Why go
- City in Iowa, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Herbert Hoover National Historic Site.
- Served by Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW).
History
Iowa City is the largest city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States, and its county seat. The population was 74,828 at the 2020 census, making it the state's fifth-most populous city. The Iowa City metropolitan area, which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties, has a population of over 171,000. The metro area is also a part of a combined statistical area with the Cedar Rapids metro area known as the Iowa City–Cedar Rapids region; collectively, this region has a population of nearly 500,000.
Must-see attractions
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Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A319, A320) · 5 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, CRJ, ERJ, ERJ-145, Embraer 170) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Air France AF (CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Iowa City, IA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.