Old Capitol Mall, Iowa City

#4 among attractions in Iowa City

Shopping, Shopping centre

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Facts and practical information

The Old Capitol Mall is a shopping mall in the downtown area of Iowa City, Iowa. Located across the street from the south-east corner of the Pentacrest, the Old Capitol Mall was a convenient shopping center for University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff. It was originally anchored by JCPenney and Younkers, and over 70 stores. In July 1998, JCPenney and other stores moved to larger Coral Ridge Mall and divided into smaller stores. In 2004, Younkers closed. ()

Coordinates: 41°39'33"N, 91°32'7"W

Address

201 S Clinton StDowntown Iowa CityIowa City 52240 United States

Contact

+1 319-338-7858

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Day trips

Old Capitol Mall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Capitol Museum, University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, Old Brick Church, Prairie Lights.

~750 ftN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City
4 min walk • The Iowa Old Capitol Building is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was once the main government building for the state of Iowa, and it now stands as the most prominent landmark at the center of the University of Iowa's campus. The building was depicted on the 1946 Iowa Centennial commemorative half dollar.
~980 ftN
Museum, Academic building, Natural history museum
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History, Iowa City
5 min walk • The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, Iowa. The museum was founded in 1858 by instruction of the Iowa General Assembly as the Cabinet of Natural History. It is housed within Macbride Hall, located in the Pentacrest area of the university campus.
~1680 ftN
Church
Old Brick Church, Iowa City
9 min walk • Old Brick Church, once known as First Presbyterian or North Presbyterian, is a church in Iowa City, Iowa. One of the few surviving pre-Civil War structures in Iowa City, Old Brick was built in 1856 at the site of an older Presbyterian church that had burned.
~750 ftNE
Shopping, Bookshop
Prairie Lights, Iowa City
4 min walk • Prairie Lights is an independent bookstore in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, founded in 1978, by Jim Harris.
~640 ftE
Shopping, Playground, Shopping centre
Ped Mall, Iowa City
4 min walk • The Ped Mall, also known as the Pedestrian Mall, is a pedestrian mall located in downtown Iowa City, Iowa, near the University of Iowa campus. Officially named City Plaza it was completed in 1979 as the centerpiece of the city’s urban renewal project. Landscaping was completed the following year.
~1620 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Mary's Church and Rectory, Iowa City
8 min walk • St. Mary's Catholic Church, also known as St. Mary of the Visitation Church, is a parish church of the Diocese of Davenport which is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. The church building and rectory were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
~880 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Englert Theatre, Iowa City
5 min walk • Englert Theatre in Iowa City, Iowa, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated year around by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
~1110 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Congregational United Church of Christ, Iowa City
6 min walk • Congregational United Church of Christ is located in the downtown area of Iowa City, Iowa, United States near the campus of the University of Iowa. The congregation was organized in 1856 and the church building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
~240 ftSE
Theater
Coldren Opera House, Iowa City
2 min walk • The Coldren Opera House is a former theater that operated in Iowa City, Iowa from 1877 until its closure in 1912.
~1360 ftE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Episcopal Church, Iowa City
7 min walk • Trinity Episcopal Church is a parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. The church is located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. In 2021, the building was included as a contributing property in the Iowa City Downtown Historic District.
~1170 ftS
Tower, Romanesque architecture, Shingle style architecture
Johnson County Courthouse, Iowa City
6 min walk • The Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa, the county seat of Johnson County, was completed in 1901; it was the second courthouse to stand at this location. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Capitol Mall open?

Old Capitol Mall is open:

Monday 6:45 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 6:45 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 6:45 am - 10 pm
Thursday 6:45 am - 10 pm
Friday 6:45 am - 10 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 10:15 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 10:15 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Capitol Mall?

Nearby attractions include Coldren Opera House, Iowa City (2 min walk), Weatherdance Fountain, Iowa City (3 min walk), Old Capitol Museum, Iowa City (4 min walk), University of Iowa Special Collections & University Archives, Iowa City (4 min walk).

How to get to Old Capitol Mall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Capitol Mall:

Bus

Schaeffer Hall/Downtown Interchange - Stop 0001 • Lines: Hawkeye Express, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm, Mayflower Shuttle, Pentacrest, Red Route (2 min walk)
Seamans Center - Stop 1051 • Lines: Blue Route, Hawkeye Interdorm, Interdorm (3 min walk)