Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Overview
Group tours will enjoy a trolley tour of John Deere Tractor & Engine Assembly Plants. Plus, the Isle Casino, Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum, Galleria De Paco, Dan Gable Wrestling Museum and more offer wonderful experiences for everyone.
Contact Information
500 Jefferson Street Waterloo, Iowa, United States 50701phone: view phone800-728-8431
fax: view fax319-233-2733
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Description
Waterloo has an array of unique attractions for every age and interest. Listed below are just a few of the area’s newest attractions.
Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum: This museum honors Waterloo’s military heroes “The Fighting Sullivans”, five brothers who perished on the same ship during WWII, and features state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, displays, and oral histories for all conflicts from the Civil War to present day. (www.gmdistrict.org.)
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo: Enjoy luxurious accommodations featuring 195 guest rooms, 38,000 square feet of gaming, five restaurants and banquet space. (www.theislewaterloo.com).
Galleria de Paco: Enjoy a tour and meal below this breathtaking recreation of Michelangelo’s magnificent “Sistine Chapel”. Tours include a video presentation on the Bosnian artist and how he came to this creation. (www.paco-rosic.com).
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum: This museum preserves the history of mankind’s oldest sport, wrestling, through historic artifacts, exhibits and a library. Halls of Fame complete the tribute to some of the most memorable wrestlers in American history. (www.wrestlingmuseum.org).
Phelps Youth Art Pavilion: This addition to the Waterloo Center for the Arts adds educational and cultural opportunities for groups (adult and youth) in their creative arts studio classrooms, galleries and theater. The Gift Shop and ArtHouse Café complete the visit with fresh, innovative dining and unique gifts. (www.phelpsyouthpavilion.org).
RiverLoop Public Market: This year-round market sells locally grown fruits and vegetables, deli meats and cheeses, and bulk food selections of nuts, grains, oils, teas, and spices. Specialty and ethnic foods, onsite bakery, café with seasonal outdoor seating for groups, plus group cooking demonstrations and classes available. (www.riverlooppublicmarket.com).
Personalized service, step-on guides available, highlighted maps and driving directions, plus an official welcome with a Waterloo souvenir for each traveler. Visit our website www.travelwaterloo.com or contact us at 800-728-8431 for information about planning your group’s next trip in Waterloo.
Hours of Operation
Mon - Fri (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Sat - Sun (if your group is in town)
Locations
Waterloo, IA
