The Best Places to Drink and Stay in Iowa City
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The best places to drink and stay in Iowa City, according to the experts: Wildsam, Huckberry, and the Michelin Guide have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Dave's Fox Head Tavern comes out on top.
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The awards
- Wildsam The 50 Most Essential Bars in America
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The awards
- Huckberry The 50 Best Dive Bars in America
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Bookshelves line the walls of this University of Iowa-adjacent hotel, which makes sense once you remember that Iowa City is home to the Iowa Writers' Workshop, the creative-writing program that launched half the authors on your nightstand. The Graduate leans into that literary identity hard, so expect campus-town energy, Hawkeye pride, and a lobby that feels more like a well-curated reading room than a chain hotel check-in.
The awards
- Michelin Guide Michelin Guide: Selected Hotels
- Michelin Guide Selected Hotels