Cedar Falls, Iowa

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Cedar Falls offers great meeting spaces for groups large and small. From assistance in finding a meeting venue for your group to finding that unique speaker, the staff at the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau will assist in making your event a fun and memorable experience.

Top 5 reasons to book your event in Cedar Falls, Iowa


1. Location! By car, Cedar Falls is easily accessed from Highways 27/58 (Avenue of the Saints) and Highway 20. By plane, the Waterloo Regional Airport is within 15 minutes from any Cedar Falls location, the Eastern Iowa Airport is an hour away, and the Des Moines International Airport is a two-hour drive. We are centrally located just 200 miles from Minneapolis, 260 miles from Milwaukee, 270 from Chicago, 360 from St. Louis, 310 from Kansas City, and 240 from Omaha.

2. Accessibility! Cedar Falls is easily navigated. Venues, attractions, restaurants and hotels are minutes from each other. Enjoy the amenities of a large city without the hassle of long commutes and traffic.

3. Variety! Meeting facilities include the University of Northern Iowa, two full-service hotels with banquet and meeting space, historic buildings, plus a nature and an art center. Dining options are seemingly endless, offering your group tantalizing flavors served up in unique, locally-owned establishments.

4. Afterhours! For the outdoor enthusiast, Cedar Falls offers 100+ miles of paved bicycle trails through the historic downtown, along the Cedar River, and through numerous parks. Take in the local scene on our nationally recognized Main Street, where you’ll find unique shopping, restaurants and pubs. Entertainment abounds with local bands performing at indoor and outdoor venues, as well as theater productions, including nationally recognized performances, community theatre, and college performances.

5. Hospitality! From your first contact with the Cedar Falls Tourism + Visitor Bureau -- where you’ll encounter knowledgeable and friendly front-line staff -- to everyone you meet in Cedar Falls, to the final goodbye at the hotel or meeting facility, you will feel welcomed here.

Contact the Cedar Falls Tourism + Visitors Bureau at 800-845-1955 or visit our website at www.cedarfallstourism.org for information on planning your next meeting or event in Cedar Falls!

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