straightforward rooms with carpeted floors offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. some have pull-out sofas. parking is available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. other amenities consist of a heated indoor pool, a gym and meeting space, plus guest laundry facilities. breakfast is complimentary. this unassuming hotel is 5 miles from the devonian fossil gorge, and 3 miles from both the old capitol museum and the university of iowa museum of natural history. suites add sitting areas, minifridges and microwaves The Eastern Iowa Airport 26 min
Coralville Lake (28 min) Recreational area with campgrounds & picnic areas, popular for fishing, hiking & boat trips. Thornberry Off-leash Dog Park (16 min) Park with fenced areas for small dogs & training, plus a pond, walking path & shelters. Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum (16 min) Dedicated in 1962, this library & museum features exhibits related to President Herbert Hoover. Lake Macbride State Park (25 min) Swimming, fishing & boat rentals on an 812-acre lake plus trails, camping & picnic sites. University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art (8 min) Diverse collection including modern, contemporary & African art, plus Jackson Pollock’s Mural. The Iowa Children's Museum (8 min) This colorful museum is aimed at teaching kids about the world around them through fun & play. Terry Trueblood Recreation Area (14 min) Lake, running, and boathouse Old Capitol Museum (7 min) Iconic building & former government center featuring a gold dome & exhibits on local history. Johnson County Historical Society (15 min) Headquarters of a society that collects & presents exhibits of local history & artifacts. Lake MacBride (20 min) Vast artificial lake known for bass & walleye fishing with boat rentals, a beach & wooded trails. Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Visitor Center (16 min) This 187-acre historic site features President Hoover's birthplace, his gravesite & more. Hickory Hill Park (11 min) Scenic forested park featuring many walking & running paths, picnic tables & grills on 185 acres. Devonian Fossil Gorge (12 min) Archeological wonder revealing the ancient remains of an ocean floor from 375 million years ago. Antique Car Museum of Iowa (15 min) Showroom featuring regional transportation exhibits & vintage cars from the 1890s through the 1970s. University of Iowa Museum of Natural History (8 min) Permanent exhibits about the natural world, including mammals & birds, plus the history of Iowa. |