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
Graduate by Hilton Iowa City
The room was clean and comfortable, the check-in process was easy personnel was professional and friendly
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
Very clean rooms and the staff was extremely friendly!
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Staff was friendly. Clean rooms. Great area
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Coralville, IA
Great place to stay. I always use this hotel. Staff is very friendly and accomodating. Great and safe area with a lot of food options in walking distance.
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
The Highlander Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The suites were large nice having connected rooms staff was friendly it’s a bit dated but clean pool area is awesome
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
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.
College Hill
While College Hill isn't home to many top sights, Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Iowa City Public Library and The Englert Theater.
Manville Heights
While Manville Heights may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Carver-Hawkeye Arena and Kinnick Stadium.
Miller Orchard
When in Miller Orchard, you can plan a visit to Kinnick Stadium and Old Capitol Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
