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Experience Waterloo

Come experience all Waterloo has to offer. Let our staff assist you in planning your next conference, reunion, group tour, or vacation in Waterloo.

Waterloo features a historic downtown and cultural district, locally-owned restaurants and nightlife, award-winning attractions and more. Experience Waterloo is here to provide you with the knowledge, resources and services to make your stay fun and memorable.

11/08/2024

Join Santa for an unforgettable night kicking off the Holidays!
Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, DJ, and of course FIREWORKS! 🎆 ✨
🗓️ Saturday, November 30th, 6pm-8pm
📍518 Sycamore Street (Anton's Garden)
For more info and to save the date go to:
https://bit.ly/4fALN6X

11/01/2024

Excitement is in the air this holiday season and November is packed with thrilling events! Make sure to click down below for our Top 5 Things to Do in November - you won't wanna miss out on these experiences! 🍁🎉
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https://bit.ly/4f56XKz

10/13/2024

Thank you We Arose and Waterloo Bicycle Works for arranging the Experience Waterloo Trails bike ride. It was windy but it was fun!

10/01/2024

Ready to make a splash with your event in Waterloo? We're now accepting grant applications for events and projects set for Jan-Jun 2025. Let's make a positive impact together! Details and application at 👉 https://experiencewaterloo.com/grants/

10/01/2024

Not every day needs to be scary this month, some can be incredibly fun! 🎃👻 Dare to explore the chills and thrills of October! Click the link and share with a friend!

https://experiencewaterloo.com/top-10-events-in-october/

09/19/2024

The National Cattle Congress has begun! It’s your chance to grab a bite of some good food 🌯Ag exhibits 🐄, Rides 🎡and more. This great Waterloo tradition has been going on for more than 100 years. See you there!

09/05/2024

Summer's come to an end, but the fun sure hasn't! Waterloo is still buzzing with plenty of exciting experiences unique to our great city. Share the link below with a friend and we'll see you soon! 🎡

https://bit.ly/4dWOU8L

08/29/2024

Brace yourselves, the weekend is packing a punch! 🎉
Kick it off Friday night at Friday Loo Waterloo Iowa in Lincoln Park with Sushi Roll. 🎸
Saturday brings a menu of choices - Waterloo Urban Farmers Market 🥦
Main Street Waterloo's FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL 11am-7pm at Expo Plaza 🍔
Saturday night Absolute Pro Wresting returns to Waterloo at 6:30 pm the Cedar Valley SportsPlex, 💪, and drumming and hulahooping at 6:00pm at the RiverLoop Amphitheatre 🥁
Sunday, we take it to the streets with the Cruise-Uni Car show 🚗. Show and shine at 3810 University Ave Waterloo, Iowa (the old Kmart building) from 4-6pm, followed by a street cruise from 6-10pm.
Remember, the adventures never stop at Lost Island Themepark! 🏝️ Who's tagging along with you this power-packed weekend? 👯‍♀️

08/28/2024

Bid farewell to the season with a bang! Make the most of this long weekend at Lost Island Themepark. Grab the last chance to ride all your favorite rides. Let's end this season with unforgettable fun! 💫🎢🎡

08/27/2024

Save the date for National Cattle Congress fair September 18-22 for this amazing show, great food, exhibits, rides and more!

National Cattle Congress Fair Sept 21 Country Concert Presents CLAY WALKER with guest Dry Run Creek. This will be a Great Country Music Party. Get tickets now; https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/36174883/clay-walker-concert-with-dry-run-creek-waterloo-national-cattle-congress

08/20/2024

Get your first taste of Balance Music & Art Festival this Wednesday night, August 21st! 8pm-11pm. Come explore art installations and preview the festival vibes. 🤩

08/20/2024

Already dreaming about the weekend fun! So many possibilities to stir up your excitement! 💥 The summer is still going strong 💪

07/30/2024

End summer in style with all the exciting August events going on in Waterloo! 😎

☘️ 🇮🇪 Aug 2-4: Iowa Irish Fest
🎶 🌸 Aug 8: Sounds of Summer Patio Party at Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
🍻 🍷 Aug 10: Cedar Valley Stem & Stein: Beer & Wine Fest
🍺 🏃‍♂️ Aug 10: SingleSpeed Beer Mile at SingleSpeed Brewing Co.
🇧🇦 Aug 16-17: 25 Krajiški Teferič
🎵 Aug 18: RiverLoop Rhythms at RiverLoop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza
🎧 ⚡️Aug 23-25: Balance Music & Art Festival
🏳️‍🌈 Aug 23-24: Cedar Valley Pride Fest
🛹 Aug 24: 8th Annual CedarLoo Slam w/ CedarLoo Skateboard Association
🌮 🏈 Aug 31: Waterloo Food Truck Festival hosted by Main Street Waterloo

More details: https://bit.ly/3LLSqq7

07/25/2024

Our baseball-inspired tees are back. Drop by our office at 716 Commercial Street, Waterloo for a purchase and score a free 'I ❤️ W' sticker as a bonus. Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm.
Can't make it? No worries, you can still snag yours online at https://bit.ly/3SiepZd.

07/23/2024

Embrace the magic of twilight at Lost Island Themepark 🌅 From the bird's eye view on the ferris wheel to racing against the sunset on a rollercoaster, all at an unbeatable price!

There's always more to explore at Lost Island. Visit our outdoor waterpark, new themepark, go-karts and mini golf for unforgettable family fun.

