About Iowa City Wine Country
Iowa City is the intellectual and cultural heart of Eastern Iowa — a university city with a UNESCO City of Literature designation, a thriving downtown, and farm wineries in the rolling hills of Johnson County that serve one of the Midwest's most educated and wine-curious populations.
The Iowa River Corridor wine trail connects Iowa City-area producers with the Amana Colonies to the west and the Cedar Valley to the north. For wine visitors, Iowa City works as a hub for multi-winery day trips — spend mornings in the wineries, afternoons in the Pedestrian Mall and independent restaurants.
Wineries in Iowa City
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Planning Your Iowa City Visit
Getting There
Iowa City is on I-80 in Eastern Iowa, 25 miles from Cedar Rapids airport. 4 hours from Chicago, 3 hours from Minneapolis.
When to Visit
April through October. University football weekends in fall bring energy to the downtown but also crowd the roads — plan accordingly.