A pretty solid venue to see live music. McGrath Amphitheatre is really one of a kind in the Iowa…read moreCity and Cedar Rapids area. It can accommodate about 5,000 folks. There are chairs in front of the stage, seat walls and terraced lawns for blanket and lawn chair seating. I came to see Tenecious D in late September. I was able to get in and find my assigned seat with no problem. Everything sounded great and looked great. The staff seemed to be helpful. I wish there had been a screen so I could see Jack Black a bit better, but also because I am sure people on the lawn could not really see anything... A couple of reasons I think it is just 'ok' - Bathroom situation. Since it is just portapotties, you'd think that you wouldn't have to stand in forever long lines-- lines that run into other lines and impede the walkway. - 'Food Court' was just hot dogs and hamburgers. While I did see one restaurant (Carlos O Kellys) set up inside, I was shocked there weren't more food trucks or other small businesses. - Holy beer line! I was shocked at how long the beer line was-- college and professional sporting events have shorter lines. - Parking. We lucked out with street parking nearby-- know it is not plentiful and be prepared to both parallel park and walk. Overall, I would come to another show at McGrath! Concert season is May through October so keep any eye out.

Nice spot for some music. They do have some on-site food but we noticed long lines for everything…read moreincluding drinks. It got a little buggie from the river at and just after sunset but it was still a great time

When to a gun show here over the weekend, not the best expo for a gun shop but it works, they've…read morehad quite a few gun shows here along with some other stuff, but I've only been in this expo for gun shows, they have a lot of dealers from the area and is usually $6 for an adult 13 and up and $1 for 12 and under. They have a concession stand and they do sell beer, so if you want you can buy beer, guns, and ammo along with knifes and other misc things they have here. There is a gun safe vendor there he (the vendor) has some nice safes and they are made right here in Iowa. If you see a that there is going to be a gun show here then I suggests you go check it out! Gun shows are great for people watching and then after you do that you should be ready to buy one or two for yourself.

In my gut I know it is biased to give Kinnick a 5-star rating due to the glaring infrastructural…read moreissues with this stadium, but I just can't help myself. I can't overlook how magical it is to be an Iowa-native and walk into this roaring stadium on a Saturdays. The last time I came to a game was against Michigan State during Iowa's 2025-2026 campaign. Our guys should have stomped the yard against them and ended up winning on a field goal as time expired. Classic. Epic seats for that one as well. I'll be back again... and again... and again for years to come!

It was a cloudy and rainy day...but Kinnick didn't disappoint. Every time I come back they are…read moreimproving in some way with more vendors, more lines, more workers in general. This makes every gameday so easy and smooth. Go Hawks!

My wife and I have had season tickets for the past 3 Iowa women's basketball seasons. Nights in…read moreCarver are one of our favorite things to do together. It is a great venue to enjoy a sporting event, and you cannot beat the delicious taste of Carver Cone!

I really enjoyed the Carver Hawkeye Arena. I went here for the women's basketball games multiple…read moretimes, though this was prior to the Caitlin Clark era. Staff were professional. The place overall was clean. We may not have a professional basketball team and Iowa, but arena, and the fans., and the energy was electric here

It is so nice to have a large venue that can bring in the concerts and I've attended many at this…read morevenue. But the one thing this place needs to get better at is the drink service. The length of time we spend waiting in line to purchase a drink is RIDICULOUS. Last night for Snoop Dogg I spent OVER 45 minutes in line for a beer. Unacceptable. And all the people waiting in line for a beverage creates massive congestion in the concourse.

I drove 3 hours for a concert here and will not be doing that again. It's nice and clean but so…read moresmall. Security has no experience and any little thing will hold up the lines for a long time. Since it's so small, it's hard to get around without bump into others and spilling drinks. The bar staff is probably the worst part. You will be waiting for 15-30 minutes in line at a bar for $20 drinks that are nothing but soda (2 oz liquor 15 oz soda), if they get that right. I ordered a vodka tonic that the bartender asked about 4 times and each time it was wrong! You are guaranteed to miss 20-30 minutes of any performance if you decide to leave to get a drink. Seat is like being on a small plane, extremely tight and narrow. If you move suddenly you are bound to hit the people next to you. If you stand up, you'll be blocking everyone. And being seated will make your knees and back cramp. The only reason they get 2 stars is due to cleanliness of the building, $15 parking and the view from our seats which is due to the size. Otherwise expect Chicago prices and attitude.

Always great service with a smile especially at big grove concessions. Iowa nutty nuts are to die…read morefor.

We came to the Xtreme Arena tonight to watch the Iowa women's gymnastics Team! It was a good time…read more It was "Taylor Swift" night and they definitely put on a good show. I'm excited to check out other events here. Go Hawks!

The bandshell at LeClaire Park has great acoustics! Love seeing live bands at the historic LeClaire…read morePark. Greats like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Buffett, Ratt, Lynn Allen, and "I need more Cowbell," Blue Oyster Cult have all played their hits at the LeClaire Park bandshell. It's a beautiful setting for an evening concert. The sounds of trains going by and riverboats on the Mighty Mississippi add to the atmosphere.

This place just bleeds sports. Red Auerbach (Boston Celtics Fame) coached an NBA team in this place…read more1949-1950, The Tri-City Blackhawks, who moved to Milwaukee and became the Milwaukee Bucks. Babe Ruth played baseball on Browning Field which is right next door to the field house. Hulk Hogan, The Ultimate Warrior, Macho Man Randy Savage and numerous other pro wrestlers entertained 7,500 hundred fans here on multiple occasions. That's not to mention the CBA had a team play on this floor for many years. Also this has been home to Moline High School's Basketball, Football, Wrestling, and Track teams since the 1920's. When you walk into this place it takes your breath away like walking into a movie scene from Hoosiers, to walk out on the floor and close your eyes and imagine this arena filled with thousands of fans cheering just unbelievable, it is a must stop for any sports fan going through this area.

My wife and my family attended the Iowa versus UNI women's basketball game at the McLeod Center…read morethis past weekend. We had an excellent fan experience here. My wife and I are Iowa season ticket holders, but we both attended UNI. It was awesome to watch the Hawks a little closer than usual in a new, smaller venue. It was also great to see our alma mater try to hang in there with the top-20 ranked Hawks! This game ended up being a blowout, but we all had a great time here on a Sunday afternoon. Only complain is that the soft serve line was soooo long, which meant we are unable to compare the Carver Cone to the McLeod equivalent!

I wanted to give my input on the McLeod Center, a place where I watched hundreds of sporting events…read moreover the years, prior to our move to Florida for 10 years. (We're back in Iowa now, but that's another story.) 1) Smaller venue which allows for GREAT view from any seat. 2) Wide aisle at the top of the bowl. Allows for fans to mingle. 3) Ample snack stands. Sure, when the place is packed, you have to stand in line for your drink, but have you ever been to a huge place like the Amway Center in Orlando? I have, and it's not pleasant, waiting in line. The 1st pic is one I took at a game as we were coming out of the pandemic. Fans were spread out, but the 2nd is my best friend and me at courtside, like we were for all those years before my move to Florida.