I had the perfect wedding at this venue. The owner, Mary Ellen Hill, was very easy to work with and…read morewe emailed frequently. She always tried to keep us up to date on what was happening and coordinated parking, setup, put up all our chairs, and even gave us a very heartfelt tour of the gardens. The day of the wedding was a beautifully sunny day (it was yesterday!). Everything was perfect. I really have nothing to say about the location that's negative. She knew what she was doing and her hard work is seen with how beautiful the gardens are kept. She does tea and snacks on Saturdays, and I may stop by with my mom. I definitely recommend this location as one of the best Iowa City can offer for outdoor venues! She also can have a reception at the location too (though my fiance and I didn't choose to because we had a reception venue lined up anyway).

Amazing gardens! What wonderful place to visit. Never knew such a place existed right here in our…read moreown community.

The Kirkwood room is a recently opened space for group gatherings. It's a great space that…read moreaccomodates around 100 people and has room for plenty of tables, a dance floor, a small bar and mingling space. The room is pretty standard, but easy to decorate. It fascilitates people moving from one area to another easily and overall was a good place for the surprise party we attended. Plenty of parking outside made it easy to get in and out of and the proximity to downtown made it easy for people to grab cabs home. A good place for just about any event that you're looking to host and pretty reasonable price wise ~ $200 for space rental. You can bring your own alcohol and they've got a kitchen, though you must bring your food pre-cooked. Worth checking out if you're looking for a good space to host an event.

My sister held her wedding reception here on Saturday, and this was the perfect place for it. We…read morehad enough space to eat, drink, mingle, dance, play games, and have a great time There is a large room, with a decent kitchen in the back. There is a little outdoor patio by the parking lot. It was easy to fit a buffet, bar, gift table, and tables. There were about 50 people, and we had plenty of space to move around in. I was impressed by how clean everything was, and how easy it all was to clean up at the end of the night.

My party of five enjoyed an elegant Mother's Day Brunch at the Heights Rooftop on Sunday. they…read moreprovided three different serving times and bottomless breakfast drinks (Champagne mimosas and a mocktail). Two omelet stations provided order-your-own omelets and a serving line served up complete eggs, bacon and potatoes style breakfast, including delicious pastries that were offered. If breakfast didn't fill you up, another service line feature various afternoon and evening entrees along with salads and vegetable sides, All were cooked to perfection. Add in a prime rib carving station and large dessert table, the Heights got our Mother's Day off to a great start.

Absolutely Beautiful! I've been to a wedding here, a super cool Halloween party, and talked our…read morecompany into having their Christmas party here! The space is so open, the food amazing, we brought in bag boards and had a fun party . The space has so much to offer for everyone!

I hadn't been to Hancher Auditorium since it was rebuilt-- having been destroyed in the 2008 flood…read moreand reopening in 2016. Well, I can say I finally got to see and experience this updated IC gem this weekend and it does not disappoint. My kiddos got me Mean Girl tickets for Mother's Day last year and alas, it was finally here! The show was dynamite, the venue was gorgeous, acoustics were great and staff were lovely. We got there insanely early, so parking wasn't an issue though I hear closer to showtime it can be! Tickets were priced as you'd expect. Even bathroom lines weren't horrendous, you got in and out no problem. Hancher offers many types of shows, and honestly many don't appeal to me but I appreciate the wide variety they showcase and all of the art they bring to Iowa City! When their new schedule comes out each year I am always sure to take a look, in hopes something catches my eye. I can't wait for my next time enjoying a show at Hancher!

Sierra Ferrell was my first experience at Hancher, but it was a great first impression. I arrived…read morereally early (2pm lol) not knowing what to expect, had an easy enough time parking in Lot 55, and headed inside to get my free shirt from the box office staff. Then headed out to the green, got official tour merch, and chatted with Greg, a veteran UIowa event staffer holding it down on the lawn. (He was fantastic, big shoutout Greg!) After sound check, we staked out a great spot for our group, but plenty of people had gotten there well ahead of us and some had even put blankets at the rail! The crowd was pretty navigable, even as it filled in and got dark. I think they could've had the sound louder, but it sounded good. We did spend entirely too long in the food truck line for them to run out. This happened truck by truck leaving many unsatisfied and jumping ship even before trucks closed. And only 5 portapotties were provided for an anticipated crowd of 5000-7000 folks? I ran back inside instead. As with any venue, we waited in the parking lot at least an hour before attempting to even back out of our spots because of the traffic getting out of the lot. Overall a good experience though they seemed unprepared for the impressive crowd.

