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City in Iowa, US
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Waterloo is a city of 68,000 people (2020) in of Black Hawk County in Northeast Iowa. It adjoins the city of Cedar Falls. It is home to an important John Deere tractor factory, which offers tours.
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A large collection of Haitian art.
This Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Site shows kids how milk gets from the cow to their grocery store. All tours end with ice cream made onsite by the farm's creamery. The hands-on extended tour offers the opportunity to milk a cow, pet goats and kangaroos, make butter, and try out other farm activities. Reservations required. Payment by cash or check only.
Tours are offered at five John Deere factories in Iowa, and this one features the big tractors. Reservations for this popular 90-minute tour must be made at least 48 hours in advance, and it's worth booking your tour as soon as you know that you'll be in the Waterloo area. Teenagers and adults only. Closed-toed shoes are required.
A 90-acre theme park comprised of five Polynesian realms, with each realm patterned after a different element (fire, water, earth, air, spirit). The park features numerous attractions; including three roller coasters, a log flume, and an award winning dark ride.
Newton's
Newton's is a restaurant that has been with Waterloo for many years. They are especially well known for their tenderloins -- if you aren't from the mid-west and haven't yet had one, this is a good place to try them -- and other mid-west centric foods.
Serves standard Mexican food, especially tacos. Also has ice cream. Go inside the Falls Mall and walk to the end of the hallway. Drinks are also available from the Lava Lounge, in the same building.
In the same building as Rudy's Tacos; as you're walking down the hallway from the entrance you'll see it on the left. Nice little low-key bar featuring some craft beers. You can play the music on the jukebox for free.
Large 1902 house operating as a bed and breakfast. Every room is unique and furnished with period antiques. No children under 18 allowed. Cozy, friendly taste of a bygone era.
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There is one bus arrival and departure from Chicago and Des Moines every day, provided by Burlington Trailways. There is a service from Mason City and Minneapolis-St. Paul provided by Jefferson Lines.
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