Things To Do

This restored gas station contains information for visitors to the Cedar Falls/Waterloo area. Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., May - Oct.
 

The museum features Olympic, collegiate and professional wrestling history and honors Waterloo native Dan Gable, 1972 Olympic Gold Medalist. The museum also presents displays on famous wrestlers throughout history - from Jacob wrestling the Angel through young Abe Lincoln to Frank Gotch, Dan Gable and Cael Sanderson. The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame, Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa, a video room featuring wrestling clips from movies, and the Dean Rockwell Library and Research Center are also features. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm; Group tours available by appointment.

A treasure of the Cedar Falls Historical Society built in 1907, this former family home of George Wyth is restored and decorated with the influence of the Art Deco Period. Open by appointment. Tours available - please call for availability.

This hands-on science center makes learning scientific principles fun through interactive exhibits and formal demonstrations. Exhibits focus on light and electricity, momentum, liquids, gases and sound. Demonstrations daily. Open Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 

Enjoy a cyber-tour of historically significant sites in Black Hawk County. CedarNet collaborates with the Cedar Falls Historical Society to bring you this information.

This circular structure built in 1921 once housed a flourishing ice business and now displays ice harvest equipment and photos on ice farming operations. Early farming, homemaking and business memorabilia are also displayed. Open Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and  Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.; May - Sept. and by appointment.

Visit the historical band hall which houses the history and memorabilia of the Cedar Falls Municipal Band, which was organized in 1891 and is Iowa's oldest concert band. The 45-piece group presents free weekly open-air concerts Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m., June through August, under the direction of Dennis A. Downs, on the beautiful new band shell in Overman Park in the city's Historical District. There is ample street parking and handicap accessibility. The Museum is open Wed. & Sun. 2 - 4 p.m., Mon. 7 - 9 p.m.; June - July and by appointment.

The inspiration for the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull, John Livingston, was born in Cedar Falls in 1897, and became famous in the late 1920's and 30's as a race pilot. He entered 64 races and came in first in 41 of them! More tha 30 trophies, plaques and memorabilia are on display at the Cedar Falls Historical Society.
 

Built in 1909, this charming schoolhouse is equipped with blackboards, books, a pot-bellied stove and turn-of-the century furnishings. Open Wed., Sat., Sun. 2 - 4:30 p.m., May - Oct. Tours by appointment.
 

Authentic interior and picturesque gardens grace this beautiful Mid-Victorian home. Open April - May and Sept. - Oct., Tues. - Sat. 1 - 5 p.m.; June - Aug., Tues. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Nov. - March by appointment only. Pre-scheduled group tours anytime.