Art Galleries & Museums

Event planning is a work of art...and so is our city! Cedar Falls has spawned its own artistic renaissance in recent years, hosting several music and art festivals while offering local gallery walks down historic streets. From sculptures to museums, Cedar Falls has heritage around every corner for your group to enjoy!

Downtown District

Event planners fall in love with our walkable downtown district. Named top 25 most popular downtown districts in the nation by Readers Digest, downtown Cedar Falls has over 30 shops and boutiques, and more than 20 bars, breweries, and restaurants…all locally owned!

*Shuttle rentals for bar-crawls and dine-arounds have been a popular choice for incoming groups. The perfect way to treat your group after a long day of business.

Escapology

Escape rooms have put a whole new twist on team building. Beating an escape room requires teamwork, speed, creativity and patience. By combining a social activity with interactive adventures and challenging puzzles, escape room players must work together to achieve a common goal. Does your team have what it takes to escape?

Golf

What's an event without a golf outing? Cedar Falls offers a variety of golf courses from novice to pro. Our fresh cut fairways are the perfect excuse to get your group outside to enjoy some team comradery. Cedar Falls offers two 18-hole courses and one 9-hole (par 3) course for the recreational golfers. After all, business is all about the “green”. 

Hurling Hatchet

Event Planners can "sharpen" up their team building activities at Hurling Hatchet. A unique and fun way to liven up your event by giving your members an unforgettable experience! Hurling Hatchet also offers a mobile unit that comes straight to your event venue!

Live Entertainment

We want your event to receive a standing ovation which is why we've "set the stage" for our event planners with cutting-edge theatre technology. Cedar Falls hosts artists spanning from chamber ensembles to the biggest Broadway shows. With more than 300 performances each year, the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center showcases the world’s finest artists, ensembles of the UNI School of Music, the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony.

Nightlife

The meeting after the meeting. Cedar Falls is known for its hot clubs and luxe lounges. Sip champagne on a rooftop or in a private wine cellar, and then dance the night away in trendy clubs. Beautiful surroundings and an eclectic craft beer scene make Cedar Falls the perfect place to let loose after a long day. After all, who doesn't like a little late-night brainstorming?

Shopping

Whether you are looking for the perfect business suit or something more glamorous, the shopping opportunities in Cedar Falls will yield something to fit your style and budget. Members can enjoy a stroll through our downtown district's boutiques or shop at various big box stores across our city!

Spas

After a long day taking care of business; your group should relax and rejuvenate at one of Cedar Falls’ sensational spas. Enjoy hot stone, deep tissue, or detox massage and let your mind and body detoxify in the lap of luxury.

Sports

Team Building at its finest! Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa. With superstar athletes, Cedar Falls offers an incredible fan experience. Event planners also have the opportunity to rent suites and field passes so your group can enjoy volleyball, football, or basketball in style!