What a cute little farm in Riverside, IA…read more My family loves to try new pumpkin patches and Sass Family Farm was new for us! It included farm animals (goats, sheep, ducks, chickens), a spooky barn, corn pit, a lot of little kid play sets, some photo ops and an adorable little shop with baked goods, vintage items, decor and more. We came on a Sunday in October around 11:30AM. We bought four pretty large pumpkins for $20-- no complaints here! Admission is free, which I appreciated. We had a solid 45 minutes of fun with my eight and six year olds, as there isn't too many things to do. The selection of pumpkins was good, but semi-limited (though it was at the end of October, so that could be why!) Overall, Sass Family Farm is a great spot for some fall fun.

Went with the family. When we arrived it was a bit on the busy side the front desk guy was nice but…read moreawkward. There were so many lanes the atmosphere was relaxing and fun! The front desk girl at the food station was very friendly. The food was delicious and it came out pretty quick .I love that they have a bar and store for bowling stuff. There's a lot of parking which is great. They have cool lights on the fri,sat,and Sunday. We will definitely be going again.

From what I have been told is that this establishment has not conducted the extensive background…read morechecks required by certified USBC Youth Bowling coaches and that is a grave cause for concern. I would not recommend anyone allowing their children to frequent this establishment until it has brought its team into compliance.

I've been visiting the Iowa Memoria Union or IMU since I was a Freshman at the University of Iowa,…read morestarting in the Fall of 1974. Over the almost 50 years that I've occasionally come back since Spring 1978 graduation, several things have changed (e.g. bookstore, student dining, offices, etc.) and some haven't really (Iowa House and some common areas). In any event, I love coming back and exploring one of the touchstones of my University experience. The last time was but a few weeks ago.

I usually go to the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) for work meetings; however, I have also attended a…read morewedding at the IMU, which was very nice. Great venue for all sorts of events!

How have I never written a review!?…read more Colony Acres Family Farm is an NL staple-- having been around for over 25 years! In the summer it boasts sunflowers. In the fall there's games, food/drinks, pumpkin patch picking, a market and of course, the corn maze. In the winter Colony Acres offers fresh-cut trees and Santa. I've only event ventured here during the fall-- tickets are $11-16. (*Pro Tip: order online to save a few bucks a ticket.*) My kids adored the zip line, slides, train ride, bouncy pad and corn maze. We typically don't get pumpkins here but there's a wide selection of those-- mums, corn stalks, hay bales and more. The farm is closed Mondays and Tuesdays during the fall. It allows dogs! There's plenty of parking. Staff is uber friendly. Stop by.

I am going to review this as if I had kids. If I had kids, this place would've been awesome! There…read morewere tons of activities for the kids to do, things for them to play on, some kind of bouncy thing(that's a fairly technical term), just a lot of really cool stuff for kids. However, if you don't have kids, save your money as there really isn't anything for adults to do. Sure, there is a corn maze, but that is really it. Like I said, though. If you have kids, check this out as it looks as if it would be a blast.

This is a good trampoline park!…read more We've been here for my nephew's birthday party for the last 3 years. It's a great place for a birthday party. It's a good, fun trampoline park with a cool swinging obstacle course.

We met up with another family to go bowling and our kids (and us parents) had a blast here!…read more It was brightly lit, the music was family friendly, the prices were reasonable. We ordered some pizzas a couple pitchers of soda and everyone had an awesome time. We'll be returning in the future!

I have grown up in Iowa City and since I was born, I remember Colonial Bowling Lanes being around…read more I've been to Colonial Bowling Lanes a handful of times in my life and have never had a bad time. Whether bowling or miniature golfing or just meeting friends for a drink and playing on the arcade machines, Colonial Bowling Lanes offers a variety of activities for all ages. They also have a small kitchen inside for guests to order food. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend everyone to check out bowling or miniature golfing at Colonial Bowling Lanes! Good times!!

The National Park honoring the life of Herbert Hoover is inspiring and educational. The complex is…read morelarge and includes a Visitors Center, his original birthplace cottage, schoolhouse, blacksmith, gravesite, park and Presidential Library and Museum. We started our tour in the Visitor's Center. We were greeted by a friendly Park Ranger, who described the layout of the center. A twelve minute movie provides a nice overview of Hoover's life from boyhood to post presidential. The Center also has a room with interactive displays and artifacts. I confess that I didn't know much about Hoover prior to this visit. His story is memorable as he was raised Quaker, became orphaned at a young age, yet managed to attend Stanford University and become a successful geologist. Then, he became president and devoted his life to international outreach. What an inspirational story! Despite cold rain, we took the short walk to Hoover's boyhood cottage, the blacksmith shop where his father worked and the schoolhouse. Each stop was informative. Nice boardwalks connect all the buildings, which are wheel chair accessible. The museum was closed for major renovations and will reopen in 2026. The grave site (behind the museum) is peaceful, simple and lovely. There is nearby parking. The Park is easy on/off US 80. The site was free to visit (although donations are accepted). There were public restrooms in the Visitors Center. I encourage a visit if you like history. The Park is a great place to bring kids. Plan a couple hours.

Admittedly, I don't do much research before visiting an NPS site, as I would like to be educated by…read morethe informational displays present. If I have additional questions, I just look them up later. So, it was a huge surprise to me that this place was pretty sizable. Starting from the visitor's center, you can meander your way through the grounds containing the former president's house (and birth place), his school house, and his original Quaker church. There's also a blacksmithery which has demonstrations over the weekends. Finally, you can see his grave site. I unfortunately did not have time to visit the museum, but the NPS ranger had good things to say about it. There is also a small path to the prairie to give you a sense of what Hoover's family encountered before they farmed the land. Overall, this was a great visit!

Years and years, multiple kiddo sports teams and swim lessons later-- this is still my Rec Center…read moreof choice in the Iowa City area. I stand by that the staff here is insanely helpful and courteous, as well. You can't go wrong with signing up your kiddo for: - SWIM LESSONS. The times are convenient, the staff is knowledgeable, pricing seems right. My only knock on this is you can't register online, only via the phone. - SUPREME LEAGUES. My children have participated in basketball and football leagues through the Coralville Rec and I can say from experience of signing up one season with another rec center in the area-- they do it best. Communication is on point. -FREE PARKING. The Iowa City Rec Center is a nightmare to park at most times. And honestly, the NL Rec Center (while it is free) is chaos as well. -SPARKS CAMP. This is hands down the best camp offered in the area. The price is right. It is offered ALL summer. They do field trips, pool visits, library days and tons of fun activities. The staff is always great, too. Be sure to sign up right away! It fills up fast around March. I think my biggest knock is just that the facility itself is pretty dated. Get your kid active and thriving, sign them up for programmed at the Coralville Rec Center.

We visited the facility during Spring Break. We were visiting family and this was a great way to…read moreshare time in the pool. Gorgeous facility! Clean and friendly staff. $5 guest passes.