This is a really cool monument in Iowa history. There is a lot of history to learn here, and the…read morebuilding architecture and decor is really neat. It's all free too! The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is parking is a little difficult to obtain to get to the building, and there's not TONS of info in the building. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

A must-see in Iowa City. Free! Swing by here before or after you visit the Museum of Natural…read more History Museum in Macbride Hall. We've lived in Iowa City and worked on campus for a couple of years and (I'm embarrassed to say) finally visited. Pre-1857 Iowa City was the capital of the state of Iowa. This building is THE former state capital. I loved seeing how the building and its artifacts have been preserved. A heck of a lot of history here. We'll be back because there was a private event going on upstairs so we weren't able to explore those floors. Recommend. Consider donating to the museum/university's preservation efforts.

I have to review this place after Kent S slammed it. I think this is a great venue in Iowa city…read morethat brings a lot of entertainment ranging from comedy to live music. Also a pool hall with leagues and such. I used to come here as a junior high kid when they had dances and pizza. It's truly been a staple of the east side IC hood for years. High school football banquets, graduation Parties, proms, weddings. I thought the staff is pretty damn nice and cool. You ll occasionally get a free beer if you make nice. The drinks and bar food are also pretty cheap. 3 bucks for a premium draft. Keep on trucking first avenue club!!!

I've been here a few times now to see a band I love. This is the only place they play at in Iowa…read moreso I keep coming back to see them. This place is pretty good. The space isn't fancy at all but it works for smaller bands. The bathrooms aren't very nice and there is never any paper towels which drives me nuts. The bar staff is usually pretty quick and I've never had to wait too long to get served. Although last time I was there they ran out of Busch Light. I know you probably think I'm too cool to drink that stuff but the truth is I'm not. I love that cheap beer. Prices for drinks are pretty fair.

We went to the Legion on Friday Night after 10:00 PM. I haven't had as much fun at an Iowa City…read morebar in months. The crowd was an eclectic mix of vets, hipsters, a few hospital employees, some locals, grad students and one particular member of the 103rd Infantry Division from WWII. They had Karaoke and the singing/rapping was inspired (e.g. 'Bust a Move'). The beer was inexpensive ($5 pitchers) and the dancing was contagious. The best part about the place was that there seemed to be no tension whatever between the different groups within the crowd. Everyone was having fun.

Great place to meet with friends. Support your local veterans anytime you can. A great place to…read moremeet local veterans. And say thanks.

It's our third time at this place. We waited a bit to be seated after the annual block party. The…read moreguy was incredible in moving our party to the couches. The couches is where it's at! We all ordered martinis. We are kind of all over the place. We shared each others drinks. Incredible choices. The menu is huge for martinis. We didn't have food this time around. Waitstaff was quick and nice. I love the upscale atmosphere of this place compared to the typical college bars. Come here with parents. They are flexible with kids.

I placed an order for 4 items on DoorDash. The pictures of the food didn't match what I got in 3…read moreout of 4 items. (The sliders did.) Vastly overpriced for what you get. You get a miniscule, tiny amount for an exhorbitant price. The calamari looked nothing like the picture and was enough for about 3 bites. The Kamikaze Tuna had less tuna than the photo showed, and also less rice (a thimble full, maybe) and was so spicy hot it was inedible for me. The bruchetta bread came separately from the topping, and the bread was hard as rocks. As with the others, it looked nothing like the photo on the menu. I suspect the photos are A.I. generated. I can't comment on the restaurant's atmosphere or drinks because I ordered from DoorDash. I suggest you do not.

Made my way to the new Xgolf facility in Coralville and talk about state of the art. The most…read morecomplete simulator in the area. Ball speed, clubhead speed, shot tracer, and a terrific selection of reknown courses makes this the place to work on your golf game when theres 22" of snow on the ground. Plenty of cold beverages and good food from a attentive staff, this is great venue for corridor golfers. I'm working on getting them to stock PBR, it will then become the ultimate Winter golf venue...