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Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
8201 Dakota St., Cedar Falls IA 50614-0801 319-273-7469, 877-549-7469

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On the campus of the University of Northern Iowa, the Gallagher-Bluedorn hosts over 150 performances each year. From major stars
Itzhak Perlman, Bill Cosby and Kathy Mattea to hit Broadway shows like “Cats”, “Miss Saigon”, “Rent”, “STOMP” and “Mamma Mia”. Three concert halls, a soaring lobby and the best acoustics in Iowa provide audiences an unparalleled environment for enjoying live performances.

Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
777 Isle of Capri Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702 800-THE-ISLE

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The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, your everyday getaway, offers exciting gaming action, luxurious hotel accommodations, delicious food, and a hotspot for cocktails. A complete gaming and entertainment destination, the casino features 1,000 slots including more than 80 video poker machines, 35 table games, three restaurants, 1 feature bar-fling™, resort pool, and meeting and event space.

National Wrestling Hall Of Fame Dan Gable Museum
303 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-233-0745

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The Museum features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and honors Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist. The Museum also presents displays on famous wrestlers throughout history—from Jacob wrestling the Angel through young Abe Lincoln to Frank Gotch, Dan Gable and Cael Sanderson. The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, a theatre featuring wrestling clips from movies, and the Dean Rockwell Library and Research Center are also featured. Hours: Monday-Friday 9am–5pm; Saturdays & Group tours available by appointment.

Grout Museum of History & Science
503 South Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-6357

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The Grout Museum of History & Science’s history collection focuses on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras.
Hours: Tues–Sat 9–5.

Phelps Youth Pavilion
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-291-4490

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The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum like nothing you’ve ever seen...featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits related to art and culture. Milk a life-size cow, virtually drive a tractor into a Grant Wood painting, test your skill at digital finger painting, explore the music, language and culture of other countries, and so much more. The PhelpsYouth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts is a children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences...from simple drawing to high-tech adventures, kids of all ages - even infant and toddlers - will find fun, new ways to discover the arts! At the Pavilion...art launches a world of wonder, discovery & learning!

Rensselaer Russell House Museum
520 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-233-0262
319-234-6357 Part of the Grout Museum District.

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Nestled in the heart of Northeast Iowa is a small jewel of American mid-Victorian architecture. Completed in 1861, this lovely brick structure is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Guided tours allow visitors to step into an authentic Victorian interior, including original family belongings and wander through picturesque Victorian gardens. Hours vary. Please call for current hours.

Silos & Smokestacks
604 Lafayette St., Suite 202, Waterloo, IA 50703 319-234-4567

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From dairy farms and museums to vineyards and tractor assembly plants, the story of american agriculture is brought to life at more than 100 sites and attractions in this 37-county region of Northeast Iowa. Bordered by Interstate 80 to the south and Interstate 35 to the west, Silos & Smokestacks is one of 49 federally designated heritage areas in the nation and an Affiliated Area of the National Park Service.

Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
503 South St., Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-6357

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Iowa veterans have a million stories to tell—tales of heroism, adventure and sadly of trauma and death. For 150 years Iowa men and women have stepped forward to take an oath to preserve the union, safeguard democracy and defend against terrorism in times of war and peace. Iowans gave this service in numbers proportionately larger than most states and without the expectation
of fame or fortune, a tradition that continues today. The Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum honors all Iowans who served the
nation from the Civil War to the present. The collection, preservation and interpretation of their stories and artifacts are the core mission
of the museum. Hours: Tues–Sat 9–5.

Waterloo Center for the Arts
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-291-4490

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Explore and experience… art galleries, classes/workshops, special events, room rentals, interactive children’s museum, Gift Store, ArtHouse Café, and more. There is something creative for everyone at the Waterloo Center for the Arts! It addition to traveling exhibits, the Center showcases its impressive collection of Midwest, American Decorative, Folk, and Haitian artwork (thelargest public collection in the world!). There has never been a more exciting time to visit the Waterloo Center for the Arts! Open Tuesday–Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 1–5pm. Closed Monday. Free admission.

George Wyth House Museum
303 Franklin Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 319-277-8817,
319-266-5149

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A treasure of the Cedar Falls Historical Society built in 1907; the former family home of George Wyth is restored and decorated with the influence of the Art Deco Period of the 1920s and ‘30s. Open only for special events or by appointment.

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