Waterloo Attractions

The Lost Island Waterpark near Waterloo is a jungle-themed park centered around a Polynesian village. Water rides and tube rides, tree houses, a wave pool and miniature golf are featured.

The Bluedorn Science Imaginarium in Waterloo is an interactive science center that provides fun hands-on exhibits demonstrating how science affects everyday life. Visitors unravel the mysteries of motion with scientific experiments: Roll-A-Ball, Bernoulli Ball, and the hammer table. Science demonstrations include such topics as Creepy Crawlies, Combustion, Chemistry, Magic of Science, Snakes Alive, Kitchen Science, and Super Cold.

The Grout Museum of History & Science in Waterloo offers history collections with a focus on the period from 1833, when Iowa was opened for settlement, to the present. The Maytag Car, 1915 Waterloo Boy, Rath Packing Company whistle and Pioneer Hall Mural help visitors envision and understand bygone eras.

Russell Rensselaer House Museum is nestled in the heart of northeast Iowa, noted for its American mid-Victorian architecture. The brick house was completed in 1861, and is one of the oldest homes in Black Hawk County. Visitors can tour the authentic Victorian interior, featuring original family belongings or wander through the Victorian gardens that surround the home.

The Waterloo Center for the Arts features Midwest Art, American Decorative Arts, and a collection of Haitian Art.