Tourist Attractions in Cedar Falls, IA

Founded back in 1845, Cedar Falls was originally named as Sturgis Falls, after the family who first settled in the area. The family moved later on and the area was renamed to Cedar Falls due to its close proximity to Cedar River. However, the founders are still being honored by the residents every year, through the 3-day Sturgis Falls Celebration. The Cedar Falls Historical Society preserves the city’s history by managing five major historical establishments: the Victorian Home and Carriage House Museum, Cedar Falls Ice House Museum, George Wyth House, Little Red Schoolhouse and Behrens-Rapp Tourism Information Station. The Cedar Falls Main Street is also a top tourist destination as it is lined with shops, restaurants and other attractions that provide fun and entertainment for everyone. The Iowa Band Museum, John Livingston Display, UNI Museum and Viking Pump Museum are also worth a visit when coming to Cedar Falls.

There are 9 tourist attractions found in Cedar Falls, IA. This is 3% of all tourist attractions listed in Iowa. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are museums and nature attractions. You may find a list of all categories of Cedar Falls attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Cedar Falls of that type.