Hotels in Cedar Falls

Beneath the shade of towering oak trees, Cedar Falls offers a perfect blend of college-town energy and Midwestern ease. The University of Northern Iowa campus buzzes with activity, especially when the Panthers play at the UNI-Dome or McLeod Center. Main Street delights with independent shops and cafes housed in historic buildings that have seen generations of students come and go. Cool off at the Falls Aquatic Center or paddle along Big Woods Lake where herons often stand sentinel in the shallows. The Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center hosts surprisingly big-name acts for a town this size. After performances, locals debate the merits of various ice cream shops with the seriousness normally reserved for academic discourse.

Photo by Erik Rowley