Iowa City Event Tickets

Iowa City is located in Johnson County, in the state of Iowa, United States. This particular state is located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, which people refer to as the American Heartland sometimes. The name Iowa has been derived from the Ioway tribe; one of the many first American Indian tribes to have settled in USA. This is a state of varied economy, culture, and landscape. Located along the Iowa River, Iowa City was the second capital of the Iowa territory before becoming the first capital of the State of Iowa. Out of a total area of 24.4 square miles, 1.15% consists of water. The Iowa City Municipal Airport is situated 668 ft. above the sea level. According to the last census of 2000 the total population of this city is some 58,830 people and 25,202 households. Out of these households 21.2% had children under 18. The average household size according to that particular census was 2.23. Also known as a college town, Iowa City boasts of the highest percentage of the adult population with a bachelor's degree, nearing 44%. The transport system of Iowa City is beyond par, blessed with an excellent passenger airport namely The Eastern Iowa Airport. There are major highways that link the city to the rest of the country and the city is also served by a freight only Railroad. There is general public transportation as well provided by the Iowa City Transit and Coralville Transit.

The city was initially created by an Act of Legislation in 1839, as the then Governor wanted to move the capital to the center of the territory of Iowa. But even after that, it was not officially considered as the capital city until 1841. In 1876 the capital was moved to Des Moines. Culturally, Iowa City is an extremely rich city. Home of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, it boasts of having produced many prominent authors and has also been the host of the Nobel Peace Prize nominated International Writing program. In 2004 Iowa City was named as the third best small Metropolitan Area in the USA by Forbes Magazine and in 2008 the city was named the world's third City of Literature by UNESCO. Apart from this, it regularly hosts a Jazz festival, a festival of the arts, open-air summer movies, etc. The Iowa City Englert Theater holds the renowned Landlocked Film Festival. Among the many important landmarks of the city are the Hancher Auditorium which is a regular host of theater, dance and musical shows, a beef stand named Pop's Italian Beef, restaurant famous for serving as a campaign stop for political candidates known as the Hamburg Inn, ACT college, the Oakland Cemetery, Moffit cottages and any many more.

As mentioned earlier this city has an entertainment scene which can suit anyone's taste. A jazz festival, the annual Iowa Arts Festival featuring the state's best visual art, music, and food, the regular theaters like the Riverside Theatre's Shakespearean stage and the Englert Theater; all depict the city's rich entertainment opportunities. Hancher Auditorium, also one of the best landscapes of the city, showcases the best in entertainment. For shopping there is the Old Capitol Town Center, Pepperwood Plaza and the Sycamore Mall etc. for dinning out there are a number of outdoor cafes which can provide you with the best of services. There is something to suit everyone's style and something to cater to all and sundry in this city.

This is Iowa City, where you get the likes of big-city utilities along with small-town hospitality, all in the same package. A center for culture, education, variety and fun, where you can locate a good sense of community and friendliness, this city has it all. You will find people here talking about everyday matters, lounging in outdoor cafes, or some jazz or blues band playing randomly on the streets to delight people's senses. The lovely landmarks that this city has been bestowed with like the state's historic Old Capitol Building, or the much talked about the University of Iowa campus, furthermore highlights the city's grace, and rich heritage not to mention provides you with a well-merited excuse and get yourself some Iowa City tickets! So whether you are planning to visit this place for the first time or have been a regular visitor, each visit is sure to provide you with the much needed proximity to culture and heritage.