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Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute & Museum
303 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-233-0745

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The museum offers a Teaching Center for youth clinics and artworks of wrestling through the ages. Also footage of Dan Gables winning the Gold at the 1972 Olympics. Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 am - 5 pm.

Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa
319-273-7469, 877-549-7469

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One of Iowa's newest center for the arts offers over 200 performances a year ranging from Broadway to Bolshoi. Three state-of-the-art concert halls, a soaring lobby, and the best acoustics in Iowa provide audiences an unparalleled environment for enjoying live music, theatre, dance and opera performances. The ticket office is open 8:30 am - 5 pm.

George Wyth House and Viking Pump Museum
303 Franklin Street, Cedar Falls, IA
319-277-8817, 319-266-5149

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A treasure of the Cedar Falls Historical Society, the former family home of George Wyth showcases the Art Deco style of the 1920's. The third floor of the house is a small museum dedicated to the Viking Pump Company, co-founded by Wyth. Open 12-4 pm, May 1 - October 31

Grout Museum of History & Science
503 South Street, 319-234-6357

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Nationally accredited, the Grout Museum features outstanding exhibits reflecting area history. It boasts Northeast Iowa's only planetarium. Planetarium programs are offered Saturday at 11 am, 1:30 pm, and 3 pm. Permanent exhibits include Pioneer Hall with five full-scale dioramas including blacksmith and carpenter shops, tool shed, log home, and mercantile store. The Museum also houses northeast Iowa's largest genealogical reference library. Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, closed Sunday and Monday.

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
Isle of Capri Blvd., & E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo, Ia , 800-THE-ISLE

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The casino is located at the intersection of Hwys 20, 380 and 218. Restauraunts featured include Pizza Hut Express, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Starbuck's Coffee Shop in addition to the Isle's specialty Farraday's Fine Dining; Calypso's Seafood Buffet, and TradeWinds Express Restaurant. 777 Isle of Capri Blvd

Little Red Schoolhouse Bennington #5
1st & Clay Streets, Cedar Falls, 319-266-5149
319-277-8817

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Built in 1909, this charming schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a pot belly stove and turn-of-the-century furnishings. Open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 4:30 pm, May 1 - October 31

Lost Island Water Park
2225 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo, IA, 319-233-8414

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Lost Island is a 74-acre recreation park with water slides, miniature golf, and go-karts, two 18-hole Adventure Golf Courses, 18 of which are handicapped accessible, and the go-karts are open (May – September) 2 pm - 10 pm, Monday - Saturday, Sunday 2 pm - 7 pm. The water park is open (June – August) 10:30 am - 6:30 pm daily. The park features nine slides as well as five other water attractions... there's something for everyone!

Phelps Youth Pavilion
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-291-4490

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Imagine a dynamic interactive place where the young and young-at-heart can explore the arts and experience cultures from around the world. The Cedar Valley is home to just such a place at the Waterloo Center for the Arts Phelps Youth Pavilion. Presented with the opportunity to create things with your own hands and to appreciate the handmade creations of others is more vital now than ever and the new Phelps Youth Pavilion will provide that creative outlet for one and all. The Phelps Youth Pavilion is a place where art launches a world of discovery, wonder, and learning.

Rensselaer Russell House Museum
520 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, IA, 319-233-0262
319-234-6357 Part of the Grout Museum District.

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This small jewel of mid-Victorian architecture is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Informative guided tours allow visitors to enjoy a beautiful Victorian interior, which features original Russell Family belongings. Hours vary. Please call ahead.

Silos & Smokestacks
E. 4th & Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA, 319-234-4567

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The story of American agriculture comes to life within this 37-county region in northeast Iowa. From dairy farms and museums to vineyards and tractor plants, join us for an agriculture experience you won't find anywhere else. An affiliated Area of the National Park Service.

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