Popular places to visit
Old Capitol Museum
Gaze up at the emblematic golden dome that tops the roof of a historic building containing the region’s cultural gems.
Iowa Old Capitol Building
You can find out about the history of Iowa City with a visit to Iowa Old Capitol Building. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Marvel at a gigantic whale skeleton, see an impressive cyclorama of a Hawaiian bird island and spot the giant panda.
Mercy Hospital
If Mercy Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
University of Iowa
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Iowa during your trip to Iowa City. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
If University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Iowa City.
Things to do
Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Top hotels in Northside
The Brown Street Inn
Enjoyed our stay at this lovely b&b. Owners are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good too.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Steps to Downtown Iowa City, Cozy and Colorful!
This home was perfect for our football weekend! Every need was met for our party of six. The home was charming, well decorated, and well maintained. The appointments were over the top – bed and bath linens were wonderful. The kitchen was very nicely stocked, including a lovely welcome package. The ...
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Nice room Gave us a late check out since we had been at the hospital so late
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
Such a great hotel! Super quiet, clean and fun
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Clean room, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Drury Inn & Suites Iowa City Coralville
Good variety.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Northside
Goosetown
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Goosetown and surrounding area, you can visit The Englert Theater and Iowa City Public Library.
Mann
While visiting Mann, you might make a stop by sights like University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Iowa Old Capitol Building.
University Heights
While there might not be top attractions in University Heights, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kinnick Stadium and Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Lincoln
While Lincoln may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Devonian Fossil Gorge and Xtream Arena & GreenState Family Fieldhouse.
Twain
While there might not be top attractions in Twain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pleasant Valley Golf Course and Iowa City Public Library.
Weber
While visiting Weber, you might make a stop by sights like Frytown Conservation Area and Redbird Farms Wildlife Area.
