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Phelps Youth Pavilion
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-291-4490

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The Youth Pavilion is an interactive children’s museum like nothing you’ve ever seen...featuring over 40 hands-on exhibits related to art and culture. Milk a life-size cow, virtually drive a tractor into a Grant Wood painting, test your skill at digital finger painting, explore the music, language and culture of other countries, and so much more. The PhelpsYouth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center for the Arts is a children’s museum filled with creative, hands-on experiences...from simple drawing to high-tech adventures, kids of all ages—even infant and toddlers—will find fun, new ways to discover the arts! At the Pavilion...art launches a world of wonder, discovery & learning!

Lost Island Water Park
2225 E. Shaulis Road, Waterloo, IA 50702 319-233-8414 info@thelostisland.com

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Located outside the gates of the Lost Island Waterpark, Manaleo’s Speedway is one of the longest go-kart tracks in the Midwest. Two challenging 18-hole miniature golf courses lined with tropical vegetation, volcanoes, rapids, dinosaur fossils and a skull pit offer hours of fun as well as arcade games or a challenging game of pool. Inside the gates relax and enjoy the island magic of a tropical paradise. Visit Iowa’s largest water park! Featuring 11 major slides, lazy river, wave pool, toddler area, gift shop, and much more. Groups welcome. Most areas wheelchair accessible. June through August (dates depending on the school schedule) from 10:30am-6:30pm.

Bluedorn Science Imaginarium
322 Washington St., Waterloo, IA 50701 319-233-8708

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A playground for the imagination, this interactive science center provides fun, hands-on exhibits that demonstrate how science affects everyday life. Visitors may also enjoy daily science demonstrations. Hours: Tues–Sat 9–5.

Black Hawk Children's Theatre
225 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-235-0367

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This award-winning children’s theater presents four productions each year. Productions consistof popular books brought to life on stage,including fairytales and stories of racial harmony and diversity. Performances take place at the Waterloo Center for the Arts.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Musuem
303 Jefferson Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-233-0745

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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 theatre featuring wrestling clips from movies, and the Dean Rockwell Library and Research Center are also featured. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 9am–5pm; Group tours available by appointment.

Young Arena Public Skate
125 Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-291-4300

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Public skating Is a fun filled atmosphere for all ages to enjoy. Skating sessions begin in late July and run thru April. For dates & times follow this link. www.waterlooleisureservices.org/ya/calendar/

Sunrise Exchange Club Children's Petting Zoo
257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-234-4110

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Open June - September, this zoo features a variety of farm animals. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 11am–8pm; Sunday noon–5pm, closed Monday. Free Admission.

Palmer Family Fun
1666 W. Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703 319-232-9384

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Mini-golf, go-karts, batting cage, driving range, golf lessons, concessions and jumping pillow.

All Golf Center
1844 W. Ridgeway, Waterloo, IA 50701 319-236-1010

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Executive 9-hole, par 30 course. Miniature gold & Driving Range. Open March 1–December 1, 8am to dark.

Cadillac Lanes
650 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA 50702 319-234-6888

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Cadillac Lanes offers 50 traditional bowling lanes all bumper bowl ready, arcade, party hosting space for any event, and a bar and grill with full catering available.

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