Iowa City Guide

Summer in Iowa City is filled with vibrant colors, glorious sunshine and the commencement of a host of summer activities. An excellent starting point to the attractions on offer is a visit to the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau website. This includes a calendar listing, places to dine and attractions to visit.

Iowa City Maps

General area map
Large Iowa City/Coralville map (PDF 813kb)

Calendar of Events

Cultural Corridor. A succint listing of cultural events in the Eastern Iowa area .
See Go Iowa City for accurate listings of nightlife in the Iowa City area.

Dining/Eating Out

Select restaurants Iowa City/Coralville
A-Z listing by cuisine

Climate and Weather

The month of June is still mild enough to enjoy a plethora of outdoor offerings without succumbing to the humidity. The average daytime temperature is 84°F (28°C) dipping to 63°F (17°C) during the evening. Rainshowers and thunderstorms should be expected. Average humidity is 64%.

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Local and Area Attractions

Amana Colonies. One of Eastern Iowa's cultural historical landmarks, the Amana Colonies tempts with an exclusive array of locally made edibles, woollens, and superlative woodcraft.

Devonian Fossil Gorge. A product of the floods of 1993 where the protecting layer of silt was washed away to reveal millenia old fossils. Easily accessible, visits to the site are free.

Iowa City Jazz Festival. Consider extending your stay to coincide with the Iowa City Jazz Festival, to be held from the 1-3 of July, 2005. Proudly free to the public, this exceptional event will be staged under the trees on the "Pentacrest" with side-shows spilling onto the streets of downtown Iowa City.