The Iowa City Press is the local newspaper. Iowa City is home to the Iowa City Museum, Old Brick Church and Community Center and the Iowa Firefighters Memorial. Iowa City is noted for its University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame and the University Of Iowa Museum of Natural History.

Entertainment is offered at Hancher Auditorium, Iowa City Community Theatre and Riverside Theatre. Coralville Lake is a hot spot for fishermen and explorers because of its Devonian Fossil Gorge. It also offers camping, cross country skiing, mountain biking and snowmobiling along with swimming. Lake Macbride State Park is also a local favorite. Golfers frequent Fairview Golf Course, Finkbine Golf Course or Pleasant Valley Golf Course. Skaters entertain at Coral Ridge Ice Arena.

Coffee Shop enthusiasts venture to Terrapin Coffee, which caters to those relishing non-caffeinated cocktails and fresh bakery desserts. The Red Avocado offers a seasonal menu and makes its on bread items. Mondo’s Downtown specializes in Mexican dishes, specifically its homemade pastas. Indian lovers dine at India Café. Italian connoisseurs eat at Brown Bottle. Wig & Pen Pizza Pub serves magnificent pizzas, subs, soups and salads. Steak lovers dine at Iowa River Power Company.

Bella Vista Bed & Breakfast, Bostick Guest House, and the Brown Street Inn are favorite local lodging spots of Iowa City, Iowa. The Golden Haug, Haverkamp’s Linn Street Homestay are also popular neighborhood ventures. The International Gallery Inn is comfortably supplied with private outdoor hot tub and wrap around deck. Alexis Park Inn & Suites, AmericInn Motel & Suites, Best Western, Comfort Inn, Days Inn and the Fairfield Inn are among the most frequented hotels with Iowa City, Iowa. Also available are the Hampton Inn, the Heartland Inn, Iowa House Hotel, Ramada Westfield Inn, Sheraton Hotel and Travelodge.