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Downtown Iowa City / Pedestrian Mall | So So Local

Iowa City, IA

Downtown Iowa City / Pedestrian Mall

A car-free pedestrian mall at the heart of downtown, lined with independent restaurants, bars, live-music venues, and shops and a hub of activity for University of Iowa students and residents.

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

New (0) · Restaurant

17 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA

Great for Groups

St. Burch Tavern

St. Burch Tavern

New (0) · Bar

127 Iowa Ave, Iowa City, IA

Gabe's

Gabe's

New (0) · Live Music

330 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA

Iowa Artisans Gallery

Iowa Artisans Gallery

New (0) · Gallery

207 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA

Bread Garden Market

Bread Garden Market

New (0) · Market

225 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA