A Holiday Shopping Getaway

Settle In for the Weekend

Check into The Hampton Inn right in the heart of downtown Cedar Falls. With shops, restaurants and festive streets just steps away, it's a wonderful home base for your holiday escape.

Drop your bags, freshen up and head out to see downtown all dressed up for the season.

Start your evening with dinner at a locally owned restaurant. Whether you're in the mood for a cozy date night or a lively dinner with friends, downtown has plenty of places to settle in and stay awhile.

After dinner, wander beneath the holiday lights, admire the decorated storefronts and stop for a cocktail at The Stuffed Olive.

Coffee First. Shopping Second.

Start the morning with a leisurely breakfast or coffee before hitting the shops.

Historic downtown Cedar Falls is packed with locally owned boutiques, bookstores, galleries and specialty shops. Browse for thoughtful gifts, discover something unexpected and don't forget to pick up a little something for yourself.

Pop into The Nook for books and cozy finds, explore creative gifts at Ragged Edge Art Bar and Gallery, and pick up something delicious from Here's What's Poppin'.

The best part? Everything is close enough to make shopping feel like a stroll rather than an errand.

Give your feet and shopping bags a break with lunch on College Hill. After lunch, keep the shopping adventure going with two more Cedar Falls stops.

First, explore College Hill, where independent businesses and UNI Panther pride give the neighborhood its own personality. Browse the eclectic treasures at Mohair Pear and stop by the UNI Bookstore for purple-and-gold gifts.

Then head to College Square Mall for another round of shopping. Browse the mall's mix of stores, check a few more names off your gift list and enjoy a little indoor shopping before heading back downtown for the evening.

With three shopping districts to explore, there's something for everyone on your list, including you!