07/23/2024

Check out these moments from the Iowa Women's Amateur Championship! The final round is tomorrow so stay up to date with the link below and come to Sunnyside Golf Course to spectate! ⛳️

VISIT: https://iowagolf.org/100iowawomensamateur/

07/22/2024

The 100th Iowa Women's Amateur Championship has begun! It continues tomorrow at Sunnyside Golf & Country Club @ 8 a.m. Anyone is welcome to watch! To view pairings, tee times, and live scoring, visit the link below!

VISIT: https://iowagolf.org/100iowawomensamateur/

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716 Commercial Street
Waterloo, IA
50701

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm

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Rev up your engines! 🏍️ A hidden treasure awaits all motorsports enthusiasts at Waterloo's Riverview Recreation Area! #ExperienceWaterloo

Pack light and clear for this year's My Waterloo Days! 💼 Don't have a clear bag? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Grab a FREE one at Experience Waterloo or The Spark Lot. Thank you Veridian Credit Union for providing these bags! 🎉 #MyWaterlooDays

Chris Kirkpatrick at My Waterloo Days

Chris has a message for you! 😎 Get ready for an unforgettable experience at My Waterloo Days on Saturday, June 8th! Visit www.mywaterloodays.com to know more. You don't want to miss it! 🎉 #poptour2000 #mwd2024 www.mywaterloodays.com

Chingy at My Waterloo Days

Get ready for Chingy on Friday, June 7th at My Waterloo Days! Hear it straight from the man himself! Join us for the fun at www.mywaterloodays.com 🎉 #chingy #mwd2024

Cedar Valley Roller Derby first home@bout of the season!

Experience Winter

Winter awaits you in Waterloo! ❄️ From snowy adventures to cozy moments, to surprise pre-spring days, let this video be your inspiration guide to the ultimate winter escape. #WinterInWaterloo #ExperienceWaterloo #WinterWonderland Visit www.experiencewaterloo.com for more things to do in Waterloo!

Waterloo's 2024 Local & Visitors Guide

Introducing the 2024 Locals and Visitors guide! 🗺️✨ Let the hidden gems and local favorites inspire your wanderlust, beckoning you to start planning your visit to Waterloo. Ready to be inspired and explore this incredible city? Request or view our online version on our website at https://experiencewaterloo.com/2024-waterloo-guide/ Stop by our office to pick up a couple at 716 commercial street! #ExperienceWaterloo #local #visitors #guide

And the winner is… Congrats Kari Lindaman our Hall on the wall Holiday Hunt winner!! Kari won 2 Lost Island Themepark season passes! Thanks to everyone who participated in the Hall on the Wall Holiday Hunt! You may pick up your passes from our office 716 Commercial Street, Waterloo. anytime Mon-Friday 8am-5pm after Jan 2, 2024. Today is the perfect day to shop local at any of the featured spots of this year’s hunt. For more listings and info on what to do in Waterloo visit www.experiencewaterloo.com

Dropping the freshest gear like it’s hot! 🔥 Grab your exclusive “I Heart W” merch and sleigh in style with our new holiday collection. Support Waterloo and your favorite University in Iowa. Grab yours at Waterloo Lights the Night on November 25th at 6pm, @thesparklot, or at our office. Limited stock, unlimited vibes. 🎁 #MerchDrop #Iowa #uni #isu #HolidaySwag

Pride was CELEBRATED in Waterloo this past weekend and we are obsessed. Have pride photos you want to share?! Tag us to be featured on our page! #experienceWaterloo #PRIDE #inclusion #matters Some clips by: @bryanna_jk_schultz @mermaidsbymataya

#iowairishfest is underway! All weekend long. See you soon.

Cheers to one year with Emily!

Cheers to One Year with Emily Nyren, Our Stellar Director of Events and Partnerships! 🎉✨ We couldn't imagine Experience Waterloo without her incredible dedication and creativity. Thanks for making our Events amazing! #ExperienceWaterloo #TeamEmily #EventExtraordinaire

It’s Black History Month! Our small owned businesses in Waterloo keep our community going. In this video we hear from small business owners & leaders in our community talking about the opportunities and growth for black owned businesses in Waterloo! #BlackHistoryMonth #ExperienceWaterloo

What?! This Elf is so talented…spotted at Bryan's Blue Plate playing holiday songs on the organ. Bryan’s Blue Plate is open Tuesday - Saturday 11:30-11pm located in the Best Western In Downtown Waterloo All month long the “Hall on the Wall” pass will feature local businesses! Make sure you follow along to see what this elf gets up to next. The first 25 people with 5 check-ins get a free Experience Waterloo swag bag!To download the pass go to Hallonthewall.com #ExperienceWaterloo #HallOnTheWall

Anyone catch the weather report this morning from KWWL channel 7? We thought we might have seen someone that looks familiar… All month long the “Hall on the Wall” pass will feature local businesses! Make sure you follow along to see what this elf gets up to next. The first 25 people with 5 check-ins get a free Experience Waterloo swag bag! To download the pass go to Hallonthewall.com (link in bio.) #ExperienceWaterloo #HallOnTheWall

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Create Your Experience

Explore our vibrant downtown district featuring award-winning museums, locally-owned restaurants, and an impressive riverside amphitheatre. Tour the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum, visit the Isle Casino, enjoy the Cedar Valley Trails via bicycle or kayak. Catch exciting sports teams and immerse yourself in arts and culture. And did we mention we’re home to Lost Island Water Park? It’s Iowa’s largest! Plus, check out our family-friendly festivals and events. Return to some of your favorites or experience something new in Waterloo.

Follow the hashtag #ExperienceWaterloo for photos, videos and travel inspiration. For more information, call 800.728.8431 or request a Visitors Guide today.