Events
The Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Center
Located right up the road from the conference center, Bien VenU – the Cedar Falls Tourism Center offers information about things to do, places to see, places to shop, and More.
OPEN Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; 6510 Hudson Road
https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/visitor-center/
Downtown Cedar Falls
Downtown Cedar Falls is where fun happens! With 30+ unique shops and boutiques, and 20+ bars, cafes and restaurants, you’ll enjoy the Downtown Cedar Falls Arts and Entertainment District from early in the morning to late, late night.
https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/things-to-do/downtown/
Shopping in Cedar Falls
https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/things-to-do/shopping/
The Waterloo Visitors Center
The close-by city of Waterloo also has a lot to offer with plenty of fun. relaxing activities and events the year around.
https://experiencewaterloo.com/
https://www.mainstreetwaterloo.org/
Shopping in Waterloo
https://www.mainstreetwaterloo.org/shopping
Trails, Trails, and more Trails
The Cedar Valley is known for its complex of trails with over 128 miles of hard-surfaced, multi-use trails for non-motorized and non-equestrian activities. You may want to bring your bike ! Or your hiking shoes. One of the trails is within one block of our conference center.
https://cedarvalleytrails.org/cedar-valley-trails/trail-info/
https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/trails/hard-surfaced-trails/
Public Art Tour
Cedar Falls is home to more than 20 sculptures that “nest” “amongst” downtown district buildings, wildflowers and formal gardens. Take this driving tour to see this reflection of the Cedar Falls vibrant and welcoming community.
https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/blog/things-to-see/public-art-tour.aspx
Eddie Bowles Historical Walking/Biking Tour
Eddie Bowles (1884-1984) grew up in New Orleans, and he learned to play guitar alongside Louis Armstrong and Kid Ory. A search for work led him up to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he initially was employed to build some of the first paved roads in the city. He remained in Cedar Falls, working a series of manual labor jobs and playing a distinctive 12-bar blues style for friends and neighbors. During the Blues Revival of the 1960s, Bowles was sought out by young guitarists eager to learn his unique picking style of guitar playing, and he continued playing for local audiences well into his nineties before his death in 1984 at the age of 100. Take this augmented reality tour; click here for details:
https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/blog/things-to-do/eddie-bowles-historical-walkingbiking-tour.aspx
Events:
UNI Men’s Basketball vs. Dubuque (Exhibition) – November 2 – time TBD
https://unipanthers.com/news/2022/6/16/mens-basketball-uni-mens-basketball-announces-2022-23-home-non-conference-slate.aspx
UNI Football vs South Dakota State University – Senior Day; Military Appreciation Night - November 5 @ 4:00pm
https://unipanthers.com/sports/football/schedule
Cedar Valley events – including music venues
https://cedarvalley365.com/
Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey – November 5 @ 6:00pm
https://waterlooblackhawks.sportngin.com/wbh-schedule#
Arts & Theater in the area:
https://www.cedarfallstourism.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/theatres-performing-arts/
Attractions:
Barn Happy – Iowa made products - Cedar Falls
https://barnhappy.net/
Escapology Escape Rooms - Cedar Falls
https://www.escapology.com/en/cedar-falls-ia
Hearst Center for the Arts – Cedar Falls
https://www.thehearst.org/
Ice House Museum – Cedar Falls
https://www.cfhistory.org/
Marshall Center School - @ UNI
https://ruralschools.uni.edu/
Three Pines Farm
http://www.threepinesfarm.org/
Victorian House Museum – Cedar Falls
https://www.cfhistory.org/
Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens – south of Waterloo
https://www.cedarvalleyarboretum.org/
Isle of Capri Casino – south of Waterloo
https://www.islewaterloo.com/
Get Air Trampoline Park
https://getairsports.com/waterloo/
Ninja U - A Ninja Warrior Experience – Cedar Falls
https://ninjau.com/
Cadillac XBC (Xtreme Bowling Center) – Waterloo
https://cadillacxbc.com/
Hurling Hatchet – ultimate ax hurling experience – Cedar Falls
https://hurlinghatchet.com/
Young Arena – Public ice skating - Waterloo
http://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/ya/public-skating
The Grout Museum District - Waterloo
- Bluedorn Science Imaginarium
- Grout Museum of History and Science
- Renssellaer Russell House Museum
- Snowden House
- Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
https://www.groutmuseumdistrict.org/
John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum - Waterloo
https://www.deere.com/en/
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum – Waterloo
https://nwhof.org/waterloo/
Waterloo Center for the Arts/ Phelps Youth Pavilion
https://www.waterloocenterforthearts.org/
Fox Ridge Winery – Traer
http://www.foxridgewine.com/
SingleSpeed Brewing – Cedar Falls
http://www.singlespeedbrewing.com/
The Theater:
GBPAC – Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center – UNI campus
https://www.gbpac.com/
The LampPost Theater – Cedar Falls
https://lampost.com/productions/
Oster Regent Community Theater – Cedar Falls
http://osterregent.com/
TheatreUNI – UNI campus
https://theatreuni.uni.edu/
UNI School of Music Performances
https://music.uni.edu/
Waterloo Community Playhouse
https://www.wcpbhct.org/
Black Hawk Children’s Theater - Waterloo
https://www.wcpbhct.org/
Outdoor Activities:
Big Woods Park – Cedar Falls
https://www.cedarfalls.com/176/Big-Woods-Lake-Recreation-Area
Cedar Valley Water Trails
https://cedarvalleywatertrails.wordpress.com/
George Wyth State Park – Cedar Falls
https://www.iowadnr.gov/Places-to-Go/State-Parks/Iowa-State-Parks/George-Wyth-State-Park
Hartman Reserve – Cedar Falls
https://www.hartmanreserve.org/
Hansen’s Dairy - Hudson
https://hansendairy.com/
Lost Island Waterpark & Theme Park - Waterloo
https://www.islewaterloo.com/offers/lost-island-packages
Palmer’s Family Fun – Waterloo
https://www.palmersfamilyfun.com/
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area – NE Iowa
https://www.nps.gov/places/silos-and-smokestacks-national-heritage-area.htm