloud-shaped sculpture.

Viking Plaza is a shopping area featuring retail stores, dining, services, and convenient everyday shopping.

Public art sculpture in the Hearst Sculpture Garden

Home to Black Hawk County's Freedom Rock.

Three murals that change every couple of years.

Watch UNI Panther Athletics in Cedar Falls.

Transcend Mind-Body Wellness offers wellness services, recovery experiences, and holistic health-focused treatments.

UNI drama students, visiting artists, and directors present musicals, operas, dramas and comedies throughout the year.

Metal sculpture in Peter Melendy Park.

One of Northeast Iowa's strongest cultural assets, the symphony presents outstanding performances with world-class artists.

The Mall at College Square offers shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday essentials in a convenient retail destination in Cedar Falls.

Bringing fresh theatre, local talent, and great experiences to Cedar Falls.

Aluminum sculpture of a rabbit, part of the three piece series Ready or Not.

Walkable area with local shops, restaurants, breweries, entertainment, trails, and riverfront charm.

Public art sculpture at corner of Waterloo Road and Utlilty Parkway.

Disc Golf at Tourist Park offers a scenic 18-hole disc golf course in a natural setting along the Cedar River.

Pheasant Ridge Golf Course is a scenic Cedar Falls public golf course featuring rolling fairways, practice facilities, leagues, tournaments, and a relaxed atmosphere for golfers of all skill levels.

Aluminum sculpture, part of three pieces making up Ready or Not.

Explore more than 25 barn quilt sites across Black Hawk County on a self-guided or step-on tour.

Metal public art sculture in downtown Cedar Falls.

Public art sculpture located on the 200 block of Main Street.

Cedar Falls Public Library offers books, community programs, technology resources, and welcoming public spaces.

Public art sculpture in front of the Hearst Center for the Arts.

Cedar Falls Recreation Center offers fitness facilities, indoor recreation, swimming, sports courts, and wellness activities for all ages.

The UNI School of Music hosts concerts, recitals, ensembles, and educational performances throughout the year in Cedar Falls.

Big Woods Lake Campground & Recreation Area offers camping, trails, paddling, fishing, and outdoor recreation in a peaceful natural setting in Cedar Falls.

Island Park 9-Hole Disc Golf Course in Cedar Falls offers a fun, compact round in a scenic park setting, making it a great casual stop for players of all skill levels.

A short, open recreational course located on the Riverview Ministries Conference Center campus.

The Big Woods Lake StoryWalk® combines reading, outdoor time, and movement along a short trail near the Big Woods Lake Campground.

Step back into Cedar Falls' past at this beautifully preserved 1863 Victorian home. Explore period rooms filled with antique furnishings, historic artifacts, and the renowned Lenoir O-scale Model Railroad exhibit, all showcasing the people and stories that shaped the community.

Park includes two lakes, trail loop, and trail access to the Cedar Lakes Trail.

Public art sculpture at the NE corner of 4th and Main Streets.

Cedar Falls Equestrian Center offers boarding, equestrian events, and training.

Walk historic downtown Cedar Falls with local host Lauren Riensche and hear its history and ghost stories. Public tours run in October; private tours are available year-round.

Sculpture dedicated to the memory of Mayor Jon Crews.

Riverfront park with playground and two shelters.

Joywheel Cycling Studio offers indoor cycling classes, fitness experiences, and wellness-focused workouts in Cedar Falls.

Escape to George Wyth State Park, where scenic lakes, wooded trails, beaches, paddling, fishing, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation await just minutes from downtown Cedar Falls.

Enjoy seasonal fall fun at The Patch!

The UNI Gallery of Art showcases rotating exhibitions featuring regional, national, and student artists on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls.

The Tallgrass Prairie Center at the University of Northern Iowa focuses on prairie restoration, native plants, environmental education, and Iowa’s natural landscapes.

Built in 1909, this charming schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a pot-bellied stove and turn-of-the century furnishings.

Aluminum sculpture of an otter, part of a three piece series Ready or Not.

Public art located in front of the Cedar Falls Public Library

Place to Play Park is an inclusive playground designed for children of all abilities with accessible recreation features and family-friendly spaces.

Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area preserves and tells the story of American agriculture and its global significance.

Golf Lab offers indoor golf simulation, swing analysis, lessons, and year-round golf experiences.