Best places in Black Hawk County

Discover the best places in Black Hawk County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 492 places in the county.

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John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum
Heritage museum
History of John Deere at the site of its first factory, with hands-on exhibits & free guided tours.
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Cedar Valley Medical Specialists, P.C.
Corporate office
4.90 (460 reviews)
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Tea Cellar
Cafe
$ $$$
4.90 (320 reviews)
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Morg's
Brunch restaurant
Down-home venue with a retro vibe fixing up breakfast classics, sandwiches & meat plates.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy
Dairy farm
4.90 (287 reviews)
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Hartman Reserve Nature Center
Nature preserve
Sprawling outdoor preserve with paved & unpaved paths, scenic lakes & an interpretative center.
4.80 (443 reviews)
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The Gym
Gym
5.00 (209 reviews)
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Cottonwood Canyon
Brunch restaurant
👍👍 Cottonwood has some of the best coffee in town. I started coming to cottonwood back in college when they were located in Waterloo. Back then, my friends and I would go there to work on our business ideas for opening a music studio. The owner would come over to learn more about what we were doing and...
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4.80 (349 reviews)
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Young Arena
Arena
Ice rink & stadium offering public skating & hockey, plus a track for running & walking.
4.70 (597 reviews)
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Whiskey Road Tavern & Grill
American restaurant
Cozy, contemporary tavern featuring eclectic American bites & a vast whiskey selection.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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Big Head Burger
Hamburger restaurant
👍👍 If you are wanting a burger (beef or vegan) and haven't stopped here, you are seriously missing out!! We actually came across it by accident and are so glad we did as it easily moves into my top 5 burger list! We had the double bacon cheeseburger, vegan classic burger (photo with the tomato showing,...
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4.70 (543 reviews)
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Cappella Magna
Event venue
European food is served at this welcoming restaurant with a copy of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling.
$$$ $
4.80 (315 reviews)
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Cup of Joe
Cafe
👍 It's such an aesthetic coffee shop! This coffee shop is such a great place to come and get some light reading done, a coffee date with friends, or just by yourself. The decor I would say is eclectic with a little whimsy. Very aesthetic, cozy, and inviting. I got a mocha frap, and it was great, ju...
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4.70 (514 reviews)
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The CORE Comics & Games
Comic book store
4.70 (484 reviews)
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Palmer's Family Fun
Amusement center
👍👍 Afraid this is going to be our daily thing! So much fun!
4.70 (460 reviews)
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Sub City
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Hands down best subs around. A whole one can feed me for 2 meals if I'm not feeling overly gluttonous (Reply to the owner: Yes, he was my grandpa)
$ $$$
4.70 (443 reviews)
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Barnes & Noble
Book store
Bookseller chain stocking housebrand eReader, plus a broad selection of titles for adults & kids.
$$ $$
4.60 (992 reviews)
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George Wyth State Park
State park
Multiple lakes for boating, fishing & windsurfing plus multi-use woodland trails, campsites & more.
4.60 (937 reviews)
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Taqueria Los Reyes
Mexican restaurant
😐 I wanted to try missions style burrito so I ordered the California burrito. I got the Carne Asada for meat. The quality of the Carne asada was very average, the meat was so chopped up it almost felt like ground meat, it reminded me of maid rite loose meat, also a bit dry. The meat portion was very g...
$ $$$
4.70 (418 reviews)
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Barn Happy
Family restaurant
👍👍 This place is superb. The service was old world spectacular. I have the ham broccoli and cheese quiche. The quiche was light and flavorful, with perfect texture. The pecan pie is to die for. I would definitely go back.
$$ $$
4.80 (269 reviews)
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