Waterloo (Iowa) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States
About Waterloo (Iowa)
Long a site for Meskwaki seasonal camps, permanent year-round settlement began when white settlers started the modern city in 1845 under the namePrairie Rapids Crossing. At the start of the 20th century, manufacturing, railways, and warehouses drove city growth. Labor disputes led businesses to recruit Black workers. The eastern part of the city has long been home to Black communities. Climate change has put the city at greater risk for flooding, with a record-breaking flood in June 2008.
Top Attractions in Waterloo (Iowa)
Explore the best things to see and do in Waterloo (Iowa):
- ★Grout Museum
- ★Hansen’s Dairy Farm
- ★John Deere's Tractor Cab Assembly Operations tour
- ★Lost Island Theme Park
- ★Lost Island Waterpark
- ★Snowden House
- ★Waterloo Center for the Arts
Where to Eat in Waterloo (Iowa)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Newton's Paradise Cafe
- 🍴Rudy's Tacos
Where to Stay in Waterloo (Iowa)
- 🏨Weis Mansion
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